Karambit Trainer

For practitioners who demand realism without sharp edges, the Karambit Trainer brings the look and balance of the Cold Steel karambit to your drills and partnered practice. Built to mirror the curved blade and finger ring of the combat karambit, this trainer lets you rehearse draws, retention work, disarms, and flow drills with convincing geometry while keeping the edge blunted. Because the 4" Santoprene blade retains firmness, wear proper eye and face protection during close drills to keep training safe.

A Short History

The karambit began as a small curved utility knife in Southeast Asia. Originating in the Indonesian and Malay archipelago, the shape evolved from agricultural tools that were used for cutting and harvesting. Over centuries the form was adapted for personal utility and self defense. Modern combat and sport blades preserve that distinctive inward curve and ringed pommel while trainers reproduce the shape so modern students can practice traditional and contemporary techniques safely.

Product Details

The Karambit Trainer is crafted to look and handle like the Cold Steel karambit while remaining a training tool. The blade is a 4 inch Santoprene piece that is firm enough to give realistic contact feedback yet not sharpened. The handle is Santoprene with deep checkering for a sure grip and includes the traditional ring pommel for retention and spinning drills. Designed for partnered practice and demonstrations the trainer is not a toy. Use appropriate protective gear and supervise any training that involves strikes to or near the head and face. Key specs: 4" Santoprene blade, Santoprene deeply checkered handle, ring pommel for retention, realistic balance for drills.