Ode to the 4-Max Scout... and some surgery

[FloridaDreams]

Hope everyone is having an awesome 4th!
I was this many years old when I discovered you can spydieflick a 4-max scout...(and she drop shut, too...)
(Seriously tho - you can find these for less than $80 if you comb through several websites - not the DLC version, but still an outstanding value IMO) I've decided I think the backspacers should switch back, what do you guys think? I think the OD green looks more like Grandma's 1972 avocado green rotary phone without the black for contrast... maybe a strategic RIT dye to enhance the green of the scales...? Also noticed the black lock bars both scratch off close to the same spot (see last photo), but I checked both liners and don't feel any burrs so I'm not sure what's up with that. Stay safe while you're blowing s*%t up!

 

[soc_monki]

I bought my first one for $80. When gsm bought cold steel I bought a 2nd for backup. Like I'll ever need it, but from reports I've seen gsm has basically refused to warranty anything so...guess it's good to have a backup.

Also have 2 ad15 lites for the same reason! That's a fantastic knife as well. And my hollow ground ad10 is pretty amazing too.

 

[Murindo]

I've owned hundreds of folders over my 75 years both custom and production, even some real Demko's. If I could only have one folder it would be the 4-Max Scout.

 

[Alone]

I've owned hundreds of folders over my 75 years both custom and production, even some real Demko's. If I could only have one folder it would be the 4-Max Scout.

I'm so glad you posted this.

I bought a 4MAX Scout because I just couldn't see spending $500/$600/$900/etc. on an "overbuilt" folder...of ANY brand. (*I'm more into overbuilt fixies) Despite not knowing much about it, it has been a great knife. To be honest, I think it's in the "Top 3" sharpest knives I have ever pulled out of the box. That beast was a damned razor.

I'll oftentimes carry it as a "companion" knife when I know I'm gonna' be out in the boonies with one of my fixies. In that role it has excelled. For my particular tastes, it's a bit large for an EDC, and I much prefer my AD10. (*my "out after dark" folder and another CS I've fallen in love with) I think the SR1 is next on my wish list.


Ultimately, in regard to the 4MAX Scout, I have absolutely ZERO regrets.