Spyderco Maddox One Hand Review

[TOB9595]

Ok I have the use of only my left arm/hand which is non dominant for a few months.
I've seen reviews of the Maddox and noone really liked it.
BUT....NoOne ever had the use for which this is designed...ONE HAND CUTTING!!
Everyone who's posted on this always had two hands to use so..sure this isn't the optimum.
So I bought one for ~$30.

I can assure you
THE MADDOX IS BADASS FOR ONE HANDERS!!

Where it is in need of attention is the sheath. It's in a clamshell that doesn't hold the blade securely. I will be taking the Maddox with me if I eat outside my home..and of course i'll be going to neighbors or a restaurant.
I may try to direct a neighbor in heating the sheath and molding it a little tighter.
That'll be interesting!!

I may get ahold of a fellow round my area that can grind an edge on the inside of one of the tips.
This will facilitate opening boxes. I would use the bum arm as a stump to hold the box then rip towards me. Much easier than the poke and rock needed now.
Though in all fairness I only tried it on two well taped boxes. I had a BABE open the other boxes I needed to open..
Thinking about it now ..... I should play up the invalid routine to get those warm arms wrapped around me as she cuts into?????

Where it excels is in cutting food.
I cut steak, tomatoes, pickles, pizza and sandwiches all without a problem or hassle. I could not do this with a conventional blade. The Maddox is shaped like an ulu with a long handle. you cut by piercing with one of the two tips then rocking back and forth.

Tom

 

[jmknife]

My wife is a permanent one hander. She liked the Maddox so much, she got two of them. As the person who used to have to cut up all her food, I can't say enough good things about the knife. I never minded cutting up her food, but the Maddox certainly gave her a lot more independance when she ate a business meal away from home.

We all love our knives, but not all of us depend on our knives for our daily functions. Cheers for Spyderco for bringing out something that literally changes the lives of people.

 

[Sigifrith]

Glad to see your review Tom.

There are easier ways to meet Women

 

[TOB9595]

My wife is a permanent one hander. She liked the Maddox so much, she got two of them. As the person who used to have to cut up all her food, I can't say enough good things about the knife. I never minded cutting up her food, but the Maddox certainly gave her a lot more independance when she ate a business meal away from home.

We all love our knives, but not all of us depend on our knives for our daily functions. Cheers for Spyderco for bringing out something that literally changes the lives of people.

JMKNIFE So true.
There's no appreciation for something like this when we can zip out our Spydies, BM's, MT's, etc and make short work of something.
It takes actual need to appreciate the ease of cutting with this blade
WITH JUST ONE HAND.

Shame it's discontinued. I think there's a whole one hand world who would really appreciate the use

But that's easy to say. can't devote production to a non profit area...and that's reality.


Sigifrith..If you looked like me, you'd know there's no easy way to meet women..
hahahahahaha
Tom

 

[Morgoth412]

Good review. I never really thought too much about this knife, having both hands, but I can see this could be a real convenience for many.
-Kevin

 

[PWork]

Great review.
If you've ever lost the use of a hand, no matter for how long, you would appreciate this design. I wish this was available when I was 15. It would have come in real handy for a six week period.

Paul