Chemist here ... all the elements in a material, in this case maxamet steel, will add up to 100%. So when you see "balance," it's referring to the difference between 100% and the sum of all of the other alloying elements. The additions of the alloying elements are never exact -- it's usually nominal values you'll see -- and there's always trace amounts of impurities, so instead of saying the iron content is 70% or whatever, it's just referred to as the balance. In a steel (or any other iron alloy), iron is the balance element. In a titanium alloy, titanium is the balance element. In a nickel alloy, nickel is the balance element. Et cetera.
In addition to what I wrote above, it's the alloying elements that give metal alloys their unique characteristics, so it's important to know what percentage of each of those elements is going into the alloy and the percentage of the base metal is of little interest comparatively, hence it just being referred to as balance.
Eric Glesser gave me that exact model at SHOT Show 2 years ago and it has become one of my all time favorites. The leaf blade shape was a little weird at first but I have grown to really like it.
I have both the native 5 and the manix 2 in maxamet, they are both amazing. I basically switch between both depending on the size of knife I feel like carrying. And now that I've had them about a year and sharpened them a couple times. It's far easier than what I once thought. I highly recommend the steel and the knives. 3v, maxamet, m390 and cpm 154 are probably my favorites. And as for budget steels either aus 8, 154 cm, 5160 or 01.
Love the Manix 2!! Yeah, they range in price from $80-185, depending on the steel choice. I have two in CTS BD1 and for $80, you can't go wrong on the budget end.
I have the Manix 2 lightweight in CTS-BD1 and love it... For its size, it is very light... Blade steel isn't a wonder steel but it's still pretty good and easy to sharpen...
I just picked one of these up, and edge retention is unbeatable. Just don't carry it when you're exercising, as the sweat will rust the blade very quickly.
Love the manix 2 platform. Have an all black with g10 and s30v, and a satin cruwear with carbon fiber. Also own a manix 2 xl. I went and ordered the manix 2 lightweight version and had to return it. The lock tabs were unbelievably stiff, to the point where it was painful to close the knife. Don't know if I just got a bad one or if all the lightweights are like that. My other manixes are all drop shut smooth with easy to operate lock tabs. I prefer the manix 2 over the pm 2 all day. And I rate the Shaman even higher than the manix. Shaman is my favorite spyderco I own and one of my all time favorite knives.
I have the Manix 2 CTS-BD1 and I can't believe that this steel is having such edge retention and it get's amazingly sharp! :D The only thing I don't like is the lock mechanism, it's so hard to close the knife with just a little sweat on your fingers haha
Hello Chris my name is Tom I've been watching your videos for a very long time. several years ago when your channel was knew I was in having surgery and I've always loved the outdoors and I found your channel. You and syntax 77 and a bunch of others I feel like you saved my life. I had part of my colon removed and I'm going to be 57 years old but I try and get out in the woods as often as possible generally for day hikes and bicycling and the rest of the adventurer strictly in my mind. I purchased about four knives that you recommended up until this day but I'm not interested in Titus anymore I'm interested in gear I bought almost everything that you highly recommended and have one hell of a storage locker of survival gear camping gear car camping gear you know what I mean. I know you want to go from preparedmind101 just by the name to Chris Tanner knives and knives and knives that are cool and olio lights but I hope you change your mind because your channel has changed my life a little bit and I want to thank you for that that's all I want to say by the way I bought the Wolfpack knife hatchet and I think that knife is absolutely awesome even though you gave it a bad grade just a matter of opinion keep on making channels brother keep on making channels
@@Sheltowee1775 thanks Johnny I appreciate it I don't know if you feel the way I do but I want to hear more of a pair of mind rather than this knife is cool
Yeah I dont know why people get so weird about prices of things especially when its something that is going to be used for a long time and want quality. If it's not quality and its overpriced then I can see the problem but if it's made super high quality then just buy it or wait till it's on sale or find coupon codes or something and be patient
G'day Chris, For the longest time I stayed away from Spyderco. Just didn't like the look of them. All that changed when I got to hold a Manix 2. Outstanding knife! I've now got two in S30V steel; one a lock back, one a ball joint folder plus another lightweight Manix 2. I much prefer carrying small LTWK fixed blades, however, there is nearly always a Manix 2 on me somewhere. Love that knife. Sadly, the Maxamet's price tag, which is over AUD$260, is way out of my budget. Thanks for letting me know about this steel. Cheers, BH
From knife steel compositions app Maker: Carpenter - United States (US) Technology: MM Notes: Carpenter Technologies high sped tool steel. Uses their trademark Micro-Melt® technology. From production knives manufacturers, Kershaw did try to make a folder out of it, ZT888, but it proved too difficult to grind at 60+ HRC, and it had warping issues if heat treated after grinding. Still, there's hope for Maxamet - custom makers. High on Cobalt and Vanadium. 10% Tungsten(W) may seem a lot, but in reality it isn't because Tungsten is so heavy, in other words, too much fewer atoms to form carbides. High wear resistance, high working hardness and lots of carbides. Will perform better with coarse edge if you get your hands on a knife made out of it.
Hey Chris,I found an app that lists steel properties and also has a brief narrative on its history, uses etc. Knife Steel Comparison Chart by ZviSoft LLCI use it fairly often and find it helpfulJust an FYI
Wow great edge especially for someone who doesn't sharpen as often as they should, I'm saving up for a BR Grizzly in California buckeye burl,i know it's too big for EDC and I'll probably get hassled for carrying it but I gotta have it ,u know what I'm talking about it and a CUB can't explain it just have to have them. Peace out & WABEN ♧♤♧ ohh almost forgot just bought a sig sauer X-vtac so I'm probably going to have to buy the CUB first like next month, still waiting for my bob Dozier parking lot, going on 31/2 years now, but it's gonna buy my CUB for me. Peace 3♤.
****CHALLENGE**** I’d like to see you do a video on your top 5 “one tool option” knives, including a semi budget friendly (but still reliable) knife. I’d also be curious what you might carry in your pockets/on the sheath to round out the knives use-ability, would the add on items change depending on the knife?
This knife amazing. The steel is crazy, just need to watch out in humid environments. The action is awesome as well. If they make one without rivets, I would grab one as well. Yes, you can slide the blade out but I prefer a full disassemble knife. One caveat. Make sure you have diamond plates for sharpening and it’s a piece of cake to sharpen. You may need to sharpen if you get a microchip in it.
I really like the manix 2 design and would love to get one. I live twenty minutes from Cartech and I'm going to get some maxamet steel before it's gone. I'm just not sure which knife I want to get it in. I just wish the manix had g10 scales instead of frn. I hope everything's going ok Chris. I've been waiting for your latest video.
I sold my Maxmet Manix 2 it's too brittle of a steel. Awesome Sharp but you will need a professional to sharpen it or be very good. Because if you think I will do what I do with every knife you be upset. However the edge retention is stupid.
thanks for the review. great vid, but it's not for me. like you said about the balance, for me, i've got everything that this does and more with the benchmade griptillian with the cpm-20cv steel. about the same price (actually, it's less if you get the non-coated blade) and you don't have to worry about keeping it "wiped off". my grip's about 2 yrs old now and all i've done is strop it to maintain its edge.
The Benchmade Griptilian in CPM 20cv is a fantastic knife let me tell you the edge retention and everything on that knife I think it's perfect. But the manix 2 in maxamet makes CPM 20cv look like 440a
Spyderco uses their H1 steel (Japanese steel) in their Salt line of knives. They have a process that introduces a high Nitrogen content which replaces oxygen and greatly reduces oxidation (rust). Edge retention of H1 has been compared to VG10.
The whole thing about maxamet not having much lateral toughness or toughness in general is stupid think if you have a knife that’s softer and bends in half when lateral force is applied to it its still ruined you can’t just bend it back same as a snap this applies to rolls vs chips to with both your edge is fucked with a roll it is actually worse you now have a completely blunted edge vs a chip a small chunk out of it that will onley snag a little and I guarantee that it will take more force for the harder steel to get to the point where it chips or snaps in half anyway that’s my little rant lol
Seems overpriced at 188$ I'd spend 12 extra dollars to get the currently available Fradon Lock Company exclusive Spyderco Manix 2 with marbled carbon fiber handle and hollow saber ground 4v blade.
So.... no chance of this knife showing up under my pillow?😐 I watched Cedric and Ada’s video. There were arguments on there on if maxamet was brittle or not. Some say it shatters if you drop it, others say it is actually hard to chip. It would be cool to see a one year review of it
I have a kabar turok and an esee pr4 available if you are interested in buying/ reviewing them. I messaged you on instagram so you can message me there about them as well
This steel will be a pain to sharpen , Spyderco and other makers keep putting out these super steels only to sell the same knife at higher prices . So high price difficult to sharpen why buy it . To each their own but I will stay with proven 1095 carbon steel , AEB-L , and other carbon steels. This is nothing but marketing hype to waste money, if you like it buy it , it just is not for me.
Chemist here ... all the elements in a material, in this case maxamet steel, will add up to 100%. So when you see "balance," it's referring to the difference between 100% and the sum of all of the other alloying elements.
The additions of the alloying elements are never exact -- it's usually nominal values you'll see -- and there's always trace amounts of impurities, so instead of saying the iron content is 70% or whatever, it's just referred to as the balance.
In a steel (or any other iron alloy), iron is the balance element. In a titanium alloy, titanium is the balance element. In a nickel alloy, nickel is the balance element. Et cetera.
In addition to what I wrote above, it's the alloying elements that give metal alloys their unique characteristics, so it's important to know what percentage of each of those elements is going into the alloy and the percentage of the base metal is of little interest comparatively, hence it just being referred to as balance.
Thanks for explaining that terminology. Who says you can't learn something on YT.
Awesome! I have the same one and I totally agree with you.
Eric Glesser gave me that exact model at SHOT Show 2 years ago and it has become one of my all time favorites. The leaf blade shape was a little weird at first but I have grown to really like it.
I've had Manix2 many years. And, to be honest, it's the only folder I really need. But,... 😉
All knives with all different steel are welcome in my pocket . Its the content of their character not the hardnee of ther steel that I judge them on .
I have both the native 5 and the manix 2 in maxamet, they are both amazing. I basically switch between both depending on the size of knife I feel like carrying. And now that I've had them about a year and sharpened them a couple times. It's far easier than what I once thought. I highly recommend the steel and the knives. 3v, maxamet, m390 and cpm 154 are probably my favorites. And as for budget steels either aus 8, 154 cm, 5160 or 01.
Love the Manix 2!! Yeah, they range in price from $80-185, depending on the steel choice. I have two in CTS BD1 and for $80, you can't go wrong on the budget end.
I have the Cru Wear sprint run manix 2 and I love it
I have the Manix 2 lightweight in CTS-BD1 and love it... For its size, it is very light... Blade steel isn't a wonder steel but it's still pretty good and easy to sharpen...
I have the same one you do...& yes I agree w/ you, it's a pretty cool, lightweight knife that even looks badass! 🤘
Will it be replace by BDN-1 like Para 3 lightweight?
I just picked one of these up, and edge retention is unbeatable. Just don't carry it when you're exercising, as the sweat will rust the blade very quickly.
Love the manix 2 platform. Have an all black with g10 and s30v, and a satin cruwear with carbon fiber. Also own a manix 2 xl. I went and ordered the manix 2 lightweight version and had to return it. The lock tabs were unbelievably stiff, to the point where it was painful to close the knife. Don't know if I just got a bad one or if all the lightweights are like that. My other manixes are all drop shut smooth with easy to operate lock tabs. I prefer the manix 2 over the pm 2 all day. And I rate the Shaman even higher than the manix. Shaman is my favorite spyderco I own and one of my all time favorite knives.
For Crucible steel fan, fear not. There is a CPM-S110V version of the Manix.
The Really Good cheap alternative to Maxamet
The best honest review on this blade yet,thank you.. i’m so happy somebody agrees with the scales are disgusting for the price
most of the money is in the steel, it's a bitch to deal with.
I have the Manix 2 CTS-BD1 and I can't believe that this steel is having such edge retention and it get's amazingly sharp! :D The only thing I don't like is the lock mechanism, it's so hard to close the knife with just a little sweat on your fingers haha
Lfo Mod flip the knife open and close for a few hours at home while watching tv or UA-cam or whatever it will get better
@@bp-hx9ts oh ok, the spring gets looser with time then? :) Thanks for the tips!
Lfo Mod yes it does it can get axis lock smooth
There's 4 now, Para 2 maxamet, Para 3 maxamet, Native 5 maxamet, Manix 2 LW maxamet.
Hello Chris my name is Tom I've been watching your videos for a very long time. several years ago when your channel was knew I was in having surgery and I've always loved the outdoors and I found your channel. You and syntax 77 and a bunch of others I feel like you saved my life. I had part of my colon removed and I'm going to be 57 years old but I try and get out in the woods as often as possible generally for day hikes and bicycling and the rest of the adventurer strictly in my mind. I purchased about four knives that you recommended up until this day but I'm not interested in Titus anymore I'm interested in gear I bought almost everything that you highly recommended and have one hell of a storage locker of survival gear camping gear car camping gear you know what I mean. I know you want to go from preparedmind101 just by the name to Chris Tanner knives and knives and knives that are cool and olio lights but I hope you change your mind because your channel has changed my life a little bit and I want to thank you for that that's all I want to say by the way I bought the Wolfpack knife hatchet and I think that knife is absolutely awesome even though you gave it a bad grade just a matter of opinion keep on making channels brother keep on making channels
I love to read reviews like yours. Youve inspired and you pass it on. Stay strong. Rock on.
@@Sheltowee1775 thanks Johnny I appreciate it I don't know if you feel the way I do but I want to hear more of a pair of mind rather than this knife is cool
Yeah I dont know why people get so weird about prices of things especially when its something that is going to be used for a long time and want quality. If it's not quality and its overpriced then I can see the problem but if it's made super high quality then just buy it or wait till it's on sale or find coupon codes or something and be patient
G'day Chris, For the longest time I stayed away from Spyderco. Just didn't like the look of them. All that changed when I got to hold a Manix 2. Outstanding knife! I've now got two in S30V steel; one a lock back, one a ball joint folder plus another lightweight Manix 2. I much prefer carrying small LTWK fixed blades, however, there is nearly always a Manix 2 on me somewhere. Love that knife. Sadly, the Maxamet's price tag, which is over AUD$260, is way out of my budget. Thanks for letting me know about this steel. Cheers, BH
The Manix 2 is one of my favorite knives. Never tried this steel I might.
Congratulations, Richard!
The Manix 2 is one of my all time favorites.
From knife steel compositions app
Maker: Carpenter - United States (US)
Technology: MM
Notes:
Carpenter Technologies high sped tool steel. Uses their trademark Micro-Melt® technology. From production knives manufacturers, Kershaw did try to make a folder out of it, ZT888, but it proved too difficult to grind at 60+ HRC, and it had warping issues if heat treated after grinding. Still, there's hope for Maxamet - custom makers. High on Cobalt and Vanadium. 10% Tungsten(W) may seem a lot, but in reality it isn't because Tungsten is so heavy, in other words, too much fewer atoms to form carbides. High wear resistance, high working hardness and lots of carbides. Will perform better with coarse edge if you get your hands on a knife made out of it.
Hey Chris,I found an app that lists steel properties and also has a brief narrative on its history, uses etc. Knife Steel Comparison Chart by ZviSoft LLCI use it fairly often and find it helpfulJust an FYI
Congratulations to the winner !!!!
I have the spyderco native 5 in maxamet and i love it. I was cutting some steak and it patinaed nicely
What color did it patina?
I heard this as well with carpenter, but spyderco has a brand new release in BD1N so who knows.
Wow great edge especially for someone who doesn't sharpen as often as they should, I'm saving up for a BR Grizzly in California buckeye burl,i know it's too big for EDC and I'll probably get hassled for carrying it but I gotta have it ,u know what I'm talking about it and a CUB can't explain it just have to have them. Peace out & WABEN ♧♤♧ ohh almost forgot just bought a sig sauer X-vtac so I'm probably going to have to buy the CUB first like next month, still waiting for my bob Dozier parking lot, going on 31/2 years now, but it's gonna buy my CUB for me. Peace 3♤.
****CHALLENGE**** I’d like to see you do a video on your top 5 “one tool option” knives, including a semi budget friendly (but still reliable) knife. I’d also be curious what you might carry in your pockets/on the sheath to round out the knives use-ability, would the add on items change depending on the knife?
Manix2 is great have the normal not the lightweight and love it.
Gotta love the Midwest, about sunk a bucket truck in this garbage today.
Congrats Richard, you lucky duck, now I’m gonna have to buy one myself.
You got to check out the new leatherman free multi-tools
Great initial review. Beat it up and let us know how it does.
This knife amazing. The steel is crazy, just need to watch out in humid environments.
The action is awesome as well.
If they make one without rivets, I would grab one as well. Yes, you can slide the blade out but I prefer a full disassemble knife.
One caveat. Make sure you have diamond plates for sharpening and it’s a piece of cake to sharpen. You may need to sharpen if you get a microchip in it.
I’ve seen in several places you can’t just slide the blades out on the head ones. People cutting them up and such. Can you confirm?
I really like the manix 2 design and would love to get one. I live twenty minutes from Cartech and I'm going to get some maxamet steel before it's gone. I'm just not sure which knife I want to get it in. I just wish the manix had g10 scales instead of frn. I hope everything's going ok Chris. I've been waiting for your latest video.
Pete just did a retest on his Chris did over thousand cuts on rope .
One been dying the manix2 for a bit now. Need a slim spydie
CONGRATS TO WINNNER
I make steel for carpenter.
Really good info, Chris, thanks!
Nice ending! I wouldn't walk there either. Don't worry, I'm sure it will freeze solid again soon enough.
congrats Richard...
I sold my Maxmet Manix 2 it's too brittle of a steel. Awesome Sharp but you will need a professional to sharpen it or be very good. Because if you think I will do what I do with every knife you be upset. However the edge retention is stupid.
Does he have a video about his arm tattoos?? What do they mean??
Right arm: Uriel, Raphael, Michael, Gabriel. Left arm: Yohach, Kalach, Natzariel, Oziel. All angels or Archangels.
I wondered where my X-Wing was! Thanks Chris....
thanks for the review. great vid, but it's not for me. like you said about the balance, for me, i've got everything that this does and more with the benchmade griptillian with the cpm-20cv steel. about the same price (actually, it's less if you get the non-coated blade) and you don't have to worry about keeping it "wiped off". my grip's about 2 yrs old now and all i've done is strop it to maintain its edge.
The Benchmade Griptilian in CPM 20cv is a fantastic knife let me tell you the edge retention and everything on that knife I think it's perfect. But the manix 2 in maxamet makes CPM 20cv look like 440a
You should get one of there salt knives I think they call it where it's supposed to like never rust or patina
Spyderco uses their H1 steel (Japanese steel) in their Salt line of knives. They have a process that introduces a high Nitrogen content which replaces oxygen and greatly reduces oxidation (rust). Edge retention of H1 has been compared to VG10.
@@scotthill6807 I believe its ln200 or something like that now . I know they updated it but I'm not 100% sure of the steel name.
The condors a nice one.
For humor....can you baton with it?
Love my manix 2
The whole thing about maxamet not having much lateral toughness or toughness in general is stupid think if you have a knife that’s softer and bends in half when lateral force is applied to it its still ruined you can’t just bend it back same as a snap this applies to rolls vs chips to with both your edge is fucked with a roll it is actually worse you now have a completely blunted edge vs a chip a small chunk out of it that will onley snag a little and I guarantee that it will take more force for the harder steel to get to the point where it chips or snaps in half anyway that’s my little rant lol
Thank You Chris a good video this is a knife I will purchase
I thought you were going to give the knives from SMKW away. Or did you buy that Maxamet manix.
Nice review. Just joking nice looking Manix.
It's cool you didn't shout out for him he deserves a lot more subscribers
No Will to save you?
The spydwrco looks great
Canr qait for giveaway at end of month
Australia qaits
Seems overpriced at 188$ I'd spend 12 extra dollars to get the currently available Fradon Lock Company exclusive Spyderco Manix 2 with marbled carbon fiber handle and hollow saber ground 4v blade.
Damn good point. Hollow ground 4v. Mmm mm
Is this something that still exists? It’s not on their site
@@jojojaykay No, it's been sold out for a while now
So.... no chance of this knife showing up under my pillow?😐 I watched Cedric and Ada’s video. There were arguments on there on if maxamet was brittle or not. Some say it shatters if you drop it, others say it is actually hard to chip. It would be cool to see a one year review of it
Go to big brown bears channel and watch what he does to his manix in maxamet lol.
Cool vid.
Not bad for a Squid
Since its turned so swampy out there, make sure you watch out for R.O.U.S.s as well. Take a big chopper with you for protection. Lol
He may be followed by The Dread Pirate Roberts.
Terrific !
13% Tungsten?!? Geez.
Nice eye liner dude xD
🙄 yeah....no. Does that even make sense?
@@preparedmind101 hahaha just messing with ya'.
PREPAREDMIND101 I think it looks cute bby ❤️
You'll be okay Buttercup. Are you contemplating also going to the Blade Show West as well this year?
The yoda speaks
I would hate to have to sharpen that stuff
Don't Sugar Coat It it’s not to bad if you have skill and the right equipment
I'm sure I could manage with my custom rig but with my edge snobbery I imagine it would take a looong time.
So you can get a spider Co knife at Walmart for 30 bucks.
Probably a knock off
@@ElkArrow No go and look for yourself. I had to polish up the blade. They sell a big one and a midsized one.
I have this #spyderco manix 2, it's great.
There are as many steels as there are genders these days.
Nice knife
Say hi to yoda for me!
👍🏻
D a n g e r o u s things on Daggobah there are......a large knife you will need!
Have fun sharpening, it’s a bitch.
I have a kabar turok and an esee pr4 available if you are interested in buying/ reviewing them. I messaged you on instagram so you can message me there about them as well
Lol i know how you feel bro you neighbor😜
This steel will be a pain to sharpen , Spyderco and other makers keep putting out these super steels only to sell the same knife at higher prices . So high price difficult to sharpen why buy it . To each their own but I will stay with proven 1095 carbon steel , AEB-L , and other carbon steels. This is nothing but marketing hype to waste money, if you like it buy it , it just is not for me.
It will definitely cause reproductive harm...absolutely hilarious.