★ Karambit | Case Hardened

★ Karambit | Case Hardened

With its curved blade mimicking a tiger's claw, the karambit was developed as part of the southeast Asian martial discipline of silat. The knife is typically used with a reverse grip, with the finger ring on the index finger. It has been color case-hardened through the application of wood charcoal at high temperatures.\n\nA little color never hurt anyone