Perfect Karambit for Everyday Carry from Doug Marcaida x Bastinelli Pika Review | 2021
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Welcome every one to the Tactical Tavern! My name is Tomas Alas and in this video, we are reviewing the Bastinelli Knives and Doug Marcaida + Funker Tactical Collaboration on the Pika Karambit.
This low-profile knife offers a personal protection tool with every day carry capabilities but does it live up to the hype? In this video, we put it up against the Tactical Tavern Test with 25 possible points based on Price, Funcillity/Design, Dependability, Versatility, and Carry Ability.
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@2217Brian 2 жыл бұрын
I like your honest and none bias reviews. Great job.
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Brian!
@JensenAzotea 2 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. Great energy and very thorough. Love seeing the videos on concealable fixed blades..especially when you’re bringing brands like Bastinelli to the table. Keep ‘em coming
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU! I have been testing out the new Bastinelli collaboration with Microtech on the Feather! Stay tuned for that and thanks again for watching!
@JensenAzotea 2 жыл бұрын
@@tacticaltavern bro I’ve been trying not to pull the Trigger on the Askari and the Sin for awhile…but ahh they look soo sick
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
@@JensenAzotea The Sin is such a great versatile blade - I am going to get one with the custom black wrap😏
@JensenAzotea 2 жыл бұрын
@@tacticaltavern the Tsukamaki wrap is sick. I thought about buying one with g10 scales and doing my own tsuka since the material is cheap but it’s time consuming and I like his Menuki inlay. I hope to see your video soon!
@fogcreature 2 ай бұрын
I’ve carried one of these for 3-4 years now every day. I got the first gen of kydex sheaths and about a year ago it cracked down the middle. I’m a leather worker and working on a sheath so I can carry it again. Also thinking of the feather or the dopamine just so I have a straighter edge
@yourfilipinotv6477 7 ай бұрын
How bout your take on the Picolomako by Bastinelli? Hope you can make a video of it.
@mordicus420 2 жыл бұрын
Great information 👍 Looking to get 1 & this was very informative 👌
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Glad it helped 👍🏼🔪🔪
@AP-mf4fz Жыл бұрын
I also just found your channel and while I love your attitude and voice and energy, I think we could really really do with some actual tests with tendons/blood. It would be great to see testing on this to see how effective it truly would be on tendons. Regardless, because of your channel I'd love to buy one due to its traditional blade length the point of the karambit is to be unseen, your hand tricks are amazing man
@tacticaltavern Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I do enjoy testing out the blades on "organic mediums" however it's a fine balance on getting channel strikes by the KZfaq gods... I believe funker tactical did a great job showcasing the capabilities on some hanging meat wrapped in jeans! Its small but insanely effective! Thanks for watching 🥷🏽
@25Letifer 2 жыл бұрын
Top notch as I've come to depend on and I wouldn't exspect anything less, respect mo cara 👊🇮🇪🍀❤️
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much! Appreciate you watching 👊🏼
@TAWASHI_D2 2 жыл бұрын
Japanese here! Thanks for the great review. It was very helpful.
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you for watching Happy to help 🔪👊🏼
@patrickjames8508 2 жыл бұрын
Had mine for a few years and love carrying this. The trainer that it comes with makes it easier to adapt to something this small and light. Still sharp as brand new and you’re on point with it not grabbing much attention when doing normal tasks.
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
Yes its a great knife! Yours came with a trainer? 😧
@patrickjames8508 2 жыл бұрын
It did. But now I remember that I got mine from Doug Marcaida’s site during launch. Not sure if he still sells it as a combo.
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
@@patrickjames8508 That is bad ass!!! I think all “tactical” knives should come with a trainer. Thank you for sharing and welcome to the Tactical Tavern!
@mordicus420 2 жыл бұрын
Interesting thx Looking for info before getting 1 for edq, work etc
@doejon9424 2 жыл бұрын
Just a heads up.. the Doug Marcaida website still sells the trainers separately for $48. They are high quality aluminum construction & come wrapped in leather. I don't know of he still sells the live blade/trainer combo packs anymore. But this blade is well worth the added piece of mind security. It's virtually legal everywhere & is capable of doing some serious damage to a would be attacker.
@FSportJess 2 жыл бұрын
thanks for the vid ! Just got my custom version in the mail & worth every penny in my opinion.
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
Jesse, Congrats!! I bet it is beautiful What color did you go with?
@FSportJess 2 жыл бұрын
@@tacticaltavern thank you :) I purchased the stone washed version with the black wrap handle & silver menuki inlay
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
@@FSportJess That makes my heart happy 🔥🔪
@VampireDragon86 Жыл бұрын
Anybody got a guide on how to wrap this karambit with 550 paracord?
@ystar13 Ай бұрын
This knife's small footprint and fit & finish makes it a joy to edc
@nsanity7152 24 күн бұрын
Subscribed, you seem genuine
@tacticaltavern 24 күн бұрын
Appreciate the support!👍🏽✅
@cloudnine8842 2 жыл бұрын
I own this knife. Wrapping the handle in 550 helped it. But in "my personal opinion" it's NOT worth the $120 price.
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
Cloud Nine, I totally hear you- I may dona wrap on mine just for kicks Out of curiosity, how much would you say it’s worth?
@cloudnine8842 2 жыл бұрын
@@tacticaltavern "me personally" lol I would have felt better at $80 top dollar.
@carlostovar8585 2 жыл бұрын
Canku has it for $30. Amazon or aliexpress
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
@@carlostovar8585 I have seen those! The quality of the work concerns me. However, I can totally see using those as a trainer if you grind it down and round the tip! 👊🏼 Thanks for watching
@timputzel7282 2 жыл бұрын
Great review! What clip is on your sheath, that works really well with the knife.
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
discreetcarryconcepts.com/Mod-W-HLR-Discreet-Gear-Clip%E2%84%A2-1-75-belt-p109171640 Mod W 1.75 HLR Clip from Discreet Carry Concepts Thanks for watching!! 👊🏼🔪
@nathan-ls8yw 2 жыл бұрын
i got the wrapped version, its perfect 👌🏼
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
That’s awesome!! I really want to get a wrapped Sin 🔥🔪
@Dallass33 6 ай бұрын
What size discreet clip does the new sheath accept? Excellent review as usual. Thank you
@tacticaltavern 6 ай бұрын
I fit the Mod W but the new sheaths have a variety of extra space However a lot of DCC clips are sold out right now :/
@njosborne5540 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. Have you had a chance to try the Spade? If so, which do you prefer for tactical carry?
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
Good question! I have not had a chance to review the Spade, but I will soon! Can’t say before I test it though 👊🏼
@bookofeli2926 Жыл бұрын
Hey, man. Good vid! Question: where did you purchase the clip for the sheath? Refer to 2:10 on the video. Tnx!
@tacticaltavern Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! These are my favorite clips ever and they are from Discrete Carry Concepts I have them on all of my fixed blades ✅
@Asmodaevs 9 ай бұрын
Deberías hacer un análisis de Bastinelli Askari, no hay vídeos de ese cuchillo.
@yourfilipinotv6477 11 ай бұрын
The best karambit for me.
@BriD2119 Жыл бұрын
I want one of these definitely.
@tacticaltavern Жыл бұрын
Highly recommended!!
@markhowarth5294 Жыл бұрын
Where’d you get the pants clip versus the belt loop clip from?
@tacticaltavern Жыл бұрын
Discrete Carry Concepts
@aris8611 Жыл бұрын
Those moves were tight bro, you caught a like from me at about the 15 second mark. Peace.
@tacticaltavern Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!! 🙏🏼
@caiosantosrds 2 жыл бұрын
Nice channel mate, I'll sub
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Appreciate the support and Welcome to the Tactical Tavern!
@VampireDragon86 Жыл бұрын
Anyone know where I can get the clip shown in the video? Link would be appreciated
@tacticaltavern Жыл бұрын
I believe you are referring to discreet carry concepts! (Best clips ever) Looks like they are low on stock as they move states and set up a new shop. discreetcarryconcepts.com/Special-Applications-Series-HLR-Discreet-Gear-Clips%E2%84%A2-c31992616
@jamesgroves5294 2 жыл бұрын
Nice review
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! 👊🏼🔪
@Amirul_Zahin Жыл бұрын
Hey man, mind if you make crkt provoke compact video. Lot ur video & ur energy
@tacticaltavern Жыл бұрын
Yes! That would be a great review… just need to get my hands on one and it will happen 🙌🏽 Thanks for watching!
@bigdinner9712 Жыл бұрын
I bought the knockoff version of Amazon for 30 bucks just to make sure I like the design and feel. I love that it’s a smaller size especially with the blade shape, coming from a grappling/wrestling background it’d be less obstructive during CQC but will still cut plenty deep enough to incapacitate an attacker if you use it how the karambit is meant to be used. Only thing I can’t stand is how small the grip is on one hand it’s nice cause it allows you to form a fist like you would without holding it let’s the blade rotate in your palm and the blade turns up towards your knuckles. Definitely like it enough to buy the wrapped pika for more grip purchase, or maybe get some grips made and bolted on to the one I already have.
@tacticaltavern Жыл бұрын
I totally can’t blame you for buying the cheap one first to test the design before getting the real thing! I will say the real pika has a much more comfortable grip than the knock offs I have handled -the wrapped version enhances that even further
@bigdinner9712 Жыл бұрын
@@tacticaltavern good to know! Gonna pick up the wrapped version soon!
@ritotron5752 Жыл бұрын
Drill three holes. Cut some wood. Clamp and glue wood to it. Rasp aforementioned wood to your personal hand contour. Sand. Dab a lil danish oil on ‘er, and you’re all set.
@rprrn 2 жыл бұрын
You covered the nomad by pressure cult. Any way you might review the raptor by them?
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
rprrn, If I can get my hands on one! I think I missed the pre order time but I will go check and see! (I really want one!) 🤣🔪
@rprrn 2 жыл бұрын
@@tacticaltavern I preordered 2. If you haven’t got one by the time mine get to me I’ll be glad to loan one to you for testing and review.
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
@@rprrn That would be fantastic! Thank you so much 👊🏻 Which colors did you get?
@rprrn 2 жыл бұрын
@@tacticaltavern 2 purple
@semadragun Жыл бұрын
Hi will the Pika fit large hands?
@tacticaltavern Жыл бұрын
Yes I wear a large size glove and it fits perfectly
@semadragun Жыл бұрын
@@tacticaltavern Awesome appreciate the reply thank you 🙏
@bobdoby1810 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Bro , Great Coverage Of A Very Luv/ Hated member of The EDC Blade World !!! For Giggles Get Hold Of Emerson Super Karambit !!! A BEAST !!! U’ll NO DOUGHT DO IT JUSTICE !!!! B!!! 🇺🇸🇵🇱🇺🇦❤️🔥💪🏻💯
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I have the combat karambit and would love to see how it compares to the Super Karambit! 🔥🔪
@bobdoby1810 2 жыл бұрын
GOOD 💩Bro !!! And Get the “ Trainer” Too !! Do it Right !!! , U’ll Make It Rude !!! 🇺🇸🇵🇱🇺🇦💕❤️🔥💪🏻💯
@giuliano_Ron 2 жыл бұрын
nice, but I prefer the forward grip
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
Why?
@giuliano_Ron 2 жыл бұрын
@@tacticaltavern the forward grip is more instinctive, simple and therefore more effective in self protection
@giuliano_Ron 2 жыл бұрын
@@tacticaltavern an example kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mMpnlZqUyqrXomQ.html
@rsrrock 2 жыл бұрын
I personally wouldn’t say that’s great steel but it’s a really good budget steel for knives.
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
Just to clarify which knife steel are we talking about?
@rsrrock 2 жыл бұрын
@@tacticaltavern N690. Around the 1:20 mark you commented that it was great. Honestly I’d love to see this with a steel that doesn’t have as much edge retention capabilities but is a little better on the corrosion resistance. N690 has pretty good corrosion resistance but if you’re sweating on this thing every day and it’s only a self defense knife (not used for opening packages and stuff) I feel like there’s some options that would make this knife unbelievable. Right off the bat H1 steel comes to mind for low edge retention but unbelievable stainlessness which seems like the main requirements for a karambit. Personally I’d love one in S110V or maybe even LC200N so I can sweat all over the thing and not really worry but H1 would be absolutely perfect and I don’t believe would affect the cost of manufacturing.
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
@@rsrrock Oh yes I get what you are saying! I have not experience any corrosion resistance on this while working out and getting sweaty however I do enjoy the H1 steel properties because it is impossible to rust!
@rsrrock 2 жыл бұрын
@@tacticaltavern That’s great to hear you still carry it! Lots of channels hold it for a few days, make a review, and then use the tool they actually like.
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
@@rsrrock I am all about actually using your gear… not abusing it but they are tools and using it shows it respect in my opinion- you trust it enough to carry it ✅
@tony21084 2 жыл бұрын
Do a review on the bastinelli/microtech BEE 🐝 bro
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
Yes!!! With that double hitter 🔥🔪🔪
@tony21084 2 жыл бұрын
@@tacticaltavern out of curiosity, why do you think bastinelli went with serrated blade on the BEE 🐝. I’m looking to purchase one for self defense tool, but not sure what’s better a plain edge or a serrated BEE. Thoughts?
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
@@tony21084 Serrations in general will cut deeper and last longer than a plain edge I believe he went with serration to increase cutting performance on such a small blade One may argue you run the risk of snagging cloth material with serrations but some say they look “cooler”
@tony21084 2 жыл бұрын
@@tacticaltavern sweet thanks for the insight man , much appreciated! I really haven’t seen a serrated push dagger before mainly plain edge .. so I was just curious about if it was a good choice to pickup one for the collection or not.
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
@@tony21084 Honestly I don’t think you can go wrong with either Might as well get that extra cutting performance from that sharp blade!
@ahilbilyredneksopinion Жыл бұрын
Now do a side by side with the 20 dollar canku twin.....
@tacticaltavern Жыл бұрын
HA! I don't recommend those for reliability however... I have made a few trainers out of them!
@themadscientest 2 жыл бұрын
I'd score it lower because no trainer, I want a trainer with any tool I plan to carry for defense.
@tacticaltavern 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a good point I know there are knock off Chinese versions I have seen people use as trainers as an option I really agree that it is important to have a trainer to practice with 👊🏼🔪 Thanks for watching
@NvSTek 2 жыл бұрын
I was able to get a trainer with mine.
@perpetualconfusion5885 Жыл бұрын
I think it's pretty over priced. I could see this more between 50-100. At this price point, I think the benchmade SOCP is better
@tacticaltavern Жыл бұрын
Ayo I hear ya! I think it is really refined and a fun design with lots of cutting/slashing capability where I see the SOCP more streamlined and pointy (love that blade too)
@JLee-bi4es Жыл бұрын
You like the pricing for this??? Lol
@tacticaltavern Жыл бұрын
Yes it is on the more expensive end but I have not found a better small karambit- open to suggestions though!
@JLee-bi4es Жыл бұрын
@@tacticaltavern the thing is I've never seen you review a knife that you don't like. Seems you like em all
@themotivehunter Жыл бұрын
Too small....
@tacticaltavern Жыл бұрын
Too small for the hand or blade size?
@themotivehunter Жыл бұрын
@@tacticaltavern hand. The concept is great, but it's sized for little Italian hands. The blade size is fine as well, "tang" is too short. Made one out of a wrench. Chrome vanadium steel heated the wrench on the boxed end to give the offset and cut off the open end and sharpened it . Holow ground both sides of the blade. Very comfortable as the wrench handle (now a tang) was designed for the palm.....
@itsme_Dio Жыл бұрын
4 out of 5 for price … you can’t be serious? You’re paying a ridiculous mark up for name. The steel isn’t worth that with how small it is. Completely throws your credibility for the review into question and makes you seem like a shill.
@tacticaltavern Жыл бұрын
I hear ya and suppose value is subjective I have tried the knock off versions from amazon and they break and feel like crap I enjoy the refinement this delivers- totally open for other small budget Karambits if you have a recommendation!
@r3ptile584 Жыл бұрын
Incredible knife, TERRIBLE grind. Imagine a woodworking chisel. Held properly, it's a biting 20° angle. Flip it over, it becomes parallel, and just slides over the surface. That means it only cuts in one direction. Slashes to the outside are more like gouges from the curved tip.
@tacticaltavern Жыл бұрын
That is true this is a chisel grind however I have seen meat cut test done by Funker Tactical and it seems to be pretty effective! I certainly do not think this is made for EDC cutting tasks - although it could be used in a pinch- but rather a tool for personal protection
@r3ptile584 Жыл бұрын
@@tacticaltavern Thanks for the reply. I agree, for its intended purpose. But it just doesn't cut as well as my other Bastinelli double grind blades. My kalinou, anomaly, and diagnostic dominate it, in depth and length.
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