The Cold Steel Steel Tiger (brand part no. CS-49KST) is a thoroughly modern tactical interpretation of the traditional Indonesian karambit, developed as a collaboration between Cold Steel and custom knifemaker Steven Likarich. The 4.75-inch deeply curved hawkbill blade is machined from Japanese AUS-8A stainless steel, vacuum heat treated and sub-zero quenched for edge stability and wear resistance. A durable Griv-Ex core handle fully encapsulates the tang, forming the bolster, thumb shelf, and distinctive finger ring, then gets injection over-molded with premium Kray-Ex for a superb, non-slip grip. It’s built to combine the best features of this iconic hooked blade with modern materials and styling, making it a genuinely capable tactical carry piece.

Key Specifications

• The blade measures 4.75 inches in a deeply curved hawkbill karambit profile.
• Blade steel is AUS-8A stainless, vacuum heat treated and sub-zero quenched for edge stability.
• The handle combines a Griv-Ex core with a Kray-Ex overmold, forming a finger ring and thumb shelf.
• The design blends the traditional karambit profile with modern tactical materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the finger ring for? It’s part of the handle’s karambit-style design, giving added retention and control during use.

Who designed this knife? It was developed as a collaboration between Cold Steel and custom knifemaker Steven Likarich.

Buy the Cold Steel Steel Tiger Karambit Fixed Blade

Add a modern tactical karambit to your gear with the Cold Steel Steel Tiger. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, direct shipping right to your door. Browse our full fixed blade knives selection for more options like this one.