Ultimate ECD

[YardbirdUSA]

I finally got one, A Spyderco Para 3 with Maxamet steel. I think My quest for the ultimate ECD has finally come to a close. I can only think of one down side, The blade is not rust resistant.. I guess it’s a small trade off for great edge retention.

 

[Stelth]

Every carry day?

 

[Kmikaz3]

Congrats on your every carry day!

 

[hhmoore]

I don't think every carry day is on the list, guys.
https://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/ECD

YardbirdUSA joking aside, I'm glad you're thrilled with your new knife.

 

[GB940Rookie]

I was thinking, oh great now I have to learn another acronym.
Congrats on the new knife!

 

[timberweasel]

Congrats, OP! Enjoy your knife

 

[Eversion]

The Maxamet isn't as rust prone as other steels, but yeah it isn't stainless. Some Tuffglide, EDCi, or mineral oil (the oil being food safe) makes for good mitigation. Just keep an eye on it and you'll be fine.

I love the finish Spyderco puts on their Maxamet blades, though. That stonewashed-then-polished look plays nice with the light and makes for a good, smooth action.

(edited for typo)

 

[el gigantor]

......do you mean EDC?

 

[Eversion]

Yes, he means EDC; we can let the horse die in peace now guys

 

[allenC]

Congrats!

 

[Smaug]

The Maxamet isn't as rust prone as other steels, but yeah it isn't stainless. Some Tuffglide, EDCi, or mineral oil (the oil being good safe) makes for good mitigation. Just keep an eye on it and you'll be fine.

I love the finish Spyderco puts on their Maxamet blades, though. That stonewashed-then-polished look plays nice with the light and makes for a good, smooth action

This is what I've found too. On my Maxamet Native, it seems to be more rust resistant than 1095 and D2. I haven't wiped it with oil at all, just made sure I wipe it dry and clean after use.

It is a FANTASTIC steel. I wish more Spydies were offered with it. I'm thinking about a Manix 2 in Maxamet right now, but in reality, the BD1 in my current Manix 2 is plenty good enough for my needs; Maxamet is so high above my needs it's not even funny.

 

[mabrowns]

Excessive Collecting Disorder

 

[pholder]

-Excellent -Choice -Dude

 

[Cowboyfromhell666]

S110v model would solve the corrosion problem...plus it holds an edge for evvver

 

[YardbirdUSA]

Sorry My Fat fingers , Every Day Carry, EDC.. Sorry, Thanks to all

 

[Brawny]

Are you sure you didn't mean OCD?
Nevermind, that's just my disorder popping up.

 

[Skar]

I feel you.
Spyderco are the only ones that go in my Pocket.
I tried two other knives yesterday for a few mins. They both went back for a spyder.
Sigh

 

[dandan]

I agree with cowboyfromhell666 above. I have a Para3 S110v spydie.

I have got it so sharp now, thanks to the grey stones on my Sharpmaker. I have little hair on left arm.
I know its stainless/rustless as I cut fruit and veg with it. Yes its my EDC.

 

[Alberta Ed]

I seem to find a new ultimate EDC every few months or so. Which is part of the fun.