Very few knives look as mean as a Karambit. The distinct curve of the blade is something that must be seen to be appreciated.

When I heard that gladiatorsguild.com was making their own karambit, I knew that I needed to get one. Luckily for me, I got a nice deal on this knife and I didn't need to spend an arm and a leg. Here are my thoughts.

What I like about the knife is…..

1. Most karambits that I have seen are TOO mean looking to carry around every day. I love that knifes gives you the cool looks of a karambit with a cutting edge that is just under 2 inches long.

2. The blade is crafted with VG-10 stainless steel. This is one of the best steels available in the knife world today. It is highly resistant to rusting or pitting but has enough hardness to stay sharp when you depend on it.

3. Each Karambit has a super-tough liner lock. This gives you peace of mind because you don't need to worry about lock failure.

4. The stainless steel handle looks and feels CLASSY. I'm very impressed by the way that Karambit pulled off such a slick looking knife.

What I didn't like is ….

1. Although mean looking, the blade shape can be tricky to make certain cuts with.

2. With a suggested retail value, this knife could be a bit pricey for some folks.

Overall:

The Karambit packs a whole lotta punch into a very compact knife. I say that it is well worth the asking price and then some.

I got a great deal on my Karambit at http://gladiatorsguild.com/custom-damascus-karambit-sale