Camillus Maxx combat folder review?

imadork · September 13, 2002, 03:54 AM

I'm interested in purchasing a knife for CQB. Anyone have the Camillus Maxx? I have a spyderco currently, but the Maxx is an interesting one to say the least on account of its size (12" open) and cool titanium handle. In my state (CA), I could carry the Maxx almost anywhere unlike fixed knives. Any opinions?

M700 · September 13, 2002, 09:40 AM

You may want to try over here:

http://www.bladeforums.com

A great resource for info on knives. Camillus has a forum over there.

shooter1201 · September 14, 2002, 02:44 PM

CHECK your state laws CLOSELY. In TN, for example, it is ILLEGAL to carry a FOLDER with a blade OVER 4-inches in length.

imadork · September 14, 2002, 03:11 PM

In CA, one may carry an otherwise legal dirk or dagger as long as it is exposed. This includes swords, ice picks, and so forth. Some cities and areas such as playgrounds, schools, courthouses, parks, UC property, etc. prohibit fixed knives with blades over a certain length, often 3". Folding knives don't count as dirks or daggers unless they are locked in the open position, and so may be carried concealed or unconcealed. Folding knives with locking blades may not be carried onto any K-12 schoolground. Some but not many local units have their own policies of what people can and can't carry. Bay Area cities and Los Angeles are two areas I know of that use such policies as anti-gang devices. See PC 626-640, 12020-12040 and 653k.
Not that I want to walk around with a sword anyway. My local police have issued one CCW permit in the last 18 years. Hence the need for a combat folder.

shooter1201 · September 15, 2002, 02:19 PM

TN's absurdity re: the 'over 4-inch folders' aside, thank GOD it's a 'shall issue' state....

David Park · September 16, 2002, 05:46 PM

The reviews I've read have been positive, but I haven't been over to BladeForums lately. I want one, but I already have a REKAT Sifu and really don't need another 12" folder. The large folders do tend to attract a lot of attention when used for everyday tasks.

nascarnhlnra · September 16, 2002, 05:57 PM

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September 13, 2002, 03:54 AM	#1
imadork Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2002 Location: Behind Enemy Lines (Cali) Posts: 116	Camillus Maxx combat folder review? I'm interested in purchasing a knife for CQB. Anyone have the Camillus Maxx? I have a spyderco currently, but the Maxx is an interesting one to say the least on account of its size (12" open) and cool titanium handle. In my state (CA), I could carry the Maxx almost anywhere unlike fixed knives. Any opinions?

September 13, 2002, 09:40 AM	#2
M700 Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2000 Location: Setauket, NY Posts: 578	You may want to try over here: http://www.bladeforums.com A great resource for info on knives. Camillus has a forum over there. __________________ Molon Labe!

September 14, 2002, 02:44 PM	#3
shooter1201 Member Join Date: October 8, 2001 Location: Shiloh, TN CSA Posts: 96	CHECK your state laws CLOSELY. In TN, for example, it is ILLEGAL to carry a FOLDER with a blade OVER 4-inches in length. __________________ PREDATOR or PREY? The choice is yours.....

September 15, 2002, 02:19 PM	#5
shooter1201 Member Join Date: October 8, 2001 Location: Shiloh, TN CSA Posts: 96	TN's absurdity re: the 'over 4-inch folders' aside, thank GOD it's a 'shall issue' state.... __________________ PREDATOR or PREY? The choice is yours.....

September 16, 2002, 05:57 PM	#7
nascarnhlnra Senior Member Join Date: January 23, 2002 Location: THE DEEP SOUTH USA Posts: 531	Take a look at EMERSON KNIVES before you buy www.emersonknives.com I love mine __________________ The sound of a 12 gauge pump clears a house faster than Rosie O eats a Big Mac !

September 14, 2002, 03:11 PM	#4
imadork Senior Member Join Date: August 27, 2002 Location: Behind Enemy Lines (Cali) Posts: 116	In CA, one may carry an otherwise legal dirk or dagger as long as it is exposed. This includes swords, ice picks, and so forth. Some cities and areas such as playgrounds, schools, courthouses, parks, UC property, etc. prohibit fixed knives with blades over a certain length, often 3". Folding knives don't count as dirks or daggers unless they are locked in the open position, and so may be carried concealed or unconcealed. Folding knives with locking blades may not be carried onto any K-12 schoolground. Some but not many local units have their own policies of what people can and can't carry. Bay Area cities and Los Angeles are two areas I know of that use such policies as anti-gang devices. See PC 626-640, 12020-12040 and 653k. Not that I want to walk around with a sword anyway. My local police have issued one CCW permit in the last 18 years. Hence the need for a combat folder.

September 16, 2002, 05:46 PM	#6
David Park Senior Member Join Date: June 29, 2001 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,224	The reviews I've read have been positive, but I haven't been over to BladeForums lately. I want one, but I already have a REKAT Sifu and really don't need another 12" folder. The large folders do tend to attract a lot of attention when used for everyday tasks.