Kali's Karambit Feral Claw Blade"

This SouthEast Asian curved blade found in many Indonesian, Malaysian and Filipino Arts is a lot of fun to play with. It's essence in animal forms are that of claws which is about control while slashing, puncturing it's prey be it that of a Tiger or eagles claw. In the Filipino Arts the essence is about close quarter curved edge impact weapons. But our interpretation is based on the blade, in this case, a curved blade capable of puncturing and lacerating it's prey much like untamed Tigers and Eagles. My main Filipino Kali interpretation as taught to me is based on a curved farming tool used to cut coconuts or trim palm trees. The attributes of the weapon are based on functional human characteristics as opposed to animal essence or forms. There are many interpretations of this exotic "Feral claw blade " that i fondly call it , as they say, it's all good and it sure is a lot of fun playing with it.

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[Blakobness]

I feel like a lot of the moves in karambit knife fighting are a bit too eccentric, many of the slicing maneuvers that look like they'd actually dissect a person would probably be easily stopped by normal denim. Regardless I think the style would be very effective, if people decided to stop being so flashy.

I haven't been able to find any place that sells an affordable yet quality karambit, of the fixed-blade variety. Suggestions?

[kalisong1]

@Blakobness you are missing the point of the art. fluid movements and the dance develops flow and is in itself a form of expression and meditation. For combat...it's about selective targets. There are immobilizers and finishers and warning shots. But that's a dark place to look at my friend. Enjoy the the "Toy" . Most of the fixed blades i have were made in the Philippines by our Pandays or bladesmiths we personaly know. mumbakki blades are top notch for fixed karambits bar none!

[QuackFu1234]

Keep the vids coming - you got some great stuff here!

[brijseeker]

I love these blades, weather their the cheap or the expensive ones, they all have the same affect on the receiving end. Im now addicted to these karambits and have even gone to the extent of buying 6 different brands.Their definitley designed for one purpose.

[Renny2hand]

Nice vid i am looking for a fixed blade wooden handled Karambit like that long one in 0:04 know any good sites

[TSAirForce]

Guro Marcaida, I caught a quick glimpse of one of the Karambits you had, the Gil Hibben Claw II. Do you find that the horns inhibit you ability to do the extension grip like flipping it? In fact, I think I saw two of them in the opening clip. Check out my review of the Claw II to make it, in my opinion, better for Filippino Martial Artists. Great vid!

[mi90able]

@midweight If you have a hard time finding a kerambit, then you should take a trip back to Indonesia and buy one, Australia is not so far from Indonesia.

[midweight]

i'm indonesian and live in sydney,australia,i've been practicing silat cimande for 20 yrs and i have problem to get karambit in here,anyone can help?

[Blakobness]

That's quite a selection. I've been wanting to get a Karambit, but it's been difficult to find a quality fixed blade Karambit under a hundred dollars. Could you make any recommendations?

[labsican]

Great video,thanks.

[chibraxial]

What model(s) is your favorite ?