C101PGY2 - Manix2 - Grey FRCP / Maxamet
This version of the Manix 2 Lightweight supercharges the performance of this workhorse design with a blade made of Carpenter Steel’s Micro-Melt Maxamet alloy—a super-hard high-speed powdered tool steel. This noteworthy blade material possesses properties that transcend conventional high-speed tool steels and approach those of cemented carbides—the ultra-hard materials used to machine other steels. In a knife blade, that converts to extreme hardness, toughness, and edge retention. Spyderco is one of the very few companies in the knife industry to master working with this demanding material, and they are pleased to offer it on select products made in their US. factory.
Carpenter Technology’s Micro-Melt Maxamet alloy is a super-hard high-speed powdered tool steel possessing properties that transcend conventional high-speed tool steels approach those of cemented carbides, the ultra-hard materials used to machine other steels. When Carpenter developed this amazing alloy, they sent samples to various companies in the knife industry to evaluate as a blade material. Although many tried, Spyderco was one of only a handful of companies to successfully develop the specialized methods necessary to machine, heat treat, and grind this demanding material to yield reliable, high-performance knife blades.
Discontinued by the manufacturer, limited quantities available.
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