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Reviews and Ratings for Fox 479 Folding Karambit Flipper 3.2" Black N690Co Plain Blade, Black G10 Handles
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Customer Reviews
Mathieu
QuébecMay 01, 2015
Matt D.
Arcata, CASep 11, 2012
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Don't dismiss this blade
I have used this knife as my everyday carry since I got it. The handle feels very comfortable and doesn't slip at all. It is comparable to my Emerson Super Karambit in almost every way. I don't know much about the grade of steel, but it is very sharp straight out of the box and has stayed that way for a number of months since. My favorite thing about this knife is that the ring guard is a single solid piece of metal. This is much more comfortable to me than the double liner that the super karambit has. Lastly, while fox did resize their blade to be smaller the handle is still pretty large. It fits my hand perfectly, but it may not be the best knife for your wife or girlfriend.
Wolf
MDNov 05, 2021
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.
Hidaka Takeshi
Tokyo, OtherMay 29, 2014
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Handle Feel
samurai=武士
Emerson's patented Wave Opening feature whips this out of the pocket lightning fast.
Charles T
North Eastern, New JerseyJan 09, 2013
Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
Very versatile folder...
I've owned this folder for months and the only reason it didn't get a 5 star is because it doesn't lock solid after awhile of using it, like all my other folders. Its primary purpose is for SD, evident in the finger ring built into the handle. But can be used for daily tasks, quite utilitarian. Its designed to open various ways, via the thumb hole on the blade, use of the Emerson Wave feature and the guard on the blade doubles as a flipper... really cool karambit folder, for the price. I feel very confident in the lock despite its slight "play" but wouldn't strike the back side of the blade on a potential opponent to deliver blows... would use the ring for that. Overall I'd recommend it. Will point out that there is a smaller version available which accomodates smaller hands. Just an fyi.
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.
Nvt Instructor
Washington DCOct 27, 2012
Pros: Weight, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type
Nice knife if you don't use it as a karambit
At first glance this knife is beautifully made. The problem came in testing it using a Body Opponent Bag with a taped blade. Blows delivered in extension caused the lock to disengage. I don't want to say "fail" because it didn't break, but the blade would close into the user''s own hand (thumb) when strikes at extension are utilized. If you think karambits are cool but don't know how to use one, and just want a "karambity" pocket knife the Fox is nice. If you actually know how to use a karambit, look elsewhere (5.11 or Emerson).
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