Cudda Maxx, I like it.

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mjmcdowell

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Just took delivery on a Cudda Maxx , I think the fit and finish, lock up and polishing on the spine and guards is great , it's sharp enough already nicked myself with it while getting used to opening and closing it. Takes a bit of practice that i'll have to work on it is a BIG knife, after all, bigger than I thought now that I have it in my hand. Had it with me today while I was out running around and found that it rides very deep in my right front pocket and is not a bother when driving. All in all I like it very much, anyone else out there have one and used it for EDC?, and have an opinion on it? Keep safe. mjmcdowell
 
I have a Cuda Maxx with the Stiletto blade rather than the clip-point. It is pretty dang big, but I got used to the size fairly quickly. My father flew C5's for a while, and he said that after a short period they seemed normal size, and every other plane just felt puny. Sort of the same thing with the Cuda Maxx.

I've felt that the blade shape on the stiletto is taking me more time to adjust to than the size. It's made me wonder if there is any good research on the biomechanics of knife usage (I'll go look now), but that's not a problem for the clip-point, I'd think.

Gabe
 
I have a clip point and it is scary how easy it is to use don't carry it often I live in AZ and work outside sweat and d2 discolor real easy but I love the monster just the same.
 
Well made knife and cuts as well as any but just a little too big for my tastes.

The D2 blade rocks though!
 
Got one from a friend here on the forums for a bargain price, and was immediately in love with the knife! If this knife doesn't get your juices flowing, there is something wrong with ya! Definitely testosterone inducing. :eek:

And, for a huge knife, it seems to carry pretty well.
 
I thought I really wanted a CUDA Maxx before I had a chance to handle one at a gun/knife show this past week-end, but I wasn't all that impressed. It just didn't feel "right" (too light for its' size), and for me, it was pretty much impossible to "flick open" the blade all the way using the "flipper/hand-guard" thingy. Also, being a "lefty", it was alittle too "complicated" in closing the frame lock.
 
I just traded for a bowie blade Maxx. The flipper creates a very fast and intimidating opening. The action on mine is very smooth and lock up is solid. What a knife. I would love to own one of the originals.

All other folders now just feel small.

:)
 
1. Noticeably light for the size.
2. Very sturdy lock up.
3. Intimidating design.
4. Aesthetically pleasing handles, although not the most comfortable.
5. Narrow design rides nicely in the front pocket.
6. You'll still be surprised opening it first time in real life, even after viewing many pictures online.
7. Great in the kitchen, cleans up easily.
8. Blade is higher maintenance, than other metals.


I am a lefty too, but I find it just as easy to close it with either hand. The only difference being pushing or pulling the locking piece with the thumb to disengage. (maybe if you were arthritic, it could be harder for the lefty)

Great knife, I would recommend it for someone looking for a beast of a folder.


-Redstripe808

(edited to say i have the bowie style blade version)
 
I love my Maxx (bowie style)and carry it as my EDC.The light weight almost makes me forget its there.The light weight makes it very easy to manipulate(slash and thrust).Killer knife and 1 of my favs.
 
I have both Maxxes and love them both. All the nice things people said are true, it's an easy knife to carry. The clip point offers real compensation for not being able to carry a big ol' bowie (fixed). Light and fierce, well balanced, really good lookin. The stiletto is not as utilitarian, but is :cool: .
 
My Maxx just arrived on 1 April.
Wow!
This is the old west meets new milenium!
Classic clip point blade, coke bottle handle and just a hint of a coffin pommel. :cool:
No one mentioned how flat this beast is...I like it. Fits in the pocket really well (not that I'd carry this in NYC :eek: )
I bet it will ride really well in my BDU / fishin' jacket.
The other thing that really stands out is that this is the most well balanced big folder I've ever felt. Feels like it should be a FB.
Maxblok.jpg

Now to save up for the other :)
 
I just dropped my Maxx in the mail to a fellow forumite yesterday. It was the stiletto. I really liked mine as well, only it was about 1.5"
over the legal limit here so I never carried it. That is why I traded, in fact. I wish the Mini in 4" was available. I could carry that one!

If you haven't tried a Cuda Maxx, you are missing out!
 
Hey Glock...on a lot of them you have to loosen the pivot just a little and it'll flip out like an auto and if you do it just a little it won't affect blade movement.
 
...of mine who mutually trains in Sayoc Kali has one and is looking to sell. He reversed the clip so he could "wave" it. It works quite well. Caveat was he cut himself bad on it and is now going through a year's worth of physio to get the use if his hand back. It is almost 100 percent but not quite. He is a nice guy and not being able to train Sayoc effectively is bumming him out. Anyways, the knife accidentally cutting him proves how sharp the Maxx's blade is. From what I saw of the injury, it didn't look that bad after healing. He does need to re-attach a nerve now, though, to get the full use of his hand back. Like they say about playing with knives... For what it's worth...
 
Unfortunate what happened to one of the students - One of our Sayoc sayings are that many knife wounds are self inflicted. The system is built on the lessons learned from what someone in Sayoc group has personally experienced. Here's to a speedy recovery and hopefully a lesson learned.

Btw, thanks for the HUNTED comments elsewhere, Shoompiebear.
 
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