The Karambit or Lawi Ayam is from Southeast Asia. It can be used as a farmers tool, or a weapon of combat science. The union of empty hand fighting with small knives is keenly expressed by martial adventurer, Blaise Loong. He calls his blend of Filipino, Malaysian, and Indonesian silat systems, “Sabungin”. This is a term from cockfighting. In the following clip, you will hardly notice the live steel in Guru Blaise’s hand. Awareness of a bladed weapon and training such as this must be done under careful supervision of seasoned practitioners.
Sabungin Silat