Tactical

What Makes It Tactical?

There is a common notion that any knife can be a tactical knife. Not so. A true tactical knife is designed to accomplish a specific task.

For people in fighting situations, that means keeping you safe and powerful during combat. In the wild, it means providing the cutting ability to handle extreme situations, like getting through vines and cutting branches. For rescue work, it can involve getting through windows, fixing equipment breakdowns, and getting out of a seatbelt after an accident.

Versatility Built In

A multitude of tactical knives are on the market and most meet a single purpose. For example, one serves as a combat weapon, another serves as a utility tool. A third works as a rescue device or entry tool. This makes them tactical, but it does not make them convenient.

But the karambit has versatility built into its design. It effectively handles all of these needs, making it your go-to tactical knife. It works well in all types of circumstances:

• It has been valued for centuries as a powerful combat knife.
• It can efficiently slice a rope, gut and scale a fish and cut through vines.
• Modern versions can break windows or cut through a seat belt.

One knife delivers a full range of safety and combat effectiveness. The karambit is the one tactical knife to deliver such an extensive range of functionality.

Convenience and Simplicity

Experienced users do not see the need to burden themselves with numerous knives. It is confusing and awkward to find a good spot for several knives when you are out on a mission, doing police work, out in the wild or trying to accomplish everyday chores.

In combat, moving fast and unencumbered keeps you safe and efficient. Yet you need a knife for close combat, one for dealing with the environment and one for rescue work. That is why experts in the field choose the karambit. It handles all these functions with ease.

It is a Fighting Knife

The karambit has been used in combat for hundreds of years in Southeast Asia. In the last four decades, it has been the knife of choice for a variety of martial arts, including Indonesian Pencak Silat, Filipino Kali and Malaysian Bursilat.

People in the military value them for their reliability and ease of use. According to legend, the distinctive curved blade is shaped like a tiger’s claw, and it is just as deadly. It can swiftly slice and rip, with devastating results.

The safety ring, sometimes called a retention ring, ensures you keep a sturdy, effortless grip on the knife. You put your finger through the ring before grasping the handle. This means you do not have to worry about the blade sliding through your hand, a major advantage during the fierce give-and-take of combat.

The karambit is maneuverable. It will work at a variety of angles and in cramped quarters. It even works underwater. Even if the knife gets covered with blood, water, dirt or mud, you do not have to worry about it slipping.

Another advantage of the safety ring is positioning. It does not matter if your hand is closed or open, if you are lurching forward or standing still. It does not matter if your palm is up or down. In all situations, this combat weapon is secure and ready to go.

The newest models, like those at The Ultimate Knife, use a forward and reverse grip design, for both forward and reverse deployment. The ambidextrous opening means it can used from both the right and left pocket. This gives you greater options for where to store it and makes it harder for your adversary to know where to expect it to appear.

It is a Utility Tool

When first developed, the karambit was used as a utility tool by farmers. Its design kept evolving, giving it more and more functionality.

It is the utility tool of choice for users with a broad range of occupations and interests, including;

• Fishermen
• Hunters
• Backpackers
• Spelunkers
• Rock climbers
• Gardeners
• Farmers
• Construction workers
• First responders
• Search and rescue personnel
• Carpenters
• Do-it-yourselfers
• Plumbers
• Military
• Preppers
• Law enforcement

One of its most popular roles is for everyday carry. The karambit is becoming the modern-day version of the Swiss Army knife. If the task at hand requires a blade, the karambit can handle it.

Karambit users rely on the fact that even in restricted space or inhospitable environments, the knife is safe. Are you working in a dusty area, making it hard to see in front of you? Thanks to the safety ring, you are assured that the knife won’t move in the wrong direction unexpectedly, causing you harm.

With most knives, there is a constant worry that the knife can slip in your hand, causing a severe cut. That’s not the case with the karambit. The ring is safety feature that means you won’t drop it, and it can handle complex work without moving in the wrong direction.

When the karambit is your utility tool, you know you can get the job done safely, dependably, and in all types of environments. Give it a task, and it will get the job done. You can’t ask more of a utility tool.

And modern versions of the karambit add even more versatility. Some include a flathead screw driving tip, a Phillips head tip, and a hex wrench. Several even have a carabiner clip. Specific models have the patented Wave Shaped Opening, which allows you to open the knife with just one hand. This is a major advantage in an emergency, especially if you have been injured.

It’s a Rescue and Entry Tool

Law enforcement, first responders and search and rescue users rely on the karambit as an entry device and rescue tool. Newer models can easily break a window or cut a seatbelt.

Because the knife is so reliable under stressful situations, this is the sensible choice for first responders. It works expertly at odd angles and in confined areas. Several models can be opened with one hand. Because of its design, it is easy to manipulate. Users always maintain a secure grip, which protects them from injury as they accomplish their task.

One Knife Does It All

One tactical knife can handle all your needs: close combat, utility work and rescue and entry. The karambit reduces the number of tactical knives you need to carry to just one.

This saves you save money. You can put your hard-earned cash into a single, superior tactical tool that will last for years. A well-designed and manufactured karambit develops a patina with age, and keeps on delivering excellent performance for decades.

It lets you keep it simple, whatever your job or interest. As every military person knows, the less complicated your tools, the more effective you are in combat. In the woods, at the worksite, why load yourself down with multiple knives and utility tools? For rescue personnel and people who spend time in the wild, it makes sense to use one tactical knife instead of three or four.

Does the karambit sound like your kind of knife? Check out the package that The Ultimate Knife is offering. It includes a full-service, sharpened karambit, a training knife with a dull edge for safe practicing, and a training DVD.