MASALONG Pterosaurs Outdoor Camping Portable Defender Fixed Claw Knife karambit

If you are looking for a good affordable and thus disposable EDC Karambit these Masalong Karambits should be top of the list. They come with a very good sheath, and a knock-off brand Tek Loc (it will do what it needs to do, though I prefer the security of the folding claw locking mechanism of the brand name ones better).I only have a minor complaint about the design of this Karambit with regard to the length and ergonomics of the grip, the very end of the blade near the hand is pointy and often touches the hand when being deployed, potentially cutting you. No big deal, just file/sharpen it dull or grind it out in about 10 seconds on a grind wheel or with a dremel.But keep it in mind.I bought this one (bottom in the picture) as well as the outdoor survival claw (top in the picture), and I like them both the same, but for slightly different reasons.This one feels like it cuts better somehow. But the other feels quicker and more ergonomic.Overal, this makes for an ideal backup EDC blade, that you won't worry about losing in the heat of a life or death struggle like you might if it was an expensive custom Karambit or something.Under 50$ is the sweet spot for EDC tools like this, and nobody seems to offer a better product with a good sheath and great quality control like Masalong.

I am a knife collector, black belt (2nd Dan), and concealed carry citizen. However, where we cannot carry a gun, I carry knives.This is a D2 steel blade in a Karambit style which is complementary to my form of martial arts.The blade is SHARP. I am always concerned about the handle length in relation to the blade, but this knife fits my hand perfectly. I wear size 8 surgical gloves. The knife is well balanced. The grips are solid and feel comfortable.The blade is 3.4”.The sheath is a knockoff of a major holster maker, but it is functional. I removed one spacer for fitting my Bravo Concealment nylon belt. It does slide around a bit but with the draw, the holster works perfectly. You can adjust the cant or side upon which you carry. Though I’m ambidextrous, I find it is better to carry a fixed blade on my non-dominant hand. The draw from concealment is smooth. The holster is made of Kydex and is well made.I am very pleased in design, weight and balance of this knife. For self defense I will not be using this for an EDC, meaning I won’t be using it for normal cutting tasks. It will served as a defensive tool, only.I highly recommend it.

I know Masalong has taken ALOT of heat about stolen or copied designs from reading the reviews on other knives that they produce...BUT this knife is extremely well built, QC is great,the edge is typical of most production knives and at this price point it's a helluva deal. I will keep an eye on this as I carry it as I have read some reviews (again on OTHER) that Masalong has had some issues with rust. The only thing that I can say that I don't like is the sheath design,It's solid & it retains the blade but it is awkward and a poor design for a karambit unless you plan on drawing the knife in a forward grip...but I can(and will) fix that with a dremel tool. I do prefer to buy American & I didn't purchase from Masalong for this reason for sometime & I decided on whim just to see for myself if the knives they produce were capable of being an EDC knife that didn't cost much. I do reserve the right to revise this review later on but my initial impression is a positive one.

This is a hidden gem, awesome price for everything you get, you may have to wait as it traverses the globe. Two things, mine was not very sharp, and sharpening a karambit with d2 steel takes some patience, and the knife is smaller than it appears. I wear medium gloves and my hand is on the blade with a reverse grip. Still fit and finish are equisite, and kydex sheath with a blade tech lock is a great touch.

The handle is just as small as gil hibbens karambit.It comes in the nicest packaging I've ever had.Most knives come wrapped in plastic inside a small box.This came wrapped in plastic in a decent sized box surrounded by cut away foam.The kydex sheath is flawless and perfect.The knife is very sharp.I waited until Amazon had this knife in their fulfillment by Amazon then bought it.If you have a chance I seriously suggest you buy one of these.This karambit is the same size as my unfoldedFox Knives 478 karambit.UpdateStill a beautiful knifeJust not safe to holdThe bottom of my hand gets too close to the blade itselfIf your hand or it slips its game over for my hand...It's a gorgeous display peice now.

Amazing knife comfortable, sturdy just the right amount of weight. Handle feels good in hand. The sheath and belt retention clip are of good quality. I wear extra large to xxl gloves and this karambit fits my hand comfortably. I will say however that the edge is very close to my pinky because of my meaty fingers will be dulling a 1/4 inch of edge for my comfort.Keep in mind this knife is not stainless steel will rust if not maintained. I knew that going in and I'm good with it. Just to be clear the glove reference is to give an idea of hand size. Dont try to wear gloves and use this knife your finger will not fit in the ring.

I had previously bought another karambit from Masalong and though impressed by the design and versatility, I went with this version to give me a varient for outdoor survival. Like most other reviewers I was satisfied with the blade design and the quality/sharpness. My criticism toward this blade and many of the other variants in the Masalomg line is a disregard for hand placement safety when holding in the "ice pick grip" - leaving your pinky open to potential blade knicks if you're not careful. Plus, the handle is more suited for smaller hands thus increasing the risk of accidental cuts. Otherwise, the product is decent and most capable of living up to its price point. One request to Masalong is that they give customers the option of leather sheath that can be swapped from right or left belt placement. Even if they increased the price a bit for the leather sheath... it'd be worth it.

Schnell geliefert super verpackt, ein absoluter Hingucker für Messerliebhaber, Spitz und scharf gute Dicke sitz knallhart in der Scheide, ein bisschen Vaseline, paarmal ziehen, gefühlvoll sonst tuts weh, dann ist alles perfekt.

Nice karambit. Came sharp. looks well made. Materials on par for price.

Super geiles karambit für den Preis massiv gut verarbeitet sehr scharfe Klinge und liegt gut in der Hand ganz klare kauf Empfehlung top

Geil