Damascus Steel Karambit — Black Scales, Finger Ring & Red Liners

Rooted in Southeast Asian martial tradition, the karambit is one of the most distinctive fixed-blade designs ever conceived. Our Damascus steel karambit elevates that legacy with hand-forged layered steel and precision-crafted hardware — a knife that commands attention whether it’s in your hand or on display.

BLADE — Damascus Steel Curved Claw
The 3-inch curved blade is forged from hand-layered Damascus steel, producing flowing wave patterns that are unique to every single knife. The karambit’s inward curve geometry concentrates cutting force exactly where it’s needed, while the razor-sharp edge and pointed tip give this compact blade formidable capability. At 7.5 inches overall, it wears easily but performs like a far larger tool.

HANDLE — Black Scales, Brass Pins & Red Liners
The 5.5-inch handle features polished black scales secured by solid brass pins, with vivid red liners adding a sharp contrast between blade and grip. The scales sit flush and firm, shaped for a natural, locked-in hold. The integrated finger ring at the pommel — machined with jimping for grip texture — is the defining feature of the karambit form, allowing a full rotation of the blade without any risk of slippage.

FINGER RING & JIMPING
The integrated finger ring is not just aesthetic — it provides total retention and enables the spinning grip transitions that make the karambit unique among fixed blades. The jimped texture around the ring prevents the finger from sliding during dynamic handling.

SPECIFICATIONS
• Overall Length: 7.5 inches (19 cm)
• Blade Length: 3 inches (7.6 cm)
• Handle Length: 5.5 inches (14 cm)
• Blade: Hand-Forged Damascus Steel
• Blade Style: Curved Karambit
• Handle: Black Scales with Red Liners
• Pins: Brass
• Finger Ring: Integrated with Jimping
• Tang: Full Tang

CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Damascus steel requires regular maintenance. After use, wipe the blade dry immediately and apply a thin coat of blade oil to prevent rust. Avoid prolonged contact with moisture. The black scales can be wiped clean with a dry cloth.