Paul Ehlers Karambit

The karambit (also spelled kerambit or korambit) is a knife found among the cultures of Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. In all of these cultures it was used as an agricultural tool as well as a weapon. It is said that the shape of the karambit is related to animist beliefs about the power of tigers, and thus the karambit is in the shape of a tiger claw. Karambits are traditionally used in the martial arts of Pencak Silat, Bersilat, and Eskrima. The karambit has attracted interest in the West recently as a martial arts and personal defense weapon. Most karambits produced in the West for use as weapons are based on the small Filipino variety, which features a short blade and index finger ring. Generally, the short Filipino karambit has found favor in the West with some martial artists because it is believed that the biomechanics of the weapon allow for more powerful cutting strokes, particularly against an attacker's limbs, even with a short blade. The index finger ring makes it very difficult to disarm and it also allows a finer measure of control as compared with a straight knife. Karambits are issued to Federal Air Marshals of the United States to be used in the event that a Marshal's firearm is grabbed by an attacker.

The name Paul Ehlers is known throughout the world as a custom tactical and fantasy knife maker. This karambit is a great example of his awesome mind at work as he has infused a great tactical knife like the karambit and has made it better with the inclusion of a folding spring loaded finger retention ring that springs forth with the push of a button!

Paul Ehlers Karambit Features:

• Black stainless steel half serrated blade
• Linerlock closing
• Black aluminum handle
• Spring loaded finger retention ring snaps out and locks into place at the push of a button
• Steel pocket clip
• Designed by custom knifemaker Paul Ehlers
• The coolest karambit ever

Measurements:

Blade: 3 1/2"
Closed: 4 1/2"
Weight: 7 Oz