In the Philippine Visayan dialect, the
literal translation of the word Pikal means to rip. In the U.S. the
term Pikal remains relatively new but a company called Shivworks is
making headway in its introduction to the American market. Its English
definition is twofold: It is a rising martial arts genre and the name
of a Spyderco knife designed to accompany this art form. As a
self-defense platform, Pikal is carried out holding a knife in reverse
grip with the sharpened edge facing inward toward the user. Pikal’s
objective is not flowing drills with your opponent but rapidly and
effectively striking and surprising.
The Spyderco C103
P’Kal, offers features specific to this activity but these same
features also translate well for everyday carry. The CPM S30V PlainEdge
blade curves to a point. When held with the tip facing downward it
feels natural and comfortable making pulling, downward cuts.
Protruding
from the top of the blade’s spine is a removable Emerson Opening
feature. The device popularized and patented by Ernest Emerson of
Emerson Knives, functions by catching the back of a pant’s pocket when
drawing the knife, opening blade in the same motion. Spyderco’s P’Kal
is designed for reverse grip use with a formidable choil on top of the
handle that holds the pinky finger when gripping, affording better
dexterity and control.
Spyderco’s patented Ball Bearing
Lock® sits above and behind the blade. The ball bearing component is
housed in a plastic cover that’s accessible for both left and right
hand opening. P’Kal clips in a pocket with a steel wire clip and
carries tip-up. A training version is also available and highly
recommended.
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