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by David Crane
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blade’s material, PM Elmax Superclean stainless steel (Sweden), which Miltner Adams claims is less susceptible to chipping and has more chromium (18% Cr vs. 14% Cr) than CPM S30V stainless steel. While a high-grade stainless steel like Elmax Superclean can be difficult to sharpen, the combination of the MA-1’s Integral Folding Knife Sharpener (IFKS) and HollowFlat™ Blade (patents pending) are said by Mitner Adams to completely eliminate this problem. The HollowFlat blade is similar to a chisel grind blade, except the HollowFlat’s flat side is hollow ground, producing a raised flat bevel that makes it possible to sharpen on the flat side. The HollowFlat blade is only sharpened on the flat side. The Integral Folding Knife Sharpener is a built-in four-sided diamond sharpening/steeling element featuring two diamond-plated sides (coarse and ultra-fine diamond grits) for sharpening and two plain steel sides for steeling. The IFKS is housed inside the handle, even while in use. For instruction on how to use it, see the link provided below.
On a side note, DefenseReview wouldn’t mind seeing a non-magnetic version of the MA-1 with a titanium blade with carbide cutting edge.
Defense Review hasn’t yet gotten the opportunity to handle, use, and carry the MA-1 Tactical Folder, but we hope to remedy that in the not-too-distant future. We also look forward to interviewing Richard Miltner, the MA-1’s designer/developer, in order to gain further insight into the knife. That said, the knife looks good on paper (and on the screen), and appears to be "all business". It should perhaps be noted that the MA-1 recently won a 2006 IWA Internation Knife Award. Click here to view all MA-1 Tactical Folder specs (specifications).
If you’d like to learn more about the MA-1 Tactical Folder, you can contact Miltner Adams Company by phone at 310-857-6671 or toll-free at 866-625-9386. If you’d prefer to contact them via email, you can email Juli Adams (co-owner) directly at juli.adams@miltner-adams.com. Designer: Richard Miltner
CNC machine made in Germany.
Left-hand models available (MA-1/A only).
Length closed: 131.5 mm / 5.18"
Length open: 233 mm / 9.12"
Overall weight: 7.3 oz
Sharpening Element: Diamond/Steeling Element made in the U.S.A. by DMT® exclusively for the Miltner Adams Company.
Type: Exchangeable, 4-sided rod-shape. Two sides are Diamond plated for sharpening – Coarse Diamond grit on one side and Ultra-Fine Diamond grit on another side, plus two sides are Plain Steel for Steeling. Built-in convenience – Sharpening on Demand. All the sharpening and steeling takes place in the handle only when you decide to do so.
Material: PM Elmax Superclean stainless
Harden: 60 – 61Rc
Length: 103 mm / 4.0"
Thickness: 4.0 mm / .157"
Finishes: Plain Polished and Plain Sandblasted. Ti ALN coated: Flat Black, Bright Black.
Type: Skeleton – two parts 3-D machined, finger-joined and attached with six stainless steel screws Length: 131.5 mm / 5.18"
Two models available:
– 5083 Grey (Comparable to 6061)
– 2017 Silver (High Strength – tough and durable.)
Material: Titanium
Si – 0.8
Mn – 0.3
Cr – 18.0
Mo – 1.0
V – 3.0
