Fox Karambit 599XT

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Fox Karambit 599XT

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I just purchased a Fox Karambit 599XT and the trainer, 599XTTK. Both are so stiff that even they are partially open, I cannot lock in with a wrist flick. One of them I can't even depress the blade release button on the spine (they are back-lock design) with knife thumb. I read that they need to be "break-in". What exact is break-in? Do I need to work the blade in and out for weeks or do I need to oil it? It is annoying after spending $300 and got two knives that don't work as advertised.
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I do not know about with your particular knife, but some knives that I have owned became easier to open after many, many openings and closings. I have tried coating the joint with a metal polish and then opening and closing a few hundred times, then cleaning and oiling. That might help. And I did not say it was easy.

My rule of thumb is that if I buy a cheap knife and it is too stiff, then that is because it is a POS. If I buy an expensive knife and it is too stiff, then I just need to break it in ...
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Dinadan wrote:I do not know about with your particular knife, but some knives that I have owned became easier to open after many, many openings and closings. I have tried coating the joint with a metal polish and then opening and closing a few hundred times, then cleaning and oiling. That might help. And I did not say it was easy.

My rule of thumb is that if I buy a cheap knife and it is too stiff, then that is because it is a POS. If I buy an expensive knife and it is too stiff, then I just need to break it in ...
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I have a Fox karambit liner lock. I don't have the model number at this time. It is also very tight. I lubed it with Quick Release, but still tight. I just keep working it. Hopefully it will loosen up.
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Just be aware Fox knives are counterfeited -a lot. Including the Karambits. Not saying yours is fake, but be aware the Chinese are up to their usual tricks! ::barf::

https://www.foxcutlery.com/n/en/c/3hrct ... -fkmd.html

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The Fox I have is Model 479. It is definitely legit.
I also have a counterfeit Fox karambit. I knew it was a fake when I purchased it.
Unfortunately the fake is a high quality knife and I could see how someone could be fooled if they didn't know what they were looking at.
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Re: Fox Karambit 599XT

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I bought mine from The Ultimate Knives, the sole distributor for the Fox 599XT. I wish there were someone else carry it so the price can be more competitive.
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