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Tiger's Claw Damascus Steel Karambit

FS-1837

Regular price $129.99
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The karambit originated among the Minangkabau people of West Sumatra where it was inspired by the claws of a tiger. While the early karambits were used as tools, it was soon weaponised because the curved blade had so much cutting potential. Soldiers in Indonesia would carry a dagger, called a Kris, and a spear. The karambit was always used a weapon of last resort and close quarters combat. Today the karambit is a favorite among martial artists and tactical users.

Our Damascus steel karambit is full tang and made of 1095 and 15n20 steel. The high carbon content of 1095 gives this karambit an extremely sharp and durable edge. The exposed Damascus steel safety ring will give you plenty of control when using this knife. The safety ring helps prevent the knife from sliding in your hand and allows you to spin the karambit to change hand positions. The smooth, ergonomic tali wood handle finishes off the tiger claw look and every looks like the skin of a tiger. The Tiger’s Claw Damascus Steel Karambit is the ideal choice for the discerning collector or tactical user who wants a hand crafted karambit that is unique in design and style.

Tiger’s Claw Damascus Steel Karambit Specifications
  • Overall Length: 8.5" (tip to tip)
  • Handle Length: 4.5"
  • Blade Length: 5"
  • Blade Material: Damascus Steel 1095/15n20
  • Blade thickness: 4.4mm
  • Tang: full tang
  • Damascus pattern: Twist
  • Number of layers: 256
  • Handle Material: Tali wood
  • Includes a full-grain leather sheath and a wood presentation box

Please note: Each knife and sheath is handmade from natural materials. There will be some variation in color, Damascus pattern and overall look. The knife you receive will have the same attention to quality and detail as the one pictured, but may differ slightly in appearance.

Sheaths: The sheath you receive may vary in color, style, and type from what is shown in product photos. Please refer to our sheath support page or by contacting us at support@forsetisteel.com.

Care Instructions

1095 steel is a high-carbon steel and will rust if not dried and oiled after use. Hand wash only with soap and hot water. Dry completely before oiling.

Customer Reviews

Based on 13 reviews
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Lucky
Should be 5 star but...

The knife is amazing flawless but the only reason I didn't give it a 5 star, is the sheath it comes with is for left handed draw. Should make it for both in my opinion.

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Dan
Good looking blade

First off I love Karambit blades convenient to carry and a good working weapon
I love the look of this blade but the grip is too short amd my pinky ends up smashed against the other three when holding it
If I move it down in grip then I’m exposing my fingers and loose grip strength amd possibly mg finger.
The curve on this blade is very pronounced and can be an advantage in a close space situation
Oh the bottle opener … I’d scrap it
This will be in the box since I don’t think as an EDC it is a little on the heavy side to wield

Hi Dan,

We're so sorry you are not pleased with your knife. We do have a Return process:
https://forsetisteel.com/pages/returns

So feel free to visit that page and our customer support team can help get you taken care of from there.

Forseti Steel Team

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Evan Morris
Tiger Claw for my daughter

I bought this as a birthday gift for my daughter. She’s a martial artist and likes curved blades. The grip is a bit small, but she has smaller hands, so it works out.
I am grinding the bottle opener back a little and rounding it off. As you guys cut the slot, the point is too sharp and right where your thumb rests. Packaging is nice for gift giving. The blade needed a better edge put on it, which I did. Overall, it’s a nice knife and the Damascus pattern is well done.

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Brandon
Outstanding product

Overall a great knife with impeccable design. Knife sheeth is good minus the one rivet that attaches the leather belt loop. After a week of wear the rivet has broken half off. Now I don't wear my knife anymore so it don't randomly fall off and be lost forever. I will figure out a solution to the issue I have encountered.

Hi Brandon!

We're so glad you've loved your karambit but sorry to hear the sheath had an issue. Please reach out to our customer service and we would be more than happy to get you taken care of: support@forsetisteel.com

Forseti Steel Team

Why Forseti Steel?

Each Knife is Unique

All of our knives are made by hand and crafted one at a time. That is why no two knives are the same. The knife you receive will be similar to what you see on our site, but will be unique based on the natural materials used and individual craftsman that built the knife. 

Testimonials

Beautiful, true Damascus steel knives. They set the table with elegance and class.

Jon Groves

Love this knife! Compact design, nice grip, feels comfortable in your hand--very sharp blade! As a side for the ladies--it fits in the smallest of bags. You won't be disappointed if you buy it!

Lisa I.

Customer Reviews

Based on 13 reviews
46%
(6)
38%
(5)
8%
(1)
0%
(0)
8%
(1)
1
1.
test

test

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Lucky
Should be 5 star but...

The knife is amazing flawless but the only reason I didn't give it a 5 star, is the sheath it comes with is for left handed draw. Should make it for both in my opinion.

D
Dan
Good looking blade

First off I love Karambit blades convenient to carry and a good working weapon
I love the look of this blade but the grip is too short amd my pinky ends up smashed against the other three when holding it
If I move it down in grip then I’m exposing my fingers and loose grip strength amd possibly mg finger.
The curve on this blade is very pronounced and can be an advantage in a close space situation
Oh the bottle opener … I’d scrap it
This will be in the box since I don’t think as an EDC it is a little on the heavy side to wield

Hi Dan,

We're so sorry you are not pleased with your knife. We do have a Return process:
https://forsetisteel.com/pages/returns

So feel free to visit that page and our customer support team can help get you taken care of from there.

Forseti Steel Team

E
Evan Morris
Tiger Claw for my daughter

I bought this as a birthday gift for my daughter. She’s a martial artist and likes curved blades. The grip is a bit small, but she has smaller hands, so it works out.
I am grinding the bottle opener back a little and rounding it off. As you guys cut the slot, the point is too sharp and right where your thumb rests. Packaging is nice for gift giving. The blade needed a better edge put on it, which I did. Overall, it’s a nice knife and the Damascus pattern is well done.

B
Brandon
Outstanding product

Overall a great knife with impeccable design. Knife sheeth is good minus the one rivet that attaches the leather belt loop. After a week of wear the rivet has broken half off. Now I don't wear my knife anymore so it don't randomly fall off and be lost forever. I will figure out a solution to the issue I have encountered.

Hi Brandon!

We're so glad you've loved your karambit but sorry to hear the sheath had an issue. Please reach out to our customer service and we would be more than happy to get you taken care of: support@forsetisteel.com

Forseti Steel Team