FKMD Panabas FX-509 Fox Knives
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- Опубліковано 20 вер 2024
- FKMD Panabas FX-509 Fox Knives. Made in Maniago Italy.
The FKMD Panabas was tested in the bush on a range of tasks from general: cutting ability; chopping; carving; food preparation and fire preparation. The FX-509 has a good tip for fish gutting, the full flat grind lends itself well to slicing with it's deep blade profile. I didn't skin anything but see no reason, with this large curvature that skinning could not be achieved well if one had to. The gimping lends itself to fine removal of "tinder" or splinter removal for bushcraft applications. N690 holds up very well under water (freshwater) submersion on a daily basis (tested with my FX-132 over a period of one month working in a river). The blade coating is hydrophobic and tough Cerakote.
The only thing I can say is not "exactly perfect" for such a knife is that if one puts lots of pressure during carving using the finger choil, without gloves, then one might find that it's a little acute (the choil) on your index finger-ok call me a wuss! LOL. Other than that insignificant remark, the sheath carry system is great too. The sheath is Molle compaitible. It takes a little getting used to on insertion and removal as the blade is quite curved but that's simply knowing how to do it. It's a versatile sheath/carry system.
Couldn't fault the FX-509 Panabas and that's why I have it.
Yes I know the Panabas came out a while back but as many of you know I like to do the research myself, as I don't like, like you guys and gals, want to be stuck with some lemon that will no doubt appear for sale on some forum etc. SO...........it takes me some time to do the research. But on saying that, and after thorough testing I can say I would have no problems if this was strapped to my side on some deserted island and had nothing but this and a fishing rod (all things being equal) LOL! Seriously, it works well. Anyway see for yourself.
The knife is available with a "survival kit" I'll review the contents soon, suffice it to say I think all such "survival kits" can only serve as some starter for a more "relevant/comprehensive" group of items that the individual must take responsibility in regards to knowing how to use and or judge whether the contents are suitable/practical/quality etc or not, for any potential reliance upon should a situation occur. The nylon carry system for the "survival kit" is well stitched and works fine. It has a Velcro closure that one must remember with all these things is "noisy" if you intend on opening this type of pouch when stalking game, goodbye game! Use common sense.
So there you have it, the FKMD Panabas from Fox Knives in Maniago. Check it out!
You can also see the PVD (Physical Vapour Deposition) coated version here:
www.fkmdknives....
Anyone not clear on this PVD process, I'll be glad to explain just let me know. I spent years working wit these devices.
seems a the curved edge is better than a straight edge when it's used in a sawing motion for cutting ..seems faster ...i could be wrong..I'd like to see a comparison.
Hi curved edges certainly do cut very well. Despite there being a large amount of steel (as in blade depth) passing backwards and forwards through the frond, but being of a steep angle/grind, I didn't think there was much friction. The blade is coated with Ceraote but then too so are many blades. I think that sometimes (depending on what u are trying to cut) narrow or shallow blade depth knives get stuck because what one is trying to cut simply "closes" around it and slows down cutting but certainly, a dead straight edge, for a given blade geometry ie both flat grinds and the other one curved, the curved will always cut better. It may almost certainly be linked to the physics behind serrated edges.
Hi there -- I really like the "Nessmuk" profile of this blade. Can I use the spine on this knife with a ferro rod for fire making?
Hi, yes you can use the spine for a ferro rod. Thanks for watching!
i like your videos
Thanks! and thanks for watching!
what do tou think about fox parang?
The new model appears to be very good. I never liked the original model as there is no tip to it but the new model looks to me to be more functional. BUT I have never used either of them. Maybe soon?????
Bush Camping Tools, and what do you think about Parang from My Parang? i liked very much
They look good. Thing is for me I like to buy traditional ones from the source in that particular country as it means more to me but yes they do look ok.
love your videos. pls make a review of the prang. :)
Yeah I'm thinking about getting that one, let's see eh? I need to be back in the jungle to do it justice I feel. Thanks for your comments and for watching!
Bush Camping Tools- is there a specific knife thats over 13 inches that you'd recommend for rough rough use?
p.s.: money does not contribute to your decision. just i want to know your pick.
Hi I see you sport a famous surname in knives! Over 13 inches we are going to be talking, probably for me, some kind of machete that I can not only use to cook with but cut up fish, meat etc with. I have a coconut machete (but one which is used for processing them, not cutting them down off the trees). It's design served me very well for over a month in the tropics. It's over 13 inches. Dug up cassava with it, never washed it after being in salt water etc (except before using it for cooking). OK but it's not a production knife. I know some Spanish companies are making very big knives, like the old Aitor survival series (not the hollow handle ones). They probably can go the distance and can take a real beating without one having to worry about the initial cost. Depends on what kind of blade design u are after can u give me some more details? The M7 is not 13 inches but it can take a beating and so can my other Sleipner steel knife (Jungle Fighter) from Legion 14 Blade designs.
Bush Camping Tools a thick chopping knife. quarter of an inch thick, nothing less. any type of grind.
I think you had better check out Legion 14 Blade Designs models, big, thick spined, super tough. Google him.
I wish they sold this without the silly survival kit. Last thing I need is a bunch of Made in China garbage! The blade looks awesome, however. I really need one for the jungle/garden outside.
yes totally agree with what you are saying. Did u see the vids I made about these cheapo kits? Yep that blade is damn awesome! Thanks for watching!
The panabas or parus, which whould you choose for bushcraft/survival?
Hi, for me both are good for survival especially the Panabus for anything in the tropics. Outside of this area the Parus is better for non tropical situations. Both have sharp enough points for piercing fish to gut however the Panabus is better at filleting due to the continuous blade. Cooking in a hut or long term camp, the Panabus will be better too, again due to the blade edge being continuous and not with the recurve section. The Parus if you have too will be easier to use to skin a medium sized animal (eg goat/sheep) than the Panabus due to one can get a closer grip and good belly manipulation. Hope this helps.
Nice and Easy.,,.
Yeah.........!
True that.,,.
Hey man send me the link to that comment of yours again re the N690, I can't seem to find it now. Thanks in advance!
Bush Camping Tools look for the Fox Trakker Utility Camo and Snipper Knives then find your video, and look at the comments, I sent a reply, Lemme know if you laugh OK.,,.
Yeah ok just read it and had a laugh that guy is just a troll and if not well he or they have no idea. I'm sure just troll with nothing better to do i didn't even bother to reply as it's a waste of time.
Neat blade design. I can see the appeal but not for me.
Fair enough, they aren't for everyone and I think they excel anyway in tropical environments. But not limited to.
Bush Camping Tools in all honesty my decision isnt based on any silly idea that it would not pull it's weight equal to any other design, I just prefer the khukuri myself partly for aesthetic reasons.
No I understand, the Kukri is way cooler looking and probably even more useful with a longer reach for brush clearing. This Panabas is quite small, so clearing brush (especially thorny stuff) is not going to be a tool of choice.