Karambit Knife Fighting w/ Jason Johnson

[@charlespierce2804]

John, I felt the same way about the fox 599 folder. (Same knife different blade.) So I purchased a trainer and carried it until I was comfortable. Doug marcaida would be a great guest on your show to interview for this knife. He would also have some good insight.

[@ratlips4363]

I agree with Charles. I too have a Fox 599. It is my daily carry and I have followed Doug Marcaida for years. You might want to check him out for his take on the Krambit. I also have the Krambit by CRKT called the "Provoke" and it deploys a lot differently

[@archiemorales4807]

An uncle Doug Marcaida appearance on a WPS episode would definitely be a treat

[@Artorias001]

I would love to see Doug Marcaida make a apperance on a WPS video.

[@eddiemoney9371]

You

[@lajoyalobos2009]

Doug is awesome! Watching him is what got me into karambits years ago.

[@samuelharrison7629]

Jason Johnson is the nicest and quite literally the scariest person on the planet. Awesome video again!

[@proknifethrower]

@@throwstar get help.

[@rev941]

Loved this guy, he used to come to Athena Arms all the time, amazing skills.

[@ZeeroDubs]

This is a great reminder that nobody wins in a knife fight. So gnarly.

[@dreadnaughttactical]

Nobody wins..?? - that's bullsh_t. I have been in 73 knife fights so far.. using mostly Karambits and Bowie knives and Ice Picks.. and so far I have won every single one of them without so much as even getting a scratch! I ALWAYS win in a knife fight.. ALWAYS.. because when you fight me.. you either Win.. or you are Dead.. and as you can clearly see.. I am still here.. and still breathin' -

[@Todd_Lerfondle]

@@dreadnaughttactical this is a blatant lie. people who really get caught up in this stuff don't boast about it. grow up

[@BarrelTitor91]

@@dreadnaughttactical Stop fighting toddlers.

[@Jesterian]

@@dreadnaughttactical lol dude how fucking hard are you larping

[@amandogumila1453]

Literally scrolling through the comments to see how many people mention Doug Marcaida. No disrespect to Jason Johnson, who is also very good at giving instruction on knife techniques, but Doug Marcaida sharing techniques on the show with his experience in Kali and Silat would be mind-blowing. Especially when we're talking about karambits and how to properly use the ring feature.

[@artistandcamera3245]

Knife fighting is gnarly, man.

[@k9ninjaworld557]

Glad you spoke about the edge towards yourself. Too many know it alls are dismissive of it, when in fact it's just as devastating. There's a reason why claws face this way...

[@VConley]

I have several Karambit knives, and I absolutely love doing training with them

[@shanewags2035]

I love the differing philosophies on using a karambit

[@Knight_of_the_Old_Code]

Another neat set of instruction to watch is Michael Janich with Martial Blade Concepts. I carry a folding karambit every now and then, but have since gone back to carrying my Spyderco Yojimbo 2. The Wharncliffe is also an excellent option for self-defense and might be a better legal option depending on one's locale.

[@joleenschade]

Nothing about Jason’s technique is boring. Jason has knowledge of science and physiology. Science is not boring. Application of science is an art. Most people don’t master this like Jason does ❤️

[@bushcraft6884]

Jason Johnson is a living Knife Fighting Legend.

[@GDubGregory]

“Aim it at gnarly spots and open ‘em up”. That’s a cold quote.

[@RamathRS]

Man, I absolutely love the extremely real person you are. Yes, you have a good head on your shoulders; prep work, moral values, etc. But then you say something everyday-person-goofy like, "I feel like a ninja when I pull this out! But I have no idea how to use it..." I love your work! Keep it up!

[@frankdavis8182]

Education is everything. Thank you Jason. Let'er Rip!!!

[@donjuan4925]

Got my 1st karambit back in December. Love it! One of my top EDC recommendations 💯

[@brahtrumpwonbigly7309]

That was my understanding of the karambit. It was a work tool made for slicing initially.

[@lestatzapata6393]

Been carrying a karambit for YEARS as my primary defensive blade. Love the bastinelli pika, great for boxing 💯

[@Self.reliant]

Ive been carrying a fox karambit for years. I prefer it over even fixed blade knifes.

[@honkyjesuseternal]

Killer on hand, right there. His name is Lestest Zappati. Hello, FBI.

[@johnkeeler5]

I found the Fox 599 on my own and wondered why they’re all going out of stock. Then I see John is talking about their karambits. It all makes sense now.

[@Swearengen1980]

I honestly don't see the appeal of a karambit folder. If you're putting yourself in a position for violence where a karambit is necessary for fighting, I'd think a fixed is more practical to draw, demploy, fight. For everyday "just in case" EDC, it's useless for any other task and the reality is, a regular knife will defend you near the same against an untrained opponent, which is 99.99% of who you'll encounter in everyday life. The 597 he's using in the video makes sense, it at least has a functional cutting edge. However I'd also opine that they're playing very loose with the term "karambit" just because it has a karambit ring.

[@michaelsanders9377]

You guys are making my wallet hurt in the best way possible.

[@tretre1692]

Sammmeeeee especially with that mechanism in that knife!

[@jesuscepeda5406]

Mine tooo Lol

[@michaelmaier7262]

No joke. I have the WPS karambit and the Fox Folder and I still keep looking to spend more.

[@Kt4nk]

Yeeeaaah I totally didn't just go buy the foldable karambit and the tactical pen from WPS shop.... totally

[@vi3253]

To be a prep it costs an arm and a leg, it goes without saying that it is extremely exciting to have a lot of weapons and to being good at marcial arts tho. Karambit is great tiny knife for carrying to use in short distance fights, although the majority of its users are cs go players and just carry it for fun

[@finkster7178]

I just watched this guy's stuff on WPSN, and dude knife throwing is awesome. I already knew how to no spin throw a knife from really close, but having it down to a science like Jason does really helps.

[@PopeRocket]

You know the man is serious when his lapel mic is making kung-fu movie sound effects. That burst power is real.

[@Fatelvis111]

Lots of great information for us, beginners, and it is put in a concise and easy to understand format. Thank you!

[@Nukem962001]

I bought a Fox 599 Karambit years ago, and it came with dvd from Doug Marcaida (sp). Now I am debating on buying the WPS Karambit made by Fox. I know it os quality.

[@overland.viking]

Ok I’m hooked. This video with Jason was way better than I was expecting. Now I need to go back and check out all of his videos. I love knives and using them. Great stuff!

[@Fardawg]

There are some good videos of Doug Marcaida demonstrating with the Fox 599 (same as this but with the traditional curved blade) and he recommends putting the ring between the first two joints of the finger (first being the one closest to the tip of the finger, not sure the technical term) so you can easily remove the finger. I have the 599 and several other karambits and I practice this way; it is very easy to keep retention with the ring (and be able to flip it forward for some nasty, sneaky techniques -- see the Marcaida videos or a Bastinelli video about the "blue worm" cut) but still be able to very quickly slip the finger out for safety/different grip. With my 599 I put on both pocket clips (mine came with an extra one and I think they all do) so I can quickly carry it for either a forward grip or an underhand grip. Also, I would personally never put my off side forward because it becomes an easy target. I prefer to put the knife forward and swipe at the nearest target, with the offhand arm up just in case I would need to block with the outside of the arm if something gets past my knife hand.

[@NatureZone101]

Nice watching this guy explain it and SO glad to see him pick the grip he would use because so many want to say hold it in a "traditional way" which actually isn't traditional at all. Absolutely love these, but after yrs of having them it is obvious they are best suited for t-shirt wearing attackers unless your going for the throat. I've yet to see anyone demo one going through a jacket with some layers under it by using any claw slashing strikes. So if you live in a warm weather all yr round area then carry it, if not then a thrusting blade is going to be better. AND the makers might call that a Karambit, but come on, it's basically a straight blade. The "finger ring" doesn't make a knife a Karambit.

[@SeraphsWitness]

It's a karambit style with a tanto blade, really. It's a hybrid.

[@jedimike7689]

Nothing like a good finger ring.

[@daultonhuskey2804]

Ok this is our 3rd date and I am ready to give it up... Liked AND Subscribed... 😁 little story... I was deployed with Gurkha for a while while I was over seas and watched them train with their Kukri... Not interested in ever being in a knife fight with them, not even if I have a gun. Best part was they gave me a kukri before we left... Their parting advice..."don't cut yourself"

[@DLeighWifey]

So...I'm not your intentended audience at all. I'm a mom, haven't carried a knife since doing tech work in high school, don't know a bit about kinds of knives. But here is what I get out of a video like this: men are different than women. And boys are different than girls. I was raised with girls, but my kids are all boys. Videos like this help me remember that my boys some day may want to learn effective self defence with a knife. And that it may include descriptions and moves that make me squeamish. But that if I do the hard work of training their character, then I don't need to see an interest like this as being "violent" or "toxic" like the culture would say. I see your intent to be self-controlled here. I don't see you being a show off, looking to intimidate or look macho. But the willingness to effectively use a tool to defend against an attacker with dark intentions...that is a good thing for a boy/man to want. And it is helpful for me to see it in a positive context like this. Thank you.

[@jeremiahr7585]

Best comment ever

[@NickAlphason]

​@@jeremiahr7585 Literally

[@open_minded_1]

John is a Godly man and believes in the sanctity of life but believes in protecting his family as I do.

[@thatonebigroster3193]

I ain't reading all this shit. Someone summarize.

[@marvinbrock960]

Bravo.. That’s what an open mind looks like folks! See it, take it in, chew on it, make informed decisions not based on emotions. Facts. 🫡

[@proknifethrower]

Thanks guys

[@anthonylickwar2008]

Keep on trucking

[@SwanRonson199]

Totally buying one of these now. Thought about it for awhile but didn't understand how much of an advantage it had over just a normal Gerber pocket knife.

[@Swearengen1980]

Well, it's not a Gerber to start. Gerber isn't the garbage heap it use to be, but it's still not anything but average.

[@SeraphsWitness]

Just got the WPS Karambit for Christmas, it's pretty awesome. Really does make you feel like a ninja to deploy it.

[@ascarrillo1]

Another great video John! I have been a member of WPSN since the inception...I cannot recommend it enough!!! So much information from like-minded Americans. One Team One Fight...join the Team people! Aaron in San Antonio

[@watsonsworkshop726]

Projecting the cut is an awesome series, my 12 year old daughter wants to learn how to throw knives now. Thank you Jason and John. Love the content. Also, any idea when Jason will have more Babytooth knives for sale?

[@GenXGemini]

"Now you know why I throw knives." Lol. Love that.

[@jcfindley380]

You often hear the phrase "Don't bring a knife to a gun fight." While true, that can be reversed to don't use a gun in a knife fight. If you carry both, there are distances where a knife can be employed more easily to more affect than a gun. (Inside a couple of feet to contact distance.) Ideally, you use one or the other depending on circumstance and wouldn't deploy both simultaneously. Use the knife in close contact to break said contact and build distance then deploy the firearm. If it were a single attacker, you could also end the threat with the knife.

[@kimfellner8853]

Thanks for the info. We just bought some and am starting to practice using them.

[@massimobargagna5641]

JJ so that trick shot with 6'' ti-lite an beer can wicked!

[@lylesmith5079]

More to the commitment than how it's done. . Great

[@PAW-013]

more about knife fighting please !!!

[@ericm1839]

Karambits are just so damn cool

[@bp-qv2uz]

Wow, very nice info... I'm a meat cutter for over 28 years, I know what a Sharp knife can do to a piece of meat. It's all about the angels..

[@edwards889]

Just bought one today and came across this video.

[@winnibee09]

I’m glad you appreciate Filipino Martial Arts 👍

[@matteigtch1625]

this was absolutely beautiful.

[@petercho546]

The music stopping at 5:35 was beyond hilarious. Laughed my ass off.

[@locksbog4270]

I did learn something , Don’t Mess With Jason Period! 👍😃✌️🇺🇸

[@bassr.1641]

Watched the all of Projecting The Cut on the network two days ago and already have my wall built and it has a fair amount of holes.

[@m.d5483]

As a PTK practitioner, I much appreciate effective concepts being conveyed. So tired of seeing reverse grip only being taught for karambit! Salamat Po

[@traceyevans2757]

As a PTK student I 100% agree with you. I have only been taught reverse grip and, frankly, I have very little love for the karambit. I respect it, but I don’t love it

[@MDR-hn2yz]

I just got my WPS tanto Karambit. Definitely a nice piece of gear and worth the wait. Makes a great EDC companion to my XDS-45.

[@fuggleeartshow]

Glad you got someone with escrima experience to talk about knife fighting

[@FuzzyAntler89]

This is absolutely nuts......I love it.

[@MrLeonidas0001]

“The commitment to danger” 🔪🏴‍☠️

[@RealTechSkills]

Great video! I've personally carried the Emerson Combat Karambit for 8 years along with my licensed CC firearm.

[@kato5055]

Just got one in and it's super sharp. Probably sharper then my Spyder co Karahawk

[@johnswicegood7000]

I need to make a new kydex sheath for my double-edged, fixed blade karambit. Watching this makes me want to go home tonight and do it right away. Before I started subcontracting for a federal entity, I used to carry it all the time. I primarily train with it using my non-dominant hand as my backup to my firearm.

[@joedeleon1189]

I also carry mine on my non dominant hand side... my dominant hand has way too much stuff to take care of, particularly not been otherwise engaged when going to my EDC.

[@robertmccann5838]

If you can box you can use a karambit or push dagger.

[@Ashton_Speaks]

I see a WPS video....i like and comment. FOR THE ALGORITHM!!!

[@peterlowell7963]

I reply. FOR THE ALGORITHM!!!

[@PolishBigfootCircle11]

Get Doug Marcaida on the show!

[@robertflores523]

And I’m sold, ordering me one now 🤙🏽

[@traviscampbell2374]

Nice! Very brief but very informative class!

[@f308gtb1977]

I was planning on attacking you when I knew you only mastered 3,057 ways to instantly kill me, but now that you’re learning the 3,058th, I’m having second thoughts. 🤣 Good on you for continuing to add “tools to the tool box,” awesome stuff.

[@jaydub1283]

I need a Karambit in my life and some training now, thanks guys lol.

[@jeremycollin2633]

Knife fight are one thing I’m intimidated by. It’s a brutal battle

[@trumpone4443]

Undergrip is a defense. Pinky in ring, single surprise swipe and or trap. His left to right transfer seems posture breaking.

[@lajoyalobos2009]

I'd like to see Doug Marcaida as a guest! It would be good food for thought as there are many schools of thought for karambit use and his is a little bit different, plus his "anything can be a weapon" mentality is gold.

[@randypennington4968]

Great ,instructional keep it COMING !

[@johnswicegood7000]

A group of friends and I used to get regular tactical arms training and CQB as well as karambit. We were trained to use double edged karambit knives. The convex edge, when razor sharp, is perfect for slicing in a back and forth motion. The concave edge can be used to gut someone from groin or belly upwards. There are also a lot of techniques to use that concave blade to control someone. It's pretty scary to have that edge held along the curve of your neck, the inside of your arm, or your thigh or leg. Using a wrist lock and a karambit, you can really get your point across (pun intended).

[@mosin9105]

Thank you

[@davidturner7001]

Thanks

[@stevestrawmatt4738]

I would recommend looking in to FMA or Silat for knowledge of fighting with a Karambit

[@martymonaco1255]

Freakin' awesome video!! Great stuff, Jason Johnson!! Thanks!!

[@xionix4]

"I'm thinking like pack of ninjas, a zombie or two, and I just, you know" xD

[@kenananaquitchichich4772]

Commitment to danger. I like this.

[@scottj.7105]

Love the knife tips John! That guy is lethal with a knive 🔪

[@rolandgeorges960]

Excellent.

[@Kevin-fj5oe]

If i remember Correctly, a silat master basically told that some punching moves in silat could incorporate karambit when striking.

[@Groot_G]

This was most interesting. Thank you. I was gifted a nice size Cold Steel Tiger karambit fixed blade. Perhaps not so easy to conceal.

[@dirlevoscar8588]

pure bliss

[@myluckwins]

This was great! Thank you!

[@myluckwins]

I have no idea how to send direct messages

[@michaelbierlein5642]

Awesome stuff

[@theashtonreview]

I absolutely loved this video!!!

[@pinejungleboogie3563]

Love finding a fellow Silat man

[@timothymaready8756]

Y'all put out absolutely amazing content

[@joycerandall9990]

Some great training moves to get better with the knife.

[@kmk1428]

Love it ! You had me at “just open em up”! 🤣

[@redzone1019]

Best knife defense, if possible... Run in the opposite direction! (Smile) But if that is not an option, try to protect your vitals. Use whatever you can get your hands on to defend yourself. (Just my opinion) I always carry a firearm and a knife as part of my everyday EDC. Hopefully I'll never have to use either for anything but practice. That said, it's always good to be prepared for a, 'what if situation." Great demo vid guys. Much appreciated. Stay safe and healthy. Peace

[@a661992]

Great stuff! Keep up the good work

[@johnouellet4099]

Awesome, great video

[@harrydexter8426]

Good info. Thank you!👍😊🇺🇸

[@baccable]

Brutal descriptions... but sounds very effective. Also, very similar to another knife expert I had show me some techniques.

[@SMREILLY13]

VERY SMART ,AWARENESS OF WHICH SIDE THE EDGE OF THE BLADE IS ON ,ALSO LIKE THE PART ABOUT TWIST AND PULL ,ALSO DIRECT STABS VERY SELDOM STOP A PERSON GOOD CHANCE IT WILL JUST MAKE THEIR ADRENALINE RUSH HIGHER LEAVING YOU IN A BAD POSITION AND GETTING HURT REAL BAD

[@AyeMane117]

I wanna see this stuff on the mat

[@andrebastos5635]

Excellent content sir 🙏

[@SitNSpinRecords]

I love my Springfield armory version of this. Just wish they made a left handed version

[@YarnBrigadeGardens]

Love this new hobby! Jason you just made a fanboy! Lol. Love ya all.

[@armvtugadevlog4475]

best pocket weapon❤

[@jimrustle643]

Karambit fighting techniques?? Well at first you had my curiosity, now you have my attention 👍🏻👍🏻

[@RL-RL]

Hard to Hurt has an excellent episode of how to kill with a small blade knife, and where to cut and immobilize the opponent permanently. Very similar to how these technics work.

[@carljefts215]

Please keep the information coming

[@tjsuperman23]

Saw a business truck yesterday in my town with a WPS license plate tag on the front. Thought that was cool.