(Pros: None
Cons: None
My 6th fox karambit
I like this model, but to make it better an sturdier, you should take it apart....the bend the lock up rod bar just a little and the strenth of the lockup will incress.
Fox 479 Folding Karambit Flipper 3.2" Black N690Co Plain Blade, Black G10 Handles, Liner Lock
Part #: FOX479 | Fox Knives
Description
FOX479: FOX Folding Karambit, Black G10
FOX
The Fox Folding Karambit measures 8.5" overall with a 3.2" Teflon coated N690Co cobalt vanadium stainless blade. It can be opened in a variety of ways including the patented Emerson wave feature, thumb slot, or the flipper tab. The textured G10 handle scales provide superb purchase and the integrated finger hole works excellently with both the index and pinky fingers. It's a pocket defense tool with a functional, elegant style from a quality manufacturer.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 3.20"
- Closed Length: 5.25"
- Overall Length: 8.5"
- Blade Material: N690Co Cobalt Vanadium Stainless
- Blade Thickness: 0.11"
- Blade Style: Karambit
- Blade Finish: Black
- Handle Material: Black G10
- Handle Thickness: 0.49"
- Locking Mechanism: Liner Lock
- Pocket Clip: Tip-Up, Left/Right Carry
- Weight: 4.5 oz.
- Made in Italy
UPC Code: 8053675007111
Related Categories
Fox Knives, Fox 478/479 Karambit Series, N690 Blade Steel, G10 Handle Material, Folding Knives, Folding Knives Liner Locks, Made in Italy
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Customer Reviews
Wolf
MDNov 05, 2021
Christmas
HawaiiOct 07, 2017
Pros: Ease of Opening, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Lock Type
Almost.
I'm going to start with the good. Out of the box the knife was very sharp. Everything was tight and well finished. The knife fit my hand very well and the handle shape handles well and indexes for it's intended purpose exactly how I would like it to. As far as first impressions, everything was right. The wave feature is extremely functional and makes it easy to transition from using the knife as a less lethal option to a lethal option.BUT, and this is a big BUT, the lock fails to secure the blade at even the lightest of wacks on the spine. This knife cannot be used as anything other than a cool box opener or simply as an edged fidget spinner. In the manner that a karambit is used, this lock would fail and cause the blade to close on your fingers with a substantial amount of force and render your strong hand completely useless. The blade is also of extremely thin stock, and after dropping the knife once on a laminate floor, the tip chipped somewhat. These failures are unfortunate as I really like the feel of this karambit. I will be sticking to fixed blades as a carry option.
Mathieu
QuébecMay 01, 2015
Pros: None
Cons: None
Jesus like that
YEAHHHHHHHHHH is pefect
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