Who got a Z-Max?

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Re: Who got a Z-Max?

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archangel wrote:
Mon Jun 14, 2021 2:14 pm
Mine already arrived at Germany. Is now at my "friends" of Customs.....
Mine should have been here today in the mid-Atlantic but it was delayed by a day.
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Re: Who got a Z-Max?

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It came today.

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Re: Who got a Z-Max?

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Got mine today as well, printing up some scales now. It will scrape hair off but it's not super sharp... My buddy Mr. KME and I will be changing that soon.
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after a quick sand and shine of the g10
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Re: Who got a Z-Max?

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Does anyone know the Rockwell of this knife?
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Just got done sharpening up, and I have to say, this steel will take a nasty edge. It's obviously hard and feels very wear resistant under the stones (took a while to get to 15°), but it might be as sharp as I've ever gotten a knife, tree topping hairs left and right with the grain.

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LSUisSEC wrote:
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Are those the factory scales sanded down? Those look great!
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Yep. 120,220,800,1000,1500,2000,2500 mag polish. I didnt take my time. They could look better. I just wanted the scales for templates so i can make my own
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Feels like I've not been here in forever! Mine came in yesterday, but it will be a bit before I make the scales. I have some blue shred CF with glue G-10 liners that is waiting for me to get time to work in the garage. I started on one of my SPY27 mules with blue terotuf but haven't done anything more than get the rough shape...same with the Province and Raffir :(

They've both been sitting since January :o
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Mine arrived yesterday, got cord wrapped last night and is in my sheath at work today. So far, nothing to cut, but that will change.
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I am stunned! It already arrived at my doorstep! :eek: :eek: :eek:

My "friends" at custom were really my friends this time. :) Hurray!!
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Any pics of paracord wrapped Z-Max????
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Did NOT get a Z-Max. Wanted one! Could not get my order in.

Better luck next time I hope.

The only thing keeping me from an eBay purchase is that I don't want to reward a scalper...

I'll just have to enjoy the Z-Max vicariously as you folks enjoy yours...
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Re: Who got a Z-Max?

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jcbays wrote:
Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:12 am
Any pics of paracord wrapped Z-Max????
Nothing fancy or great. I did use the two holes at the end to tie off the paracord.
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Not me, I was so disappointed that I haven't been back here or the website since. Had it in my cart and then had issues with my password. I almost cried. Seriously I was frustrated.
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jcbays wrote:
Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:12 am
Any pics of paracord wrapped Z-Max????
Here is my Z-Max with 550 just so I can test / play with it. I might add scales if it is a keeper but the chance for rust scares me on this one.

I wanted to use some orange 750 cord I had but it was just to big to get through the holes.

A special thanks to yablanowitz for his para cord guide.
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Re: Who got a Z-Max?

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jcbays wrote:
Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:12 am
Any pics of paracord wrapped Z-Max????

Only of the inner layer. I have a cut on my thumb (no, not from wrapping THIS mule - I was careless when I pulled my RWL34 mule out of it's sheath yesterday evening...), so I'd be staining the outer wrap, since there are already some blood stains on the inner layer now...
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This inner layer is made of cored Battlecord. It's much thicker, thus the inner/base layer is more even.
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Done. My best work yet, I think.
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Some will say it's quite dilettantish to just melt & glue the ends of the paracord, but I repeatedly fail at making nice looking knots or things like that. Melting works best for me. :p

Now, on to some kitchen duty! :)
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Re: Who got a Z-Max?

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jcbays wrote:
Wed Jun 16, 2021 7:12 am
Any pics of paracord wrapped Z-Max????
Didn't see this until now. Here's mine.

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