S110V vs Maxamet

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Bwaddell

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If you had to pick one for edc which would it be and why? Assuming same knife, only difference is the steel. Thanks.
 
For urban EDC I'd go with S110V for much higher corrosion resistance.

Also, S110V for price. Spyderco Manix2 FRN in S110V is $113.97 but in Maxamet it's $161.97!
 
RamZar said:
For urban EDC I'd go with S110V for much higher corrosion resistance.

Also, S110V for price. Spyderco Manix2 FRN in S110V is $113.97 but in Maxamet it's $161.97!
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Great point RZ!! Was pumped for the Maxamet with those sweet color scales.......then saw that price!! Thought it was a mis print!!
Picked up a Cruwear version for less than that......with G10 scales!
I guess the Maxamet is VERY expensive to purchase and work with.
Joe
 
Another vote for S110V. I have a dark blue Manix and really enjoy it. The edge retention is pretty awesome, but I really don't ever let it get too dull.

I'd like to try Maxamet at some point, but I'm set with the S110V.
 
For the price, I also vote for the FRN Manix 2 with s110v steel. A bit hard to sharpen, but it keeps a working edge for a while.
 
Both are awesome. I have a Spyderco Native 5 in S110V and Spyderco Mule Team in Maxamet.

As to corrosion, I use my Maxamet Mule out in humid Florida forests/swamps and use it heavily on wood with no corrosion problems. Also no chipping or rolling of the edge.

I have always had a hard time finding toughness comparison with S110V, but I've never had a problem with it as it always gets the job done for me. Maxamet toughness is just a bit less than CPM 10V (A11) with the same wear resistance, according to Carpenter Steel.

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Appreciate all the responses so far.

At this point, price isn't a concern. I have read all the reviews by Ankerson and others, but was hoping for more real world experience.

Thanks to MAD777, as corrosion is a concern. I take care of my gear, but the non stainless does concern me a little. If I field dress a deer, I don't want to come home to fine my blade in dire straits.
 
Take this with a grain of salt as i have never tried maxamet. But i would go with s110v for the peace of mind of it being stainless, i thoroughly enjoy my manix 2 lw in s110v so full endorsement from me
 
Bwaddell said:
Appreciate all the responses so far.

At this point, price isn't a concern. I have read all the reviews by Ankerson and others, but was hoping for more real world experience.

Thanks to MAD777, as corrosion is a concern. I take care of my gear, but the non stainless does concern me a little. If I field dress a deer, I don't want to come home to fine my blade in dire straits.
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To be clear, I'm using Maxamet for camp chores, not dressing game.

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MAD777 said:
To be clear, I'm using Maxamet for camp chores, not dressing game.

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Understood, but its good to know that wet wood isn't affecting it greatly and that it isn't corroding just from being in a wet environment.
 
s110v can not accomplish what I need from a blade, maxamet does, so it's no competition for me.
 
jpm2 said:
s110v can not accomplish what I need from a blade, maxamet does, so it's no competition for me.
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I have a fair amt of folders in S110V. But you've raised the point...so please tell us what maxamet does for you...that S110V cannot accomplish. thanx.
 
It cuts motor leads apart, armored cables, coax (including the steel braid), scrapes corrosion from terminals, and a ton of other stuff that destroys some steels......
all without trashing the edge. s110v is terrible for me.
 
Thanks, jpm2. I've noticed the huge difference in tungsten (toughness, strength, improves hardenability) in Maxamet. Spyderco mentions a hardness of 67-68 RC. I suspect that is the deal-breaker in your case.
That is good information that is nice to know.
don
 
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Please understand I'm not picking on s110v, it just happens to be the one the op picked for comparison. I can say the same thing about a host of other steels I've tried.
 
jpm2 said:
It cuts motor leads apart, armored cables, coax (including the steel braid), scrapes corrosion from terminals, and a ton of other stuff that destroys some steels......
all without trashing the edge. s110v is terrible for me.
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That's interesting. I've read the test where S110V was superior to Maxamet in pure cutting. I recall when Spyderco first announced Maxamet they were concerned that it would be too fragile for use as a knife blade, now their catalog calls it a tough steel. I don't know if they have found new information or what else might have happened. For my use M4 is the steel that seems great for all kinds of rough use like that. What I'm trying to say is that we are learning more about Maxamet a little at a time, I want to get to the full story now.
 
I was concerned about maxamet too, and still am with prying the baked on tape from motor leads, especially with the thin grind of the mule. I'm still being fairly easy on it in that regard. But as far as contacting hard bolts and other bad stuff in straight and scraping cuts, it does very well.
 
don't think you can go wrong with maxamet. ive heard thay s110v for some people has had variable heat treatment causing some issues, but my manix 2 s110v is just fine. haven't had to sharpen it yet.

I love my maxamet mule, but I don't edc it. I'm concerned it will rust being high carbon content
anyone do any tests with that aspect?
 
I find that it's hard to rust a knife if you take minimal precautions. I keep knives around the house dry. I carry a sandwich baggie containing a small cloth, soaked in oil, when I go camping.

However, I do not dress animals so this usage would be hard on a non-stainless blade.

I use Maxamet, 3V, M4, 1095, 52100, and carbon Opinels in camp.

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If someone could point me to a S110V toughness chart, I'd appreciate it!

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