While the knife bears the hallmarks of a cleaver, the blade is somewhat unusual. Instead of a straight edge or tanto (as is typical), it’s a hawkbill — meaning it has a concave curve to its edge that ...

That could be about to change, however, courtesy of Böker’s Hel Karambit, which takes the typically combat-focused knife style and translates it into something much more EDC-friendly.

Instead of a straight edge or tanto (as is typical), it’s a hawkbill — meaning it has a concave curve to its edge that comes to a pronounced point. The shape makes it ideal for longer ...