Yes, this is a Karambit, my preferred blade of choice, and I am trained to use it. Like I said, my idea of a good combat knife, a great EDC. This is not hype, however. I personally designed and made this particular Karambit for GM Rene Latosa.
That’s a big ole knife!!! It’s a handsome knife, very nice. Not something I could carry with me everyday. Plus, I get very nervous drop that much cash on something like that. To me, knives are tools. If I had to use one in self defense. Chances are that it would be seized as evidence by the police until all things were sorted out. I prefer something a little less costly and conspicuous.
We give those knives to guys when they promote or transfer out of the unit (in good standing). The badge and the years in the unit are laser etched on the other side. But they are great knives and feel great in your hand.