Every sane person sooner or later thinks about how to protect themselves, and eventually resorts to various types of self-defense. It can be some kind of military equipment or
pepper spray, and someone gets melee weapons. It cannot be said which is better, but if you are an untrained person, it’s better not to grab a knife, and besides, one who needs a specific approach and knowledge of possession techniques. For example,
a kerambit knife (in foreign literature it is called carambit) is a weapon with a legendary form and a rich history. Its blade has a crescent shape and is sharpened from the inside. The handle also has a distinctive feature: at the end, it has a ring into which a finger is inserted when gripping, usually an index one.
Traditional and modern patterns
Such weapons were invented in the Malay archipelago, the earliest mention of it dates back to the XIV century. A kerambit knife was used not only as a means of attack or self-defense, but also for domestic purposes. Filipinos, for example, with the help of such knives climbed palm trees, and also used them for ritual purposes (if you look closely, the shape of the knife resembles a tiger claw). At one time, the weapon was considered female, since it was easy to hide in the folds of a skirt. It is in its traditional form that it has come down to us, but, unfortunately, everything is undergoing changes. In today's market you can even see a folding kerambit or with an extended handle, for a direct grip. Of course, in this situation, a different technique is needed, different from the classical one, but it all depends on the preparation.
Design advantages
Everything is clear with the appearance, but how to keep it and what to do with it? It is very difficult for the person who took it in his hands for the first time to understand why the kerambit knife is so interesting and dangerous in a fight. Firstly, the grip itself involves threading the index finger through the ring, due to this it is practically impossible to knock out or lose a weapon in the battle. Secondly, kerambit can be given rotation, which makes attacks unpredictable and gives an advantage. You can increase the amplitude of the gun’s movement and strike, even if the enemy dodged. Among other things, it is not so easy for them to inflict serious wounds, which is very much appreciated in self-defense. The maximum you can do is cut muscles or tendons. The enemy is afraid not so much of the pain as the quantity of his blood, and retreats as soon as possible.
Another important advantage is that the kerambit knife is inconspicuous, because you do not need to frighten people on the street. If you decide to purchase such an instance of cold steel, then pay attention to the quality of steel and the strength of the structure, as well as convenience - grab, twist. The main thing is that you should use kerambit as convenient as possible. Its price varies in a wide range, it all depends on the manufacturer and the quality of the goods. You can find an offer for 290 rubles, but there are also options for 12.3 thousand rubles.
Ownership Technique
Of course, at first I would like to take the karambit with the usual direct grip, even there are models that suggest just such possession, but all the above advantages can be applied only with the traditional grip. This type of weapon is included in the standard ammunition of certain types of troops in different countries of the world, as well as quick response groups. The military using kerambit pass special training in order to learn the technique of owning this non-standard knife. It should be noted that without such preparation it is unlikely to use the tool, and even you can harm yourself.