Is carrying a karambit illegal?

Carrying a karambit is not automatically illegal, but the law depends on location, carry method, and knife design. A karambit is simply a curved knife, and many jurisdictions regulate it under the same rules that apply to other knives. Problems arise when the blade is too long for local law, when the knife is carried concealed where concealed knives are restricted, or when the design includes a double edge that triggers separate rules. Some places also treat self-defense intent more seriously than utility intent. In practice, the curved shape draws attention even where it is technically legal. State law, city ordinances, and restricted places determine whether carrying one is lawful.