Knife Sharpening - Spyderco PM2 Maxamet
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Knife Used
Spyderco PM2
Steel Type
Maxamet
Stones used
Gritomatic Silicon Carbide 240 grit
Gritomatic Silicon Carbide 1000 grit
Gritomatic Silicon Carbide 2500 grit
Leather strop Cbn 2 micron, 1 micron, 0.5 micron
Bess "C" average based on 3 cut test
146 flat
I think I can hear the rain outside your house; relaxing 😌😴
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Nice work! Maxamet sharpens up like a dream!
One of my favorite steels. Shockingly lol. Never thought I'd find one of these ultra steels that stood up to the hype.
You are the king of sharpening
I'd never describe myself as such, but I appreciate the ego boost :)
Just to let you know I made up some of Ur bespoke solution lube and it works a treat (far better than just water :)
Also spent an whole evening flattening my spyderco uf stone. I was shocked @ just uneven the stone was.
I used a load of 400 SIC then moved onto 600 and finished with the 800 taking out the coffee breaks I spent almost three hours lapping it. Hard work but I'm really chuffed with the results.
Thanks again for straightforward reliable advice mate 😎
NICE! It took me a little less time, but it sounds like I was using a much coarser grit than yourself. It will definitely leave you winded, but the results are excellent. Not to mention, it will be a very very long time, before you ever need to reflatten (if ever). I like the 600 finish, and then let the stone break in. 800 shouldn't be far off. Hope it treats you well! Now do the other side, and leave a very coarse finish. You'll have a combo stone :D
Forgot to add... nice sharpening video as always Jef.
I'd love to own a maxamet knife see for myself what all's the fuss about pros and cons...
I'd like to see a set of Arkansas stones in the give away.
Maxamet really has impressed me. It is one of the few super steels, I have actually seen to carry the hype. Good stuff!
Arkansas stones are an excellent idea. I'll keep those in mind.
Nice work. Good that you didn't try to drop it too thin IMO.
I dunno how maxamet would behave, thin. Prob brittle. Have you any experience with it? If so, what did you find?
Nice work....
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words
Sharp as always mate
Thanks bro. Didn't come out as keen as I wanted, but it'll get work done
@@Jef hoped for two digits?
Would be fun to test that bess tester but im not sure i would trust it hehe
Its a damn difference from a edge that push cuts very well to one that is slicing aggresion for example a 400grit vs a 6000grit
@@knifesharpeningnorway I got a video I havent released yet that is purely coarse edges. Results are about the same as here
@@Jef aha okay.
knifesteelnerds.com/getting-started/
Been reading alot on this site now and see edge angle is a huuuge factor in edge retention and everything so would be fun to do tests with things testing different grits and with or without micro bevels etc etc
Man you are sharpening so good and for advice use spyderco bench ceramic stones 🦾🦾💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Yea I use the Spyderco Ultra fine quite often. It is a fantastic stone. I mainly use it for light touch ups, and to re freshen an edge
I suggest the dmt the 3 diamond stone with the wood box and a honing steel and the strop with the CBN 1 and 0.5 micron Jef Jewell
Those were the plates I bought (wooden box and all) that had defects. The plates themselves had gouges taken out, and then diamonds plated inside those gouges. My edge actually caught on them, and dulled when sharpening. Nah, diamonds will never be a thing for me. Maybe, something like Venev, on the other hand. They make combo stones as well. Not priced high. Could toss something like that together. I'm still trying to decide if I want to use the new Sic stones I have on the way. I don't know yet.
Enjoyed the vid, those spydercos will bite when you're not looking.
Oh it bit a couple times :p
You could GAW your services. Where the winner could send you 1 knife of their choice to you for sharpening. I sure would signup for that GAW in a hot minute.
I sharpen for free. All that is needed is shipping and the acknowledgement that I am not responsible for lost or damaged items.
Edge pro stones or any stones would be good give away
Great video😉
Regarding comparing shapton 120 to a silicon carbide stone,, not really fair as the shapton Pro line is ment for carbon steel knives, and do not cut harder steels
Shapton Pro have handled just about everything I have thrown against it. Except Maxamet. I think a fair comparison would be equal grit ratings though. 120 Sic vs 120 Shapton. I have one coming. The 6x2's were available on Gritomatic last night, so I assume they have restocked those.
Jef Jewell ok personally i have not tried them with supersteels but they are marketed towards softer steels and the glass stones are marketed for use on knives with a lot of carbides,
I Got the 1500 Grit Pro benchstone i use it most for bevelsetting on straightrazors, and it is in my opinion the best stone on the market for that...
I got the Pro 120, 220 1k 2k 5k 8k in edge Pro size i use them on my hapstone, maybe i will give it a try on supersteels then
@@volsmann Yea I hear that often. Too many rules in sharpening for my tastes. S90v Put up a fight with the Glass stones, but I was able to polish it right up, on the Pro. ~shrug~
Jef Jewell i dont understand why shapton would put false information out about the Pro stones? Maybe to sell more of their expensive glass stones 🙄
@@volsmann Only they can answer that. Your theory has potential, but they probably believe it. My advise, try things out yourself, and come to your own conclusions. I hear so many "rules", I just ignore em and tread on. Here is one I mention in an upcoming video. Have you heard if you use oil on a stone, you can never use water on it again? How about, you can't use oil on waterstones? lol. It's mind boggling
Looks good. How similar is the finish of the Gritomatic 2500 and the Venev 2000? Is there a "standard" waterstone that you have that has a similar finish to the Gritomatic 2500? That 240 grit sounds great.
The Venev polishes much better than the Silicon Carbide. The 2500 finish is pretty similar to most 1k finishes. The scratches from the Sic are a bit more pronounced and defined, where most water stones you get that sand blast kind of look.
I'm looking for a good coarse stone. You think the sic stones from gritomatic fit the bill? I want something that can hog metal and cut pretty much anything I want quickly. I also like the price of those gritomatic stones
Yup. Gritomatic would be my top choice. The 240 can be a beast if you condition the surface. As it comes from factory, it is too slick and glazed. They also have a 120 grit although I’ve never used it. The 240 has been plenty for my needs. Anything coarser and i would go shapton pro 120 or Norton crystolon.
Knife Sharpening - Comparing a few Coarse stones
ruclips.net/video/V-qGMGisurQ/видео.html
@@Jef Are those norton stones oil stones? Also, how is the life span of the shapton pro 120?
@@anthonycapo1998 yes the norton is an oil stone. the shapton pro 120 sheds pretty freely. lifespan depends upon use. I've personally been using mine for about 6 yrs now.
I’ve read that the factory angle is 40 degrees, that gotta be inclusive? What angle do you sharpen at?
Every knife is a little different. Spyderco sharpens between 30-40 deg inclusive. They usually come with a tiny micro bevel around 15-18 deg per side. My own sharpening, i tend to hover around 18-20 deg side (36-40 deg inclusive).
I have found 30 deg inclusive edges, or lower, don’t last long, in my cutting tasks. Try not to focus so much on what angle to sharpen. Instead , concentrate on getting the edge sharp in the first place 👍
What strop do you use? How long do you do it or how many strokes do you do?
I have the details in the description. In this particular video I used a 4 sided Leather strop from DLT Trading, with Ken Schwartz Cbn 2 micron, 1 micron, 0.5 micron.
Ordinarily I just use a leather strop with white compound, and do approx 10-15 passes per side.
@@Jef k thanks, missed that!
I wish i could sharpen my pm2 like that . Right now it s dull and i can t use it :((((
Send it to me. I’ll get ya squared away
@@Jef i would but i m from romania . I will practice on other knives till i get the hang of it . I need them sharp in case dracula pays me a visit :)))
@@iordansilviu-cristian9403 lol. Well give my beginners video a look at see if it helps.
ruclips.net/video/dDXT8zOn5FQ/видео.html
How a bought PM 2 Maxamet give away : )
I asked in a poll recently what most guys wanted, and the results showed sharpening supplies over a knife GAW.
Nice work as always. This vtok stuff whats it close to of the steels i would no. Atb paddy 👍☘️😀
It is supposed to be similar to super blue Japanese steel. Possibly Hap40 as well
@@Jef i was gona say it sharpens almost as well as Superblue
@@Hoodoooutdoors Awesome! Aogami Super is a dream to sharpen. White and blue are supposed to the same. This is going to be fun
Why don’t you giveaway some of that CBN
That is not a bad idea. Maybe a full strop and CBN compound giveaway. I'd have to find a stone to toss in, so it'd be a complete package, but that has a lot of potential. Thanks!
I suggest the dmt the 3 diamond stone with the wood box and a honing steel and the strop with the CBN 1 and 0.5 micron Jef Jewell
@Jef Jewell
You mentioned your order was stuck in Russia? When I visited the gritomatic website the other day they claim to have a facility in the US where they maintain stocked items and ship from. They also advertise 3 day shipping. Am I misinterpreting something?.. Sexcellent video as always! Take care :)
They were out of stock on the main website, so I emailed them. I was informed they had them in Rusisia, and that they could send me a paypal invoice etc etc. So that was the route I took. Shortly after my order finally arrived, they got the website restocked.
Yes they have 3 day shipping, and U.S. stock. However, if the site says sold out, you can try emailing, and seeing if they have any in their other facilities.
I don't know what is going on with Gritomatic. I contacted them, expressing my interest in the SiC stones and received a reply that these were unavailable in the USA but could be sent from Russia. When I asked how I could order and pay for the stones (listed as 'out of stock' on the website) I received no reply. To ignore customer enquiries is not confidence inspiring behavior so I cannot take Gritomatic seriously and will not risk making a payment to them in the future. This is a shame; the stones seem ideal for some of my high-carbide steels.
I can't defend any companies actions, however, it has taken up to 24 hrs for me to get replies from the company. I think it is only one guy running the show as far as emails and correspondence goes. I can say, the 6x2 Sic stones are in stock. If you check the web site and click on the benchstone section, you will see them. As for payment, they accept paypal. There is no better guarantee that if something goes awry, you will get a refund. Take that for what it's worth.
Love these charpening videos! What are your thoughts on making a sharpening choil on the PM2? Atb B.H. 🇳🇴
I've done it to a few Spydies. Just depends on my mood. Most you can get the edge to the very base and look fine. Some just have a few minor problems that would be solved with a simple choil. Just gotta go with what looks right to you
How the maxamet edge sharpness holdup compare to d2 steel ?
Maxamet doesnt polish as well or easily, as d2. That isnt to say you cant get high sharpness, or polish, just that you need the right stones. D2 doesnt hold an edge anywhere near as long either. I would say they chip at about the same rate. Maybe maxamet is a hair more brittle, but the stuff i cut, it would be impossible for me to judge.
@@Jef as a beginner its a pain for me when trying to resharpen the supersteel.. i have a s30v that take really long time for me to resharpen it using my cheap silica carbide stones, and for final strobing i lost my patience and just use my bench buffing machine to make it razor sharp.. but my d2 from ganzo not so hard to resharpen,..when i use it to cutting meat or skinning deer both seems to hold the edge and sharpness but still need to resharpen or strobing after a few uses.. maybe maxamet will hold the sharpness better on meat cutting due to more brittle steel.
When you compare them in those sort of cutting tasks, i think maxamet will impress you. Just avoid bones 😁
hi ! Can we sharpen maxamet or s110v with the naniwa professionnal (old chosera) ?
Maxamet, no. Naniwa, may work, but I do not know for certain. The 3k and 5k, did very little cutting, when I tried them against s110v. My gut says, no
@@Jef is this because of the vanadium carbides?
Hey she bit me too were blood brothers. LOL
Lol. She got me when I wasn't paying attention, trying to show the tip in camera. I never got a good shot, and she let me know she wasn't happy.