Karambit

The Karambit is a small Southeast Asian curved knife resembling a claw. It is called Kerambit in the native Indonesian and Malay language. 
==Technique==
The weapon is held with the blade pointing downward from the bottom of the fist, usually curving forward, but sometimes curving backwards. While it is primarily used in a slashing or hooking motion, karambit with a finger ring are also used in a punching motion, hitting the opponent with the finger ring. Some karambit are designed to be used in a hammering motion. The flexibility of striking methods is what makes it so useful in self-defense situations. The finger ring on the Karambit is designed to make it difficult for opponents to disarm the knife and it also allows the user to manuever the knife in the fingers without losing one's grip.
==Gallery==
Traditional Karambit.jpg|A traditional Karambit
Kerambit Sumbawa.jpg|Kerambit Sumbawa
Kukuk Bima Karambit.JPG|Kukuk Bima Karambit
Lawi Ayam.jpg|Ditto
Another Lawi Ayam.jpg|Lawi Ayam
Kuku Hanuman Karambit.jpg|Kuku Hanuman Karambit
Category:Melee weapons
Category:Weapons