In a world rich in different types of blades, one of the most distinctive knives are karambits and folding karambits. This type of knife, through its strongly peculiar shape of the blade, will be noticed both by fans of white weapons, blades, as well as a person who will be tempted by the unusual appearance of this tool. And here the word tool does not appear at all accidentally. This was precisely the function of these knives in West Sumatra, where they originated. There they were used as an aid during agricultural work, making it easier to cut roots, pick fruit and cut all kinds of plants. Their design was inspired by the shape of a tiger's claw by its shape and sharpness. During trade exchanges with neighboring countries, the knife itself also found its way outside Sumatra.
Together with the spread of this blade and the contact of more and more people with it, some of them naturally found further uses for it. Thanks to its small size, its ability to be carried unnoticed, and its secure grip via a distinctive eyelet at the end of the handle, it was determined that it would be an incredibly effective weapon used in hand-to-hand combat. In the present day, it is used to demonstrate combat during Pencak silat (these are traditional martial arts originating in Indonesia). In order to give it a little more functionality, in addition to knives with a fixed head, folding karambit models have appeared in the offers of manufacturers. Thanks to this procedure, it was possible to obtain a product that will be an interesting gadget for those who are looking for an unusual tool, but put uniqueness above practicality.
This type of knife until a few years ago was known mainly by those interested in knives, but today its popularity is greater thanks to the use of their models in computer games. Many popular shooters offer modification of their equipment, including precisely different models of karambit knives. Nowadays, thanks to the popularity of computer games, many manufacturers, in order to meet the needs of the market, have introduced knives of this type. The production of folding knives of the karambit type is handled by companies such as Boker, Cold Steel, CRKT or Master-Cutlers. Depending on our expectations from the knife, we can purchase models made of high-grade steels such as S35VN or CTX XHP, or models made of more basic steels such as 440 and 3Cr13. There will also be models that will significantly diversify our collection with rich ornaments and interesting color patterns. Depending on whether we are looking for a product that will serve as historically intended and use them as a tool, or whether we are looking for an original product that will enrich our knife collection, we encourage you to take a look at the range of models available in our Militaria.pl store. Thanks to the diverse range of available models, everyone will find a knife that meets their expectations.
