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product_id: 68443688
title: "SW995 8.5in High Carbon S.S. Full Tang Karambit Knife with a 3.75in Clip Point Blade and Nylon Handle for Outdoor, Tactical, Survival and EDC"
brand: "smith & wesson"
price: "R969"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Smith & Wesson"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/68443688-sw995-8-5in-high-carbon-s-s-full-tang-karambit
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 8.5in overall length 3.75in high carbon steel blade Full tang for ultimate strength SW995 8.5in High Carbon S.S. Full Tang Karambit Knife with a 3.75in Clip Point Blade and Nylon Handle for Outdoor, Tactical, Survival and EDC

**Brand:** smith & wesson
**Price:** R969
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🗡️ Own the edge, master every moment.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** SW995 8.5in High Carbon S.S. Full Tang Karambit Knife with a 3.75in Clip Point Blade and Nylon Handle for Outdoor, Tactical, Survival and EDC by smith & wesson
- **How much does it cost?** R969 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/68443688-sw995-8-5in-high-carbon-s-s-full-tang-karambit)

## Best For

- smith & wesson enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted smith & wesson brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Lifetime Reliability:** Backed by Smith & Wesson’s Limited Lifetime Warranty—trust your tool for life.
- • **Secure Grip & Handling:** Nylon handle with finger choil and pinky hole for slip-free, confident use under pressure.
- • **Versatile Carry Options:** Multi-hole nylon sheath with breakaway chain offers customizable, quick-access carry styles.
- • **Durable High Carbon Steel:** 8Cr13MoV stonewashed blade ensures long-lasting edge retention and corrosion resistance.
- • **Precision Tactical Design:** Ergonomic hawkbill karambit blade for intuitive, razor-sharp control in any scenario.

## Overview

The Smith & Wesson SW995 is a compact 8.5-inch full tang karambit knife featuring a 3.75-inch 8Cr13MoV high carbon stainless steel hawkbill blade. Designed for tactical, survival, and everyday carry use, it offers a secure nylon handle with finger choil and pinky hole for superior grip. The included multi-hole nylon sheath with breakaway chain allows versatile carry options. This knife combines durability, precision, and ergonomic design, backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty, making it a trusted tool for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

## Description

Smith and Wesson focuses on creating knives that are ready for all situations. Whether you are a knife collector, survivalist or a first responder, you can trust that your S&W knife will be the tool you can rely on in any situation.

Review: Extraordinary Knife, Unacceptable Sheath - Correct terminology: Reverse Kerambit. Perfect ergonomics. Beyond perfect. A masterpiece of design in every regard. Someone deserves recognition for this. Well made. Surprisingly good steel at this price. Esthetically beautiful. The bad part, the sheath. It takes two people to pull this knife out of the sheath. I see no way of fixing this sheath as designed. A deal breaker. I returned it. However, the knife itself serves so well in the self defense role. Index finger through the loop, point down and edge forward, the defender needs no skill nor training: intuition and the design of the knife will carry the day. I may purchase this knife again. If I do, I will use a hack saw to remove the retention portion of the sheath, and I will put an UltiClip Slim 3.3 belt clip on it (available on desertcart). The knife will have NO retention, but it will carry high and concealed, and draw like lightning. I might do that. If you want to try that too, you will not find a better self defense knife at any price on the internet.
Review: Great knife! Terrible sheath. - This knife is fantastic! Between the shape of the blade and the edge profile this thing is razor sharp out of the box. I used it to process a 15 lb brisket (which it's obviously not designed for) and it did the job super well! The grip is comfortable and it handles well in the forward and reverse grip. My only issue with this is the sheath. Absolutely terrible. It uses some sort of pressure retention to keep the knife in and it uses the eyelets to do so which by its self makes the blade difficult to draw and if you try to mount an ulti clip to it, it's almost impossible. I even tried filing down the section by the edge that seems to be responsible, with some little success. Good thing I'm a leather worker and can make my own sheath.

## Features

- DIMENSIONS: 8.5 inch (21.59 cm) overall length with a blade length of 3.75 inches (9.53 cm) and a weight of 3.9 ounces
- DURABLE: Blade is made of reliable 8Cr13MoV Stonewashed High Carbon Stainless Steel with a black, nylon handle
- DEPENDABLE: Quick and easy access with the convenient nylon fiber neck sheath and breakaway chain
- SECURE: Have confidence that the blade will not slip with the security of the finger choil and pinky hole
- COMPATIBLE: Sheath Includes Multiple Holes That Gives Users Several Cary Options
- GUARANTEED: This product is covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. For questions or contact us on the Smith & Wesson website

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B078JB4N5C |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #127,553 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #175 in Tactical Knives |
| Blade Edge | V-Grind |
| Blade Length | 3.75 inches |
| Blade Material | High Carbon Stainless Steel |
| Blade Shape | Hawkbill |
| Blade Type | Karambit |
| Brand | Smith & Wesson |
| Brand Name | Smith & Wesson |
| Color | Multi |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,427 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00028634992331 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Nylon |
| Included Components | knife |
| Item Length | 8.5 inches |
| Item Shape | Hawkbill blade with a straight handle |
| Item Type Name | S&W Fixed Blade Karambit, Stone Washed 8Cr13MoV Steel, Nylon Fiber Handle Scales, Thermoplastic Sheath |
| Item Weight | 3.84 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Battenfeld Technologies |
| Model Name | SW995 |
| Model Number | SW995 |
| Orientation | ambidextrous |
| Part Number | SW995 |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping |
| Reusability | Disposable |
| Size | 3.8" |
| Special Feature | Full Tang |
| Special Features | Full Tang |
| Style | Modern |
| Theme | Tactical |
| UPC | 028634992331 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime, https://store.smith-wesson.com/warranty-info.html |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Material:** High Carbon Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** Smith & Wesson
- **Color:** Multi
- **Handle Material:** Nylon
- **Included Components:** knife
- **Model Name:** SW995
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Camping
- **Special Feature:** Full Tang
- **Style:** Modern

## Images

![SW995 8.5in High Carbon S.S. Full Tang Karambit Knife with a 3.75in Clip Point Blade and Nylon Handle for Outdoor, Tactical, Survival and EDC - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/4171C9sABkL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the size of the finger ring?**
A: The inside of the finger ring measures about an inch across.  It's large enough for me to put my index finger or thumb through, comfortably.  I have medium-sized hands, and even the thumb knuckle has some extra room.  This is a wicked knife, and is perfect for utility or tactical uses.  Comes razor sharp.  I'm glad I bought mine.  Also, a feature they should advertise is that the kydex sheath has a clip that's reversible.  You can wear it right or left handed, or even upside-down.

**Q: Where was it made**
A: It's not engraved on the knife, unless it's under the handle.

**Q: how do you get it out of the sheath**
A: In 30 years of using kydex, this is the first sheath that's TOO tight on the blade. 
Better a little too tight than too loose but this is excessively tight. 
So for now right out of the box, I have to be cautious how I get it out, because it's pointy.

**Q: Is the belt clip turnable to be worn horizontally?**
A: Yes it just has screw fasteners so you can adjust it as long as the screw holes line up for the clip to be in the position you want

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Extraordinary Knife, Unacceptable Sheath
*by K***X on October 12, 2023*

Correct terminology: Reverse Kerambit. Perfect ergonomics. Beyond perfect. A masterpiece of design in every regard. Someone deserves recognition for this. Well made. Surprisingly good steel at this price. Esthetically beautiful. The bad part, the sheath. It takes two people to pull this knife out of the sheath. I see no way of fixing this sheath as designed. A deal breaker. I returned it. However, the knife itself serves so well in the self defense role. Index finger through the loop, point down and edge forward, the defender needs no skill nor training: intuition and the design of the knife will carry the day. I may purchase this knife again. If I do, I will use a hack saw to remove the retention portion of the sheath, and I will put an UltiClip Slim 3.3 belt clip on it (available on Amazon). The knife will have NO retention, but it will carry high and concealed, and draw like lightning. I might do that. If you want to try that too, you will not find a better self defense knife at any price on the internet.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great knife! Terrible sheath.
*by Z***J on September 18, 2023*

This knife is fantastic! Between the shape of the blade and the edge profile this thing is razor sharp out of the box. I used it to process a 15 lb brisket (which it's obviously not designed for) and it did the job super well! The grip is comfortable and it handles well in the forward and reverse grip. My only issue with this is the sheath. Absolutely terrible. It uses some sort of pressure retention to keep the knife in and it uses the eyelets to do so which by its self makes the blade difficult to draw and if you try to mount an ulti clip to it, it's almost impossible. I even tried filing down the section by the edge that seems to be responsible, with some little success. Good thing I'm a leather worker and can make my own sheath.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ One fault to a otherwise nice knife.
*by M***S on December 14, 2025*

It is a bit of a struggle to get the knife out of the sheath. I found if you push the handle forward ( away from the blade ) as you pull the knife up and out, that removing it is easier. Arrived quite sharp and a good weight as well as a good fit to my average hand. Hope you can enjoy it.

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-08-06*