Thoughts on the Hinderer Maximus?

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Gideons

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Hello BF,

Sadly there aren't many reviews on the Hinderer Maximus yet, and the design does intrigue me. Especially the bayonet grind because that gives the knife some utility function while still offering a sleek design. Anybody here own one or use one?


-Gideons
 
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I have one. In love with the way it flips out. I cut myself with it the first day. (double sided dagger)
I have to remind myself of that when I carry it.
I haven't put it to any hard use but it feels like it could handle it. The grind of the blade is so that the point seems robust and not to thin.
 
houtex said:
I have one. In love with the way it flips out. I cut myself with it the first day. (double sided dagger)
I have to remind myself of that when I carry it.
I haven't put it to any hard use but it feels like it could handle it. The grind of the blade is so that the point seems robust and not to thin.
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Ahh, interesting. Also, that is one of the reasons I would get the newly released bayonet grind haha.
 
Very interesting knife. Given that it is a two edged dagger, and given what two edged daggers are designed to do, and given the scenarios where such an item would be wanted: why carry a folding version? A sheath or scabbard is fairly integral to the concept of such weapons, or ‘tools’ for those wish to go down that route - disregarding the provenance of these designs.

They have managed to shield the user from the edges while holding it closed, but one relies on feeling the pocket clip to properly position the knife in order to open it. I don’t like that idea, no more than I like the folding dagger concept full stop.

It looks very nifty, and fair play to those who buy them and love them, but I wouldn’t. ;)

I was chatting with my younger son the other day about the Fairbairn-Sykes design, and why it has that design, in terms of human anatomy, and the context that brought it about in the first place: war.

If it’s legal to carry a two edged dagger around, then why not use one with no inherent weakness? I’m a huge fan of folding knives, I own many, but I don’t use them or any other knife for stabbing people.
 
Pilsner said:
Very interesting knife. Given that it is a two edged dagger, and given what two edged daggers are designed to do, and given the scenarios where such an item would be wanted: why carry a folding version? A sheath or scabbard is fairly integral to the concept of such weapons, or ‘tools’ for those wish to go down that route - disregarding the provenance of these designs.

They have managed to shield the user from the edges while holding it closed, but one relies on feeling the pocket clip to properly position the knife in order to open it. I don’t like that idea, no more than I like the folding dagger concept full stop.

It looks very nifty, and fair play to those who buy them and love them, but I wouldn’t. ;)

I was chatting with my younger son the other day about the Fairbairn-Sykes design, and why it has that design, in terms of human anatomy, and the context that brought it about in the first place: war.

If it’s legal to carry a two edged dagger around, then why not use one with no inherent weakness? I’m a huge fan of folding knives, I own many, but I don’t use them or any other knife for stabbing people.
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Well, as I stated I'm not interested in the double edge dagger, I'm interested in the bayonet grind which only has one edge.
 
Gideons said:
Well, as I stated I'm not interested in the double edge dagger, I'm interested in the bayonet grind which only has one edge.
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Sorry, I stupidly missed that part. Makes my post almost entirely redundant! Apologies.
 
While I understand why it was done, I don't like how large the handle looks compared to the blade. It's a 3.125" cutting edge with a 4.75" handle. That's right in the Strider levels of atrocious blade:handle ratios, but without the benefit of practical choils.

I like the blade shape - especially the bayonet version - but I already have a Cold Steel Counter Point 1 and I definitely can't justify spending 9-10 times as much on a smaller knife just because it flips.

Also, why does the dagger variant have choils? If you choke up on it, you have nowhere to put your thumb. On that same note, why does the bayonet version have two choils? You aren't going to use the choil on the side with the half-grind since, once again, your thumb would go right on the blade.

I know this sounds like a list of gripes and apples-to-oranges comparisons, but, that's probably because I really wanted to like it because I really like the concept of a dagger-themed flipper.... but this is just disappointing in a lot of ways. The blade is too small, the handle is too big, the choils are pointless, and the materials are unremarkable for the price range.

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Do we have any insane knife knuts here??? No way!!
Just glancing at some of my collection.......I don’t see much common sense......at all!!
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Joe

SpySmasher said:
I own one of the dagger-bladded versions.

It is the craziest, most inexplicable knife I own. The only reason to own one is if:

a) You are a dagger enthusiast.
b) You are a crazy, inexplicable knife enthusiast.
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I love carrying mine....the action is butterey smooth, and it is a conversation starter to say the least. I know its not the most practical, but its fun as hell. I'm not a fan of the bayonet grind version. If you're going to carry an impractical knife, may as well go all the way:-)

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That one looks great, Rival! I have one of the dagger versions and really like it, however I am hopelessly beyond buying knives for practicality.
 
if you want knife in similar style you really should look at Sharp be design , he has excellent piece .
 
New DLC version was just released in the bayonet grind, looks like a very attractive knife. Honestly, maybe I'm mistaken since I haven't held in handle... but with the bayonet grind I think of the maximus of a BM 940 with a flipper, better traction and more a "tactical". Could be a great slim, capable knife when it isn't a dagger blade...
 
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