So while you are busy patting yourself on the back for having invested in a cool self defense knife, you need to start picturing what it would take to defeat your attackers with that knife. A karambit is an amazingly sharp tool to protect yourself with. But learning to wield it correctly is another ballgame. Luckily we are here to help. Let's get started...
It's All In The Grip
You might think having a karambit knife in your pocket is half the job done. While this may be true (having a blade is always better than no blade in a self defense situation) but it does not necessarily mean you don't have to work at your knife dueling skills.
You may be surprised how many people take knife training for granted. If you are buying a karambit knife for self defense then you might as well invest some time in getting the best defense out of it. We aren't talking about becoming proficient in Kali martial arts.
All we are talking about is getting the basics of holding a karambit knife correctly. These techniques will take you a long way from being an amareor knife carrier to actually someone who can protect themselves with that blade when attacked.
So that is why gripping the karambit correctly is of utmost importance. Remember, the knife is too sharp with a. Forward bending cutting edge. You need to hold it in a way that perfectly aligns with this blade angle to get the finest cuts on your target.
If you have to quickly take your karambit knife out of your pocket then the natural grip you will end up with is most probably going to be a forward grip. In this grip, the sharp blade will be facing away from you and your thumb will naturally be sliding across the spine.
The correct mode of attack with a karambit knife in this situation will be slicing and slitting. Pick a thick set of muscles on your attacker's vody to give you maximum surface and carry out sideways slits and cuts from your knife as best as you can.
If you are taking a karambit knife out of your back pocket or belt, then chances are you'll end up holding it in reverse grip with the edge of the blade facing towards you. Now is the time to go bonkers with your self defense weapon.
You can stab with your karambit knife in this position. You can also perform back to back thrusts with much more force in tuis grip. You can make long slits and cuts across the attacker's face if you will like he deserves a souvenir after this fight.
Work That Finger Ring
Perhaps the biggest reason why the karambit knife attracts so many knife ethicists when it comes to self defense (as it has for filipino martial artists for centuries) is the presence of a finger ring on this knife. This ring gives this unique knife an edge over other self defense knives as it allows the holder to perform some truly jaw dropping tactics.
Insert your thumb in the finger ring and you basically have a sharp blade fixed to one side that remains hooked to you as you go all out with it. No matter how gruesome and damding your self defense ends up becoming, you are reassured that the kabit knife remains in your possession and hence your sense of control over the situation heightens.
Another way this 'sticking up to the karambit knife' works in your favor is by allowing you to hook on to your target with the curved blade easily while keeping a stray control over your knife throughout the attack. You can actually spin your attacker around and throw him off the ground with your pinky finger in control of the knife.
The Timing Matters
Lastly, the third way you can rock with your karambit during a self defense scenario is by wielding it timely. There is no way you can get out of your sticky situation if you are two seconds too late in getting your self defense weapon out.
So, it is advisable to buy a folding karambit knife as the spring assisted mechanism will allow the blade to pop open quickly. Compared to fixed blade karambit, that will require uncovering the knife from its sheath and what not, the folder will come to your aid much more quickly.
It is also advisable to carry your karambit in your easily accessible pocket. Most guys like carrying it in their back pockets or boots but choose a pocket that is most easily reachable for you. Carrying akaabit as a neck knife is another option to consider.
So these were our top 3 tips in formulating your sled defense strategy with a karambit knife. Stay safe and alert at all times.
