Opinions on Fox Karambits?

[martsumoto]

I'm looking to add a Karambit to my collection and I was very impressed with the Fox 479KN. Seems like a rightful tactical with Emerson wave for $150
Anyone own one? better options? Would love to hear from you guys

http://www.karambit.com/karambits/f...ne-kryptek-g10-folding-karambit-emerson-wave/

 

[Ant_Topps]

I do like Bastinelli's karambit styles. Like Fox, he,seems to have a relationship with Doug Marcaida and Funker Tactical.

The Mako Folder is the one. Made by Fox as well.

 

[AsianBeerCan]

I vaguely remember a thread a while back about poor F&F, try searching it.

 

[subdude]

I have the Fox 590 and the Fox 578 and thy are both well made with flawless fit and finish. I have not used any other Karambit models so I cannot compare them.

 

[martsumoto]

Sounds good.
Thanx for your input. I'm looking to add to my collection a nice Karambit

 

[Lapedog]

I would say the Fox is one of the better fighting folding Karambits after the Emersons. Fox makes an awesome knife called the DART you should look at too.

 

[martsumoto]

Will do, thanx for the input. I'm buying a Glock 34 in this month for practical shooting and would like to get the karambit as well.

 

[Wolverine666]

Look at the Brous Enforcer Elite at BladeHQ. Ti frame lock , D2 blade. It's wicked.

 

[DrtyHarry]

Best folding Karambit hands down. I have the first enforcer....modified it to have a wave and the clip is on the other side. It's perfect. If I was not so happy with what I now have, I would get the Elite.

 

[spykez]

Not a karambit guy here, but don't you need the back edge sharpened as well?

Just asking, to me, it would seem that the techniques will be different given the limitations of a folder.

 

[DrtyHarry]

Not a karambit guy here, but don't you need the back edge sharpened as well?

Just asking, to me, it would seem that the techniques will be different given the limitations of a folder.

Well, you can't carry a blade with two edges in most states. A different technique is needed for the two, correct. But....I would take a one sided folding Karambit over just about any folding knife than any. In the right hands, a very dangerous tool.

 

[spykez]

Well, you can't carry a blade with two edges in most states. A different technique is needed for the two, correct. But....I would take a one sided folding Karambit over just about any folding knife than any. In the right hands, a very dangerous tool.

Yeah, you're right about double edged, valid point, but I guess my point of view is if the OP wanted a karambit, why not get a proper one? I think most of us are not going to walk the streeets with our daisho, just saying!

 

[DocJD]

http://www.karambit.com/karambits/fixed-karambits/fox-kuku-hanuman-fighting-karambit/
If you like Fox , this is better . Fox Kuku Hanuman .

 

[DocJD]

Not a karambit guy here, but don't you need the back edge sharpened as well?

Just asking, to me, it would seem that the techniques will be different given the limitations of a folder.

Aside from pesky legal and societal concerns , I would much prefer a fixed , double edged with the grabby spines . That's what a true fighting karam should be !

 

[Knives&Lint]

Look at the Brous Enforcer Elite at BladeHQ. Ti frame lock , D2 blade. It's wicked.

Best folding Karambit hands down. I have the first enforcer....modified it to have a wave and the clip is on the other side. It's perfect. If I was not so happy with what I now have, I would get the Elite.

Agreed! I carry one daily, reverse grip in my left (weak hand) pocket. I carried an Emerson Super Karambit for years, but I switched to the Brous due to the strong detent and a concern with the Emerson opening in pocket.

Which brings me to a vital point on Karambits that I personally am comfortable carrying. Like I said, I carry reverse grip so the blade is facing forward rather than against the back of my pocket. After a slight scare of a blade opening in pocket, I will no longer carry any folding Karambit that I can gravity open with centrifugal force, even if it takes a great deal of force to do so. I know the likelihood of it opening in pocket is slight, but to me it is just not worth the risk of it happening in an extreme situation like a car accident or even a fall.

 

[spykez]

More food for thought.

I gotta admit you guys got me thinking of adding a fixed karambit to my collection anyway, just for the lols. Might as well, right? Might get a cold steel polyurethane trainer for the lols, if I can get someone the likes of Marcaida to train with, haha.

 

[DocJD]

More food for thought.

I gotta admit you guys got me thinking of adding a fixed karambit to my collection anyway, just for the lols. Might as well, right? Might get a cold steel polyurethane trainer for the lols, if I can get someone the likes of Marcaida to train with, haha.

I substantially agree with this video ! Some of these problems and limitations are alleviated by having a DOUBLE edged fixed blade , but still the training and practice is vital or you're just way better off with a conventional blade that is stabby and familiar .