LC200N vs Maxamet

[chalby]

The cobalt blue for the SPY27 is a great color, probably one of the best in Spyderco's line up. Would SPY27 chip easily?

Chip easily doing what? SPY27 is a pretty well balanced steel. Not as tough as LC200N and way tougher than Maxamet.

And, no offense, but your original question is like asking whether you are better off buying a tractor or a F1 car.

 

[Dergyll]

LC200N

Maxamet has low toughness, very low corrosion resistance, making it unsuitable for most "outdoor" tasks.

If you're sitting at home listening to ACDC shredding cardboard (no one? Just me?), maxamet is HARD to beat hehe. My para 3 maxamet still has factory edge, and I bought that when it came out.

Hope this helps. My default fishing folder is a carribbean in LC200N.

 

[ferider]

ACDC yes, shredding cardboard no.

 

[mmyron1]

Of the two steels I would go LC200N because I know I would not enjoy sharpening something like Maxemet. I know that I would have to sharpen Maxemet less often for sure but for those times you have too it would suck.

 

[GatorFlash1]

It is kind of hard to answer the question. Both are good steels for their intended purpose. But it is like asking whether you like apples or peanuts.

 

[David Mary]

Rastafrei

Rostfrei?

 

[000Robert]

000Robert let's see if we can make that only two replies

Well, I have no experience with either, but I would choose the toughest steel for basic outdoor use. My personal choice is Carothers D3V, not plain 3V.

 

[K.O.D.]

Rostfrei?

Rastafrei is the Jamaican version. Particle metallurgy infused with herbs.

 

[badmatt]

Rastafrei is the Jamaican version. Particle metallurgy infused with herbs.

What about Pastafari?

 

[David Mary]

Don't make me hungry while I'm at work

 

[DocJD]

Rastafrei is the Jamaican version. Particle metallurgy infused with herbs.

Useful to make a dreadlock folder !

 

[K.O.D.]

Useful to make a dreadlock folder !

Its actually going to be an OTF.

 

[Wandering_About]

The cobalt blue for the SPY27 is a great color, probably one of the best in Spyderco's line up. Would SPY27 chip easily?

In my experience SPY27 is not prone to chipping easily.

 

[K.O.D.]

In my experience SPY27 is not prone to chipping easily.

I concur. Actually switching out my Cheburkov for my Para3 lw Spy27 right now for gym carry.

 

[Elgatodeacero]

I have been every day carrying a Spyderco Siren in LC200N for 6 months or so, and it has been great. A lot of kitchen abuse and the edge is holding up very well.

 

[gazz98]

I'd get the Native 5 LW in Magnacut tbh.

Of the two steels mentioned, I'd go LC200N.

 

[allenC]

I would choose LC200N.
It works great for everything that I could ask of a folder, and the peace of mind that it's never going to rust is just fantastic.
Yeah, it won't hold as keen of an edge for as long as the Maxemet, but sharpening LC200N isn't difficult at all.

 

[Idtx2]

Have a native 5 in LC200N and very pleased. Lots of fruit and vegetable cutting. Rinse in sink and wipe off. Touched up once on sharpmaker.