Should of got one of these when i first saw them. But when I saw them there where post of the AD20 floating around that stole my heart. But naturally years later I still can't find a AD20 for sale. So i bought the $100 4 Max in Aus10 a few moths ago and picked up a extremely nice blank of 20cv for $40 and with my dad being a knife maker he shaped me up a tanto blade. It looks so good its not the real thing but I got a good memory.
I have seen this vid some 3 years ago right when i got my 4 max, and i have to say it has become my favorite pocket knive and i stil carry it nearly every day.
You’re friggin great Stassa! Thanks for all your information and your inspiration! Whooo boy looks like you’re having some fun out there! Enjoy! Happy New Year! Wishing ya happy, healthy, safe, and peaceful year and always brother
@@Stassa23 Right, I wouldn't go too far with a liner either, but if you put in place the little pin thing on the front that comes with the knife, the idea is that it "almost becomes a fixed blade" according to the manufacturers. So, yeah, I'd say is pretty strong with the pin, I wouldn't be so sure about the liner alone, though.
Thats pretty impressive tip strength and hatchet whacking. Ive never broke a blade or lock batoning, but just chopping like you did has loosened up a few of mine.
John Villafranca they definitely did a great job on balancing the knife to where it can handle the tuff task with no problem and still can handle the more precise task that usually requires a thin stock smaller knife. I tote it around when I’m wearing the right shorts I find it works best for me to just throw it in my back pocket. I would also really love to see a 3.5” model for the days I really want to carry the 4 max but can’t because I’m wearing lighter weight shorts I’d probably by 3 of those. Did any of yours have any of the issues that some of the first couple of batches had ? Unfortunately mine had to be sent to Demko so he could tune the lock back because it must have been a little over sized because when I opened it I almost needed a pair of channel locks to disengage the lock but after he worked his magic it’s good to go👍 well brother hope your having a great day talk to you later
great demonstration video, it would be cool if you did stuff like this with various knife brands/lock types/steels/ etc. keep up the awesome videos man (ps - copper dice makes me laugh every time lol)
Stassa23 well I'll always be here to watch them when you post them. I would have watched this one sooner but I have been busy ever since I saw you posted it lol
@@Stassa23 Thanks for your reply! I'm going to do the same. One more thing if i may, i noticed that the blade snaps shut (when you close the blade) mine doesn't do that, it just folds smoothly to the end. I had the SR1, and you had to watch your fingers when you did close the blade because it snaps shut. Is this normal on an 4 Max?
Charles Collier lol if this was a business venture i probably would but i only do it cause i love it. Well brother hope your having a great day talk to you later
With your "Balboa" attitude, I think we would enjoy seeing you do almost anything with a knife. Just knowing that you are having fun with that fighter-level enthusiasm is the good stuff. Does my heart good to see you getting your knife therapy goin' on. (Was that an UGA hat?)
I thought the colors were wrong for UGA or GT, but these days the schools are doing funky stuff with merch. You being an LSU fan, I thought maybe you were taking an opportunity to drop some punishment on an SEC rival. I'm a UT Vols fan myself, being from Knoxville, TN. (Don't hold it again' me.) Two favorite teams, UT and Whoever is playing Alabama. Roll Tide, into the ditch. Tee hee.
I would have no problem edcing that, hell I edc a Praetorian T all the time. Thank you for the therapy Stassa, this has been tough week for me as well Sir. also thanks to copperdice for the epic cameraman skills. Have a Great weekend everybody
Dan Higgins yea for what your getting along with being produced in the US I feel it’s worth the price especially if you find it on sale like the ones they had on sale for I think $250 on Amazon I’ve definitely spent way more for way less. Well brother hope your having a good one talk to you later
clovehitch it’s a nice knife but really unless you can get it in hand especially the us ones it’s a gamble the one I have was sent in and Andrew Demco had to adjust the lock because it had so bad lock stick it was almost impossible to disengage but overall it’s a beast 👍
Yes! I had to send my first 4Max right back because of lock failure. It opened well, but could not be disengaged. I paid $415 for that one too. KnifeCenter was really good in replacing it within a week.
it is very similar but I think that 4 max can win the war....but SR1 is cheaper and also a big monster folder like 4max...if you break SR1 you can still get 2 of those for one 4max...but good luck with breaking that knife, only if you do crazy shit
That is a hatchet not a knife.if you could pick one knife to survive with is not applicable any more I'm taking one of them.atb paddy 😀 your an inspiration mate keep it going.🙏☘
You Guys like 20 CV then try the ZT 0920 George Version!!!!! I also want the 4 Max Gorgeous Knife!!!!! Give the ZT920 a Chance!!!!! Great Video Sincerely Thomas Raymond of Fresno California!!!!!
Two grown men out in the yard cutting up para-corc and ski rope, cardboard and kindling wood Does that seem like a cutting test to you folks. ????? Why do the folks that do these things act like "woodsmen". with an. I.Q. of. 30 ??
Mr. Lawless sorry you feel that way I know I’m no woodsman I’m just basically doing things that someone may happen to use there knives for nothing scientific just something to get my mind off the pain that’s a result of being blown up by n a chemical plant explosion so sorry if it offends you I cannot please everyone
I couldn't find a single thing to watch and then I stumbled onto this gem💎
Should of got one of these when i first saw them. But when I saw them there where post of the AD20 floating around that stole my heart. But naturally years later I still can't find a AD20 for sale. So i bought the $100 4 Max in Aus10 a few moths ago and picked up a extremely nice blank of 20cv for $40 and with my dad being a knife maker he shaped me up a tanto blade. It looks so good its not the real thing but I got a good memory.
Lot of respect for you man, keep up the positive attitude. Me and my friends are praying for 100% healing for you, no more pain. :)
“That kinda simulates cutting up, idk, something.”
Haha awesome stuff man.
Love cold steel! Great video guys!!
I have seen this vid some 3 years ago right when i got my 4 max, and i have to say it has become my favorite pocket knive and i stil carry it nearly every day.
You’re friggin great Stassa! Thanks for all your information and your inspiration! Whooo boy looks like you’re having some fun out there! Enjoy! Happy New Year! Wishing ya happy, healthy, safe, and peaceful year and always brother
You know, i'd love to see this same type of testing on the Artisan Cutlery Proponent I think it has a similar configuration and stuff. Great vid!
I have the proponent and maybe I’ll give it a go, I just get worried doing some of the stuff with a liner lock but I’ve done worse so we will see 👌
I have the proponent and maybe I’ll give it a go, I just get worried doing some of the stuff with a liner lock but I’ve done worse so we will see 👌
@@Stassa23 Right, I wouldn't go too far with a liner either, but if you put in place the little pin thing on the front that comes with the knife, the idea is that it "almost becomes a fixed blade" according to the manufacturers. So, yeah, I'd say is pretty strong with the pin, I wouldn't be so sure about the liner alone, though.
You're a nut. Love it. My kinda people
Nobody: I bet that knife wont cut
Cajuns: Watch lol
That’s exactly how it goes down 😎👍🏻
This was a super fun video you should definitely get Copper Dice out again for another outside testing 👍🏻
Seeing you handle it, gives a good perspective on the size of the thing again. Still, a handsome design. King of the pocket dumps.
William best it a beautiful beast no doubt
That is one beast of a blade!! Very entertaining. Thanks for that.
"that what I got you for" Love it... that is why we all have kids right?
Allen BePro lol yep but that's my good buddy Copper_Dice I was referring to but I'm sure my kids would have definitely helped me out lol.
Thats pretty impressive tip strength and hatchet whacking. Ive never broke a blade or lock batoning, but just chopping like you did has loosened up a few of mine.
That looked like fun.
Alpha Boss it was a blast 👌🏻
Love the video! Tearin' it up!!! I own (3) 4Max's. This is one knife i can truly rely on to save my life as well as carry out daily tasks.
John Villafranca they definitely did a great job on balancing the knife to where it can handle the tuff task with no problem and still can handle the more precise task that usually requires a thin stock smaller knife. I tote it around when I’m wearing the right shorts I find it works best for me to just throw it in my back pocket. I would also really love to see a 3.5” model for the days I really want to carry the 4 max but can’t because I’m wearing lighter weight shorts I’d probably by 3 of those. Did any of yours have any of the issues that some of the first couple of batches had ? Unfortunately mine had to be sent to Demko so he could tune the lock back because it must have been a little over sized because when I opened it I almost needed a pair of channel locks to disengage the lock but after he worked his magic it’s good to go👍 well brother hope your having a great day talk to you later
great demonstration video, it would be cool if you did stuff like this with various knife brands/lock types/steels/ etc. keep up the awesome videos man (ps - copper dice makes me laugh every time lol)
Andrew Greiner I may and I'm glad you enjoy it
Hell ya
Damn bro, thank you. When I’m down I’ll Watch and all the love helps , for real. Enjoy
The strongbad tee rulz. So does that knife!
Nice blade. I loved the testing brother.
joebro knives thanks we had a blast doing the testing I hope to be able to do more testing videos depending on how many people watch this one
Stassa23 well I'll always be here to watch them when you post them. I would have watched this one sooner but I have been busy ever since I saw you posted it lol
joebro knives I definitely understand that
It's a beast !!! Looks like you're having fun. I just wouldn't want to have to clean up the yard....... lol
LuvThemKnives that's what my camera man is for
Impressive bud, from the fine stuff, to the tuff stuff..👍🏼
ADAM HENSON thanks brother
Da Chrome is gettin me home!
Wanton destruction...so damn fun
I just enjoyed the video. Thanks for doing it :)
mwvanwyk I'm glad you enjoyed thanks for watching and commenting hope your having a great day talk to you later
Awesome video! If i may ask, how did you get your 4-max to run so smooth?
Mine is pretty stiff.
Tollman Pax I took it apart and polished the washers and cleaned it up and then lubed it 👍
@@Stassa23 Thanks for your reply! I'm going to do the same.
One more thing if i may, i noticed that the blade snaps shut (when you close the blade) mine doesn't do that, it just folds smoothly to the end.
I had the SR1, and you had to watch your fingers when you did close the blade because it snaps shut.
Is this normal on an 4 Max?
Tollman Pax on any back lock that is tuned right you should get the snap closer. Hopefully after you clean and lube it it should close better
Knife therapy - you really should trademark that.
Charles Collier lol if this was a business venture i probably would but i only do it cause i love it. Well brother hope your having a great day talk to you later
Thank you, and the same to you!
I think Cold Steel deserves the ZT slogan, "a real beast!" Thanks for the fun knife therapy guys!
Ryan Holzer thanks brother I'm glad you enjoyed it we had a lot of fun doing it I just wasn't sure if this was something y'all would like to see.
With your "Balboa" attitude, I think we would enjoy seeing you do almost anything with a knife. Just knowing that you are having fun with that fighter-level enthusiasm is the good stuff. Does my heart good to see you getting your knife therapy goin' on. (Was that an UGA hat?)
Christopher Neely thanks brother glad you enjoyed it
Christopher Neely no that was an all star hat we had from a couple years ago the G was for Gonzales
I thought the colors were wrong for UGA or GT, but these days the schools are doing funky stuff with merch. You being an LSU fan, I thought maybe you were taking an opportunity to drop some punishment on an SEC rival. I'm a UT Vols fan myself, being from Knoxville, TN. (Don't hold it again' me.) Two favorite teams, UT and Whoever is playing Alabama. Roll Tide, into the ditch. Tee hee.
4:26 the camera man was sooo impresst he didnt find any words :D
Strong phone holster game
I would have no problem edcing that, hell I edc a Praetorian T all the time. Thank you for the therapy Stassa, this has been tough week for me as well Sir. also thanks to copperdice for the epic cameraman skills. Have a Great weekend everybody
Willy2Guns I'm glad you enjoyed it
Very entertaining! Love that you use your knives, but you don't abuse them.
Connor Lynders if they don't get used they usually get sold or traded off cause life is way to short 👊👊
♤ Good stuff. Enjoyed the video!
asoim hartless I appreciate that
Awesome video
You still have this bad boy?
Did you bet pink slips !
great pocket tank! thank you
Love it! Lol
GunCollector007 thanks
Great hard test mate
Sambar Trout thanks brother 👍
Hoo ha hoo ha you saw that. Lol
Beautiful knife
WAYNE D thanks brother
Will this cut off the price tag on my new pants?
john treadway it all depends on how much the pants cost lol 😝
Deadpool!!!
Thanx for the company while I take a drippy shit 😁
That's another cold steel I want, but man... that price, haha. Look's like it's worth it though.
Dan Higgins yea for what your getting along with being produced in the US I feel it’s worth the price especially if you find it on sale like the ones they had on sale for I think $250 on Amazon I’ve definitely spent way more for way less. Well brother hope your having a good one talk to you later
clovehitch it’s a nice knife but really unless you can get it in hand especially the us ones it’s a gamble the one I have was sent in and Andrew Demco had to adjust the lock because it had so bad lock stick it was almost impossible to disengage but overall it’s a beast 👍
Wow that's impressive, I had no idea it can take all that ! Great video 👍
Test a cold steel Large Espada
Yes! I had to send my first 4Max right back because of lock failure. It opened well, but could not be disengaged. I paid $415 for that one too. KnifeCenter was really good in replacing it within a week.
John Villafranca i was the second owner of mine so I figured as long as Demko is fixing it it was in good hands
Is the sr1 just as tough or tougher
Donald Wortham not really sure from the looks of it that thing has got to be as tuff or tuffer
it is very similar but I think that 4 max can win the war....but SR1 is cheaper and also a big monster folder like 4max...if you break SR1 you can still get 2 of those for one 4max...but good luck with breaking that knife, only if you do crazy shit
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That is a hatchet not a knife.if you could pick one knife to survive with is not applicable any more I'm taking one of them.atb paddy 😀 your an inspiration mate keep it going.🙏☘
paddys potato peelers thanks I really appreciate that and yea if you had to take a folder I would definitely go with this one 👍
Just saw this old video. Can’t believe you disrespected Grambling University like that 🧐😁
You Guys like 20 CV then try the ZT 0920 George Version!!!!! I also want the 4 Max Gorgeous Knife!!!!! Give the ZT920 a Chance!!!!! Great Video Sincerely Thomas Raymond of Fresno California!!!!!
Thomas Raymond yes the 0920 is a great knife and I love Les’s designs i absolutely love the VECP enough that I bought it twice lol
Two grown men out in the yard cutting up para-corc and ski rope, cardboard and kindling wood
Does that seem like a cutting test to you folks. ????? Why do the folks that do these things act like "woodsmen". with an. I.Q. of. 30 ??
Mr. Lawless sorry you feel that way I know I’m no woodsman I’m just basically doing things that someone may happen to use there knives for nothing scientific just something to get my mind off the pain that’s a result of being blown up by n a chemical plant explosion so sorry if it offends you I cannot please everyone
@@Stassa23 I enjoyed your banter and the test.Too bad why someone has to be grumpy.Still will not be able to afford it.
Size to size, and at this price ($570.00), I think I would go with one of the Italian made Extreme Ratio series. More value as well!
A Melek S you can get the knife at $290.
A Melek S i got mine for $235 off Amazon
Stassa23 why is the markup so high on cold-steels website
Phillip Harris because that’s MSRP which almost all companies do then they sell to dealers at wholesale and they sell it at MAP price
This knife is $349.99 at Bladehq.com
It's 4 Max, not 4 me :(
Müll