Maxam 5 Inch Saltwater Knife - Rust-Proof German Stainless Steel Serrated Blade with High-Visibility Yellow Handle, Reversible Pocket Clip, Lanyard Hole

I bought this to replace the cheap folding knife the Coast Guard issued me. This thing is on par with my Spyderco rescue knife, but with the huge advantage of being salt water resistant. It opens easily with one hand, even in gloves. The aggressive serrations readily cut through cables and lines. The bright yellow means you aren’t going to lose it. You cannot beat the functionality and price of this thing. Mariners, boaters, fishermen, carry on one on you. It may save your life.

I came across this Maxam branded knife searching for a rescue knife for both my IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) bag and ankle holster. I was looking at Hogue and Spyderco so when I saw the price tag of this knife (under $20) I just had to order it. Honestly, I was not expecting much and figured I would be returning it to Amazon for refund and purchasing a couple Spyderco. I just received the knife and to say I am surprised by the quality is an understatement. Balance, fit, finish, feel, mechanics, are all top notch. One handed opening and closing, no problem. The serrated blade is razor sharp with a very nice grind. This things got Spyderco written all over it. So now I'm thinking this thing just can't hold up in use, but I got a feeling that I'm in for another pleasant surprise. Time will tell. I just ordered a second one.

Lightweight well manufactured, extremely rust resistant I really like this knife

Excellent work knife for the price

I want to preface this review by saying I am a bit of a knife snob. I usually carry brands like ZT, Benchmade, Spyderco, and US made Kershaw. I bought this to go in my extra set of turnouts. I basically wanted something I would consider disposable. I selected it because it looked similar to the Spyderco rescue I carry in my main turnouts and it had good reviews.It really is decent for the price. Honestly I did not expect a knife for under $20 would be as nice as this was but thought I would give it a shot. The edge is not terrific but the serrations are pretty aggressive and it easily cut through a rope. Now, I do not expect that it would hold an edge if used this way repeatedly but I rarely use the knife I carry in my turnouts and since the set of turnouts do not get much use it will probably be used even less so I expect it will hold an edge well enough for my purposes.In the hand it feels relatively solid but when you open the blade there is a bit of play side to side. I'm not crazy about that but once again as long as it does not snap on me I think it will be okay.It definitely is a cheap budget knife which is why I'm reading it is highly as I am. It would not be fair to hold it to the standards of other knives that I'm used to. Overall it is not bad for the price point and for occasional use.

My husband is a part time calf roper. He likes this knife because of the serrated edge and the yellow color is easy to find if he drops it in a dirty arena!

Rinse with fresh water after using in sea water. No rust after one year, oil occasionally.

This is a really nice knife, especially for the money I just received it and haven’t had a chance to use it on the water yet, so this review is very limited.This knife is incredibly sharp. It’s one of the sharpest knives I have ever received. I hope that it keeps its edge for a long time.The knife opens easily and feels great in your hand. It’s nonslip grip is comfortable and I’m sure it will not slide out of your hand easily. It has a nice clip to keep it in your pocket. After I’ve had this on the ocean for a couple of months I’ll update this review.