The Emerson Combat Karambit is an ergonomic, time-tested design inspired by a tiger’s claw. Trusted by professionals, it serves as a reliable offhand tool for weapon retention and personal defense.
| Weight | 4.1 oz |
| Blade Material | 154CM - Tough |
| Blade Thickness | 0.125 in |
| Grind Type | Chisel Grind |
| Handle Material | G-10 |
| Hardness | Minimum: 57 , Maximum: 59 |
| Lock Material | 6AL4V Titanium |
| Overall Length | 6.9 in |
154CM is our top choice for our hard-use knives, and it's been battle tested and proven by the US military war fighters and international special operations forces in every theater of combat for over 30 years.
We've been using 154CM since the beginning.
It has earned its place in our lineup. Originally crafted for the aerospace industry, this steel can handle extreme stress, heat, and extreme lateral pressure. It's tough, wear resistant, and built for demanding situations. When the environment gets rough, 154CM stays strong. Corrosion resistant, and designed to keep an edge without chipping, this steel can take abuse and it just keeps going and going. With our proprietary heat treating process, this steel gives you the strength and reliance you need for a hard-use tool and extreme performance.
Crucible 154CM Steel C 1.05, Mn .50, Si .30, Cr 14.00, Mo 4.00
Emerson Knife handles are made from G-10, a glass filled epoxy laminate. Some models are available with different colors of G-10.
At Emerson Knives, we don’t add anything for flash. If it doesn’t serve the mission, it doesn’t go on the blade. The stonewash finish is a perfect example of that mindset—practical, durable, and effective. It's not there to impress anyone. It's there to survive, to perform, and to keep doing its job long after others tap out.
But the benefits aren’t just tactical. That finish is tough. It hides wear. It masks scratches. A satin blade might look great the day you buy it, but a few weeks on your belt and it starts to tell the story. A stonewashed Emerson doesn’t complain—it just gets better with time. It's easy to maintain, easy to clean, and it won’t show every fingerprint or smudge like a polished blade.
They don’t get hung up on anything and they cut through seat belts like crazy.
Maintenance:
For serrated blades, each tooth must be sharpened individually using a tapered rod to maintain the factory bevel. Precision and consistency are key to keeping your serrated edge performing at its best.
Customers often ask why our knives are only sharpened on one side. The simple answer is that it's intentional. After over 30 years of testing and research, Emerson developed the single-side edge to create an extremely sharp, durable, easy-to-sharpen blade ideal for hard-duty use. While most conventional knives are sharpened on both sides, once you try our design, you'll find it cuts exceptionally well, stays sharp longer, and is easier to maintain—because you're dealing with one edge, not two.
Interestingly, the sharpest piece of steel in your house isn't your kitchen knife or pocket knife—it's the razor you shave with every morning. Razors are sharpened on only one side, just like an Emerson Knife.
The flipper mechanism adds a fast, intuitive opening option, using a tab that transitions into a finger guard when the blade is deployed. Ball-bearing washers at the pivot help ensure smooth, efficient motion, complementing the knife’s multiple deployment methods.
The Thumb Button is there so that you may open the knife single handedly. Specifically with your thumb.
Ernest Emerson started making custom knives in his garage in 1979. He rapidly rose to prominence as a knife maker due in equal parts to his expertise as a craftsman, (tool and die maker), his artists eye for design, and his practical experience as one of the world’s most sought-after and respected hand-to-hand combat instructors.
Emerson’s work has been featured and exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian Museum. There are only a handful of living artists who can make that claim. As an instructor in hand-to-hand combat and edged weapon skills, Mr. Emerson has taught the most elite warriors on earth, from the US Navy SEALs to the Guards of Parliament in London and everywhere in between.
He is the author of scores of articles, books, and videos regarding tactics, training and combat. As one of the most sought after instructors in the world he is in high demand for seminars and lectures to civilian, military and law enforcement agencies.
He is an inducted member of The Martial Arts Hall of Fame, along with such venerable names as Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris. In fact he is the only knife maker known who also owns and operates his own training facility, the world-class “Black Shamrock Combat Academy Gym” in Los Angeles, California.
At a time when knives are designed by graphic artists and 22-year-olds who never did more than use a knife to sharpen a pencil, the name Emerson and the company Emerson Knives stands head and shoulders above the rest.
Note: We do not process or ship orders on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays.
Membership Orders: May require an additional 1–2 days for document preparation.
Important: We will not refund or replace shipments marked as delivered by the carrier.
At this time, we do not ship to locations outside the US, including US territories (e.g., Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands).
Freight Forwarding Addresses:
We reserve the right to refuse, cancel, or hold any order shipping to a known freight forwarding company, package forwarding service, mail forwarding facility, export agent, or similar third-party forwarding address.
Orders shipped to freight forwarding addresses are placed entirely at the customer’s sole risk. If a freight forwarding address is used and the order is processed and shipped, once the package has been marked as delivered by the carrier to the address provided at checkout, we are not responsible for loss, theft, damage, misdelivery, delays, missing contents, customs issues, or any other issues that occur after delivery. Orders shipped to freight forwarding addresses are not eligible for refunds, replacements, reshipment, insurance claims, chargeback exceptions, or credits under any circumstances.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
We have a 7-day return policy, which means you have 7 days after receiving your item to request a return. An 8% restocking fee will be charged for items that are returned.
To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
To start a return, you can contact us at
info@emersonknives.com. Please note that returns will need to be sent to the following address:
Emerson Knives, Inc.
1234 254th Street
Harbor City, CA 90710
If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted.
You can always contact us for any return question at
info@emersonknives.com.
Damages and issues
Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.
Exceptions / non-returnable items
Certain types of items cannot be returned, like perishable goods (such as food, flowers, or plants), custom products (such as special orders or personalized items), and personal care goods (such as beauty products). We also do not accept returns for hazardous materials, flammable liquids, or gases. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards.
Digital downloads are also non-refundable.
Exchanges
The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item.
European Union 14 day cooling off period
Notwithstanding the above, if the merchandise is being shipped into the European Union, you have the right to cancel or return your order within 14 days, for any reason and without a justification. As above, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.
Refunds
We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.
If more than 15 business days have passed since we’ve approved your return, please contact us at info@emersonknives.com.
The CQC-7 Karambit is perfect for daily utility use and function. Absolutely love this knife and it completes my carry. Grab one while you can! It may become your favorite Emerson too.
Overall an amazing well made knife. I did, however, move the belt/pocket clip to the other side of the knife. In doing so, I found that the hole for one of the three screws was drilled incorrectly (I think). The **** sits at an angle, but other than that, a nice knife indeed.
My new Karambit Flipper exceeded my expectations for a quality product. Fit and finish of the knife are outstanding. When you pick up the knife you automatically know you are holding a quality product.
The Combat Karambit is extremely well made, opens flawlessly and legal to carry concealed at under 3 inches. The perfect tool for EDC.
The knife came well packaged,For me this is the best self defense knife.easy to carry and deploy when things go bad.Granted I don’t advocate violence but when it comes to it,do what’s needed.very easy to break down and clean.its also a great kayak knife.For me 10 stars.
Bought my first back in 2003 and loved it. Didn’t take to the new profile blade, went around with Fox a while, but got over it and came back to Emerson. Nice, thickened body, got over the blade profile change, and net any issues with the clip working loose or being ill fitted with loose screws like I saw on some Fox models. Here to stay now.
Amazing quality
Worth every penny. Compared to other knives I’ve owned, this one has the perfect grip. It’s a bit bulky, but that actually makes it easier to keep clean. Extremely sharp, well-balanced, and comfortable to use. I’ve owned several knives over the years, and this has quickly become one of my favorites. I’ll definitely be purchasing another Emerson in the future.
The knife came exactly when projected to arrive. Like a kid on Christmas, I flew to the door and snatched the box from the delivery driver. Already owning an Emerson karambit for 8 months, I-obviously- know its razor sharp from production. Interesting piqued, anticipation gnawing at me, I ripped the box open and the bubble wrapped treasure falls into my lap. Only thing I had to do was swap the pocket clip side. Other than that, favorite EDC ever
This is a high quality, robust knife that looks ominous!!! Multiple uses.......
Feels like it is built like a tank!!
The sheath , not so much, it would be nice if you offered an optional upgraded sheath, leather is always nice
I have a couple knives from Emerson. I recently ordered the combat karambit and it did not disappoint. Highly recommend for personal defense.
Well constructed, great balance and very sharp; deploys easily
Replacement for Emerson carried for approximately 15 years for last ditch weapon and pistol retention while working uniformed patrol and plain clothes detective. Had the opportunity to train in PTK and learned how to employ this very effective tool. Quality knives and I would highly recommend.
Loving it.....nuff said!!!
Nicely built knife
I only wish the Karambit had it's "born" year etched on the blade like all my other Emersons!
It's well built, works as intended but is Way thicker than I thought it would be. A friend of mine has the smaller version and I am regretting my purchase a bit.
Does not function as it should I have owned 3 and the first one was the smoothest
Not as nice as it should be for the money very sloppy action
My go to Karambit! I have multiple Karambits but this one is smooth, easily and so rapidly deployable yet isn’t bulky or heavy at all.
This is my first Emerson knife- wow. Fantastic craftsmanship, quality of materials, and it was smooth as butter deploying. Thank you for your service and for exceeding my expectations! (now hurry up with the Kwaiken and Knight's dagger production!!) :)
Outstanding piece of equipment and funtions flawlessly. Be careful using it is extremely sharp .. no incidents here but easy to see how even the slightest loss of attention on the users part could result in an issue .
I have a Super Karambit, Sheep Dog & the Super Commander. I love them ALL !
I couldn't ask for a better made knife. To anyone thinking about purchasing a Emerson Knife, let me set your mind at ease. You can't get a better knife! ( In my opinion )
I ordered the Super Karambit drilled for left hand carry. Even though I am right handed. I have been a CCW licensed 24 years. I found that depending on what holster is made it blocks access to my knife. So I carry it on the left side. Just in case.
I can't say enough about the Emerson Knife and there company.
Bought the black karambit combat flipper at blade show in Atlanta. This knife is lightweight yet strong and well designed. I love it.
The Emerson Karambit has amazingly smooth deployment with a solid locking mechanism, excellent grip ergonomics and non-slip feel. The blade is extremely sharp and the knife is very lightweight. I would highly recommend making this knife your EDC/all purpose utility and defense knife!
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Excellent does not begin to describe the quality not to mention the edge on the blade .. it is my daily go to carry knife
Acquired my first SuperKarambit 5 years ago and "lost" it to a security guard at a Lakers Game - I stupidly forgot to remove it from my pocket and am used to carrying it everywhere. Immediately ordered the replacement. These knives are astonishingly good. The grip is incredible and will scratch gorilla glass on your mobile phone - don't use the same pocket! The knife is without flaws but MAKE SURE to occasionally ticgten the screws that hold the knife together - my experience is that they will loosen and you'll lose one now and again unless they're loc-tited into place. There's no comparison for these tools. Don;t know if you need another knife if you've got a SuperKarambit
