Derespina Model 10 Production Karambit Knife Review

By Mike Searson

Custom knifemaker, Richard Derespina recently sent us one of his production Derespina Model 10 Karambit knife for a test and evaluation.

USA – -(AmmoLand.com)- Custom knifemaker, Richard Derespina recently sent us one of his production models for a test and evaluation. The Derespina Model 10 represents an inexpensive and highly usable fixed-blade karambit that makes for a great self-defense knife.

What is a karambit?

The karambit is a small curved-bladed fighting knife that was developed in Indonesia and the Philippines and has a dedicated following in the tactical and martial arts communities. Most custom knife makers and production companies produce a variant of this knife.

From a tactical point of view, the karambit’s greatest strength is retention. Obviously, this is with regard to the versions that have a ring and the user has either their small finger or forefinger inserted in the ring. When gripped in such a manner, the user does not have to worry about dropping the knife in a fight or losing it due to wet or slippery hands. In a similar manner, the user can still pick up or use other objects if necessary without having to re-sheath, re-pocket or lay down …Read the Rest

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