As far as production knives go I still like S110V.wrdwrght wrote:Jim, I believe you're on record as liking S110V the most among Spyderco's production knives. Do you foresee Maxamet taking its place?
Your test has certainly piqued my interest. Thanks for the report.
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Oh my God, if I looked at that chart correctly, then Maxamet is an absolute power plant....
My K390 Mule 860. Maxamet1940!!
And K390 is a beast!
Can you imagine a Phil Wilson custom about .5 behind the edge in Maxamet?
Jim, am I missing anything here?
I apologize in advance if I am fellas/ladies.
My K390 Mule 860. Maxamet1940!!
And K390 is a beast!
Can you imagine a Phil Wilson custom about .5 behind the edge in Maxamet?
Jim, am I missing anything here?
I apologize in advance if I am fellas/ladies.
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Thanks for the test as always, Not sure why but I am on the fence about this one. May get one instead of the usual two.
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A Carpenter steel as well with only 6% Vanadium.
http://cartech.ides.com/datasheet.aspx? ... &c=techart
http://cartech.ides.com/datasheet.aspx? ... &c=techart
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MacLaren wrote:A Carpenter steel as well with only 6% Vanadium.
http://cartech.ides.com/datasheet.aspx? ... &c=techart
"The wear resistance of Micro-Melt Maxamet alloy is better than that of conventional powder metal high speed steel grades and is equivalent to AISI A11 cold work powder metal tool steel."
So concerning knives basically it's 10V at 67-68 HRC where grinding with power tools won't screw up the heat treatment unless you're blatantly careless.
They who dance are thought mad by those who do not hear the music.
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Appreciate the testing. I went back and bought a second one after considering what we're getting for $110. Not that I'll experience elevated attributes directly. It just makes the knife, and metallurgy in general, that much more interesting.
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sal wrote:Knife afi's are pretty far out, steel junky's more so, but "edge junky's" are just nuts. :p
SpyderEdgeForever wrote: Also, do you think a kangaroo would eat a bowl of spagetti with sauce if someone offered it to them?
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Nice test Jim :D.
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Pretty amazing thing to get a Maxmet mule for any price really. I really never expected to see this steel in a knife I could afford.
Jim, is that hardness accurate?
Thanks,
Joe
Jim, is that hardness accurate?
Thanks,
Joe
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The Mastiff wrote:Pretty amazing thing to get a Maxmet mule for any price really. I really never expected to see this steel in a knife I could afford.
Jim, is that hardness accurate?
Thanks,
Joe
Joe,
Taking Sal's number on this one. :)
It is hard.
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Thanks Jim. That's pretty amazing!
Joe
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Thank you Jim for your dedication, your patience, and your tenacity! These tests are of incredible value to the knife community.
After seeing your results, I ordered one without hesitation. When mine arrives, I will perform my own extensive test by slicing up 2 sheets of notebook paper. :D
After seeing your results, I ordered one without hesitation. When mine arrives, I will perform my own extensive test by slicing up 2 sheets of notebook paper. :D
Mule Team 24 (Maxamet), Ladybug (VG10), Native 5 LW (S110V)
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May I ask why you prefer S110v? It seems your testing shows maxamet cut more than s110v. I am debating the Native in maxamet vs s110v so curious if you still favor oneAnkerson wrote:As far as production knives go I still like S110V.wrdwrght wrote:Jim, I believe you're on record as liking S110V the most among Spyderco's production knives. Do you foresee Maxamet taking its place?
Your test has certainly piqued my interest. Thanks for the report.
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Which sharpening system is that?Ankerson wrote:Sharpened it back up for the Cardboard stage.
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Looks like an Edge ProOakTree wrote:Which sharpening system is that?Ankerson wrote:Sharpened it back up for the Cardboard stage.
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I join in the question—deciding on buying PM2 in S110V or MAXAMET depending on how long it stays sharp and the difference in HRC between the two.JerryIsAlive wrote:May I ask why you prefer S110v? It seems your testing shows maxamet cut more than s110v. I am debating the Native in maxamet vs s110v so curious if you still favor oneAnkerson wrote:As far as production knives go I still like S110V.wrdwrght wrote:Jim, I believe you're on record as liking S110V the most among Spyderco's production knives. Do you foresee Maxamet taking its place?
Your test has certainly piqued my interest. Thanks for the report.
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I can't fathom how a knife can go thru 4K ft of cardboard and still slice newspaper...
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Me too; Para3.the-bunker77 wrote:I join in the question—deciding on buying PM2 in S110V or MAXAMET depending on how long it stays sharp and the difference in HRC between the two.JerryIsAlive wrote:May I ask why you prefer S110v? It seems your testing shows maxamet cut more than s110v. I am debating the Native in maxamet vs s110v so curious if you still favor oneAnkerson wrote:As far as production knives go I still like S110V.wrdwrght wrote:Jim, I believe you're on record as liking S110V the most among Spyderco's production knives. Do you foresee Maxamet taking its place?
Your test has certainly piqued my interest. Thanks for the report.
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Thanks, JIm.
Would I be correct in assuming that the new Manix 2 in Maxamet will be the same hardness and temper?
Would I be correct in assuming that the new Manix 2 in Maxamet will be the same hardness and temper?