I want a 4 Max....

I understand that the made in USA aspect was a big selling point for many, but I like the Max for its own sake. I thought it was cool that they were able to have them made here, but it wasn't a deciding factor for me as to whether or not I'd buy one. CS obviously felt the need to move production, possibly due to production issues or costs or both. That doesn't bother me at all, in and of itself A good knife is a good knife, wherever it's made. I'm interested in seeing what the quality (and consistency of quality, which seems to have been an issue with the first few batches) will be like on the Italian produced versions. If they turn out to be awesome, I have no problem with the move, nor with buying one. :thumbup:
 
G. Scott H. said:
I understand that the made in USA aspect was a big selling point for many, but I like the Max for its own sake. I thought it was cool that they were able to have them made here, but it wasn't a deciding factor for me as to whether or not I'd buy one. CS obviously felt the need to move production, possibly due to production issues or costs or both. That doesn't bother me at all, in and of itself A good knife is a good knife, wherever it's made. I'm interested in seeing what the quality (and consistency of quality, which seems to have been an issue with the first few batches) will be like on the Italian produced versions. If they turn out to be awesome, I have no problem with the move, nor with buying one. :thumbup:
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I don't stress on the Made in USA thing....I am all about quality. I do have issues with moving US production to other countries.
 
I wasn't pleased with the handle color with the first, American-Made version.

So I got the Colossus instead.

I am very interested in this new Italian-Made version with cool grey G10 handle scales though.

I will be watching to see how it goes when it is available.

Maybe towards the end of the year, I will get one then if things work out.
 
I liked the fact that the 4-Max was being made in America, but Italian manufacture is not a deal-breaker for me. Quality is my top concern. Also, I agree with those who think that the new color is an improvement.

I wonder if 4-Maxs from the early American runs will be worth more in a few years.
 
Kels73 said:
I liked the fact that the 4-Max was being made in America, but Italian manufacture is not a deal-breaker for me. Quality is my top concern. Also, I agree with those who think that the new color is an improvement.

I wonder if 4-Maxs from the early American runs will be worth more in a few years.
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While I buy knives from any country, the US made thing was a selling point for me to get the 4-Max. If it was made in Italy....not sure if I would of gotten it, but now that I own it and am blown away by the quality...maybe I would.
 
BTW, since CS is not a US manufacturer, who makes the 4-Max for them. Unless CS does have the tooling.
 
I like my 4max and actually prefer the scale colors, although the gray is cool ;) too. But if the Italian made ones are as well-made, no complaints. Anyone know which Italian mfr has the contract?
 
No idea who the American supplier was, nor who the Italian one will be. The Lucky knives are made in Italy, so it's a good possibility they could use the same company for the MAX (though, again, I don't know who that is:D).
 
Anyone noticed that the blade shape is slightly different on the italian version? Look at the transition at the flat spine towards the tip, the curve is less abrupt and it's more similar to the custom 4max
 
hkyew said:
Anyone noticed that the blade shape is slightly different on the italian version? Look at the transition at the flat spine towards the tip, the curve is less abrupt and it's more similar to the custom 4max
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This is what im taking about, look at the first 1/2 of the blade near the tip. The new one has a more even "bullet" shape where the curve is more even, while the old one looks like a tanto being rounded off.

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hkyew said:
Anyone noticed that the blade shape is slightly different on the italian version? Look at the transition at the flat spine towards the tip, the curve is less abrupt and it's more similar to the custom 4max
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They look the same to me when the product shots are side by side. There is also a vid on YouTube where a guy holds a custom with a CS one and they looked the same. Might just be lighting or the way the grinds were do....meaning different machines etc.
 
I realize that I just posted these pics in the "Misconceptions" thread, but they also belong here and the knife is so beautiful that I think they bear repeating! This particular knife is a second-run model that has had the lock bar modification completed by Mr. Demko. As you can see, it's perfect!

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I've seen an example of the third-run models and it looked exactly like mine (no step ground into the lock bar--just perfectly flush with the back of the handle). Anyone holding off for fear of getting another improperly fitted knife doesn't need to worry.

Support of American manufacturing is very important to me (I prefer to see my fellow citizens gainfully employed), so the 4-MAX's made-in-the-U.S.A. feature definitely helped to spur my purchase. I'm saddened to see the model's manufacture sent to Italy, regardless of whether it's less expensive or has a different handle color or blade shape. I'm sure it still will be an awesome knife, but it will lose something for me.

Screwdriver, I'm glad that you managed to get a current 4-MAX. Yours looks great!

-Steve
 
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In the Italian production pic it also seems the ricasso doesn't blend to the handle to form a smooth choil like the US made does. Not sure that I see a difference in the blade shape though.
 
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