*AVAILABLE* Talon of the mega Shrike!

The Shrike, or Butcherbird, is a small yet incredibly vicious songbird. It is known for impaling its prey on sharp thorns for later usage.  The word pikal is a Visayan dialect word that literally means “to rip.” In the tribal fighting arts of the Philippines, this name is generally used to describe the method of holding a knife in a reverse grip (aka icepick grip) with the edge inverted, facing toward the user. Though not unique to the Filipino blade arts, the art of Kali (particularly the Pekiti Tirsia system) has been most widely credited for the introduction of this unorthodox use of the knife. All that being said, this blade is intended for harvesting mushrooms, cutting plant matter and string etc. Especially with harvesting, a reverse grip provides a solid ergonomic advantage and strength. Blade Length: 4"   Overall Length: 9" Blade Max Width: .75" Weight: 6 OZ  Steel: 80CRV2 Handle: Carved Bocote with brass pins  Sheath:  Oxblood and  brown veg tan leather belt sheath My blades