Thanks for video! Maxamet is available in Para 3/ Paramilitary 2 G10 and Native 5 /Manix 2 Lightweight. It's a standard production steel and not a exclusive or sprint run. It's very expensive because of the added cost to machine the Maxamet for blade use. The CPM-10V used on the REC PM2 is an analog of Carpenter PMA11 and Bohler K294 (K390 is close ). It is a very high end tool steel, But won't compare to Maxamet if sharpening and edge angles are the same. You got the king of production steel with this little gem. Enjoy
Just picked up a Knife Center exclusive Para 3 and I love it. My first one. It’s all blacked out with a DLC coated Cruwear blade. Even the liners are black. Such a great little model
Just paid 240 on blade HQ fully shipped next day air for the Maxamet Grey G10. I cant believe I spent this much on a knife, but the idea was that this knife will last me a lifetime. Definitely gonna order the pocket clip from lynch NW just to give it a personal touch.
Absolutely my favorite Spyderco/ Knife. I will get the maxamet version one day , just have not yet, but I do have the REC version so that will work for now.
One way to prevent any corrosion/patina is to coat the blade with Boeshield developed by Boeing to be used on internal engine components. Just be careful when you wipe it off not to cut yourself because these blades are crazy sharp.
Hell yeah dude. Have a few PM2s and just picked up a used S30V Para 3 cheap to see which model I want to get in Maxamet. It’s a crazy good steel and it blows me away on the Manix 2 LW, but I just don’t love the feel of the plastic chassis on that one.
Good review. I didn’t want a para3 because I love my pm2. However I was able to get this grey g10 maxamet from spyderco’s factory seconds sale for $93 after shipping
Do you have any blade play with how free falling it is? Mine seems to have a little play unless I crank the pivot down pretty tight, like so tight I can't even shake it closed when disengaging the compression lock. I don't really mind since dropshuttyness isn't as important to me as no blade play. I'm just curious🤷♂️
Mine doesn’t have any noticeable play, I have to wiggle it pretty hard to feel any give, and I haven’t ever felt any play in it during use or even when fidgeting with it.
@@beardedgear for sure, thanks! I'm probably just being too nitpicky haha cause it takes a good amount of lateral force for me to get play, but it's still there
How did you treat your blade to prevent corrosion? I'm picking one up soon and while I don't mind a little patina I'm very paranoid about moisture getting inside the knife and rusting the blade. Edit: Sorry, just read your comment about wiping it on your shirt, that's super odd! Other people I've seen had corrosion issues in their first month using the same method.
@@beardedgear Perhaps the chemistry is very marginally different batch to batch, since it can't be *exactly* the same. You could have just gotten some super-met!
Hey Jake. Any issues with rust on the Maxamet? I am thinking of getting one but the corrosion resistance has me concerned a bit.P.S. Great content on your channel. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching! I haven’t had any corrosion issues on the maxamet at all, and I’m not very careful with it, I use the knife hard and carry it a lot and all I’ve ever done to clean it is wipe it down with my shirt.
Oh wow, the comment that the Para 3 is a scaled down Para 2 is describing it's worst feature. The point is minis suck. My smallest blade is a otf Infidel. Edc also a Recon 1 & SOCP. Would not carry any of their Para's. The military version is decent size but too pricey. my Buck 119 for under $50 new is way more sensible than a $240 Spiderco. No mini's,, bigger is always better.
I absolutely love my PM2 in Maxamet! Crazy edge retention.
Has anything bad happened since you posted this? I wanna know the long term outcome from multiple people
This was my very first Spyderco knife and I love it! It instantly became my EDC main choice
Thanks for video! Maxamet is available in Para 3/ Paramilitary 2 G10 and Native 5 /Manix 2 Lightweight. It's a standard production steel and not a exclusive or sprint run. It's very expensive because of the added cost to machine the Maxamet for blade use.
The CPM-10V used on the REC PM2 is an analog of Carpenter PMA11 and Bohler K294 (K390 is close ). It is a very high end tool steel, But won't compare to Maxamet if sharpening and edge angles are the same. You got the king of production steel with this little gem. Enjoy
Knife Video Channel thanks for all the extra info, good to know!
Just picked up a Knife Center exclusive Para 3 and I love it. My first one. It’s all blacked out with a DLC coated Cruwear blade. Even the liners are black. Such a great little model
I got the para3 s45vn love it more and more,, it never leaves my side, absolutely a great edc, really sharp, tough and dependable.
Looks badass definitely hope to get one! Great video and what a view 👌
Immediately when I saw the pm3. Favorite knife instantly . I’m gonna grab the Maximet
Just paid 240 on blade HQ fully shipped next day air for the Maxamet Grey G10. I cant believe I spent this much on a knife, but the idea was that this knife will last me a lifetime. Definitely gonna order the pocket clip from lynch NW just to give it a personal touch.
Absolutely my favorite Spyderco/ Knife. I will get the maxamet version one day , just have not yet, but I do have the REC version so that will work for now.
I wish I had a REC one haha
Just got the same P3, and have a P2 inbound .. maxamet seems to be THE edge steel now, Im used to S110v and thought it was pretty good.
In deciding between maxamet and s110v. After a year with both which would you
One way to prevent any corrosion/patina is to coat the blade with Boeshield developed by Boeing to be used on internal engine components. Just be careful when you wipe it off not to cut yourself because these blades are crazy sharp.
Would be nice if Spyderco did that stone wash on more models👌🏼
Agreed, I’m picky about stone washing but this looks great 👌🏻
Knife is life!
Hell yeah dude. Have a few PM2s and just picked up a used S30V Para 3 cheap to see which model I want to get in Maxamet.
It’s a crazy good steel and it blows me away on the Manix 2 LW, but I just don’t love the feel of the plastic chassis on that one.
Good review. I didn’t want a para3 because I love my pm2. However I was able to get this grey g10 maxamet from spyderco’s factory seconds sale for $93 after shipping
Awesome! I got a few seconds today as well 🙌🏻
@@beardedgear that’s awesome. The prices were too good to pass up
My luck with my k390 pm2 was I dropped it one time in 2 days of ownership and now I have no tip.
Do you have any blade play with how free falling it is? Mine seems to have a little play unless I crank the pivot down pretty tight, like so tight I can't even shake it closed when disengaging the compression lock. I don't really mind since dropshuttyness isn't as important to me as no blade play. I'm just curious🤷♂️
Mine doesn’t have any noticeable play, I have to wiggle it pretty hard to feel any give, and I haven’t ever felt any play in it during use or even when fidgeting with it.
@@beardedgear for sure, thanks! I'm probably just being too nitpicky haha cause it takes a good amount of lateral force for me to get play, but it's still there
I just got a para 3 in the s45vn in the forest green. Can’t wait for shipment. Wonder how the steels compare?? Liked your review
I just picked up this knife and when it arrived it came tip up. Are these supposed to be that way?
Yeah the Para3 ships Tip Up, the PM2 ships Tip Down.
Do you remember what finish on the titanium clip you picked from lynch?
Should be the sandwashed one if I remember correctly 👍🏻
@@beardedgear Thanks for answering my question twice lmao you are the man🍺
Haha totally forgot that I already did until after I hit reply 🤣🤣
The stonewashed Maxamet blade has the best action. Something to do with the smoothness of the stonewash
They just restocked these today!! Should I get one?
It’s my favorite Para3 🤷🏼♂️
How did you treat your blade to prevent corrosion? I'm picking one up soon and while I don't mind a little patina I'm very paranoid about moisture getting inside the knife and rusting the blade.
Edit: Sorry, just read your comment about wiping it on your shirt, that's super odd! Other people I've seen had corrosion issues in their first month using the same method.
Yeah mine is still going strong without any extra care 🤷🏼♂️
@@beardedgear Perhaps the chemistry is very marginally different batch to batch, since it can't be *exactly* the same.
You could have just gotten some super-met!
What finish did you get on your clip?
I don’t remember to be honest, it might be the sand blasted one
Clip ordered...lol Thank you.
Hey Jake. Any issues with rust on the Maxamet? I am thinking of getting one but the corrosion resistance has me concerned a bit.P.S. Great content on your channel. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching! I haven’t had any corrosion issues on the maxamet at all, and I’m not very careful with it, I use the knife hard and carry it a lot and all I’ve ever done to clean it is wipe it down with my shirt.
Awesome. Thank you for the helpful info. Have fun with your Para 3 and best of luck with your channel.
another great video bro i get so sucked in to your videos lol
Have to get me one
Dig your content🔥🍻👊🏼💥
Thanks! 🙌🏻
My para 3 is not satin. It’s tumbled.
Oh wow, the comment that the Para 3 is a scaled down Para 2 is describing it's worst feature. The point is minis suck. My smallest blade is a otf Infidel. Edc also a Recon 1 & SOCP. Would not carry any of their Para's. The military version is decent size but too pricey. my Buck 119 for under $50 new is way more sensible than a $240 Spiderco. No mini's,, bigger is always better.