Maxamet care
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Maxamet care
Hey guys. Just bought my 2nd Spyderco knife and it’s a Para 3 in Maxamet. Do you have any advice on the care for it? I know it’s non stainless, and just wondering when do I oil it? I’m knew to the knife game but very familiar with the gun stuff. So I know the value of keeping things lubed etc... Thanks!!!
P.S.. my first buy was the Yojimbo 2.
P.S.. my first buy was the Yojimbo 2.
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Congrats on your Maxamet!!!Maxemetman wrote: ↑Wed May 13, 2020 5:13 pmHey guys. Just bought my 2nd Spyderco knife and it’s a Para 3 in Maxamet. Do you have any advice on the care for it? I know it’s non stainless, and just wondering when do I oil it. I’m knew you the knife game but very familiar with the gun stuff. So I know the value of keeping things lubed etc... Thanks!!!
P.S.. my first buy was the Yojimbo 2.
Here's what I do:
A drop of either KPL or NanoOil on either side of the pivot.
EDCi rubbed in thoroughly as needed to prevent spots and discoloration
Otherwise Flitz also protects, it polishes a little, and will remove any discoloration that's started.
I use one or the other.
I also use rubbing alcohol to quickly clean gunk off the blade.
If I have any concerns about the pivot area, I'll disassemble and use the above products.
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Thank you! I’m pretty excited about the purchase. And thank you for the info. Much appreciated.
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Your new knife should come with a small card in the box that has care instructions, they recommend a silicone based oil iirc? A member recommended the product below in another thread, if you’re going to cut any food with it just make sure any product you use is “food grade / food safe”
SteveMidwest wrote: ↑Sat May 09, 2020 1:02 pmI use MicroLubrol 200 Fluid Pure Silicone Lubricant Oil PDMS 50 cst centistokes 4 oz. I get it now, delivered, for $11.95.
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I use tufcloth. I wipe it down each evening when I take it out of my pocket. I live in a desert, but I've had zero issues.
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I don't do anything special with maxamet, or any other non stainless blade. Just use it, clean it, dry it.
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I put a little Tuf-glide in the pivot area and apart from that just clean and dry the blade after use, paying particular attention to the edge area.
Every so often, or if the knife is not being carried and used, I use a light coat of mineral oil on the blade.
Every so often, or if the knife is not being carried and used, I use a light coat of mineral oil on the blade.
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That bevel is a little deceiving in its looks, as it's not completely flat.Cycletroll wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2020 7:44 pmjpm2, thats quite a laid back edge bevel! Bet that thing slices like a demon!
Here's a better look at it cleaned up.
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Subtle convex. Beautiful!
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Thanks all! @Jpm2 looks good. Liking the patina as well!
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Question for you. What type of sharpening system did you use to create your edge? I just recieved my new PM2 Maxamet and might do something like that to my edge. Also did you find it hard to sharpen? I've heard good and bad on sharpening Maxamet.jpm2 wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 4:09 amThat bevel is a little deceiving in its looks, as it's not completely flat.Cycletroll wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2020 7:44 pmjpm2, thats quite a laid back edge bevel! Bet that thing slices like a demon!
Here's a better look at it cleaned up.
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Norton jb8 Coarse side silicon carbide bench stone.COitCK wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 1:10 pmQuestion for you. What type of sharpening system did you use to create your edge? I just recieved my new PM2 Maxamet and might do something like that to my edge. Also did you find it hard to sharpen? I've heard good and bad on sharpening Maxamet.jpm2 wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 4:09 amThat bevel is a little deceiving in its looks, as it's not completely flat.Cycletroll wrote: ↑Thu May 14, 2020 7:44 pmjpm2, thats quite a laid back edge bevel! Bet that thing slices like a demon!
Here's a better look at it cleaned up.
Fine side of the above stone.
Well worn Coarse 250 grit eze-lap diamond plate.
Well worn Fine 600 grit eze-lap diamond plate.
Well worn superfine 1200 grit eze-lap diamond plate.
1 micron diamond paste, on thin solid cardboard with hard backing.
Maxamet is easy to finish or touch up the edge, but hard to grind.
There's many ways to get to the end result, this is just the one that I prefer.
There's a lot of details I've left out concerning choice of abrasives, time with each abrasive, pressure, burring, using worn diamond plates, and maxamet attributes when sharpening. If you choose a similar progression, just ask and I'll fill in the details.
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Hey all been a while. Got into freehand sharpening lately. Been using a 600 diamond plate if the blade is bad. But really haven’t had to use it. Mostly just touch ups with the 1200 and then a 1 micron strop... hair whittling.
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How long did you have to polish the edge to get the mirror finish? I tried .5 micron diamond paste on smooth leather strop and it hardly made any difference on my Manix2 Maxamet. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.jpm2 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 7:58 pm
Norton jb8 Coarse side silicon carbide bench stone.
Fine side of the above stone.
Well worn Coarse 250 grit eze-lap diamond plate.
Well worn Fine 600 grit eze-lap diamond plate.
Well worn superfine 1200 grit eze-lap diamond plate.
1 micron diamond paste, on thin solid cardboard with hard backing.
Maxamet is easy to finish or touch up the edge, but hard to grind.
There's many ways to get to the end result, this is just the one that I prefer.
There's a lot of details I've left out concerning choice of abrasives, time with each abrasive, pressure, burring, using worn diamond plates, and maxamet attributes when sharpening. If you choose a similar progression, just ask and I'll fill in the details.
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After my 1200 grit eze-lap diamond, maybe 5 minutes max. That would include 30 second intervals, wiping and checking the edge in-between.bruce91748 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 15, 2021 1:07 pmHow long did you have to polish the edge to get the mirror finish? I tried .5 micron diamond paste on smooth leather strop and it hardly made any difference on my Manix2 Maxamet. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.jpm2 wrote: ↑Tue Jan 12, 2021 7:58 pm
Norton jb8 Coarse side silicon carbide bench stone.
Fine side of the above stone.
Well worn Coarse 250 grit eze-lap diamond plate.
Well worn Fine 600 grit eze-lap diamond plate.
Well worn superfine 1200 grit eze-lap diamond plate.
1 micron diamond paste, on thin solid cardboard with hard backing.
Maxamet is easy to finish or touch up the edge, but hard to grind.
There's many ways to get to the end result, this is just the one that I prefer.
There's a lot of details I've left out concerning choice of abrasives, time with each abrasive, pressure, burring, using worn diamond plates, and maxamet attributes when sharpening. If you choose a similar progression, just ask and I'll fill in the details.
What was before your .5 micron diamond?
It's important to completely remove the previous stones' deeper scratches before advancing to the next finer one.