Being a little bigger than the Para 3 and utilizing the strong ball bearing locking mechanism and light weight FRCP handles this is sure to be a great knife. Laguiole knives: how do you recognize a counterfeit? MSRP: $200.00 Was: $200.00 Our Price: $140.00. SP101PBBK2: C101PBBK2 Manix 2 Lightweight Black Spyderco. Bark River Knives Bushcrafter 1 Expert Review | The perfect bushcraft knife, Böker 150 years: factory visit in Solingen, Germany. Material: lead-free tin So I figured I'd ask here. Would've loved to try it in Maximet but the price is too prohibitive for me and s110v has incredible edge retention anyway so I'm very happy with the knife overall. It has a premium Carpenter CTS-BD1 steel blade with a full flat grind and plain edge. Please see this thread here in Tech Support: Thanks for the replies - I just ordered the lightweight in translucent blue with BD1N, which is what I planned to order in the first place. SPYDERCO Manix2 Lightweight S30V Black Blade FRCP Black Handle $ 165.00 $ 120.00. I applaud that decision. Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight C101PGY2 - Maxamet Blade - Grey FRCP Handles. Weighing in at a scant three ounces, the Manix 2 Black Lightweight features a full-flat ground CTS BD1 stainless steel blade with Spyderco's signature Trademark Round … The handle of this knife is made from FRCP. The ball bearing's round shape allows the lock to self-adjust across a large surface ensuring smooth and consistent lock-up every time it is engaged. Warranty on materials and manufacturing defects. Many also think the scales feel cheap. Fantastic steel (cpm s110v) and extremely lightweight thanks to lack of liners and new handle material. The lock operates around a free-floating ball bearing contained inside a custom polymer cage. New: the Gerber Vertebrae and Spine: light-weight expansion for your hiking equipment. Out of Stock. But when reading actual reviews, there seem to be more positive reviews for the G-10. The Manix 2 LW is made in the USA. The Manix 2 Lightweight Crafted for Life Weighing in at a scant three ounces, the Manix 2 Lightweight features a full-flat-ground CTS BD1N stainless steel blade with Spyderco’s signature Round Hole for easy, ambidextrous, one-handed opening. Excellent ergonomics & lock up. Try some Flitz polish to help remove the marks. The main downside of the lightweight seems to be that you can't take it apart. The Spyderco Manix 2 has been one of the most successful models from the Spyderco collection for quite some time. Easily the ultimate of all Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweights, the Maxamet® combines the lightweight construction of their award-winning Manix 2 Lightweight with a blade crafted from Carpenter® steel's Micro-Melt® Maxamet® alloy. This version of the Manix 2 is one that raises the bar for light-weight pocket knives even more. Just a couple ideas for ya. I also think I might like to have the BD-1N steel, just because I already have S30V in my Sage 5. plain blade made from CTS BD1 steel with a 4.63 in. It’s worth mentioning that the cutting edge is actually 2.88” because of the inclusion of a 50/50 finger choil. MSRP: $170.00 Was: $170.00 Our Price: $119.00. The Spyderco Manix2 Lightweight Knife with Maxemet steel blade has an overall length of 8.03" and it weighs 3 ounces. This elite expression of the Manix 2 Lightweight combines its weight-saving advantages, full-service cutting power, and the strength of the Ball Bearing Lock™ mechanism with the enhanced edge retention and corrosion resistance of CPM SPY27. What you are actually going to receive will be the Manix 2 Lightweight which has the FRCP handle and CTS BD1 steel. I personally like my DLC blades to have a shiny finish to them, so after using some Flitz I dab a small amount of mineral oil on a rag and apply it to the blade and give it a nice, shiny finish. – a weight that’s pretty remarkable for a knife this size. The main downside of the G-10 is obviously the weight; but I wonder about this. Ambidextrous carry wire clip. This state-of-the-art powdered metallurgy steel contains high amounts of vanadium and niobium—alloys that give it exceptional wear resistance and higher corrosion resistance than many other stainless steels. The result: another must-have Spyderco to add to your rotation. BladeForums has ZERO TOLERANCE for extremism or calls of violence. A side to side reversible wire pocket clip is mounted at the butt end of this Spyderco Knife. ... $189.95. Great lightweight option. For reference I currently have a Sage 5 Lightweight, Rat 2, and QSP Penguin. I wear jeans, chinos, and chino shorts most of the time, with a belt. The Manix may seem like an assembly of small seemingly inconsequential features, but added together they result in one of the strongest knives from Spyderco to date. This full-sized blade is designed to be ambidextrous and features Carpenter CTS BD1 Specialty Alloy Stainless Steel. Read more about cookies on our cookie page. Military™ Model G-10 Natural CPM M4 Exclusive ... Para™ 3 Lightweight Red FRN M390 Exclusive. The lightweight Manix 2 features the Ball Bearing Lock. Spyderco’s original Manix 2 Lightweight pioneered the concept of the ultra-lightweight, full-service folding knife. Manix™ 2 Red G-10 CPM® 20CV Exclusive. Good choice, enjoy, https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-has-a-zero-tolerance-policy-towards-threats-of-violence-extremism-be-warned.1769537/, (You must log in or sign up to reply here. Which EDC pocket knife should I purchase? Discussion in 'General Knife Discussion' started by Jason Paul, Dec 2, 2020. This version of the Manix 2 is one that raises the bar for light-weight pocket knives even more. The S110V steel blade is enhanced with a full-flat grind. Despite the wide folded dimensions I don't notice it in my pocket. I just want to make sure that’s all I … This product has been ordered. The original Manix 2 Lightweight was the Winner of Blade magazine's prestigious Most Innovative American Design award. Spyderco Manix The Spyderco Manix has an exceptionally strong lock, is manufactured using precise tolerances and has a blade honed from exotic high-carbon stainless steel. Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight Folding Knife 3.37" Maxamet Satin Plain Blade, Gray FRCP Handles $300.00 $210.00 Spyderco Manix 2 XL Folding Knife 3.88" S30V Satin Plain Blade… Spyderco Manix 2 - Mineral Blue FRN - SPY27 Blade. Spyderco Manix 2 lightweight S110V Dark Blue C101PDBL2 pocket knife. The main advantage of the lightweight is obviously the light weight. That's not an issue for me though as it's supurb functionality far outweighs the cost and looks. This review is written in German. The Spyderco Manix 2LW measures just over 8” overall, with a 3.37” blade and a 4.66” handle. When I … The Spyderco Manix 2 takes some design queues from the Native family and incorporates a caged ball lock for ambidextrous use. As such we can offer you ads and content you might be interested in. Specifications: Overall Length: 8.03" (204mm) Blade Length: 3.37" (86mm) Steel: CPM SPY27 Welcome Jason. As good as I'd read and some. The Manix 2 is what I would call a “medium” sized folding knife. Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight - Black Blade. I just went with the free shipping from Knife Center, so hopefully it will still be pretty quick. The main advantages of the G-10 are that you can take it apart, and most say it just feels more solid. Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight for sale here at Blade HQ. This is a light-weight glass-reinforced polymer. This Manix 2 knife features a black FRCP handle with Spyderco's Ball Bearing Lock mechanism. I was able to handle one and it does feel more plastic-y than my Sage 5 I think, and the edges are pretty squared off. Speed of delivery is a little on the slow side to the UK but otherwise Knives and Tools are great to deal with. The handle of this knife is made from FRCP. I guess I will clear up the errors on this webpage because the picture (as of 3-1-16) shows the regular Manix 2 with the G-10 handle and S30V steel. When opened the blade is locked by a solid ball bearing lock. Please take delays into account. FRCP scales, black S30V blade, lanyard hole, … The latest version of this award-winning knife raises the bar even higher with the addition of a low-profile Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating on the blade. It seems the people complaining about the weight often comment about carrying it while wearing basketball shorts. But the steel isn't a huge deal either way. Manix™ 2 G-10 Natural Black Blade Exclusive. As such the handle is incredibly light, but just as sturdy. The Manix 2 is the second generation of the Manix line, a rock-solid knife designed by Spyderco founder Sal Glesser’s son, Eric and and burst onto the market in 2009. Very ergonomic design and fits my hand well at the expense of looks, this is one ugly knife! Shop thousands of quality pocket knives from all the top knife brands including Benchmade, Spyderco, CRKT Cold Steel and more! The lightweight Manix 2 has arrived and is drawing praise and winning accolades, including Blade Magazine's 2010 Most Innovative American Design. A user-friendly lock that also ensures that you can easily open and close the pocket knife. It is stoutly built and highly functional. Manix™ 2 Marbled Carbon Fiber CPM 4V Exclusive. Made in the USA. This is a light-weight glass-reinforced polymer. I also like the idea of Benchmade's Axis Lock, so I'm thinking I might like a Manix, but don't know whether to go with the lightweight or standard G-10. This Manix 2 Lightweight knife features a translucent dusk blue Edgetek FRCP (fiberglass reinforced co-polymer) handle with Spyderco's Ball Bearing Lock mechanism. I like the Sage 5 the most, but sometimes think I'd like a larger blade. Subscribe to our newsletter and stay informed! As its name would imply, the Manix 2LW doesn’t weigh much – only 2.9 oz. With these cookies we and third parties will be able to follow your behaviour on our website. We request your assistance dealing with this as we do not want to see the site shut down due to violent threats. Click here to read the review. If you continue you accept our cookies. The blade steel is really good, great knife. The Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight is an ergonomically superior, lightweight folding knife. This review is written in French. I searched and and really didn't find much on this specifically. A more than reliable Spyderco Patented Ball Bearing Lock can handle the toughest tasks, is easily operated and can be utilized right or left-handed. Some popular YouTubers say they like the lightweight version better. ). The Manix™ 2 Lightweight Maxamet® combines the lightweight construction of our award-winning Manix 2 Lightweight with a blade crafted from Carpenter® steel's Micro-Melt® Maxamet alloy.