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The Karambit is a very functional knife, born in the Indonesian archipelago with roots in Malaysia and the Philippines.
Its use is documented, as a work tool and as a pocket knife, since the 11th century. Although it is said to be
was "imported" into the United States at the end of the nineteenth century, its official introduction dates back to the mid-twentieth century,
while popularity as a martial arts knife (disciplines such as Indonesian Penack Silat, Malay Bursilat and Filipino Kali)
started in the decade from 1970 to 1980. The Karambit is identified as three tools in one: utility knife, martial art knife
and self defense knife if necessary. There is a clip on the back of the handle.