Cuda MAXX Question

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CauseforAlarm

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Speaking of needless purchases, I'm considering a Cuda MAXX 5.5 for my next knife. Although I'm pretty sure it's illegal to carry in VA, it's just one of those things that I have to have. Is it available in any other color configurations besides the anodized blue titanium?

Also, I'm interested in something thin for less of a pocket profile, but acceptable for carry. $150 is the limit for consideration, and I like the looks of the BM 690 but have not been able to see one in person. Any recommendations are appreciated.
 
CauseforAlarm said:
Speaking of needless purchases, I'm considering a Cuda MAXX 5.5 for my next knife. Although I'm pretty sure it's illegal to carry in VA, it's just one of those things that I have to have. Is it available in any other color configurations besides the anodized blue titanium?
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unfortunately, the Maxx is only available in the blue. fortunately, it's a very nice color, and looks even better in person (as opposed to a lot of the pictures out there).

CauseforAlarm said:
Also, I'm interested in something thin for less of a pocket profile, but acceptable for carry. $150 is the limit for consideration, and I like the looks of the BM 690 but have not been able to see one in person. Any recommendations are appreciated.
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well, if you like the Maxx, but are not sold on the size, check out the CUDA Dominator. it comes with a similar Ti frame, but with S30V. should fit well in the pocket, is stout and can be had for under $150, including shipping.

abe m.
 
Both the MAXX and the 630 Skirmish have fairly thin profiles. I've carried both and have had no problems with either one printing. Both are heavy-duty knives and will serve well. The Dominator that abe mentioned is also an excellent choice.
 
There is no statewide limitation on blade length for a folder except in a school zone, where such a knife is limited to a blade of less than 3". Local jurisdictions, however, may vary from this. I understand, for instance, that Richmond has a 3" limit and regidly enforces it. The only state requirement is that it be visible, not concealed unless you have a CCW permit, and that it not be in the prohibited class of knives such as switchblades, etc.
 
Not withstanding its length, the Maxx's thin profile makes it very suitable for pocket carry. I hardly ever carry mine, because it really is a lot bigger than I need. I knew this when I bought it, of course, but figured it was too cool not to have, even if I basically never used it. Anyway, I think the Maxx is absolutely one of the best buys out there. You get a lot of bang for your buck.
 
I find it makes an excellent kitchen knife, which is always a fun place to use a knife, and good practice learning its handling and cutting characteristics.
 
Darrel Ralph does some aftermarket work on the production knives he designs, particularly the Maxx. You might email him and ask him how much he'd charge to re-anodize it to your color of choice.
 
I just swapped my Maxx bowie for the Stilleto model and am happy with the deal. I carried the bowie clipped outside the inside pocket of my leather. Easily accesable and concealable at the same time. I think the stilleto is a hoot. Talk about long and pointy :) The qc is about the same on both and that is very very good. The blade finish is much better on the Stilleto though. Nice and bright almost a high polish. Really way to big for edc imho but clipped inside my leather I don't use it for edc either. keepem sharp
 
FullerH,
I have carried clipless inside the pocket for years, but now I assume that violates the law. So legally speaking, it is necessary to have an exposed clip for pocket carry?
 
longbow said:
I just swapped my Maxx bowie for the Stilleto model and am happy with the deal.
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You are not politically correct, that's for sure! :D

I think the stiletto's a hoot, too. I got a custom version, and the production is real close to it in F & F.
 
I just finished up sharpening it to a very good grabby hair poppin edge. I think the stilleto version has a nicer finish on the blade for sure. The fella(Bob Q) I traded it from had it drilled and tapped for tip up carry too. Man this thing cuts like a straight razor and will now easily shave a single of newprint or mag. print or hair or what have you. I like it. keepem sharp
 
Do you carry it tip up? You could "wave" it coming out of your pocket by snagging the flipper.
 
CauseforAlarm said:
FullerH,
I have carried clipless inside the pocket for years, but now I assume that violates the law. So legally speaking, it is necessary to have an exposed clip for pocket carry?
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As I understand it, you need to have some part of the knife showing outside of your pocket. I would guess that the law would apply to all pocketnives, but who is going to apply it to a scout knife or to an SAK? But any peace officer seeing you carry a knife like a CUDA MAXX, or even a Spyderco Military or BM 710 would probably at least consider applying it to you if you had it hidden deep in you pocket. I guess that I am saying that there is, as we all know, selective enforcement of the law, at lest to a degree. The police would be more likely to take umbrage at a larger, more weapon-like knife hidden away than they would a smaller jacknife sort of thing.

Of course, if you come on looking like a gang-banger, all bets are off.
 
Esav, don't carry it tip up to wave. I am keeping inside my leather on the clipped on the outside of the inside pocket if that makes any sense. Never know its there till you may need it. Kind of cool though, big knife, big bike. keepem sharp
 
I Got the handles of my Maxx bead blasted. let me see if I can get a pic up...

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There. I personally think it looks better than before.
 
Has anyone else noticed the dullness of the tip on the Stilleto maxx.. or is it just mine... it came halfway sharp near the back of the blade... but the tip was ground like an axe. Is this just the nature of the profile or is there a problem with mine.

I was thinking i could solve this by spending the 30 bucks for a bowie blade for it... any sugestions? Should I send it in for sharpening? Does camillus sharpen for free?

Thankyou,
Hydraulicman
 
Hydraulicman said:
Has anyone else noticed the dullness of the tip on the Stilleto maxx.. or is it just mine... it came halfway sharp near the back of the blade... but the tip was ground like an axe. Is this just the nature of the profile or is there a problem with mine.
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well, when i had a bowie-blade Maxx, my grind-lines were fairly uneven from the factory. looking at the edge, someone obviously was hoggin' out some metal with a grinder, and i think they just miss a little here or there sometimes. seems kinda sloppy if you ask me. heck, maybe with such a hefty blade, there's no other way to do it?

abe m.
 
Esav Benyamin said:
Do you carry it tip up? You could "wave" it coming out of your pocket by snagging the flipper.
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It used to be that I had a very strong preference for tip-up carry. The draw and presentation just worked much better for me from that direction. So when I fell in love with the Maxx I had Dirk modify all three of mine (bowie, stiletto, and custom 4" recurve) to allow for tip-up carry. One side-benefit was that they would "wave" perfectly from that position. :D

Eventually I modified my draw and found that I could actually present a flipper-equipped knife, especially a large one, even faster from the tip-down position. So I ended up switching the clips back around. :rolleyes: I still feel sheepish about it, particularly after Dirk did such a nice job.

--Bob Q
 
Do you think it's worth sharpening the blade till it is shap at the very tip ... say the last half inch..? or do i just leave it?


Hydraulicman
 
Hydraulicman said:
Do you think it's worth sharpening the blade till it is shap at the very tip ... say the last half inch..? or do i just leave it?
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i say it's worth it. you need to be able to draw the entire edge thru to make the cut neat and even. the tip can be important for intricate or small cutting tasks: yeah, haha, you might not expect to do much precise slicing with your Maxx, but nonetheless, you want options. it's just good policy to sharpen as much of the available edge as you can.

a diamond or rough grit stone ought to put that Maxx in its place. anything less is gonna take you quite a while, as that D2 can be a bear if you're having to do any reprofiling or massive removal.

abe m.
 
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