Maxamet future plans?

[Popsickle]

Other than what has already been released and announced..... what are the future plans for Maxamet?



I would like to see a manix back lock in maxamet.... but that's just me :)

[ZrowsN1s]

Yojimbo 2 please.

[savagesick]

Yojimbo 2 please.

Along with a thicker tip

[TomAiello]

UKPK, please. :)

[dplafoll]

AFAIK they're doing all of the main Golden knives in Maxamet, so the Millie would probably be a lock to get it. After that, I'd give the UKPK a really good chance, but since it also took a minute to get the S110V version of that the Maxamet may not be soon.

[Popsickle]

AFAIK they're doing all of the main Golden knives in Maxamet, so the Millie would probably be a lock to get it. After that, I'd give the UKPK a really good chance, but since it also took a minute to get the S110V version of that the Maxamet may not be soon.

Yes, is seems that way. They said all golden knives will be getting the S110V treatment and hat hasn't happened yet.... they probably aren't done either. I have high hopes for maxamet versions of specific knives. The PM2 is clearly the most popular. I'm hoping the shaman becomes very popular and sees a production version with maxamet as well as the back lock Manix 2

[ZrowsN1s]

AFAIK they're doing all of the main Golden knives in Maxamet, so the Millie would probably be a lock to get it. After that, I'd give the UKPK a really good chance, but since it also took a minute to get the S110V version of that the Maxamet may not be soon.

Yes, is seems that way. They said all golden knives will be getting the S110V treatment and hat hasn't happened yet.... they probably aren't done either. I have high hopes for maxamet versions of specific knives. The PM2 is clearly the most popular. I'm hoping the shaman becomes very popular and sees a production version with maxamet as well as the back lock Manix 2

I'd take an S110V Yojimbo 2 too if they ever get around to it. :D

[krikun98]

Manix 2 XL? Something big and thin, a cutter! The Police 4 fits that description as well, but the last I've heard there were issues with K390 availability.

[dplafoll]

AFAIK they're doing all of the main Golden knives in Maxamet, so the Millie would probably be a lock to get it. After that, I'd give the UKPK a really good chance, but since it also took a minute to get the S110V version of that the Maxamet may not be soon.

Yes, is seems that way. They said all golden knives will be getting the S110V treatment and hat hasn't happened yet.... they probably aren't done either. I have high hopes for maxamet versions of specific knives. The PM2 is clearly the most popular. I'm hoping the shaman becomes very popular and sees a production version with maxamet as well as the back lock Manix 2

Well, the only production Golden models not in S110V now would be Yojimbo and Manix XL, right? And I can see how the Yo2 doesn't count as a signature model that would get it, and the Manix XL may not sell well enough to get it either. But in general they've gotten just about all of them in S110V now (or will be once the Para 3 is out). I would bet on the same models in Maxamet as are in S110V, with the UKPK being later. I could also see the Shaman getting the S110V and Maxamet once it's been out for a little while and sales are proven. There's not as much risk releasing a new production steel on the main Golden models that are so popular, but Spyderco will wait on actual sales data to tell them if the Shaman is worth the extra work. I would love to see the MBL in Maxamet and/or S110V, but I could see them doing MBL sprints in both of those steels as well.

[bearfacedkiller]

The Foundry and P'kal are Golden made and have not come out in S110V.

I think the Para3 and MBL will at some point. :) I hope for a ManixXL as well.

I am just waiting for the Military in Maxamet. That will be sweet!!!!

[ZrowsN1s]

And I can see how the Yo2 doesn't count as a signature model that would get it, and the Manix XL may not sell well enough to get it either.

I know Even in the catalog it's a "Specialty" knife along with the Karahawk and the Janisong (aka a Self Defense knife) It bums me out. I wish it would get more love as being an EDC and a self defense knife (much like the PM2) and become part of the regular Golden line up. I feel like the only reason the Yo2 isn't one of Syderco's top sellers is that most people have never had a chance to handle one AND because it doesn't get Sprint runs like the PM2 or other models that would help increase it's popularity among Spyderco AFI's and first time customers alike.
...anyways I hope that wasn't to much whining from me :o I'm sure everyone has a favorite they feel is too often overlooked

[dplafoll]

The Foundry and P'kal are Golden made and have not come out in S110V.

I think the Para3 and MBL will at some point. :) I hope for a ManixXL as well.

I am just waiting for the Military in Maxamet. That will be sweet!!!!

The Foundry is disco'd, and as it was a collab with Carpenter Steel I don't think they'll use a Crucible steel on it.

And the P'kal is in the same Specialty Knife boat as the Yo2.

[bearfacedkiller]

Whoa. I didn't realize it was discoed. :confused: Too bad, it is a good design.

[DougC-3]

For right now I'd just like a humble G-10 Manix2 in Maxamet, with a dark gray G-10 handle. Then, next, I'd like to see a Shaman sprint or exclusive in the same. And at some point down the road, $$ willing, a Manix2 XL would be a pure luxury.

[Chumango]

Hey Popsickle, I don't know where live now, but you said you were moving close to the Smokies and wanted an outdoor folder. I live not far from there, and something to consider is the humidity in the summer here.

I understand that Maxamet is no more stainless than M4, perhaps a bit less so. Something to consider is that it will likely show rust spots due to sweat. I carried an M4 PM2 on a backpacking trip recently, and saw a lot of small rust spots afterward. To a lesser degree this has happened when I have had it in my pocket while working in the yard.

After that trip I removed the blade and soaked it in vinegar for an hour or so. It is a light gray, and seems to resist rust better now. Perhaps your sweat will not be as corrosive (though I have never had rust on a stainless blade before), but perhaps more corrosive.

If you don't have an issue with maintaining your knives you have no worries. This may include buffing off rust from time to time. I just thought I would point it out.