The Fox 599 Karambit - Did I finally get a decent one?

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2 жыл бұрын

Okie dokie smokeys!
This week, we talk about some rough stuff with the Fox 599 Karambit.
Since it's only used for diggin' up the most stubborn of potatoes, it takes a certain type to carry this implement with confidence.
Says I.
We also dish out some tough love to an online knife retailer I probably won't buy from again.
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@user-wo7mm9so3r 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you. The best way to hold a tool is the one that makes it most useful.

@5MinuteKnives 2 жыл бұрын

Right?? Appreciate ya. Gotta do what works best for you. You wouldn't believe the hate that statement got in the last karambit vid. Pshh! Mall ninjas...🤣

@gladeshunter8796 2 жыл бұрын

Damnit !! Now I want a folding karambit !!

@5MinuteKnives 2 жыл бұрын

Highly reccomend! Just state in the notes of your order that you want your knife inspected for centering, weird grinds, function, and tip otherwise it's a coinflip for Fox to send you a defected one. Other than that, carrying this thing just feels right. Your mileage may vary. Thanks for tuning in bud! 🍻

@randykoster6587 2 жыл бұрын

Because I've been a student of Modern Arnis this made total sense to me when I saw it, especially the reverse grip. As far as someone with a longer reach, this is a closer quarters tool. Get close and jam up the bigger guys. Use your center of power (core) to wield the tool. I think it's a matter of fighting style.

@5MinuteKnives 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I could see reverse grip being good for almost a "dirty boxing" style, but I'm usually in open spaces, so I pick reach and freedom to let go of the thing if I wanted to. I hold a karambit like a farmer in a field. lol

@davidrim8309 2 жыл бұрын

A writer, knife fighter, KZfaq influencer, sheath artist, business owner, and parent to 🐝, what can’t you do? Thank God I’ve never been in a knife fight.

@5MinuteKnives 2 жыл бұрын

haha thanks brother! The only things you left out were that I can play a decent tune and I'll prolly whoop most folks at chess, armwrestling, and ping pong. I can do everything but make money.🤣 And I'm grateful you haven't either. I've come to learn that there are no victors in a knife fight. .. . usually. We'll get that busted light and drop down attachment in the mail for ya soonishly sir! 👍

@davidrim8309 2 жыл бұрын

@@5MinuteKnives no hurry. If you or your wife have any questions about baby stuff, my wife is an L&D RN, I was a NICU RN (premi babies, now ER), let me know. Planning for first kid can be overwhelming.

@5MinuteKnives 2 жыл бұрын

No problemo man. We mailed everything out today. 👍

@denisonjesse 2 жыл бұрын

You not hold krambit right! (Screeching) lol I got so triggered my mom had to deliver a double batch of chiken tendies to basement to calm me down.

@5MinuteKnives 2 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@swagdaddydiego6643 2 жыл бұрын

Every CSGO fan ever 😂

@thatrealba 2 жыл бұрын

Whenever I run into one of those dudes who want to tell me how to hold/carry/deploy my knife or my gun, I ask them if they've ever put blade or bullet to other human flesh. They haven't. I have. Go figure.

@5MinuteKnives 2 жыл бұрын

Exactomundo! Well, I'm sure those around you appreciate having a true protector looking over them. (We appreciate the occasional thank for that, so I hope they recognize you for it.) Stay frosty brother. 🍻

@haydenwayne637 10 ай бұрын

As a former soldier, martial artist and hunter (qualified Jäger) I have fortunately only ever had to put a blade into an animal (which is bad enough as it means somebody messed up the shot). Still, it remains a very unpleasant thing to need to do. Luckily my military service was between the last wars involving the UK and USA.

@kimmi9697 Жыл бұрын

ty good review of company and knife

@Calvinmob681 7 ай бұрын

I just bought the Tribal K and everything about the knife was perfect. I ordered directly from Fox.

@ThatGuy-sc5rx 5 ай бұрын

Did it have the same issue he mentioned in the video about the flimsy or weak locking mechanism on the bottom that locks the liner lock ?

@Calvinmob681 5 ай бұрын

@ThatGuy-sc5rx no, but I did adjust it and oiled some parts like I do all my knifes. I carry a karambit for self defense and not a tool. Saved me from a pitbull attack.

@lylesmith5079 Жыл бұрын

I have had the 479 for a while but it's a bit large for my hand. I just ordered a 599 this morning. I hope that it's quality is as good as the 479. Enjoyed your vidio !

@fuelfreak108 9 ай бұрын

I’ve carried one of these for years. Well did carry until a couple months ago when it just up and disappeared.

@Itspatrck 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, I was planning to buy one for myself however I noticed that the Fox 599 I was supposed to buy does not have the emerson patent on the blade. Could it be that the one im looking to buy is a counterfeit? Or do some of them dont come with the Emerson Patent? Please advise. Thank you.

@Itspatrck 2 жыл бұрын

I also love the videos and I subscribed!

@5MinuteKnives 2 жыл бұрын

Good question! I just checked mine and it doesn't have it either so you should be okay I think...

@5MinuteKnives 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate ya! 🙏

@antdog11100 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like a nice carry but I couldn't use one. I'm not seasoned enough with that blade style to want to carry or let alone defend myself. I got a nice buck that has served me well so far

@5MinuteKnives 2 жыл бұрын

I can see the wisdom in that bradda. You are are wise beyond your years grasshoppah. 🙇🏻‍♂️

@Alciato3 2 жыл бұрын

Big up for that snk809!

@barry1494 2 жыл бұрын

Is this the Fox 599 OD Green G10 Folding Karambit - Emerson Wave? How would a person know if a knife is centered or good quality? Is there a video of you discussing that?

@5MinuteKnives 2 жыл бұрын

It's something you just kind of look at. If the blade cheats too far to one side or the other, it drives me up a wall and can have a huge impact on the action (which is really important for a self-defense folding knife) And yeah, I harp on it all the time. Fit and finish matter to me a lot. The emerson wave is patented I believe, but this wave works in the same way. Thanks for stopping by!

@haydenwayne637 10 ай бұрын

When in SE Asia this is my right hand knife with a M16-04SF for the left hand but hoping to never need them. I have previously had some unarmed combat training from my army days as well as Hapkido and Karate training. However my big hope is that the bad guy reconsiders before it comes to bloodshed if he doesn't fall for my throw away wallet. P.S. I'm no longer physically capable of running and my +50yr old body is not going to outrun most muggers anyway...

@melatonin6811 Жыл бұрын

They aren't cheap either I have the dart and a 479 both have problems both where 300 aud. Won't be buying fox again. I do love my dart and will put up with its problem. Which is just the black coating is chipped off the tip

@5MinuteKnives Жыл бұрын

I've had so many quality control issues with Fox! This particular one was a find though and I love the design. I won't be buying another either. 👍

@austin9570 Жыл бұрын

So would you say it's worth the 199$? I've been looking for one and so far I've seen good and bad about that brand

@5MinuteKnives Жыл бұрын

Fox has really crappy quality control. (At least in my experience) BUT once you get a good 599 or 479 series karambit, they are the most superior self defense knife... at least in deployment. How you use the thing is use to you. 👍

@thetangopractice3105 Жыл бұрын

You’re very entertaining and educational. I like your contents. It’s a deadly weapon and should be used with instructions. Can you make an instruction video on How To Fold The Karambit?

@ThibsWilson 11 ай бұрын

Hi, I’m in a search for a good edc folding karambit. Since this vid is over a year I thought I asked in the comments. Does this still hold up? Or is there another one that you recommend now? Thanks for your time!

@5MinuteKnives 11 ай бұрын

It's still the best design in my opinion. The problem I had is I bought several of these before I found one with good centering or no quality control complaints. It's a great design but in my experience, Fox sucks with quality control. If you can find a good one, it's a keeper though. Just get the one that fits your hand. If you have giant hands, look at the 479 instead...

@ThibsWilson 11 ай бұрын

@@5MinuteKnives appreciatie the answer! Did you have the opportunity to test the new civivi Incisor II? Heard some good stuff about it. I was wondering what your take on it is.

@5MinuteKnives 10 ай бұрын

@@ThibsWilson np bud. I haven't yet, but it's on the list.

@StephenMascorro-mj2bu 8 ай бұрын

I've carried karambits since I was a kid and I'm very good with them. And what way you want to hold it is correct for you. I've even had to use mine int bad situations . Noone care's how you hold your fox karambit these are not used like a traditional karambit 99.999999999999% of the time for most people. It's a tool and pocket knife not a self defense weapon these days.

@5MinuteKnives 8 ай бұрын

Oh you owuldn't believe the hate I get in the comments for that though. That's why I address it.

@thevillageyid 5 ай бұрын

So what's the verdict on these as far the liner lock failing?

@5MinuteKnives 5 ай бұрын

No issues there actually. I've recently switched to the Boker Hel Karambit and that has an even thinner liner lock I think but better ergos and action. PLus it's a bit lighter. No issues on the lockup though (and I've owned a bunch of these in different varients.)

@thevillageyid 5 ай бұрын

@@5MinuteKnives I appreciate the quick reply. I like the 599 but read reviews that the liner lock was failing so I'm a bit hesitant.

@CuatroLolo Жыл бұрын

as someone who has also been stabbed I think it's interesting that we both decided on a hawkbill for protection. As someone who also has the genetics to hit like a truck, I definitely learned to up my wrestling because no matter what we do we will never have the endurance to throw punches with any power :( Cheers.

@5MinuteKnives Жыл бұрын

💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

@abelusuperman 4 ай бұрын

Hey! Do you have a particular video about the situations, you mentioned? It would be great to hear the stories!:)

@5MinuteKnives 4 ай бұрын

I thought about it but I don't think youtube would be too happy with that kind of thing for my channel. I kind of walk a fine line between knives as tools and implements for "tater diggin" so I'm trying to stay on the overlord's good side. I can say that I am currently still in private security and in the process of starting my own company, so I have acquired several new tater diggin' stories to add to the pile. Maybe down the road, I'll start a podcast for that. Thanks for stopping by!

@abelusuperman 4 ай бұрын

@@5MinuteKnives I hope, we will get info, if the podcast will start!:) Thank you, for the answer!

@5MinuteKnives 4 ай бұрын

No problemo. I can say, with the drug epidemic and transient problem being what it is in my area, I (unfortunately) get into hairy situations every week. It's a battle out there for order and the cops are so overloaded, we security guys are mostly on our own when we encounter something. The "paul Blart" days are over. You need to be a stud in order to be in armed security these days, so I'm paying my guys much more than the industry standard to attract the best. Thanks for the comments and you stay safe out there!

@JRock3091 Жыл бұрын

I carry a 599 everyday, I work armed, and I carry it for gun retention. It is a fighting knife.

@5MinuteKnives Жыл бұрын

💯

@mackgmoney1515 Жыл бұрын

And God helped man make the striker fired peestola....soooo theres that too.

@melatonin6811 Жыл бұрын

I'm going to need the full story about the scars.

@5MinuteKnives Жыл бұрын

Lil dark for youtube but I've certainly seen some stuff in my day. 👍🍻

@melatonin6811 Жыл бұрын

@@5MinuteKnives my dude patreon people will pay for that story.

@5MinuteKnives Жыл бұрын

@@melatonin6811 I'm an author by trade. My pen name is Joe Vallen. I sort of explained it in my first novel "Unkillable Joe". This channel is one of my hobbies. :)

@melatonin6811 Жыл бұрын

@@5MinuteKnives love books I'll give it a read and let you know what I think.

@5MinuteKnives Жыл бұрын

@@melatonin6811 🤘

@brianbahlmann8382 2 жыл бұрын

Fastest subscription to a channel I've ever done.

@5MinuteKnives 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate ya!

@ashesantics 2 жыл бұрын

Hello 👋

@BeholdABlackWolf 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I own 5 different versions to the 599 including the Dart xt and 599 xt and Gen 2 599xt lol

@5MinuteKnives 2 жыл бұрын

I love the design. Just took a while to get a decent copy of one.

@BeholdABlackWolf 2 жыл бұрын

@@5MinuteKnives I kno, my fist 599 was a bad one...tye second was good, my first 599xt was ok until I dismantle it and fix it, ima do a video on it on my channel

@5MinuteKnives 2 жыл бұрын

Shweet. (Just subbed.)

@BeholdABlackWolf 2 жыл бұрын

@@5MinuteKnives 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽 awsome

@BeholdABlackWolf 2 жыл бұрын

@@5MinuteKnives (just sub)

@requiscatinpace7392 10 ай бұрын

It’s your knife hold it how you want. I prefer reverse grip for a karambit but it takes a lot of training, footwork, angles, reach all change. Have you tried the Cold Steel Tiger Claw? If you appreciate reach you’ll get plenty.

@5MinuteKnives 10 ай бұрын

No but it's on the list. 👍

@requiscatinpace7392 10 ай бұрын

@@5MinuteKnives you should put it on the top of your list!! If you refuse to hold a karambit properly 😜 then you’ll love the reach!! Enjoyed your humour. Subbed.

@RandyG357 Жыл бұрын

Quality control is a manufacturer issue, not a retailer issue.

@5MinuteKnives Жыл бұрын

True... UNLESS you had a verbal agreement that the retailer would open the package and check the knife for these issues before sending... and it was on the notes. Other than that, I agree. 👍

@deadahead2604 2 жыл бұрын

I use my karambit for cutting zip ties lol it works best for me in a forward grip also.

@5MinuteKnives 2 жыл бұрын

That's a good use for it! (Still be super careful. I cut the HELL out of my hand cutting stupid zip ties.) Forward grip just makes the most sense to me.

@deadahead2604 2 жыл бұрын

@@5MinuteKnives u ever try the honey badger serrated hook? It rips through plastic straps n zip ties.

@5MinuteKnives 2 жыл бұрын

@@deadahead2604 Nope but if you send it in for a review I got a discount code for a sheath waiting on ya. 🙂

@deadahead2604 2 жыл бұрын

@@5MinuteKnives yea I can send one. What’s the best way to be in contact? Email?

@5MinuteKnives 2 жыл бұрын

Email works bud. Info is in the description of the vids. Appreciate ya!