HOW TO PROPERLY SHARPEN MAXAMET

This knife was suspected of heat treatment issues. Maxamet just needs proper abrasives and techniques for the best results.
It's a unique material so there's not a lot of experience out there with how to sharpen it.
This is my first Maxamet sharpening customer. I only sharpen Maxamet,
No other knives, I have no interest or time.
Contact me if you're interested, this is a premium service.

[@jrclad2964]

Excellent lesson. No fanciness; straight to the point and effective. Outstanding indeed. Thank You.

[@FearNoSteel]

JRCLAD thanks homie, if you have questions ask away

[@jrclad2964]

Thanks, BBB. But for the time being I am very happy with Spyderco's S110V. Maybe in the future a Shaman in Maxamet or Rex 121, who knows? Nevertheless, following your knowledge. I hope your enterprise in knive making reaches the succes it deserves for your great effort. Thanks again.

[@FearNoSteel]

JRCLAD oh my God, shaman in Rex!

[@jrclad2964]

Yeahh. A beast ;-) for ever.

[@anthonycapo1998]

Ive watched this video like 3 times. You make this look so easy! I’m going to buy a maxamet para 3 soon but I don’t have a sharpener. Do you recommend stones first for a noob or a guided system? Awesome work bro.

[@EZ_Case]

Did you ever get your setup? I bought a maxamet para 3 a few months ago and ordered the worksharp pro sharpening system a couple weeks ago. I’m a complete noob when it comes to both knives and sharpening but with the worksharp It’s actually fairly straight forward. I went through all the stones and it took about 15 minutes to get the blade to hair shaving sharp.

[@VincenzoNero94]

Good job buddy. That 600 cut that quick, they’re going to be some impressive stones. And I’ll be trying out those extra passes to get out any Inconsistencies.

[@AnomadAlaska]

I can't get my knives that sharp. I'm almost there but not quite. So much to learn for what seems so simple in theory. I'm still missing something.

[@jovonntrujillo1143]

Cmon bbb show us an starting stone we can actually buy!

[@Oozy9Millimeetah]

The choil is needed in every Spyderco imo!!! I make a very shallow one on short blades like delica and para 3 but its needed.

[@FearNoSteel]

Oozy9Millimeetah agreed!

[@madmullets]

Could you do a Vid on the proper method to cut in choil in Spyderco knives. I would love to learn how to.

[@FearNoSteel]

Tim Koontz eh, too boring, just pull out the Dremel

[@Oozy9Millimeetah]

Tim Koontz or get a set of diamond needle files, easy easy easy..

[@jabokd574]

​@@FearNoSteel Is it improper to sharpen right up to the plunge instead of cutting a choil? I turn the ricasso into sharpened edge. I find that I accidentally snag sharpening choils on plastic pallet wrap when they're on a work knife. I'm a tad clumsy.

[@manifestgtr]

The lightweight Manix and Native models are great for no nonsense, non-safe queen users. I carry all my knives but if I’m gonna “try something out” (like carving with s110v), it’ll be with my Manix lightweight. They’re about the cheapest way to access these exotic, interesting steels in a model that’s still reliable, stable and reputable.

[@stevebantersb]

You got an absolute fortune in stones!

[@anthonyp7051]

I know as soon as I settle for which brand stones to get you’ll have yours for sale... you give hints and ball parks of what to buy won’t spill the beans. I get it, you put years into the learning the best methods and what might work excellent for one steel doesn’t ring true for all. So I’ll stay confused a bit longer and maybe you’ll have your released soon enough.

[@757OMG]

Can you sharpen maxamet with the work sharp field system.

[@guadalupetrevinojr9923]

Let us know when this CBN Stones come out or where I can get 1

[@ushersmith8100]

How much does it cost for you to sharpen my maxamet

[@southerncross100]

The prototype CBN stone certainly looks like it cuts quickly.

[@FearNoSteel]

southerncross100 it's a monster, this is the future of Sharpening Stone technology. I'm working hard to bring it to you guys. Lots of boring reading and emails with manufacturers

[@nonyobussiness3440]

Big Brown Bear if you need help reading emails I’m down. Not an expert but if there’s real boring shit I can do to and free you up I’d be glad to help

[@blistersteel]

Big Brown Bear let us know please when you are ready to market them,I am a freehand guy who is looking at these stones with a bit of interest. Cheers.

[@marcosacramento596]

How can i send my knife!?

[@Gpknives]

How would you compare Maxamet and S110V? Aside from the obvious (tool steel vs stainless). =)

[@FearNoSteel]

GPKNIVES to keep it short, Maxamet has the superior EDGE performance. It takes a crisper more aggressive edge, polishes better. Maxamet also Holds the longest working edge I've seen or used, the stuff is literally "blunt proof" it will cut long after it no longer cuts paper clean or shaves. S110v has some merits too that we'll save for another video. I still like s110v

[@Gpknives]

Short and sweet. I'll keep on the lookout for that S110V vid.

[@jasonmccarra6753]

@@FearNoSteel do you still offer sharpening services for maxamet? I have a para 3 that needs a good sharpening.

[@nupersoob]

Wait, wait, how the hell did you get stones MADE? How much was that CBN stone?!

[@FearNoSteel]

Keith A. Too expensive, stay tuned

[@nofriendzplaya69]

Damn now I wish I kept my maxamet manix 2 and sent it to you lol

[@perkman2009]

very nice work bear I love your channel iv watched every video. thanks for all you do

[@FearNoSteel]

luigi difrancesco thanks brother, means alot

[@KrakPoT13]

I have the same knife - what do you charge? How does it work?

[@capolot]

I’ve probably watched this video 20 times trying to examine your technique etc. is this still your preferred progression for maxamet? I want to get a stone for my knives but I don’t want to spend a lot of money. I have a maxamet para 3. Will the venev resin bonded stones do a decent job?

[@zripster]

You're really tempting me to get a maxamet manix 2 lw with all your videos. I already have a cts-bd1 manix 2 lw and have been wanting to upgrade since it's my favorite knife.

[@FearNoSteel]

Z. Ripley it's a big upgrade over bd1

[@CurzonB]

I've always found Maxamet surprisingly easy to sharpen just using Spydercos SharpMaker kit...it's all I've really ever used...you can freehand it if you flip it upside down because it has recesses built in for the triangle stones, and I found that was the best for my Chokwe...for most of their knives it works very well IMO...I do want to get more into freehand sharpening though since having tried it on my Chokwe.

[@dengised321]

How can I contact you about sharpening my Maxamet Para 3?

[@AVH8TOR]

Question on sharpening maxamet. Do you find it better with a say 600-800 toothy edge or going up to a 1200 and a more polished edge?

[@Creelyblades]

All about the abrasives!

[@FearNoSteel]

Gary Creely If only they made CBN belts that are affordable bro.

[@tacticalcenter8658]

Well done man! i want all those stones, wish they made them in edge pro sizes. btw what dressing stone do you use for the Venev stones, i need to get one.

[@FearNoSteel]

Tactical Center just use a SiC flattener, the NAGURA actually reduced performance

[@Jeffrose_]

Nooooooooooooo choil 😢

[@JDStone20]

Nice work! Awesome edge!

[@highvibration894]

Love your work triple B You are the maxamet whispera.

[@nathaniellavender9388]

👍

[@SuperSteelSteve]

Bro..... Bro..... BRO.... a cbn stone! Where did you get it? And great job showing all these re-re's how to sharpen a knife. Like its fucking steel... Its super wear resistant tool steel. How fucking hard is it to realize that you need proper abrasives?? And prpoer technique? Lol It seems to me 99% of the bullshit that gets put on the internet about steels being "chippy" "fragile" "hard to sharpen" is just that.... Bullshit. 99% of the guys writing that bs have sub par skill sets sharpening. They kick that bullshit because they cant admit they need more practice. Great edge bro

[@FearNoSteel]

Right? fuckin A dude. Yea this is just a prototype, Still needs some work, cool shit is coming bro. If Im not making videos it means im working hard.

[@reispab]

great brother I will try with my Victorinox Hercules which I use for every day

[@FearNoSteel]

reissner pabon nice, post it on. Instagram so I can see

[@reispab]

Big Brown Bear thanks brother

[@stevenlachance8576]

Shawn do you have a site where u talk about your stones? And are you in Portland OR?

[@JoshWallace]

Who are the 2 thumbs down jerks? Love your stuff brother. 👊

[@NK-wy8wp]

Nice found someone to sharpen Maxamet for me.

[@Papadragon-7]

Has your technique changed since the science of sharp article came out on maxamet? I saw what I believe to be your comments on the post and wanted to ask if it changed how you approached sharpening maxamet I am just completely lost on what to buy to maintain the edge on my para 3 maxamet Any help appreciated

[@FearNoSteel]

Not at all, I'm using bonded diamond/cBN not plates

[@Papadragon-7]

@@FearNoSteel does that expose the ‘carbides’ as described in the SOS article ? Or do you prefer different edge? What would you suggest for most cost effective setup for a new knife owner to maintain their maxamet blade? Would a Strop and diamond emulsion cover all the bases ?

[@doluseb]

Kinda bummed you left out how to grind the choil

[@FearNoSteel]

im not going to make a video about something so damn basic. I'm sharing the important information that doesn't pop up in a google search. There is no shortage of ways to cut a small semi circle in metal.

[@doluseb]

@@FearNoSteel Some of us just like to see the sausage being made, so to speak.