Cold Steel 92R49Z Rubber Training knife, Karambit, Clam Package

Anyone who is into the self-defense and blade arts knows that Cold Steel produces high quality and durable products. They produce great knives and training products related to the self-defense and blade arts.I recently purchased this fantastic Cold Steel (Rubber Training Karambit) 9 inch training blade and I love it. I found it to be durable, light weight and easy to use. The Karambit style knife are used in the Indonesian and Filipino martial and blade arts. The unique design consists of a curved blade and a hole at the end of the handle to place one of your little finger or thumb depending on whether you use the forward or reverse grips. There are many interesting techniques that can be done when practicing with the Karambit and it is often combined with unarmed tactics as well.If you are seeking to study the Karambit you need to seek out instructors who are trained in its use. Always train with a good trainer Karambit like the Cold Steel model when working with a partner. The tip and blade of the real Karambit is very sharp and safety is the most important factor in any kind of martial art or self-defense system.Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Wakizashi-Jutsu: An official manual of Bushi Satori Ryu).

Just how the title says best way to learn without cutting yourself, simple easy job done

This thing is huge! But it's to train with, so I'm happy. See attached pic to see how big it is. A civivi incisor ii and a ruler are included for scale.

Training with a safety weapon of the exact same type as the weapon it's meant to simulate is important in my opinion. This is an exact match for the steel tiger and I love it. Great buy, also kinda turned into a fidget toy for me as manipulating it through grips has come a pass time while watching TV

plastic. but thats fine.

I got it today and did a little pratice with my buddy and it performed exactly as expected. The over all length is about 8 inches and blade length is half that. It is a good practice knife without any edge and a blunted point. While the weight is off compared to a real steel blade this doesn't have any effect to the performance as a practice knife. The description days it is rubber but it is very hard rubber so it isn't flapping around during swings or stabs. Like I said I only got it today but I will update it if there is any negatives to comment on but until then it is pratically perfect.

Heavy and weighted oddly. Does not feel natural in my hand.

This is a full sized training knife that has a blade as long as my fixed blade Karambit. The weight is still lighter than a real blade.The tip has a rounded contour. The grip is comfortable.It is an excellent training aid for techniques of drawing from concealment, practicing with a live partner, practicing with my Century Big Bob XL/Big Bob, and flipping the knife.I have another trainer that is sized for my EDC blade. I thought of getting a folding trainer but I practice with my live blades in the folded applications for defensive techniques.I’m glad I have this.