Fixed Blade Karambit - The traditional karambit; a curved blade with a fixed handle, a protrusion ring and a sheath.

Nozawa C, Malingan M, Plantilla A, Ong J. Evolving culture, evolving landscapes: The Philippine rice terraces. In: Amend T, Brown J, Kothari A, Phillips A, Stolton S, editors. Protected Landscapes and Agrobiodiversity Values, A series published by the Protected Landscapes Task Force of IUCN’s World Commission on Protected Areas. Heidelberg: Kasparek Verlag; 2008. p. 71–93. Beyer HO. The origins and history of the Philippine rice terraces, Proceedings of the 8 th Pacific Science Congress, 1953. National Research Council of the Philippines, Quezon City. 1955. A finger may be injured by a direct blow or cut. Many injuries are work-related. The finger may also be jammed, twisted, or stretched playing sports. Animal bites are another common cause of finger injuries. Jammed finger If the patient has an open wound such as a laceration or an avulsion, the doctor may want to explore the wound more carefully to assess the damage or to remove foreign bodies.

Pocket knife, folding knife or pen knife

Benin S, et al. The economic determinants of cereal crop diversity on farms in the Ethiopian Highlands. Agric Econ. 2004;31:197–208. Some finger cuts require medical treatment like stitches. If you believe the cut is more serious than can be effectively treated at home, go to an ER or urgent care. Doing so can reduce the odds of complications. Blade Length - This just in: it doesn't need to be long to be effective. That's true of...well, some things, and karambit knives certainly belong in the category. The longest blade in our range? 7.25", pilgrim. Blade length is a trade-off among compromises: for instance, a longer blade gives the user more reach, but less precision.

Yu J, et al. A draft sequence of the rice genome ( Oryza sativa L. ssp. indica). Science. 2002;296:79–92. This is a rare and unusually large and broad example (92 x 75 mm / 3.7 x 2.9 inches) of a Turkana tribal finger knife (ngigolio) from northern Kenya. It is forged from crude iron and has an aged and pitted feel. The British banned the making and wearing of these objects during colonial rule as they were considered lethal in close-combat fights. It is very difficult to find finger rings today among the Turkana. (A related weapon is the Ararait Wrist Knife of the Turkana.) Go Guarded ring is a revolutionary self-defense tool and a must for any runner – you’ll never want to run without it again! Slip this self-defense ring with blade on your finger and GO. You can take comfort knowing you are empowered with extra protection should you need it. Unlike other self-defense tools, the Go Guarded Ring is a stylish ring with hidden blade and is securely attached to your hand and will not easily be taken and used against you. Some bleeding cuts require medical care that you can’t provide at home. If you’re unsure if your injury needs a doctor’s evaluation, look for the following:Acabado SB. A Bayesian approach to dating agricultural terraces: A case from the Philippines. Antiquity. 2009;83:801–14. Nazarea VD. Local knowledge and memory in biodiversity conservation. Ann Rev Anthropol. 2006;35:317–35. If the ligament on the bottom of the joint (called the volar plate) is torn, the patient may have pain and looseness on the underside of the finger. Most minor finger cuts heal within 2– 4 weeks. Deeper cuts or those requiring medical attention or surgery will take longer to heal.