[Real Steel] Shade Black, Gold Accents, D2

The Shade is an interesting take on a folding karambit. Unlike traditional Indonesian karambits that are usually fixed and have a greater elongated blade, the Shade is a complete steel frame lock folder that puts a modern update on the classic karambit series. The blade is a D2 hawkbill, which preserves the tiger claw shape of the original design. The body of the knife has been made from G10 with a titanium back handle, with a satisfying weight for hard-use tasks. One major feature of the knife is the high-strength detent, unlike many flipping Karambits. This allows the knife to be attached to gear safely and gives users peace of mind in knowing it will not open accidentally.

The finger ring at the end of the handle is also a traditional design feature of Indonesian karambits. Though predominantly designed with a slashing and general chopping motion in mind, the use of the finger ring also allows you to reverse the grip in a pushing and hooking motion, which increases the knife’s overall usages. Fully chamfered and with additional jimping added to the exterior, the ring offers 100% control. As seen with a few of Poltergeist newer designs, the Shade also has a wire pocket clip that helps the knife sit in the pocket comfortably.

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