KARAMBIT "TACBLADE"

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The Karambit Kali Eskrima: designed for serious training

When we talk about Karambit Kali Eskrima, we’re talking about a tool that goes far beyond a mere accessory. The TACBLADE BLAKLIST karambit has been specifically designed to meet the demands of martial arts practitioners who want to train seriously, without ever compromising on safety.

This aluminium training karambit is aimed at those who know that repetition makes all the difference. It offers the shape, feel and ergonomics of a real combat knife, whilst allowing for intensive training with complete confidence — alone or with a partner. This is exactly what South-East Asian martial arts disciplines require.

A knife with deep martial roots

The karambit is one of the most iconic weapons of South-East Asian martial arts. Its origins lie in the warrior traditions of Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia, where it was used in ancient disciplines such as Kali Eskrima and Penchak Silat. Its curved blade, designed for circular movements, makes it a formidable tool at close quarters — precisely where Kali Eskrima excels.

It is for this very reason that serious practitioners use a dedicated training model. An aluminium karambit allows you to develop coordination, speed and precision without the constraints of a real blade. It makes possible what a combat knife does not: training in pairs, repeating sequences at high intensity, and correcting technique without risk. This type of tool has become an essential part of Filipino martial arts classes worldwide.

The TACBLADE BLAKLIST is specifically designed for technical drills in Kali Eskrima and Penchak Silat. Its remarkable lightness, its ergonomic design suited to all hand sizes and its secure grip thanks to the paracord make it the go-to karambit for anyone seeking to progress in martial arts with a reliable and well-designed tool. The shape faithfully replicates that of a combat knife, ensuring a realistic feel during every session.

Features designed to support your progress

• Training aluminium — The aluminium shape exactly replicates that of a real combat knife. You train with the correct feel, without ever exposing your partner or yourself to the dangers of a sharp blade.
• Very lightweight — Its light weight allows you to perform drills in succession during long sessions without premature fatigue in the hand or forearm. Ideal for working on speed of execution.
• Ergonomic for all hand sizes — Its design adapts to different hand shapes. In a martial arts club or school, a single model is sufficient to equip practitioners of various builds.
• Paracord handle — secure grip — The paracord wrapped around the handle ensures a firm grip even with slightly damp hands. It allows for karambit rotations, grip changes and dual-wielding without the risk of dropping the tool in the middle of a sequence.
• 2 versions available — The brand offers two versions of the TACBLADE so that every practitioner can choose the one that suits their training style, whether it’s focused purely on technique or a more tactical approach to combat.

What the TACBLADE actually brings to your training

This blade meets the needs of a wide range of practitioners. An instructor will find it a robust teaching tool, easy to handle when demonstrating techniques to a group. Intermediate or advanced practitioners will be able to refine their precision, fluidity and coordination in complex sequences. Supervised beginners, meanwhile, can discover how to handle the karambit in a safe martial arts environment, without ever being put at risk.

Here are a few examples of exercises that can be carried out directly with the TACBLADE:

🎯 Drills on the typical angles of attack and defence found in eskrima and kali
🔄 Sequences of hand passes, handoffs and grip changes in close-quarters combat
🤝 Disarmament sequences and partner control in realistic martial arts scenarios
⚡ Close-quarters work specific to South-East Asian knife-fighting disciplines
🥋 Training with two karambits to develop bilateral coordination

Take your drills to the next level

The karambit lies at the heart of South-East Asian martial arts. It embodies the most demanding aspects of Kali: fluidity, precision and the management of close-quarters knife combat. To progress in these disciplines, the training tool is just as important as the method. If you’re looking for a tool designed to meet the demands of serious practice, the TACBLADE ticks all the boxes — lightweight, ergonomic, paracord grip, high-quality aluminium, available in two distinct versions.