Collection: Maxamet Knives

Enter the pinnacle of wear resistance with our collection of Maxamet knives at Blade Forge. Maxamet, a truly extraordinary high-speed tool steel from Crucible Industries, is engineered to push the boundaries of edge retention further than almost any other material in the knife world. For knife enthusiasts and professionals in Australia who demand the absolute longest-lasting edge for the most demanding cutting tasks, a Maxamet knife offers a level of performance that is simply unparalleled.

Maxamet: The Ultra-Hard Tool Steel Powerhouse
Maxamet is a non-stainless, powdered metallurgy high-speed tool steel. Its unique composition boasts extremely high levels of carbon, tungsten, cobalt, and molybdenum, creating a microstructure densely packed with exceptionally hard carbides. This rigorous engineering results in:

• Unrivalled Edge Retention: Maxamet's defining characteristic. It achieves a hardness often exceeding 67 HRC (Rockwell Hardness) while maintaining a fine grain structure, allowing it to hold a razor-sharp edge for an astonishingly long duration through aggressive and abrasive cutting tasks.
• Extreme Wear Resistance: No material it encounters will easily dull a Maxamet edge. It's designed to slice through highly abrasive materials repeatedly, maintaining its keenness where other steels would quickly give up.
• High Performance in Demanding Use: Maxamet excels in scenarios requiring continuous, heavy cutting on tough materials, making it a top choice for industrial applications, specific craftwork, or extreme everyday carry.

Why Choose a Maxamet Knife from Blade Forge? (Crucial Considerations)
Opting for a Maxamet knife means selecting a blade engineered for the very limit of cutting longevity, but it comes with specific characteristics:

• Maximum Time Between Sharpening: If your priority is a knife that stays sharp for an incredibly long time, enduring extensive use before needing re-sharpening, Maxamet is virtually unmatched.
• Elite Cutting Performance: Experience a level of cutting consistency and efficiency that few other steels can offer, even under the most strenuous conditions.
• Crucial Consideration: Corrosion Resistance. It is vital to understand that Maxamet is a tool steel, NOT a stainless steel. It has very low corrosion resistance and WILL patina and rust if not properly cared for, especially when exposed to moisture, salts, or acidic substances.
• Maintenance Required: To prevent corrosion, Maxamet blades require diligent care, including immediate cleaning after use, thorough drying, and regular oiling or application of a rust-inhibiting coating. A natural greyish patina may also form over time, which can offer some degree of protection.
• Consideration: Sharpening Difficulty. Due to its extreme hardness and wear resistance, Maxamet is notoriously challenging to sharpen. Achieving a keen edge typically requires diamond or CBN abrasives and significant skill and patience. This is the trade-off for its incredible edge-holding capability.

At Blade Forge, our selection of Maxamet knives in Australia features models from elite manufacturers who expertly process and heat-treat this formidable steel to unlock its full potential. Explore our collection today and invest in a cutting tool that sets the standard for edge retention, understanding the care and skill it commands.