Oh look a knifetuber who actually carries and uses knives on a daily basis. Versus recieving a knife from the manufacturer, saying its amazing and it never leaving their pocket or office. Your perspective is always appreciated!
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
I really appreciate YOU appreciating the effort and content!
@snowtiger44 Жыл бұрын
Thank you on your maxamat update i will stick with my more easier to sharpen steels i think may be lc200n one day i hope you had a great sunday
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
I love LC200N!
@marcelpfeiffer6587 Жыл бұрын
Hi Erica, I absolutely acknowledge respectfully that you carry, use and sharpen the knives that you review. For me you are THE reference and THE expert concerning blade geometry and steels.
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Wow… that means a TON to me! Thank you so much brother. I appreciate you more than I can express!
@gregorygoldbarth7464 Жыл бұрын
Awesome review as always. You’re a professional, in that you actually put the knife through its paces and didn’t baby it, and at the same time demonstrated no favoritism towards anything or anybody! Just pure great positive and constru!ctive feedback. Thank you.
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks SO MUCH for that feedback! ❤
@richardvirchow3390 Жыл бұрын
Great video - I’m as interested in sharpening as I am in new knives designs and performances. I must confess that I haven’t had much experience with the exotic steels, but even as a beginner, this is the best hobby I’ve ever had. Thanks, Erica for another entertaining and informative video..!! 👍
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Hey thanks so much for watching R!
@just9911 Жыл бұрын
I found that thin cowhide mounted to aluminum was an excellent substrate for diamond spray for most of the steels with characteristics like Maxamet.
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Oooh that sounds like a great idea
@just9911 Жыл бұрын
@@ericasedcmake sure it’s really thin cowhide to make it as stiff as possible. I ended up having a friend thin out some pieces to make for more consistency.
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
@@just9911 I’ll have to find someone to make those for me!
@anthonymiller8979 Жыл бұрын
@@just9911 I do the same. Nearly paper thin veg tanned steerhide or a hard rolled veg tanned horsehide bonded to a flat, hard wood or thick MDF makes a finished surface as hard as Masonite.
@davidkurle5418 Жыл бұрын
Just got back from visiting my brother and his family, and was glad to see this review pop up. I was looking forward to seeing this, and you did not disappoint! Cheers, E!🤟
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
David!!!! Nice to see you man❤
@anthonymiller8979 Жыл бұрын
I agree on the 600 grit on many steels, so many times I have gone towards a polish and felt my edge was better just a bit toothy for the materials I use them for.
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Mhm!❤
@mikep.9371 Жыл бұрын
A no bs common sense conclusion to your month of testing and use. Hope all the pups are fine too. Had a Kershaw Livewire (20cv) in the pocket yesterday.
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Awesome Mike! I love ya!!!
@singingtoad Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing about your experiences with Maxament and explaining how replacing the factory edge makes a huge difference in the performance; I agree with that 100% 👍Take care and Cheers!
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Always great to see you ST!
@glockgaston2922 Жыл бұрын
Erica really good video. I’ve experienced the same thing with maxamet in that if you sharpen it to a higher grit level,the front end sharpness doesn’t last as long. Thanks for sharing and I hope you and your pups have a great day!!
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Thanks always G! Good to see you!!!!❤
@EastCoastEDC Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great review!! Still keeping my eyes open for a native 5! ❤ your content and you more!!
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
I love you mostest!!!!
@albsureinc23 Жыл бұрын
I own a Spyderco endela in Cru wear....thats my favorite tool steel....of course along with 3v
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Love Cru!
@Stans_Cutlery_Universe Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the honest review. I find it interesting that some of the "Super Steels" have weaknesses. Live Long Prosper and Collect Your Own Way!
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in!!!!
@davegoodridge8352 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the time and work you put into this review.
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the endless support Dave. I appreciate you! 🎉
@LastChanceKnives Жыл бұрын
I like steels that are a little more balanced. Some toughness and edge stability is well worth giving up a little edge retention for. K390 in a Stretch 2 has been one of my favorites. Cruwear is another favorite, I'll be making a few fixed blades in it soon. For the past 2 weeks I have been testing a Vosteed Nightshade in Elmax and it is looking very good so far. I think they run it a point or two harder then typical. It's thin and very slicy with very good edge retention and toughness.
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
I agree!!!! 🎉❤
@samuraiS30v Жыл бұрын
9:16 I believe the reason that it went “dull” so fast is because the substrate is what was doing the actual cutting. Which is way softer than the large vanadium carbides.
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@samuraiS30v Жыл бұрын
@@ericasedc hey keep up the awesome content. I love watching.
@floydmorrison2025 Жыл бұрын
No can do what you. period! you're the fucking BEST man!!! ❤
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
I love you Jesse! ❤
@oferbechor1579 Жыл бұрын
Thank you beloved Erica, may the day shine on you with grace - See you at your next video 🐬🐬🐬
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
See you there!!!
@umakako Жыл бұрын
As BBB said, a factory edge takes 30-60 seconds to grind, while a handmade meticulous edge may take 30-60 minutes.
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Mhm❤
@knifeaddict101411 ай бұрын
Yup and the factory edge was most likely burnt.
@brothertrav1 Жыл бұрын
I commented on one of your first vids as you were beginning the test of this knife. I bought one at about the same time and was comparing it to my normal work edc, a Native 5 in Rex45. In the end, I have felt exactly the same. So it's back to my Rex. I have a Stretch 2 in K390, and will grab a Native 5 in that if they ever show up. :) The Stretch is a great knife for outside edc, but just too big for my work usage. I could go on and on. Your vids are great! Keep 'em coming!
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for watching 🎉❤
@just_nate_869411 ай бұрын
Yeah k390 delica is one im after more than anything... Easier to work with and edge retention is so important.
@ericasedc11 ай бұрын
Mhm!!!❤
@diezelvh413311 ай бұрын
K390 is the best steel imo. Do a forced patina right off the bat, though. Or a good rust inhibitor spray. I forced with boiling vinegar, and then cut a lemon after to smooth patina out, then Ballistal or food grade super lube. Delica 4 k390 is my favorite knife.
@just_nate_869411 ай бұрын
@@diezelvh4133 yup that delica will be my next purchase
@deanP.11 ай бұрын
This is a very informative video. Thanks for the great explanation and comparisons.
@ericasedc11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support D!
@crazyone54094 ай бұрын
Because of you, I now own a Spyderco Native 5
@ericasedc4 ай бұрын
YESSSSS CONGRATS
@crazyone54094 ай бұрын
Thank you. This knife is the absolute shit!!! Love it!!!
@crazyone54094 ай бұрын
It’s the CPM SPY27 version too!!!!
@ericasedc4 ай бұрын
@@crazyone5409 YESSS awesome choice
@crazyone54094 ай бұрын
I was a huge benchmade fanboy but I’ve discovered that Spyderco is better. I’ve just gotten into Spyderco so I was just wondering if you have any other recommendations?
@Barney_Greenway Жыл бұрын
Been eagerly awaiting your review... now I have to make myself another Espresso, as you commanded 😁☕
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Good listening! ❤😂
@HorsepowerHeaven7 ай бұрын
Hey Erica, got this knife today along with some others. Just wanted to comment down here to help out the algorithm somehow! Love the videos always come to you and see how much of a beating it can take before I bring it to work
@ericasedc7 ай бұрын
I love that! Thanks for the support!
@terrillschneider3778 Жыл бұрын
Love you Will eventually break down and buy a Spyderco but not in an exotic steel just a blade longer than 3” and better than S30VN since I already have a Mini Griptillian that I edc So love the review lots and you lots more
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
T!!!! I love you MOSTEST! ❤🎉
@edcespanolyeconomico Жыл бұрын
Perfect. Show your watch. Looks good
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
I have before ! It’s a Marathon
@edcespanolyeconomico Жыл бұрын
@@ericasedc uffff good watch
@mikecurtis2585 Жыл бұрын
Great video! Have a wonderful weekend 👍👍👍👍
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the support Mike! Enjoy your blessed Sunday my brother!
@pauljosephbuggle3722 Жыл бұрын
I'm an average user and this steel sounds like a pain in the butt. You'd have to spend a ton just to get the effer sharpened. S90v and S110v are chippy enough already. Frankly I prefer midrange steels or carbon steels that I can sharpen relatively easily.
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
I hear ya my brother
@chaddamron3877 Жыл бұрын
Most informative vid 🔥👊💥💥🍻
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Awh, thanks!
@georgia_adventurer Жыл бұрын
I gave my Native 5 to a friend…kinda regret it! My favorite Spyderco
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
You need a new one!!!!!
@Nickies_edc Жыл бұрын
Jeez… you are just a fountain of knife knowledge. I love that you couldn’t stop drinking that coffee 😂
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
I am OBSESSED with it!😂❤
@jaxonbeilner925811 ай бұрын
Great review,really well spoken and informative Thanks
@ericasedc11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@tomt574511 ай бұрын
Expert level comment. No. Super expert level. No. Insane insight due to expert level knowledge and super deep knowledge based on handling and hands on experience. This is a golden piece of a review. Cudos!
@ericasedc11 ай бұрын
Hey thanks so much! So glad you think so! I am always continuing to learn and grow with the hobby!
@DuhYaThink10 ай бұрын
Good luck burning a Maxamet edge.👍🏻 not easy too grind. Great shit! Just one today off EBay, my first Maxamet Native. The only steels I don’t have on a Native is lc200n,4v and s35vn. Great model. When you finally use a serrated Spyderco knife,k390 or Magnacut a review would definitely be interesting 😊😉
@richterknives Жыл бұрын
Great video!!!!!!!!
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Thanks King!!!!!🥰
@Knife_guy Жыл бұрын
Great review. Even though I have no personal experience with it I agree that Maxamet is probably not a good option for beginners. Same I’d say would be with S110V or M4. If I had a need for the Native 5 I’d get one, however I think I did talk my dad into getting one since he’s looking. Of course he wants the S90V/carbon fiber one😂.
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
I actually think M4 is great!!!!
@mazeman01 Жыл бұрын
I guess I'll just be happy and keep my Delica. Similar size, slightly longer handle, and less expensive.
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Good thinking!
@Yankeepride0311 ай бұрын
Greetings from The Commonwealth of RI 😎👍👍
@ericasedc11 ай бұрын
Hey there!
@glennoliversoliversthefogo4976 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for another great review. As a novice I will avoid this steel. You have saved me time, frustration, and money. Nice to see the Marathon on your wrist. I own one in coyote tan. Cool watch.
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Hey there! Thanks so much for tuning in!
@oleksandrhr394911 ай бұрын
I'm curious whether there is a difference between golden colorado maxamet and Taiwanese (sage 1); Thank you for the video!
@ericasedc11 ай бұрын
I think there is!
@nicoledodge724011 ай бұрын
So much great info in this video Erica!! You really know what you’re talking about! I definitely like a knife with good toughness so maxamet probably wouldn’t be the steel for me 🤣 I would totally hit staples and all types of things I shouldn’t with the way I use my knives! Haha I love a good patina too!
@ericasedc11 ай бұрын
Oh you would break it day 1 best!🤣
@ivonrei2211 ай бұрын
If there’s one thing I’ll retain from this review, it’s that Maxamet is not for me 😅 thanks Erica!
@ericasedc11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching anyhow bro!
@hamiltonstax33411 ай бұрын
Good summary and conclusions. Like your channel format. You are unrelenting in your fault finding, excellent analysis, lots of knowledge. For me, a EDC knife is primarily for cutting, so selecting a cutter with a beneficial secondary quality is desired if needed. That's why Magnacut doesn't cut it for EDC, toughness and stainlessness is it's primary qualities, and edge retention is distant third. If you want a tough knife, then choose 3v, stainless LC200N, or Vanax. EDC cutter for me, not jack if all trades and master of none. BBB has a video on his channel called "Maxamet sharpening explained" that goes through sharpenibg a Maxamet knife that a costomer couldn't handle. Saw another video of yours where you pulled the burr off the blade like a string 《cringe》. Grind off the burr, flaking it off damages it.
@ericasedc11 ай бұрын
Yes I watched that!!!!
@DuhYaThink10 ай бұрын
I chipped my para3 Maxamet taking the staples out of pay stubs. Not horrible but had too sharpen it. Also cruwear on a pm2 I was yanking on a cable I didn’t know there was metal in it and it rolled just a tad. It almost Stropped out. Cruwear is tough. Great steel.
@yankee2yankee2167 ай бұрын
You want a balance, for general use. Maxamet is not balanced. It has probably the highest edge retention of any knife steel, but it is not very tough. Not tough at all. Maxamet is for slicing tomatoes and opening packages, if you are careful to avoid staples! Magnacut or Rex 45 (and any of quite a few steels) have a bit less edge retention, but quite a bit more toughness. You can’t have high levels of both, but you can have a good compromise between those qualities, which could be considered extremes on the same continuum.
@yankee2yankee2167 ай бұрын
I’m always wondering how much it will take to damage my blades, but I want to find out without damaging them, if possible! Therefore, I like to hear about other people breaking THEIR blades! Seriously, I’d like to see a good study of what it takes to break various blade steels, including blades, heat-treated as blades. That would give me a better idea of how I can, or should not treat them.
@CanadianBeachcomber Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. New subscriber.
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Hey there! Thanks for watching. Welcome aboard!!!! ❤
@theprestriedge4657 Жыл бұрын
Great review….I think this steel is to fancy for me though.
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!!!
@theprestriedge4657 Жыл бұрын
@@ericasedc You are very welcome
@baileymoto Жыл бұрын
I believe spydercos solution to improve toughness a bit was to lower the hardness a couple/few points?
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Ah ok!
@ethanhansen9451 Жыл бұрын
You mentioned s90v and that is super sweet! I have been searching your channel for content on it and haven’t found much beyond an initial impressions video on it for a native and bugout. And also a cutting carrots video, nice one actually! How did you feel those performed and compared. I notice neither is mentioned in those steels in more recent videos and see mostly the ranger green s30v or the m4 bugout. For the native, there is a new flavor is test all the time, so I get that one! Was Benchmade’s s90v underwhelming?
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
I love Spyderco’s S90V and Benchmade’s was mildly underwhelming!
@Robert_Thomas832 Жыл бұрын
Good coffee and a blade - cool review 👌
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Thanks for tuning in R! ❤
@just9911 Жыл бұрын
Though this makes me curious if the “two grit” method would be ideal for maxamet - one side sharpened up to 600, the other side 1400
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Possibly!
@knickly11 ай бұрын
I think Gabe actually tried that! It didn't work out great; probably because the method actually depends on deforming the very edge from one side back to center, so it needs a tough/ductile steel.
@just991111 ай бұрын
@@knickly I keep hearing different ideas on what it actually does. The “micro serrations” things doesn’t make much sense based on the edge photos I’ve seen as well as what I can see through a magnifier on my own knives (not my equipment, but I have had a friend do random testing on some of my shit including photos of the edges). I kinda think it has to be some sort of deliberate burr formation where it’s stout enough not to break off. I’ve only messed around a little with it. For the most part I just go into the 600-800 grit range and be done with it, regardless of the steel.
@knickly11 ай бұрын
@@just9911 agreed, I don't think the microserration concept is valid. Like you said, it seems there's a thick strong burr, then some abrasion is done behind the burr to form a small hollow, then the burr is pushed back. Presumably the apex width grows slower as fast as the wedge wears back; perhaps also the stress field inside the edge is different, leading to less failure at the edge.
@plouiswags1659Ай бұрын
🎵Strop it like it's Hot🎶
@richterknives Жыл бұрын
Can you believe I still have a factory edge on my PM2? I have only stropped it. It’s just now needing a touch up or sharpening. It’s still sharp but just not that crispy aggressive sharpness I like.
@latetodagame1892 Жыл бұрын
Are u kidding?
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
That is crazy!
@richterknives Жыл бұрын
@@latetodagame1892 nope
@richterknives Жыл бұрын
@@ericasedc it really is. I’ve cut zip ties, wires, cardboard, rubber hoses and God knows what else with it. I strop it and it comes right back screaming till just recently.
@Hunting4Hookers9 ай бұрын
Big Spyderco fan!
@ericasedc9 ай бұрын
Same!!!
@Hunting4Hookers9 ай бұрын
@@ericasedc 😁👍
@xy8817 Жыл бұрын
Strategically hiding the hoodie strings I see, Sips coffee
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Ok to my defense - we found this in the yard at our old house from the landscapers forgetting it- and it didn’t have strings!!!!
@xy8817 Жыл бұрын
@@ericasedc Likely excuse, Green hoodie for a landscaper mmm this story checks out
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
@@xy8817look at the logo on the sweatshirt! My story is legit😂❤
@juanjuarez936011 ай бұрын
Love your videos Erica do you have any experience with strider
@ericasedc11 ай бұрын
I do!
@juanjuarez936011 ай бұрын
@@ericasedc good experience our bad experience?
@ericasedc11 ай бұрын
@@juanjuarez9360 no comment! 🤣
@juanjuarez936011 ай бұрын
@@ericasedc the reason I’m asking my oldest son that’s 28 years old was in the Marines and a friend of his gave him a strider SMF in CTS-XHP that he got from Malmstrom AFB that he then gifted to me
@ericasedc11 ай бұрын
@@juanjuarez9360 oh awesome!!!!!
@dengised32121 күн бұрын
Question about the finishing on the Native 5 in Maxamet. I noticed the Native 5 in Maxamet has a "satin" finish and the Para 3s and Manix 2s in Maxamet have a "stonewash" finish. I have a Para 3 in Maxamet and I like the knocked-down finishing on the edges of the steel on that knife. Does the Native 5 have the same type of knocked-down edges, or is that treatment only applied to the "stonewashed" versions of Spyderco Maxamet?
@ericasedc21 күн бұрын
@@dengised321 I don’t really know what you’re talking about. I’m sorry!!!
@dengised32121 күн бұрын
@@ericasedc Haha, I was trying to be clear but mucked it up. Basically the edges of the steel on my Para 3 Maxamet have been slightly rounded, making it more comfortable to handle than my other knives. Is the Native 5 Maxamet like that too?
@ericasedc21 күн бұрын
@@dengised321 uhm. I mean they’re not the exact same since the native maxamet is plastic
@DamienNeverwinter11 ай бұрын
You forgot to mention the *single* most important aspect of this line by Spyderco -Maxamet bragging rights 😃
@ericasedc11 ай бұрын
Truth!
@LosRiji11 ай бұрын
Do a ballistol nerofor Patina. K390 looks really rainbowie and stuff
@ericasedc11 ай бұрын
Oh word!
@LosRiji10 ай бұрын
@@ericasedc it would be a honor, if every low Cr knife blade of yours has this unique finish on it (dissolve it 1:10 in water or so, slows the process for more control, polished blades are worth the afford, prepare for honing afterwards)
@DuhYaThink10 ай бұрын
Ya gotta try Mr.Pibb if you have not yet 👍🏻💜
@tizben11 ай бұрын
Erica, have you had experience with Spyderco s110v? I have a manix2 with it and was wondering if I should go 600 grit on it or finer
@ericasedc11 ай бұрын
I have some to test. No experience really !!!!
@knifeaddict101411 ай бұрын
I love the bugout! It’s been a favorite for some time. Iv put a few threw hell
@LosRiji11 ай бұрын
Hi, Erica. Did you know the spyderco Native 5 Salt in H1 and that the steel is supposed to harden from use? Can you approve?
@ericasedc11 ай бұрын
I did hear that!
@LosRiji10 ай бұрын
@@ericasedc it's broscience till proven guilty?
@DawgGnarly Жыл бұрын
Best sharpening system for a beginner who doesn’t want to spend over $100?
@noahams1003 Жыл бұрын
Work sharp precision adjust for me
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t know honestly. I only free hand!
@DawgGnarly Жыл бұрын
@@noahams1003 Noice.
@DawgGnarly Жыл бұрын
@@ericasedc there’s something very cool about the old school way. 👍
@knickly11 ай бұрын
Honestly I wouldn't bother with the Precision Adjust. I have one and don't like how much it moves and flexes, and it doesn't do low angles. And it's way more tedious than freehand.
@timteevin451710 ай бұрын
15v. ?
@knifeaddict101411 ай бұрын
Also you gotta try a chi latte with pumpkin cream cold foam on top!!! At Starbucks It’s my favorite
@canadianbarber6 ай бұрын
Why do they call this light weight ? Just getting into spyderco
@kkim50005 ай бұрын
it has no steel liners, and the handles are slimmer. it reduces the weight from the regular para 3 by about 30%.
@plouiswags1659Ай бұрын
almost sounds like a ceramic knife that is corrosive
@mikeking668611 ай бұрын
NO 15V FOR YOU
@ericasedc11 ай бұрын
Correct!
@floydmorrison2025 Жыл бұрын
*no one
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
You are the best
@vinnie42ful Жыл бұрын
Is Spyderco and American knives all you review?
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Nope!
@donnymac57520 күн бұрын
Based on this information, I don't think maxamet is my jam.
@ericasedc20 күн бұрын
@@donnymac575 it’s not a lot of people’s jam
@donnymac57520 күн бұрын
@@ericasedc I'm currently waiting to receive a couple spyderco stretch 2s in K390, which are probably more of my jam.
@ericasedc20 күн бұрын
@@donnymac575 YES
@georgewashington301211 ай бұрын
I just despise that type of scale though. It looks like something out of a cereal box. I do like Natives though. The fluted titanium version is a work of art.
@ericasedc11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting!
@latetodagame1892 Жыл бұрын
Sounds too complicated for a man.😂
@ericasedc Жыл бұрын
Probably 😂
@lymedog31765 ай бұрын
So basically, you buy k390 or vanadis 8 …don’t buy maxamet because it’s really not a good tool steel… as a person who used knives for hundreds of different tasks… like my other tools… it has to be tough… if not save maxamet for paper / string cutting machines not knives, unless you want a show piece. My dad (God rest his soul) worked for a metal heat treatment company and always said ..metal that has to hard Rockwell rating is too brittle for tools. His favorite knife was the Victorinox small Swiss army knife… hell, he processed a 180 lbs Buck with it, just to prove how good it was. That’s a 4116 steel knife too… low Rockwell.