Manix 2 Rex 45 was I wrong? Demko AD-20.5 update, were you wrong? The end of an Era today.

Manix 2 Rex 45, was I wrong? Demko AD-20.5 AUS-10 update, were you wrong? The end of an Era today after 12 years. Some Rex 45 information, an AUS-10 update and where will I go from here?
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[@adamgrimes820]

You are the man. Thanks for all the work you do for us

[@gaberoo9099]

Happy for you. Best of luck in any new endeavors.

[@Outpost_76]

Thank you

[@SpankyK]

Best of luck on the career change and move. Good video and thanks!

[@Outpost_76]

Thank you

[@JOMO_EDC]

I lost my job of 19.5 years last month. It definitely feels weird not working there anymore. But it was definitely a good thing.

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

Damn I know how that feels, congrats if you ended up with a better job but it definitely feels weird.

[@mountaindont34ify]

I don't know what that feels like but I know what losing a job after working there several years feels like and it sucks but something better always seems to come up

[@Outpost_76]

It was weird at first but now there is no way I'd ever go back to that.

[@thaknobodi]

How does something like that happen. And why is it good?

[@Keith_the_knife_freak]

Congrats on a new start !!!

[@Outpost_76]

Thank you

[@BenoJ3000]

Good luck g. Thanks for the update

[@johnscarborough4746]

And there you have it.."Most people will never use it to it's full potential"

[@alexanderbertallo1995]

The best of luck for your New Era! Much love from Switzerland

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

Very nice edge on that Demko.

[@Outpost_76]

Thanks

[@Outpost_76]

Thanks

[@joshuabriggs7114]

Congrats on the move! Don't underestimate the effect of your old job. It's been a big part of your life; give it proper mourning! Can't wait for Rex45 vetting!

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

Most people get far too involved in the steel debate. Heat treat matters far more than steel type for 99% of users and tasks imo. That said, CPM-M4 is the best. Lol

[@profesorEDC]

Best of lucks and good wishes to your new beginning G😊👍🍀

[@johnsellers1272]

Congrats and best of luck with the close of one chapter and start of another! I'm excited about the up and coming developments.

[@Outpost_76]

Thank you

[@toddcarr.]

Both great knives, people also have to realize that where Demko is getting these knives done is in Tiawan with a proven track record of great fit and finish and also good heat treats. So glad he didn't go the China route. Have several knives in AUS10A and they all perform comparable to 154cm. Crazy action on that spyderco also. Keep making sharp things fun and enjoyable

[@TheScottyp1]

I find 154cm hold fine edge better, but aus 10 is a tuff biatch of a steel. Perfect for stainless fixed blades imo

[@garrisong]

I’ve had the cold steel airlite for a few weeks now and I’m pleasantly surprised by the aus10a it’s held a very good edge for me I don’t carry it every day but I do try to use it once a day at least.

[@mikelikesknives428]

Congratulations on your life change!!! I hope all goes very well for ya!!!!

[@Outpost_76]

Thank you

[@ilzephyrli]

Good luck with your future endeavors man!

[@Outpost_76]

Thank you

[@barkingspider2007]

Congratulations on your "New Beginnings". Change can be unsettling roll with it.. It's all going to be fine. 😎👍 Thanks for the video!

[@editedby48]

Good Luck stepping into something new is exciting.

[@Outpost_76]

Thank you

[@rctrue]

The Manix LW in Rex45 is hard to beat. One of my personal favorites when I have alot of cutting to do

[@pop4803]

Appreciate your honesty, if aus10 is as good as 154 that's plenty good for me. Thanks G.

[@CKshouta]

It's also a lot tougher. This is one of the reasons cold steel use it to do stupid cuts with

[@Outpost_76]

You're welcome and thank you

[@backonthelevel85]

@Outpost 76 how do you have that Spyderco so lose? My manix 2 lightweight is nowhere near that and I've even adjusted the pivot screws.

[@Outpost_76]

This one, the always test Rex 45 and my personal user both came nice like this. The tester has a little lock stuck but the other one is smooth. I didn't adjust either one of these, both came free dropping. The first one I found when they came out is better than this one. I've had some LW Manix that are stiff no matter what I did. Just seems to be luck of the draw.

[@backonthelevel85]

@@Outpost_76 thanks for the reply. Hopefully I find the one that's easier for my needs and makes it easier to love. Lightweights seem to be too questionable so I'll stick to the G10 models only! But if one of my older ones prove true and drops into place with a little more ease then I'll love it as my one and only.

[@anthonywaldrep5982]

I've sharpened AUS10 on a Voyager for a very good friend of mine and he is seeing horrible edge retention. I sharpened it to a 1,200 grit silicone carbide stone and left him with a nice and toothy edge. It deburred just fine and sliced paper very well. After cutting some hay string he is getting some pretty bad chipping. I didn't lay the edge back much at all after following the factory bevel. I'm wondering if this is because of an overheated edge from the factory

[@Outpost_76]

That could be, I'd definitely sharpen that a few more times to see if it has any improvement.

[@darenpullen9864]

On second thought why would they use AUS10A?🤔. We will never know or will we?🤔. Maybe it’s better than maxamet?

[@trollmcclure1884]

I'm missing the tests on aluminium and brass. Will it roll or chip? I dont know. I wanna know. Do it on all your steels

[@Outpost_76]

I'll get there as I can

[@jps5871]

Had one, blade was great, lock stick terrible. Son wanted it,so off it went.

[@darenpullen9864]

Ok OP76, good vid and educational. However I get it, but not to rain on the parade of haters on the AD 20.5. Look it’s a good tool. I think it would be better if it had a better steel. I have the mini adamas. I have beat it up. Do I think it’s better? Maybe? In steel? Yes, but that demko with better steel and scales would out perform in heavy use. Pricing is OK for AUS10A. But I can get cruwear for just a few bucks more. Knowing I can beat the hell out of it. I am not one to be downing small companies trying to make a living. But Demko could’ve done better. They have good engineering, to pop in as economical knife is a mistake. Quality and performance is a concern to the consumer. Keep up the good good work and stay true to you and not to others. Good luck to your new chapter.❤️

[@brewman6218]

Aus10 has similar edge retention and toughness to vg10, but slightly less corrosion resistance and sharpenability. The difference between them is not very significant.

[@rctrue]

The more you use REX45 the more you will love it.

[@jonr1510]

I know you're going to be busy for a while but if you want to test a g10 native in rex45 I'd be glad to send it your way. I'll try emailing you but you can just ignore it if you're too busy. Thanks for the updates👍

[@Outpost_76]

In the next few weeks I should have some free time.

[@JusttheEdge]

That lock up is super late on that Manix 2.

[@killroy2221]

have u held them both up to eachother...the scale shapes are identical

[@acr4809]

Most steel snobs don't use their knives. We were happy with 420 when I had my first pocket knife. Most can't even sharpen vg10 let alone any of the so called super steels.