Do NOT Buy A Karambit Until You Watch This!!! Part 2

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In this video, Nik Farooqui the CEO/Director of Training Operations for S2 Strategic Defense responds to the comments from Part 1 in the series!
In the first video, we spoke about a few big picture concepts to consider before purchasing a Karambit. With nearly 20,000 views on our social media version of the video, and the 5000+ views on KZbin, we have a few people who contributed to the conversation. In this video....we prove the nay-sayers and non-training internet experts....WRONG!
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[@vyrUS79]

I love the karambit. its a cool knife. To my knowledge, the knife wasn't designed to be a self defense weapon but more of a stealth and max damage weapon. Most people, myself included have never experienced a knife fight, and those are the people who rant the most about what is effective and whats not. Not to sound like an asshole, but for the most part the primary weapon of choice for those people are their keyboards.

[@S2StrategicDefense]

Yep. And that is why Part 1 got so many people flustered....because my experience doesn't fit their narrative.

[@grayblackhelm8196]

Aadil Mohammed And it wasn't a self defense weapon. This is a weapon used in what you could call "dirty boxing". Hand strikes and grappling can also be used effectively with the karambit.

[@gearrodclements7531]

Aadil Mohammed ,Im not an expert but I do have a general interest in the karambit, I was under the impression that the karambit was originally a farming tool , which silat practitioners recognized could be a formidable weapon. Clearly not perfect but under the right training and system could be very effective

[@gearrodclements7531]

Obviously I could be totally wrong but thats just what my original impression of the blade was

[@shaunsdu]

The karambit started out as a farming tool, as many martial weapons have (nunchaku or taboo-toyok, sai, Kama, etc.) and then became a tool to fight oppressors. In the case of the karambit, to help the people of Indonesia fight back against the Dutch invaders. I carry a karambit sometimes, but generally carry a straight fixed blade, and a back up straight folder for the exact reasons mentioned in the videos. Under stress and adrenaline dump the fine motor skills required to use the karambit aren't there without 1000s of hours of training. I train with the karambit, but not nearly as much as I do with a straight blade.

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

It’s all about one’s proficiency and familiarity with a type of blade. A Samurai and an European knight with a Long sword both will be effective if trained and skilled in their respective arts

[@thomaspounds9031]

Brady Hartsfield 😂

[@user-pq4by2rq9y]

Not really, a spear would rule the battlefield even in the hands of a untrained farmer, that’s how Rome was built.

[@JexroShadark]

True, but i think in the video he is talking about beginners who have no training. The straight edge knife would be a better choice.

[@watchdog7033]

@@fuckoff81747 - Hey Jeff...why don’t you tell us what you really think? 😋.....but honestly some true words there my friend 👍 ....I have to concur.

[@j_valentin13]

"That's just not how shit works!" You sir are correct. 😂

[@strick1473]

Forgive me if I missed this but as far as what I've seen when people talk about using a Karambit there is a very very simple way of explaining how to deploy a Karambit which I have not seen anyone talk about. 1st of all I agree with you 100% that you can not use a Karambit like a straight blade and that is a mistake I've seen more often then not. 2nd and only real point I'm trying to make is that a Karambit should only be used as an extension of your hand when striking like a boxer. If you get the "its a knife" process out of your head when using it, you're not going to use it like a knife, and the motion is more like throwing a punch while adding small angles to the strike.

[@zinknot]

I agree. Karambit is not a thrusting weapon. If you already have boxing skills a karambit may be much more effective than learning a new art.

[@kindaremix5149]

I bought a karambit just to watch this vid after doing it 😎 Am i cool now?

[@EseSlicc_Diablo]

Yes my son yes you are

[@jamesc2545]

Great videos; for many of these folks here is my take. One; almost no one will ever get into a situation where they will need a blade. Two, most will crumble under the pressure, you see this in battle, in the dojo, in the gym. Some guys have great technique but when it comes time to perform and/or their ass is on the line they cant handle the pressure. Three, if you do find yourself in a situation where you need it and you can perform under high stress and the other person doesnt have a gun, then I dont think it matters rather you have a karabit or a straight edge blade... which I think is the point he is trying to make, you just need to train with what you have and will use.

[@S2StrategicDefense]

James C. B I N G O!!! Training is the key.

[@hugostiglitz9864]

I carry a knife all the time and I have martial training. Under stress, the stabbing or thrusting movement would be the easiest way of doing serious damage to internal organs in my opinion. I guess the exception would be if you train in a martial art that emphasizes the karambit.

[@4thLevelConciousness]

100% agree. for an edc carry for self defense you must consider your ability to use that weapon. it looks pretty to use fancy techniques but knife fights are down and dirty ugly fighting. for the minimally trained you want to use simple, natural movements. if you want to use more advanced weapons you must train and practice with them.

[@blakebarber5750]

So I’m not a soldier nor am I a Asian islands martial stylist...I am a martial artist who over the twenty years I’ve trained and as the kind of knucklehead that once took every opportunity to test and hone what I had learned by finding every single chance I could to get into street fights (I’m a little older now and have realized I’m neither bullet proof nor immortal)I have discarded more techniques than I could probably remember learning to embody this same philosophy...take what works and feels right and natural for you and use in ways to make it max effective...I have in fact been in fights where knives were involved and it fucking sucks....both ways ...but I keep reading about reach and extension and slashes and thrusts ...and this is somewhat enigmatic to me that this type of openly revealing your weapon isn’t seen by lore as folly...posturing with a weapon such as a knife serves no other purpose but to make it look like a mere prop you have no intentions of using or to get your skull split from behind when someone (possibly meaning well )sees a “knife wielding maniac “attacking this other poor guy ...and not realizing until it’s too late that you weren’t the bad guy...what I mean is nothing good usually comes from brandishing a weapon this way....your concealed weapon stays concealed until the moment of critical threat and when it’s in your hand you are using it to directly oppose the threat by removing a fair portion of the blood of said threat...the ONLY reason I made it out of the one fight I’ve had where I faced a knife with nothing more than a few scratches (none of them co big from the knife)was because the guy pulled the knife held it in plain sight and arced and whirled it through the air in front of him and I used the environment to keep objects between us until I found the right timing and opening (.and bottom section of pool cue)to make my reach greater than his and neutralize the knife by breaking the hand that was holding it more ....however had he at anytime rushed me without tables and chairs or room(lots of room to retreat I would have been in trouble and as we all know most fights still end up on the ground or close in-style grappling on your feet which will almost always still lead to the ground ...having a knife in your hand doesn’t change that ...we also know that while training is always a good thing it’s one of the primary ways we grow in anything...but the vast majority of knife type attacks are not open reveal scenarios and find the defender (or victim)usually stabbed or cut multiple times before they realize the bad guy even has a knife in his hand because its totally concealed until the very moment of the first strike...all that pretty ass twirling ,swirling kata type movement you are these guys doing will be not show up in an actual knife attack or defensive scenario if it’s not over before you have the chance to spin your Karambit around your fingers you’re probably dead or dying ...this guys dies great videos and seems to be a competent of not highly skilled practitioner but guys if you let anybody yeah you knife defense techniques that don’t involve running like hell until you can retreat no further the. You are letting someone train to get seriously injured or killed because the majority of empty handed weapon defenses fail ...not because the theory behind them isn’t sound but because they represent situations that will not be present in the reality of a knife attack conversely routines of kata movement with weapons is great for learning angles and just plain becoming comfortable with your weapon...and if it’s a a knife and the use of it isn’t taught be deployed and executed from concealment to and as a deceptive unknown quantity that will be most effective if used not as a standoff or siege weapon,but as a hidden way out when your in critical trouble and are forced to use potentially lethal force to survive...if you use it in any other way your likely gonna to find its usage was in fact criminal in the eyes of the law ...this reality is why I prefer he Karambit....because it can easily be deployed from seriously disadvantaged positions and is Taylor made for this close type usage whereas a straight blades knife depending of the size could be a liability you have to have the space to remove it straight out of the sheath and this can be the seconds that determine your life or death...just my opinions but it’s based on real life experience the only time I’ve used a knife against another human being was done in this way and only when retreat was no longer an option and I found myself (I weigh around 160 pounds being pummeled into oblivion (which felt like dying at the time ..so yes I was in fear for my life)by a 220 pound dude ... had to retrieve a folding tactical style straight blade from my pocket where it was clipped ,open it and stab upwards about from under took way too long ....curved Karambit would’ve slid right out went to its bloody work had I have had one in way less time

[@carlosvillanueva1210]

Nice video sir, I personally carry a karambit as my EDC, here in the philippines. Thanks for the insights i learned a lot from this video.

[@S2StrategicDefense]

Car los Villanueva Thanks my friend. Be safe!

[@jheckdeleon4244]

Car los Villanueva is it legal here in our country to carry a karambit.?

[@carlosvillanueva1210]

its not legal, but i rather carry my karambit and slash the hell of those who dare to harm me. its your choice ive experience almost getting stab so i would never take chances.

[@zerodyne5333]

Yeah... the area I used to live in was pretty much lawless (squatter area). Cops are corrupt anyway so it's not like they're there to help you out even if you were to follow the law. Nobody but the kids really worried about following the law in that area I lived in... hell the only time I saw cops was when they had assault rifles and came in to get someone.

[@jusette8692]

nice video can you do one which fighting style is better kali or silat plz

[@sayvorE88]

My friend said the way I like to hold one is called Pikal, I'm making them and other blades in traditional forging methods of high grade high carbon steel now. He said take a few classes so I can understand more and figure out why the tools are designed this way to at least make them correctly for their application

[@petergreen1354]

The Karambit and the straight blade are as different as cars are to motorbikes, you don’t drive/ride them the same way. Adjust your method to the tool in hand. You don’t fight using a curved blade style with a straight knife and vice versa.

[@TheTruthseeker1231]

Exactly, each weapon has advantages & disadvantages. Strategy and tactics should vary accordingly. Karambit is a CQ weapon the idea that it is not the best sparring weapon at range should be obvious, but how many times does knife sparring actually occur? Most of the time it is used CQ where the karambit shines. Also, the karambit folder is one of the most limited of the karambits available. This video is sort of biased against the karambit.

[@SageShadow096]

@@TheTruthseeker1231 especially using a short one to compare to a straight blade and standing the same distance lol. I mean grab a same size kambit then that comparison goes away.

[@vikingbluesbreaker729]

Iv been carrying my karambit for years, and training/teaching with it for years. it has even saved my life in Afghanistan. to me the first platform was great when the punch came down the line because my stand up is muay Thai and its just right there hitting his arms and hands with very little movement, the second platform took years of training and a lot of hard work but it comes down to the clinch (in this case, undertook, low wrist using head control) and the karambit excels. with the third platform the hardest thing was to control the gap until I was ready to close it, to be fair it was also hard with the straight blade, but once I was in and clinched again the karambit excels. however, I agree with literally everything you said lol. my training is in muay Thai, judo, wrestling, and jiu-jitsu, it took a lot of trial and error to make the karambit work for me because it's very hard to find proper instruction. to be honest, it would have been better for me to use the straight blade when I first started training, then added the karambit. People need to understand, the trap and roll flow drills are not going to happen. the only thing that is going to happen is violence. I think more people need to take your advice and not be emotional about the tools they use.

[@jeremyknop5378]

There are 2 kinds of knife fights, the kind done in anger followed by immediate remorse/regret resulting in the stabber knowing they just fucked up their life, and the kind with malice where the guy literally wants to kill you. For the latter, which if your going to get into one will likely be the one you encounter I recommend to anyone watching prison shanking videos because that's about the extent of it when it goes down in most assault and murder cases where knives are deployed. Its an explosive repetition of short quick stabs all over the torso and where ever else they can get to. I focused on boxing and Greco-Roman for ground work but my best friend has done bjj and Thai boxing for several years and both styles have more in common with each other than they do with other styles like Kung fu, karate, Tae Kwon do ect. Most of the traditional eastern martial arts have two major draw backs, no full contact sparring, and they are mired in centuries old tradition and aren't meant for modern self defense. Because I don't have time to practice another* fighting art I've done similar like you and incorporated a blade into my existing strike work only in my case its a punch dagger instead of a karambit.

[@mr.bussyoface5278]

"That's just stupid!" Favorite line in this vid. Lol. Not sure why anyone would argue straight lines vs curved especially for distance..it should be common sense🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Fardawg]

It should be "common sense" to see that he has a straight blade that happens to be longer than the reach of the specific karambit trainer he is using. Let's see that with a Swiss Army knife blade against a Schrade "Shasta" karambit and see how that works. It would be just as ridiculous as his claim here. Karambits are not all one size just as not all straight blades are the same size. And I'm not even a big karambit fan. I usually prefer a long straight blade, though I see potential in shorter karambits for more close up grappling situations where you don't have the room to pull and maneuver a larger knife.

[@teamtreklip7527]

“Thats not the way shit works” haha .. all said 😄

[@suckmypipes1342]

3:15 your left thumb is clearly at your right hand wrist lol... That reach hypnosis is completely false lol... On with the show.

[@harrymerridan6435]

Ikr

[@bryantherocker]

LOL, lots of stupid people on youtube, look at his body, where is the camera shooting, stupid people will think they don't align, in fact, his thumbs align. The camera just have a diffent perspective at where its positioned

[@Fardawg]

@@bryantherocker You could use a long karambit against a shorter straight blade and claim karambits are always longer. It is an astoundingly idiotic claim that curved blades are always shorter. Karambits come in many sizes just as straight blades do. I am dumbfounded by how many people have bought this BS (I assume it is because they vaguely remember being told in school that a straight line is the shortest distance between two points compared to a curved line, but I don't know of anyone who walks or rides on knife blades...) And he clearly doesn't know enough about that trainer he is using to understand that it is based on a design meant for multiple deploy options, including a moveable clip (or you can use two clips if you want so you can change on the fly). You can absolutely use it in a forward grip and use the wave feature to open the blade on the pocket the same as in reverse, you just pull it backwards rather than forward.

[@BudgetStudios]

Yes Yes, I agree! I personally have trained using a Karambit and I can tell you that it is only effective with training. The Karambit was designed like an Eagle's talent or a Tiger's claw. Its primary objective is to hook or slice skin (Not very deep ones). It is extremely deadly especially in close-quarter combat (With an experienced wielder). I've seen a fight in my Indonesian town before, where a man literally got his forearm sliced open (You can see the damn bone!) But a Karambit. He was unable to run away because his Achilles was also sliced into 2 parts. In conclusion, the Karambit is not a weapon for someone who just wants to defend themselves without any training. It is, however, a good choice for trained military personnel, martial artists, and bouncers. It can really do damage as the blade's hook is meant to hook eyeballs, ligaments, and nerves on the neck (Sometimes genitals but let's not think of that). Its curved edge is used for slicing or redirecting other blades. Some professionals even use the hook to catch long blades like katanas. But the hook is generally more well used. The karambit is better with 2, as it is a style of martial arts that always blocks then attack. Hook a person's arm, redirect it away, slice his neck. It's something like that. I've never killed anyone but I've sliced dummies and pig bones, along with hand-to-hand combat in real scenarios and not those fancy stuff (More MMA-like). So if you wish to devote the time and effort, go get a Karambit! If not, get something easier to use. Great video btw! I think some people are just too biased towards the karambit.

[@pross6525]

I would be honored to train under your guidance. I enjoy a straight blade and a fixed blade. I am looking forward to learning the Karmabit

[@yannik246]

my main problems with the karambit are: - reverse grip is bad for slashing - can't stab - shorter reach - catches onto certain clothing - no EDC use - hard to justify carrying it in case you have to use it

[@aubertbethencourt3241]

Depends what karambit you have, there are many karambit's that double edge to be able to slash just fine whatever grip you chose, You can stab perfectly fine. It actually can extend alot further if you flip it forward. I deploy mine just great and never catches if anything it deploys alot faster and more discrete then a straight blade.

[@imaginehydreigons5377]

Dude, buy a delica 4 with emerson wave, install a signet ring. You have a karambit/edc knife.

[@silkroad1201]

They're made for slashing and you can stab.

[@ATD909]

There are foldable karambits to allow for easier concealed carry

[@archangel9727]

hmm.. just a thought here but looking at the movements required to effectively use a kerambit, it reminds me of traditional muay thai with the elbow blows and sharp slicing movements. maybe I'm just seeing things.

[@S2StrategicDefense]

That is a great observation, and pretty correct. The empty handed movements of Kali and SIlat are heavily based off the movement of the blade. So we use elbow strikes the same way we use our blade, and vice versa. So the correlation that you see of the blade movements in relation to empty handed striking is correct.

[@MF-XYLYL]

@@S2StrategicDefense interesting, I've started training at my local mui thai gym (I'm lucky to have one, apparently not many people do) and have a karambit lying around in my knife collection. Might look into fighting techniques with the karambit.

[@MansMan42069]

These 2 videos pretty much apply to any weapon system, melee or ranged. Don't go out and buy a .500 S&W just because it's "cool" and "badass". Great vids

[@S2StrategicDefense]

Sylas Grayson Thank you!

[@springbloom5940]

+Vampire Lord Vladimir In the Army, we called it the 'CDI Factor' - 'Chicks Dig It'

[@holgerdanske8935]

Ha ! Sylas ! You Nailed it ! A near miss with a .500 S & W, is not as good as 2 x .22 to the heart or skull !

[@joeyseal9189]

On a personal note I love the karambit it forces you to become more familiar with your body movement/angles and gives you an advantage (making space)

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

I should say also that after carrying knives for over 40 years, I always thought of them as my friends and helpful tools. Having to explore knives now for self defense because as I get older I may become a target is very disappointing for me. But it is better to practice and be ready and hope I never have to use those skills than not be ready and possibly be killed.

[@stevemartin4696]

Good video, nice teaching style, just subbed.

[@gmichaloski3367]

thanks for the review, I think it helped me make a more informed decision

[@S2StrategicDefense]

Team Black Very welcome. Best of Luck!

[@hotpopcorncake]

I think karambit is a good weapon for anti grappling and striking attacks.

[@gregseebregts2063]

Cool video, unfortunately part 1 isn't available - I'd love to have seen that

[@sumanngon]

the second part I agree more with, provided you have the small, single edged Karambit. yep for a newbie in such a case without much of body mechanics involved, a straight blade would be better choice. But then all blade fight really require many hours of training and attitude. one can train but if the attitude isn't there...you are just holding a stick in your knife that can be used against you. the best feature of karambit I like, is its retention capabilities due to the ring, and yes you are right reverse grip is the traditional and primary grip for karambit.

[@sumanngon]

wrist bending is really minimum when you have a traditional double edged Karambit. What I find in a straight edge is that blade itself acts like a lever to dislodge it from your hand, and also in a straight blade the handle material and design matters a lot. That is one big handicap! I use straight blade as my EDC or survival knife. when it's self defense I trust all forms of karambit ONLY! however many who are proficient in karambit like Doug marcaida, they handle most knives with equal elan...but I ain't Doug I am good with the karambit only.

[@Brian-wm7pd]

Man those are some good points. I was watching a video recently on martial arts distances compared to actual non arena based combat. The difference between a ring and actually fighting for your life is a dramatic and alot of people don't seem to get that cheap shots, weapon usage, and overall techniques differ so greatly from class to combat that it very quickly changes you being alive or dead. that the "cool" weapon, flashy techniques, and expensive gear are garbage without hours behind them. Looks like I really have to step up my weapon and weapon defense game.

[@S2StrategicDefense]

Brian buettner Training for the lifestyle is key

[@MrDrewsing]

I watched the previous video and saved my questions until after viewing part 2. I have no martial arts training but, I've always carried a pocket knife (mostly for utility purposes). Recently, I switched from a traditional folder to a small (2.5") fixed blade. I prefer the ice pick grip. It seems like you endorse a traditional grip (with straight blade) over the ice pick/hammer for distancing purposes. That makes good sense to me. However the ice pick offers solid retention and feels more natural/stable since it's easier to assume a boxers stance with knife in hand. The hammer grip definitely offers fewer angles of attack but, it also feels like it provides more solid/natural retention. Do you consistently recommend a standard grip over ice pick with a straight blade and if so, why. Thanks for the video. You've given me something new to think on.

[@S2StrategicDefense]

Drew Thanks for the questions. In my edged weapons system...the standard (forward) grip with the straight blade is primary for several reasons. 1) The distance management 2) The ability to reach further 3) The deployment of a folder is immediately in Standard Grip 4) Slashing, Thrusting, and Cycling are easier 5) It is the most intuitive. How do you hold a tv remote? How do you point at something? How do hand someone something? Reverse Grip is Secondary because it loses the above items. BUT gains the ability to hack, hook, and tear. Retention isn't much better, and the moment you hit some solid object like the breast cavity or a bone your hand slides towards the blade and often onto the blade resulting in a self inflicted wound. You can cap the knife, and it'll solve the issue sometimes. Does that help? Also check thru my channel and find the vids on Grip Methods and Grip Psychology. Or check out my online course at www.S2Online.academy and sign up for the free version of Defensive Edged Weapons...there's an entire chapter on Grip Methods.

[@S2StrategicDefense]

Check these out: Especially the third link kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYmoi2N4qbWYrKM kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmmQoaJrnMSdjLc kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5zFfYhoe8alb9U

[@JohnJohnson-sr6zt]

2 thing's, like the music. Thanks for the info.

[@dimitarradoslavov8088]

can you re-upload part 1 because it's been taken dowm... pls

[@lowendlover5804]

I have my Guro in Arnis De Mano, as well as many years training in silat. The point I would like to make is simple: a folder and a karambit are two different weapons. It is a fallacy (as you noted yourself) to equate them. They are only "equal" in the sense that they both cut. I do think it's pointless (no pun intended) to talk about which weapon has the greater reach as a criteria for choosing one over the other. Some karambits are huge, and likewise some knives are very short. Any serious student of the blade should concern themselves with the various ways to carry and utilize their weapon. I do not own a karambit and usually carry a folder that deploys in "earth" grip. I've done enough training that when I'm in "heaven" grip my brain is in slash/thrust mode. If I'm in "earth" position, I am thinking CQC - punching, manipulation, and tearing, more akin to the tools of silat. Bottom line: anyone who carries a blade for self-defense needs to spend time exploring the possibilities of their weapon. Not everybody needs a bicycle, but having one is pointless if you can't ride it.

[@babbonatale6342]

But I already bought one! Oh no! It's too late! Joking though I only wanted as a display/colection purposes. However great video.

[@watertiger33]

nice video. I have carried knives all my life and practiced MA for a few of those years. I have an interest n the karambit currently. you did a nice job bringing out a lot of differences. the distance difference meh. thrusting any blade and impacting something solid would not be my primary movement. the video does a good job though bringing out many differences I really hadn't even considered yet. thanks

[@S2StrategicDefense]

watertiger33 Thank you!

[@mastiffmythslegendsandlore]

I carry a Schrade Shasta McNasty has my edc I like the benefits of the double edge also the length is pretty decent California living boy

[@dudewithlaptop8663]

also the ring cuts into your reach as well as you can't position it as straightly when looped

[@spikechang556]

What specific knife is that straight one? Also is that Fox Karambit the medium version or the xl version?

[@Ivanofkoshinkaisokanryu]

this is more of a engagement thing like how close do you think you will be if attacked

[@evelynfarfellwooosh1219]

S2 Strategic Defense where did you get that clip piont folding knife?

[@tomservo3401]

I used a crkt bearclaw for 15 years almost every day. The design is almost identical except the finger hole is at the top of the handle by the blade. The design made a very secure, manuverable knife. One thing that struck me is what a devistating stabbing weapon it could be even with such a small blade. If you were to stab into the neck, collar bone or any soft tissue then violently pull back it would do tremendous damage.

[@ndhikaatube]

that my friend is knowledge of the tool. greetings from indonesia 🤙

[@ezerydolph9009]

Reach first is always advantage.Sir please make a video on balisong

[@CadenSok]

Very informative 2 series vid, S2. These vids can save lives just by giving people the understanding of which edge weapons to pick based on their skill/training or even the lack thereof.

[@peteralexander2851]

what scenarios favour a straight blade over a Karambit and vice versa

[@NickkaDUB]

Use a straight blade Karambit with a tip that points back. Mine is double sided. I think the best karambit is the the lil tiger 🐅 claw with the 90* angle. People don’t know it’s coming which is the biggest upside to saving your life.

[@williama1029]

In your end remarks concerning sparring in karambit/vs, I'll just say that its clear you understand that the human hand is the best blade or club. Always accessible. It would be cool if you did a vid on "Pikal" techniques.

[@Berend9701]

This was very insightfull myself carry carry my bushcraft and picket knife as everyday carry my karambit i train with for close quarter defence

[@vbandvet1862]

I like the new Commander that was developed by spec ops. it's set up to be used with natural body mechanics like drawing a pistol or punching for example that's my primary on one side of my body than I carry a karambit for the opposite hand and I carry a straight blade full tang on one side as well. karambit is I guess my last ditch edged blade and I generally do t carry a full tang karambit. unless for a neck knife. but I respect all edged weapons and don't get tunnel vision and go with only one I like options and all styles of combat and fighting

[@BSt0ic]

I agree with what you said. I have karambit and a trainer and I am still working on the motions. It's one if the coolest blades I have ever seen.

[@S2StrategicDefense]

It's a great blade! Be safe while you're working with it!

[@mopaditi1737]

Thanks for the videos and I agree 100%. I don't have time or the desire or the need to train with a karambit. I need a "get off me" knife I can deploy rapidly with either hand as a last resort in close quarters. I train gross motor movements only, both drawing and stabbing. The KABAR TDI holstered at 11 o'clock [weak side/back up] and The Colonel knife at 2 o'clock fit the bill for me. Both have blades short enough to be legal in my state.

[@leystate]

Thank you very much for your videos and sharing your experience 👍🙏💪

[@KiiDxLegacy]

Very informative video. But when you compared the reach of both knives you didn't put the karambit in the same hand as the straight blade. The heavy bag is a cylinder, so when you tested the reach of the straight blade in your right hand you were technically closer to the bag. Compared to holding the karambit in the left hand, the bag was farther away because the left side of your body was not in line with the closest part of the bag; like your right side is. You can clearly see in the video that because of the circular dimensions of the bag, the karambit was aimed at a further part of the bag. I'm not sure, but it seems to me like the left side of your body is further away. I do believe the karambit has shorter reach, but not by that amount as was showed. I would appreciate a reply on what you think of this.

[@S2StrategicDefense]

KiiDxLegacy There's a seam on the side of the bag that I reached for...so we had the same target with both hands. Also, camera is set at an angle from me so it may look like one is extended further...but they are not. If you do the same "test" to flat wall...you'll get the same result. Try it. And the reach isn't the only argument..how about trying the three testing platforms I explained at the end...that is where the real results will come thru for you.

[@peter-radiantpipes2800]

Part 1 removed?

[@ctno3]

I couldnt agree more 👍🏻 i have often worked close protection so when i travel i have a push dagger and a karambit on my belt. my karambit is fixed and doubble edged and alot smaller blade then most, its only 2/3 an inch as i feel its more an assassination wepon then a dueling knife. If i have to use a knife i want my oponents to feel it but not see it. The last thing i want is to duel, i want to start and be finnished in as few seconds as possible. i carry my krambit scout style under my jacket for my right hand, and my push dagger for my left hand on my left hip, as like you said they both have differant uses and tacticts. But personally i would allways say "unless you work in security then you have no need to carry a wepon so dont!" The best you can do is just stay safe and out of trouble

[@The_Ghost923]

While I train with the karambit as much and whenever I can, my main use would be for a last resort weapon along with primary weapon (pistol) retention at which point after using the karambit, I'd create distance and go to my firearm.

[@baneofforlorn1]

I have both korambits and strait blades. I train with and carry both. You are right you have to learn and train them if you are going carry them they each have unique applications in there use.

[@themaninthesuit772]

Nobody tell this guy that I bought a karambit before I saw this

[@gurdion1]

Its a nice video and personally for me I carry two types of knives as my EDC which are usually the tanto and karambit here in Tx as each of them has a different function for me to use.

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

gurdion1 I also carry two knives, a Karambit and an OTF switchblade knife (along with my Swiss Army knife in my backpack) I believe everyone should consider carrying a light multi tool in their backpack, specially if hiking or trekking, it may come handy

[@todd8086]

Good info. I'm not sure why so many people seem to have only one EDC setup. I like the DART karambit style knife as my weak hand front backup blade with either a large folder or fixed blade as my primary but that could be due to my constant learning of new techniques. The DART knife designed by Doug M. helps to eliminate the problem of stabbing in either grip.

[@S2StrategicDefense]

Thanks for commenting Todd! I used to do the same set up as you, but between a firearm and magazine, I only keep one blade on me unless I am away from my gun. A few other people commented about the new DART knife, I haven't gotten one yet but I think it is a very well thought out design.

[@sebastiancoolidge2401]

The karambit to me feels far more natural than a straight blade, but the reverse grip makes it so it fits naturally into many martial arts. I also EDC a fixed blade double edged karambit

[@Lamont24012]

You can thrust up depending on the type of Karambit to..

[@poboyspecial]

Great advice, good information. I appreciate your time and effort making this video.

[@noelchristianromero425]

great video.. I've been carrying a karambit with a short blade (about 1.5 inches) since i got mugged almost 2 years no. i prefer it since i can easily conceal it and in case i need to attack first, enemy won't be as prepared compared to seeing you attacking with a knife and they would think that you're only throwing a punch. but this video made me think about carrying a straight blade knife. thanks for the great tips.

[@S2StrategicDefense]

mc noodle You're veey welcome. BTW...no reason it can't be a 2nd blade.

[@noelchristianromero425]

it might be questionable now with the authorities here in the Philippines if i have 2 blades with me but thanks for the idea. :)

[@machielrentmeester4882]

Great video.

[@S2StrategicDefense]

Thanks Michael!

[@brandonzertuche538]

I carry a Fox 479 in Brighton, CO. Great video sir

[@mizugami3257]

My edc is a 45 and a curved blade karambit for retention but my go to weapon is a straight blade Karambit if I am surprised. 45 years training, isshinryu karate and escrima from combat experienced marines. Primary instructor AJ Advincula.

[@dkwolfe1]

Thanks for providing some great advice. The one point I would make is that the karambit does make a lot of sense for those with empty hands training. My training is in Tomiki-ru Aikido, and my krambit is an infinite force multiplier, because I'm going to get in close in the first place. It's not a distance weapon, and you rightly point that out. Great video.

[@S2StrategicDefense]

Again, depends on the hand to hand training, and previous edged weapons training. The Karambit as we know it was used as a concealed weapon to augment the hand to hand combatives of Silat, a very fluid and dynamic art with close quarters and grappling. For them it made sense...you give a karambit to a Tae Kwon Do person and they won't do well with it.

[@crazynutreviews2647]

@@S2StrategicDefense Speaking as a taekwondo practitioner I can completely agree

[@reaperben2520]

I carry a fixed blade on my belt in middle of my back it's either of 3 and 1/4 or 4-inch blade.

[@Nova-ne1il]

I fully agree in many places the one place it does shine is the minute you get locked up you're assuming fixed blade will get the kill shot once you get locked up with somebody that's when the curved blade shines

[@tronstudios5848]

Were can I get a custom painted karambit?

[@jianpai4020]

Thas it have age limit? I want to use it for self defence karambit

[@shaunsdu]

Great points, Mr. Farooqui.

[@gosoku2771]

Where is the part one video?

[@robertdale7001]

i have trained most of my life in edged weapons ,father was the teacher and i can appreciate everything this man has put forth..Now for me when i picked up a Karambit i was much older and was out on my own when i picked it up it felt great in my hand and i was able to use the blade almost like breathing so im a huge fan of both..i carry the karambit most of the time..i also of course have my ccw one thing dad got me to believe in never bring a knife to a gun fight...lol...shalom

[@The4cp]

as much as I love the karambit I know to carry a straight blade as an edc. go with what you know.

[@ethansxbox6000]

Different knives and different techniques. I like them both. It’s nice to see a video of shortcomings relating to the karambit. With all of the hype surrounding that knife lately it would be easy to overlook its weaknesses.

[@S2StrategicDefense]

Ethan, I am with you my friend. I have a deep love for the short blade and all of its variants...but we have to recognize the pro's and con's. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Be well!

[@johnwukong6763]

Some good points, interesting video, thank you. The serious benefit to the karambit that I think you missed in this video is the flip to increase range. The extra range, and simularity to a right hook when using it, mean I expect to put a hole in someones skull if they annoy me.

[@zinknot]

Also there is definitely an advantage as a slashing weapon. The claw like curve causes it to really grip into whatever it cuts. I think it's perfect for defending against someone attacking with a straight blade if you target the hands and wrists of the person attacking.

[@zinknot]

I am curious to experiment with the flailing motion, it seems like it wouldn't generate enough force to be very affective but I haven't practiced with it yet.

[@luissarava4371]

Good video. I just learned more about karambit. But I like this blade because is a stealth blade. The oponet never realized what was that slash him

[@S2StrategicDefense]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Check out the REBOOT for Part 1 video, I go into quite a bit of detail about the history of karambits.

[@chrisangelou2799]

Well said, we train and teach with both Straight (fixed or not) and Karambit knives. Your explanations are valid and nicely presented. As was your first video.

[@S2StrategicDefense]

Thank you Chris!

[@ramonarroyo5573]

Great video thank you berry much.

[@anthonysmith3442]

This was very eye opening. I have been trying to learn the Mike Janich systems here on youtube using a spyderco yojimbo. Its been a long time and I dont feel I am making good progress. Just purchased a karambit trainer to try and add that skill set but again looks like it.might be an uphill battle.

[@S2StrategicDefense]

Mike Janich is a very skilled practitioner and bases much of his basic training drills on pangamut and palisut. Problem with that is that for someone brand new to the blade, the foundations are missing. That being added to the lack of concepts from the Filipino arts (Kali); and the fact that theres little to no attribute training such as timing, distancing, footwork etc. That's not a slam on him or his Modern Blades Combatives program.. it's just honest feedback on the training itself. Can't just "comma cut" the way it is presented.

[@centexsucks1]

what knife does he use?

[@funny963funny9]

Where is the part 1?

[@gwenstacy921]

Love to watch the karambit fighting scenes its awesome moves always satisfying

[@dustinstacy7849]

I carry a double edged fixed blade karambit and practice alot with it I carry a regular knife as well. depending on the situation I'll use a different knife.

[@S2StrategicDefense]

Hey, as long as you are spending time training the blade...doesn't much matter to me what you carry. Unfortunately, by me.... fixed blade, and double edge are illegal....and to put em both in the same blade is double trouble. Are you sparring with your blades like I mentioned at the end of the video?

[@simondanger1203]

I just want it cus it looks cool, it’s more decoration for me

[@candyshop84106]

Really Like Your Video...Your good Man.

[@christopherkoch8612]

Real world education, thank you for the straight talk.

[@S2StrategicDefense]

Thank you Christopher!

[@nicholasdouglas2275]

Just pertaining to reach, yes in forgrip the straight blade is better for reach, however when the karambit is in extended grip it reaches farther than the straight blade and that switch in grips can happen in less than a second.

[@S2StrategicDefense]

Nicholas Douglas define "extended" grip. If you're referring to a forward grip it still doesn't compare in reach. And to say the "grips change in a second" would also be untrue. Sure it can be done fairly quickly...but not under the stress of someone trying to harm/kill you where even fractions of a second and fractions of an inch can mean the difference between life and death.

[@OGDamnnation]

I carry a straight blade because I'm 5'6. I need that extra reach. A Karambit only makes me smaller and forces me to close the distance.

[@raptorjackson6397]

I may not be right but I think that may benefit you get in their face and start stabbing In to them with the karambit and get under their rib cage.

[@princerb4450]

Man don't compare karmabit with the way you use a straight blade

[@stevemartin4696]

Wheres part one gone?

[@jeremyknop5378]

I used to do HEMA for a few years and messed around with Rondel dagger sparring, got decent at german longsword but dagger fighting I never grasped. That being said I've boxed for about 12 years. Havnt in the last couple but I still do bag work at my home gym every weekend. Between work, working out and training in marksmanship and team firearms drills and trying to work in time with my family and friends I don't have time to pick up another martial art style lol hence why I carry a push knife. I can literally use my already competitive level boxing skills but with the addition of a 3 1/2" blade extending from my hand. Of course I carry it off hand as my primary is my side arm and if a situation deteriorates to the point of me having to pull a weapon in self defense I'm pulling my sidearm first however sparring practice and training drills have proven to me having a up close and personal off hand weapon is an invaluable asset to carry.

[@steviecrawford9534]

Man really love us videos I have a question I got a double edge karambit not looking to fight with it seen it would like to learn some techniques with it to learn

[@S2StrategicDefense]

What's the question??

[@lancefisher8358]

In my opinion the karambit is more effective as a deterrent. When people see this blade type they fear it. For good reason because it is devastating. Also Karambits are generally deployed faster being unfolded as soon as it leaves the pocket if it's a folder. However I do agree it requires some level of training. Similar to a butterfly knife

[@S2StrategicDefense]

I wouldn't say that Lance. Although...they can be super intimidating to look at but definitely not any more devastating than any other blade. As far as deployment, Karambits with the wave feature open very quickly but a straight blade with spring assist or a pocket catch open just as fast. That is something I've been using a shot timer to test and see if one is faster than the other and the time difference has been marginal and can go either way. On avg, they are the same. Thanks for commenting my friend!

[@rayward9265]

I agree more with Lance here than with S2's reply. S2's point that a karambit is not any more devastating than any other blade is correct, insofar as it goes. However, my take is that Lance's point about a karambit being more effective as a deterrent is also correct, and is the main thrust of his argument. My experiences with people's reactions to knives is that a blade that is "wicked" in appearance is more intimidating, and there is a primal reaction to curved blades, particularly those shaped like a claw or a fang, such as the karambit. A straight blade, while having IMHO superior characteristics in an actual fight, does not have the same intimidation factor. If you can intimidate your way out of having to employ the blade, by displaying it only, you come out ahead. The same way that more than a million Americans a year use firearms for defensive purposes without firing a shot. My analysis of my situation is that my principal threat currently is from opportunistic predators in and around commuter trains. Their main weapon is a knife, such as a box cutter. Pulling out a large karambit with a shiny blade would most likely deter an attack. (He's an old white guy, but that KNIFE!) I just bought an inexpensive, double-edged fixed-blade Schrade SCH112 for everyday commute carry. (Yes, I need to move to a free state where I can carry my preferred .45 instead of kitchen tools and drive to work...)

[@Psysso]

Karambit isn't even meant to be flashed as a fear factor (as most knives aren't) vs the opponent. It is a stealth weapon used in extreme situations solely as an element of surprise and max damage into an escape type of scenario. No sane person will flash a karambit to intimidate a thug and especially not vs one with a larger knife, gun or even a baseball bat. That would be dumb.

[@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess]

Karambit are made for and with a purpose, and are place historically in a context. If you have Silat training and proficiency with Karambit, an opponent with a knife will never touch you. You will know where to strike and end a fight instantly, if you know where to strike you can paralyze someone momentarily, or even permanently. I have experience with martial arts and to me the Karambit is the most brutal and deadly design of blade, that’s my opinion but I have experience to back it up

[@Monquie2000]

“Similar to a *butterfly knife*” (balisong users: triggered)

[@mang058]

Hey I’m just looking to use it as a survival tool

[@S2StrategicDefense]

Surviving against what exactly? They aren't great for hunting, they aren't great for carving, they aren't great in the bush, they aren't great for cutting rope, etc. So what are your standards for "survival knife"

[@mang058]

Nevermind I found a better one

[@lerinarazafy7826]

1. As this video says, the Reverse grip is the usual way to use it. Its a "Disrupt, Destroy, Disengage" weapon. 2. The farming tool fable is a myth. Probably a ploy to mimic Okinawan weapon stories. a) No serious farmer will spend time and effort with such blade. b) A Weapon is sacred. Its a vector of life or destruction. Its not a toy to be flash flipped in combat. It is meant to disarticulate, gouge, and slash. Only occasionally stab or puncture.

[@Akedyaa]

The part one is no longer awiable

[@Gangst3r4ever]

Is the karambit better suited for short people?

[@S2StrategicDefense]

I don't think it is for short or tall people exclusively, I think that the karambit is designed for a specific use and has specific tactics/techniques and training associated with it. It is a VERY powerful tool in the right hands, and VERY poor choice in the wrong hands.

[@kelankeith9897]

max venom dmax or Bastinelli Picoeur can stab with them like a straight blade the picoeur is a straight blade its basically a scalpel with a karambit handle and ring the dmax is a karambit but the blade is more straighter so you can stab with it like a straight blade but it still has a curved blade both the dmax and picoeur have the ring feature

[@gboogie360]

Go ahead and thrust that straight blade against a karambit if u like buddy..

[@epilepsyinc6790]

so when he did the range comparison he extended his right (straight knife) more than his left (karambit) i don't know if that is just me. I'm not trying to hate on him just thought it wasn't fair for the karambit. It may seem i'm nit picking but if you do look i think you could see. But like i said no hate towards him it was helpful in a way.

[@abnergaldos8695]

They took down your part 1 vid