Karambits & Curved Knives
A karambit is a small knife with a curved blade that hooks like a claw, and this page brings together seven curved folders. You'll find the Boker Plus Newton Martin K-BIT and two Bat knives, plus hawkbill and spring assisted pocket knives from Master Cutlery and others.
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Karambits & Curved Knives: every piece
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Boker Plus Bat Folding Knife
$69.97
Kult Folding Knife Red
$22.97
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What a karambit is
A karambit has a blade that curves down like a talon, and most have a finger ring on the handle. The shape pulls the edge toward you during a cut, which is why people like it for slicing and hooking. Folding versions fit in a pocket, so they have become a favorite for everyday carry and for collectors.
Curved knives in this collection
The most true-to-form karambit here is the Boker Plus Newton Martin K-BIT Karambit. Boker's Bat knives follow with a different feel, and you can pick between the Boker Plus Baby Bat Folding Knife and the larger Boker Plus Bat Folding Knife.
The rest of the page is curved folders in other styles. The Hawk Bill 8.75 Inch Folding Knife and the Kult Folding Knife Red are budget friendly, while the Master Cutlery M-Tech Fire Fighter Rescue Folding Knife – Red is made with rescue work in mind. The Finger Grip Stainless Spring Assisted Folding Knife adds a finger hole to the handle.
How to choose a curved knife
Think about how you will carry and use it. Pocket carry rewards a smaller folder, while a larger one gives more grip and more blade for outdoor chores. Try to picture your hand in the handle, because a finger ring changes how the knife is held.
Set a budget before you browse, since this page runs from $18.97 to $69.97. The lower end suits a first curved knife, and the Boker Plus models cost more for a name collectors trust.
Local laws
Rules about curved and spring assisted knives are different in every state and city, so check yours before you order. If you plan to travel with one, look up the rules for each place you will visit.
What makes a curved knife special
The karambit is often described as growing out of a farm tool, and it became a favorite of martial artists, collectors and everyday carry fans. Its curve hooks around the hand, and a finger ring on the handle helps keep it steady.
Look closely at how the blade sits in your grip, since the shape feels different from a straight knife. Because rules about curved and folding knives vary, check your local laws before you buy one for yourself or as a gift.
Questions people ask
What is a curved knife called?
A knife with a strongly curved blade is often called a karambit when it is small and hooked like a claw. Larger curved blades have other names, such as a kukri or a sickle.
Is karambit illegal in the US?
There is no single answer, because knife laws are set by each state and sometimes by each city. Check the rules where you live and where you plan to carry before you buy.