CJRB Maxmial Micarta Knife Assessment

The CJRB Maxmial Micarta knife makes use of AR-RPM9 metal and a crossbar lock. The drop level blade is nice for on a regular basis carry, and the clip is deep carry, too!

Official Specs

Right here’s a hyperlink to the CJRB Maxmial Micarta knife.

Variations

I see just one model of the CJRB Maxmial Micarta knife, however a G10 model is accessible, too. There are two G10 colours: pink and black. A full titanium model is coming! Yet another choice: I seen on the designer’s Instagram that there’s a(t least one) carbon fiber model, too! By the way, that reel demonstrates precisely how I open Crossbar locking knives (which I’ll point out later).

Worth

The CJRB Maxmial Micarta knife lists for $66.66 however has a 25% off sale worth of $49.99. You possibly can purchase all variations right here. Micarta and G10 are the identical worth. Titanium is premium, at $179.99 (and never but obtainable.)

Package deal and Guide

There isn’t any guide.

What’s Included

• CJRB Maxmial Micarta knife
• Cleansing fabric
• Carry pouch

Look

I don’t suppose it’s a shock that I like Micarta. Which means I just like the CJRB Maxmial Micarta knife even when closed. I additionally actually love drop level blade shapes and this one is a implausible instance. (It’s paying homage to one other drop level bladed knife however the identify escapes me).

The Micarta will in all probability put on in very properly. Not precisely “patina,” however every day utilization ought to present up in a really interesting method on this materials. Extra so than on G10, in any case.

The knife is generally inexperienced (Micarta) and metal (blade metal or accents) however there’s one little pop of gold just below the pivot screws (each side.)

Open / Shut / Lock

The CJRB Maxmial Micarta knife is a crossbar locking knife. I sometimes open these knives by “releasing” (or “pulling again”) the crossbar lock. This frees the blade, which might then simply be flung open. (I wish to say “flipped” and never “flung” however I say flung as a result of this isn’t a “flipper” in that sense.)

The CJRB Maxmial Micarta knife additionally provides a dual-sided thumbstud for extra conventional opening.

Once more, it’s a crossbar lock. This mechanism is rather like the Benchmade Axis lock, and is one in all my favorites.

To shut the knife, you simply pull again on the crossbar lock, and the blade is launched.

Construct and Really feel

I already lined above how I really feel about Micarta. That lends to my emotions concerning the construct high quality of the knife. It feels stable!

Micarta has a considerably pure really feel, and I suppose it could possibly be pure, as Micarta might be made out of all types of stuff.

The pivot screw is accessible on each side. Every has a TORX slot.

The blade is completely centered.

You possibly can’t actually see it right here, however within the pivot are ceramic ball bearings. If I had one criticism concerning the knife, it’d be that the motion isn’t fairly as clean as I would like. It’s in all probability on par with different $50 knives, so I’d say it’s “acceptable,” but it surely may actually be cleaned up (and be smoother).

There’s no matching Micarta backspacer. CJRB makes use of two standoffs.

Beneath, you’ll be able to see that the Micarta scales are lined with metallic. This could add a very good little bit of stiffness. It additionally provides a dependable place to attach issues such because the backspacers and pocket clip.

Right here’s a greater have a look at the Crossbar lock.

Dimension

Blade Size 2.95″ (75mm)
Blade Thickness 0.10″ (2.5mm)
Total Size 6.89″ (175mm)
Closed Size 3.94″ (100mm)
Weight 80g/2.82oz

Above, you’ll be able to see the CJRB Maxmial Micarta knife with the Civivi Elementum in orange G10. I exploit that knife a lot!

Right here’s the knife in hand:

Beneath you’ll be able to see the CJRB Maxmial Micarta knife with the venerable Convoy S2+. The model beneath is a customized laser-engraved Convoy S2+ host by GadgetConnections.com. I did a full submit on an engraved orange host proper right here! Or go straight to GadgetConnections.com to purchase your Convoy S2+ now!

Within the picture above, you might be aware that the SRM (normal reference materials) flashlight for comparability has modified! I used a TorchLAB BOSS 35 for ages. Now what you’ll be able to see because the 18350 SRM is the Hanko Machine Works Trident. Whereas I’ve not reviewed or examined the Gunner Grip model seen right here, I’ve examined a Hanko Machine Works Trident Complete Tesseract in brass. I really like the Trident, and it’s a hanging distinction subsequent to the cheap Convoy S2+, which additionally makes an amazing normal reference materials.

Metal / Reduce / Oats

Metal on the CJRB Maxmial Micarta knife is acknowledged as “AR-RPM9” and is a metal made by Artisan Cutlery (mother or father model of CJRB). (Extra on that beneath.)

The blade has a drop level form and stone wash end. I really like this blade form! So helpful.

The stonewash end appears nice, too.

Now, the metal. I’m not a knife metal nerd, however there are knifesteelnerds on the market. They dove into this AR-RPM9 metal, and it’s a implausible evaluation. There’s a lot of data to devour. In the end, about this metal, knifesteelnerds says:

It’s primarily a sprayform model of 9Cr18MoV. … The sprayform expertise seemingly improves the toughness considerably however wouldn’t impression a lot else.

They don’t say if it’s a very good or unhealthy metal (nor would possibly I count on them to), however 9Cr18MoV usually appears acceptable for knife metal.

Retention

The CJRB Maxmial Micarta knife ships with a deep carry pocket clip connected. I fairly like this clip – it’s minimal and is definitely deep carry. Beneath you’ll be able to see how you continue to have entry to the 2 TORX screws though the clip “covers” them.

It’s a easy bent clip, however ample.

You possibly can set up the pocket clip on the opposite facet, however both method, it’s tip-up carry. There’s additionally a lanyard gap, however no lanyard is included.

CJRB additionally features a zippered pouch with the Maxmial Micarta knife.

Abstract and Conclusion

I actually just like the design Maximal by David C. Andersen. Once more, the blade form is one in all my favorites, and I actually love “crossbar” locks (or Axis locks – my favourite.) For those who can clear up the motion a bit, this knife could be a brilliant worth! At 2.95″, the blade doesn’t really feel too lengthy and the knife carries true-to-size. Micarta is a good selection, and I’m excited to see the titanium choice that’s upcoming!

Notes

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