I'm starting to incline towards Rex 45 or Cruwear after reading all the replies. Didn't they have blade warping issues in heat treat on Maxamet? I have broken a blade, and so have others (check on BF). Heat treat, blade geometry, the job at hand, and the sharpening of the blade all play a massive role in the performance of the steel. Archived. Am I worrying too much? Question. In the knife industry a “mule” is a sample knife used for performance testing. On January 15, 2020 Spyderco announced [1] knives being produced in a new steel: CPM SPY27, a … S90V is the king of edge holding, though, so despite the fact its time consuming and frustrating to get that perfect edge, once you do, it’ll hang around for a while. I've seen those videos from BBB awhile back and I don't doubt that maxamet isn't glass, BUT.... now I'm a bit skeptical about pulling the short end of the stick regarding a faulty HT for my model. Model # SP-C244GPBORE . Even with it being a non-stainless steel, M390, CPM-20V, and CTS-204P still don't perform as well. According to crucible: “CPM REX 45 is an 8% cobalt super high speed steel which has excellent hot hardness along with good wear resistance and toughness, making it suitable for difficult machining applications.” A data sheet. I've never had any chipping issues with Maxamet (which is my favorite EDC). REX 121 Steel: Hardness vs. Toughness. I've also never chipped Rex 45 or CruWear. Seller: onerareknife | Seller's other items. Coming Soon . The level of toughness required by different users is different, but for me, Maxamet is plenty tough for a folder. Home; Individual Services. From my very limited understanding, both steels are good at the same thing, edge retention and hardness. Posted by 8 months ago. Spyderco, Inc has been a staple in the knife industry for over 30 years. A high saber grind and prominent swedge create excellent edge geometry and a fine-tuned point. So maybe the Mules actually are tougher? 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REX 121 Steel: Hardness vs. Toughness. It's a close tie, but Maxamet wins in the end. Maxamet vs Rex 45. I really want the lil native in Rex 45 but got the native 5 to make sure I will be able to try the steel out. I learned quite a bit from a quick interview with … The M4 had more "grab" yet the REX 45 seemed keener. Spyderco Para 3 lightweight REX 45. SpyOpera™ Canvas Micarta PlainEdge™ M390 $100.00 Tenacious™ Black G-10 PlainEdge™ ... What's so special about the Maxamet steel vs the steel in the normal PM2? Rex is also known to be very intelligent, as well as easily fascinated by anything that he sees or spots. MAXAMET VS. K390 VS. REX45 BATTLE ROYAL! M42, upgrading can be accomplished by progressing from M42 to CPM Rex 20, CPM Rex 45, CPM Rex 54, CPM T15, CPM Rex 76 or CPM Rex 121. Can you get two instead of 3? I've never quite felt the magic of Maxamet, which seems to lose its high level of sharpness pretty quickly in comparison, but may hold a working edge longer. Spyderco Native 5 Sprint Run C41GPBORE5 Folding Knife, 3" Plain Edge REX 45 Blade, Burnt Orange G-10 Handle $235. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn It’s very similar chemically to RWL 34 and ATS-34. 08" REX 45 Satin Plain Blade, Burnt Orange G-10 HAndle $245. Model # SP-C244GPBORE . Rex45 is the hardest steel (outside of Maxamet) that Spyderco makes in folders, CPM Cru-Wear the toughest. Manix™ 2 Gray FRCP Maxamet. Just got a native 5 LW in Rex 45. A true steel connoisseur’s blade material, REX 45 is an ideal steel for this prestigious Para 3 Lightweight Sprint Run produced in our USA factory. With Maxamet I just cut some stuff didn't get to touch the edge as it already had a good working edge on it put there by its owner (600 grit diamond, very aggressive slicer). I had zero intention to use it to use the native 5 unless I couldn’t snag the Rex 45 lil native. Youtube Video » spyderco native 5 maxamet steel sprint run hard use test u0026 review . Coming Soon . Both edges were treetoping sharp and would catch free hanging hairs immediately after 1um diamond stroping. I’m getting much better wear resistance with Rex45 then I am with M4. Maxamet is brittle. Can someone help me out as far as their experience with the two steels? While M390 does have a higher overall value than Maxamet, the way I see it is that Maxamet has higher edge retention and wear resistance. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn It’s very similar chemically to RWL 34 and ATS-34. Manix™ 2 Gray FRCP Maxamet. Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc. Thanks to ShavedAlpaca, giorgi chubinidze, and Сергей Якунин for becoming Knife Steel Nerds Patreon supporters!. db: 2014-06-25 22:09 : 62K : pteranodon. Maxamet vs Rex 45. REX45 is the next best balanced, with lower corrosion resitance, but better edge stability and edge retention. I have broken a blade, and so have others (check on BF). This seems particularly true for its toughness, which seems strange since it fares well with reviews of its strength overall. Its high cobalt content increases the steel’s attainable hardness and enhances the positive properties of steel’s other alloys. Cruwear has better wear resistance than 66RC REX 45??? About CPM Rex 45 Tool Steel: A high alloy content, US equivalent to Hitachi's HAP40, Rex 45 is made through a particle metallurgy process for a fine, high carbide steel that delivers exceptional toughness and edge retention as well as a working hardness in the high-60's Hrc. CPM-REX 45 Sprint Run. Heat treat, blade geometry, the job at hand, and the sharpening of the blade all play a massive role in the performance of the steel. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Hopefully you realized quickly that this video was done in jest. Still holding out. × Description. I did use Cruwear and Maxamet before, but they weren't my knives so I couldn't really get a very thorough idea about them performance wise. Read more…. Maxamet is made by Carpenter Technology, a company best known among steel snobs for its CTS-XHP, which made appearances on the Spyderco Techno, Slysz Bowie, and Chaparral among others. You can read those experiments here.. History. b00n, Smaug, W. Anderson and 7 others like this. The Para 3 … Another thought. Just got a native 5 LW in Rex 45. Spyderco Native 5 REX 45 Sprint Run C41PBORE5, 2.95" CPM REX 45 Plain Blade, Burnt-Orange FRN Handle. At 0.5 um diamond that magic happened for Rex45, feathered the hair like a boss and took a nice polish at the bevel from the strop. Its not as easy to sharpen as Cruwear, but the edge retention is excellent and it's easy to maintain a fine edge IMO. Crucible® CPM® REX® 45 is a super-high-speed particle metallurgy tool steel enriched with large volumes of cobalt, tungsten, molybdenum, and vanadium. Crucible® CPM® REX® 45 is a super-high-speed particle metallurgy tool steel enriched with large volumes of cobalt, tungsten, molybdenum, and vanadium. 85 knife juki lower mo102 21. Crucible CPM-REX 45 is a super-high-speed particle metallurgy tool steel enriched with large volumes of cobalt, tungsten, molybdenum, and vanadium. National Online Visa & Immigration Solicitors 08000235295 ; Toggle navigation. M42, upgrading can be accomplished by progressing from M42 to CPM Rex 20, CPM Rex 45, CPM Rex 54, CPM T15, CPM Rex 76 or CPM Rex 121. Spyderco Native 5 in Maxamet: Final Thoughts, Sharpening, and Lil Native Comparison ... New Spyderco's Manix 2 Lightweight in Rex 45 Steel. I'll go ahead and say you can't go wrong with cruwear. That's hard, because Cruwear and REX45 are my two favorites. Would warping have created weak spots (like fault lines) where breaks could occur? Spyderco Native 5 - Maxamet Steel Sprint Run - Hard Use Test \u0026 Review. S110V is essentially a modified version of S90V or S125V designed for improved corrosion resistance when compared with those steels. $300.00. I have chipped s110v with the same level of use that I put Maxamet through though. CPM-REX 45 Sprint Run. If you are looking for the best balance then CruWear combines the best corrosion resistance of the three with decent edge retention, excellent ease of sharpening and very acceptable toughness. Update 3/10/2020: We did a range of experiments with SPY27 to supplement the estimates in this article. Crucible® CPM® REX® 45 is a super-high-speed particle metallurgy tool steel enriched with large volumes of cobalt, tungsten, molybdenum, and vanadium. ), the edge seemed to get hair whittling sharp very easily and I just loved it. Again, Maxamet goes for broke in edge retention while sacrificing elsewhere. Read more…. Maxamet is brittle. So, REX 121 is a very hard steel, but it’s not so tough. Since Rex 76 and ASP 60 there have been several other Carbide Replacement High Speed Steels that have been developed. Dec 19, 2018 #2. miso2 Gold Member Gold Member. Visitor; Family Visa; Tier 1 Visa The soul of this impressive design is its CPM-REX 45 super tool steel blade, which features a very high saber (partial flat) grind and a prominent swedge (unsharpened back bevel). Its high cobalt content increases the steel’s attainable hardness and enhances the … Tough choice, I would probably pick CW. M390 vs M4. REX45 gets my vote. Home; Services; Pay Online; Contact; Menu The knife will see a lot of day to day work and those stories and images regarding Maxamet scare me a bit. Manix™ 2 Lightweight CPM® SPY27™ $200.00. SpyOpera™ Canvas Micarta PlainEdge™ M390 $100.00 Tenacious™ Black G-10 PlainEdge™ ... What's so special about the Maxamet steel vs the steel in the normal PM2? Spyderco Native Chief Sprint Burnt Orange Linerless G10 CPM REX 45 C244GPBORE . sold out. Am I wrong or off about this? The day the native 5 came in, I bought the same knife in maxamet. I loved Cruwear (it was a manix I believe? Its high cobalt content increases the steel’s attainable hardness and enhances the positive properties of the steel’s other alloys. While M390 does have a higher overall value than Maxamet, the way I see it is that Maxamet has higher edge retention and wear resistance. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. To further distinguish this unique steel, all REX-45-bladed models feature a distinctive burnt-orange handle color. I found 3 PM2s from a collector here in my country (Romania) for sale at a very good price, about the same for each, in CPM Cruwear, Rex 45 and Maxamet. If I get the lil native, someone is going to get a pretty good deal on r/knifeswap. Its handle sports ergonomic, matte-finished G-10 scales over skeletonized stainless steel liners to … Blade steel is totally a super important factor to consider when buying a knife, but wait a second—it isn’t the be-all, end-all. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. Maxamet is just harder and holds a better edge but rust much easier. Have never used Cruwear, but heard good things about it. CPM REX 45 is a new steel to me. Roland. So, REX 121 is a very hard steel, but it’s not so tough. So then I asked him about Maxamet and Rex 45, and he said that the same guidance (about stopping somewhere at around an 800-1000 grit belt ) applies to those, as well. S110V is essentially a modified version of S90V or S125V designed for improved corrosion resistance when compared with those steels. $300.00. Excellent balance of properties, and you never know when extra toughness could come in handy. Blade steel is totally a super important factor to consider when buying a knife, but wait a second—it isn’t the be-all, end-all. Sal Glesser, founder of Spyderco, is incredibly passionate about his products and strives to find the most functional and reliable design. Even with it being a non-stainless steel, M390, CPM-20V, and CTS-204P still don't perform as well. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Close. Sharing in-depth conversations between the … Postby ferider » Mon Feb 04, 2019 2:57 pm. The Spyderco Shaman is a larger, more capable version of the iconic Native design theme. According to crucible: “CPM REX 45 is an 8% cobalt super high speed steel which has excellent hot hardness along with good wear resistance and toughness, making it suitable for difficult machining applications.” A data sheet. Buy Spyderco Shaman Folders, The aptly named Shaman transcends the spirit of Spyderco's Native to offer a larger, even more capable expression of its iconic design theme. CPC1459451 CPO-437326. Manix™ 2 Lightweight CPM® SPY27™ $200.00. Maxamet’s distinguishing metallurgical characteristic is the high carbon content (2.15%) and the inclusion of 10% Tungsten. Rex 45 Vs Maxamet Jun 18 2020 Recent Knife Thoughts Videos Spyderco Shaman Rex 45 Sprint Unboxing Ben Petersen designed WE Banter Care Package Unboxing MtG Crossover GEC s CKC Tang Stamp Free 2 day shipping. 4. Spyderco Native Chief Sprint Burnt Orange Linerless G10 CPM REX 45 C244GPBORE . It's a close tie, but Maxamet wins in the end. Rex 45 steel reviews fare well against Cruwear comparatively – but with a bump in toughness. I really want the lil native in Rex 45 but got the native 5 to make sure I will be able to try the steel out. CPM REX 45 is a new steel to me. I had zero intention to use it to use the native 5 unless I couldn’t snag the Rex 45 lil native. I think even the edge retention will surprise you. Maxamet Vs. Rex 45. from Knifecenter.com - The Original and Largest Online Catalog of Cutlery M42, upgrading can be accomplished by progressing from M42 to CPM Rex 20, CPM Rex 45, CPM Rex 54, CPM T15, CPM Rex 76 or CPM Rex 121. This Sprint Run is built with a plain-edged CPM-REX 45 blade and a burnt orange G-10 handle. Question. Here’s a good video about Rex 45 from Tom Hosang. Help needed in steel choice: PM2 CruWear vs Rex 45 vs Maxamet, Re: Help needed in steel choice: PM2 CruWear vs Rex 45 vs Maxamet, https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/par ... t-18679234. lol. Weren't the Maxamet Mules supposedly heat treated to run a lot softer than the production folders? Both are lacking on the same as well, corrosion resistance. These include Hitachi HAP 72 in 1985 [22], Crucible Rex 121 and Rex 86 in 1997 [23], Carpenter Maxamet in 2000 [24], and Bohler S290 in 2002 [25]. Basically it performs similarly to M4, but costs a lot more. Anyway, figured you guys would want to know this. Maxamet takes edge retention to the extreme, but gives up toughness and corrosion resistance, using diamond sharpening stones you'll be amazed by how easy it is to sharpen Maxamet! Crucible CPM-REX 45 is a super-high-speed particle metallurgy tool steel enriched with large volumes of cobalt, tungsten, molybdenum, and vanadium. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Both take a fine edge. Spyderco Native 5 REX 45 Sprint Run C41PBORE5, 2.95" CPM REX 45 Plain Blade, Burnt-Orange FRN Handle. Specifications. In the knife industry a “mule” is a sample knife used for performance testing.
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