Re: Camillus CUDA MAXX 5.5 ?

Go to the Camillus forum and start looking it, is there.

 

There have been many threads here about the CUDA Maxx and the overwhelming concensus has been positive. I've been carrying one as my EDC since the first batch shipped and I just become more impressed the more I use it. The Maxx is a brilliant design and Camillus has brought it to us as a production knife with no compromises. The materials, quality, and finish are all exceptional.

You will not regret buying one.

--Bob Q

 

Yep!

The whole Maxx is lighter than it looks. The actual balance point on mine is about 1-1/2" below the guards. That gives the blade a very quick feel. It goes where your hand goes instead of needing to be swung.

The grip is smooth, but between the "coffin" shape, the indents, and especially the guards, I have never found myself slipping. The lack of finger grooves and such makes it possible to use any grip with the Maxx and the smooth surface makes switching quick and easy.

The thumbstuds on the Maxx are not intended to open the blade; they serve as blade stops instead, providing much greater strength than a normal stop pin.

You open the Maxx using the guards as flippers. For slow opening just hook the lower guard (upper when open) with your thumb like you would a thumbstud and rotate it open. For fast opening give the upper guard (lower when open) a sharp flick with your index finger and snap your wrist. I've gotten to the point where I can draw and open the Maxx in just over a second.

Opening and gripping the Maxx are completely ambidextrous. Closing is not, since the frame lock is designed for right-handers. I've found that I can close it left handed, using my index finger, but not easily or quickly.

--Bob Q

 

I've had mine for about a month now and, at its price, I have to say I like it. All the good descriptions posted are accurate; e.g., it disappears in your pocket, well balanced, easy to hold and open, too damn sharp and obviously built to last. I only have two observations about the knife and they are quibbles.

1. The blade is D2 and purposefully polished to tool steel look; a little rough. This allows a strong tool steel smell from the blade and possibly taste too to a sensitive pallet.

2. The knife is too big when open for EDC tasks; unless you are 6' 3" up. If I saw anyone except some of the aforementioned giants open this knife, I would think ***Bluff***

The knife is perfect for the field, camping and heavy construction. It is a joy to flip and when applied to a task it is suited for, never fails to impress observers--they're thinking sharp and not how big it is. I don't regret buying this knife at all, don't get me wrong. As a matter of fact I would like to buy the same design at 4 1/2" and 3 1/2" but with a bit more polish, thank you...

 

It is actually a stonewashed finish and what that does is to seal the pores in the steel to help protect it against anything that would cause oxidation to begin. The D2 is a modified D2 and has about .5% more chromium at 12.5% than normal D2 at 12%. I think this is right, and if not someone will correct it. At these percentages of chromium D2 is not a true "stainless" steel but is more stain resistant than carbon steels. Hence the finish helps to seal and protect the steel. It is truly an awesome blade. I had one of the original DDR versions and this is as true to it as you could possibly get without Darrel doing it himself!

 

Yes, it is! I worry about the directions I see us going, but at least for now it is good to have the option to choose for myself.

The US has its share of faults, but there are a lot of positive factors to help balance them out. I am very happy to live here!

--Bob Q

 

This is obviously a matter of preference and perception, but I'm 5'8" and am quite happy with the Maxx as my EDC. I carry smaller blades too, but I almost never have occasion to use them because the Maxx does everything I need.

I would note that for fine work I use a grip with my index finger up against the lower guard and my thumb extended out onto the back of the blade. That provides me with precise control, even for point work.

--Bob Q

 

Bob I have been looking to buy a Cuda Maxx for two years. I owned one at that time. I happened to be showing it to some "friends"(past tense of course) and the knife "got legs". I also still own the Cuda Aftermath. That is a great knife as well, but I just want to replace my stolen Cuda Maxx. Can you tell me or steer me in the right direction to buy one? Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks Rocco

 

coco puff... you do realize this thread is around 8 years old, don't you?

 

i bought a maxx when 1st available & took it to police detective in austin, tex. to see if legal for carry. he said it was but if i used it in a confrotation i would be arrested . i had 4 at one time including the cuda dominator. knife is slim, easy carry & lightin. fast. opens very smoothly with minor effort. still have 2 in my assortment.my attentiveness on the streets allows me to feel comfortable with a b.m. 710 or endura these days. wish i had this knife when i was working nights in l.a. in 60s.
dennis

 

Good luck! Camillus USA went out of business shortly after Schrade USA did in 2004.
I don't know what happened to the Camillus name, but I do know that the SCHRADE name was bought by Taylor Cutlery and promptly sent to China for reproduction.
-Bruce

 

any interested in cuda maxx please p.m. me. dennis strickland