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You can check "screw4you" on Etsy. I've gotten a few sets of colored screws from them.

i do feel that the plastic cage operated a little more smoothly. it's more difficult to use the metal cage with one finger as opposed to a pinch grip because the stem of the cage binds a little on the spring. i can still do it though and still prefer the extra traction of the metal.


If you ...

Aluminum Ball Cage


gotta ask... how is the slotted cage? is there any advantage to it, or is this just a looks thing?

i'm already familiar with the flytanium cages... specifically asking about the slotted version. thanks!


I like it. It's comfortable for me. I can grab it easily and not ...

I have the Black DLC S30V G10 Manix 2.

Tan TeroTuf Scales (these were left handed, I drilled my own right handed holes)
Green and purply TI Clip from Etsy
Green hardware / pivot from Etsy
Aluminum Ball Cage
Ceramic Ball
1 step down spring

Only the blade, lock bar, liners and lanyard tube are ...

Nope. I've acid etched both a Mantra 3 and a Native 5.

If I get a satin blade, it almost immediately gets acid etched, and maybe stone washed.

Opening the package of new screws from etsy seller screw4you.

Green Screws, to go with my Tan TeroTuf scales for the Manix 2.

I love 14C28N. Good toughness, and edge retention, while being easy to sharpen. If the heat treat is done right, it's a fantastic steel. And I know Spyderco has heat treating down.

Everyone, this is super embarrassing, and I am a huge dummy. This has never happened to me before

There is a liner. But it came up so cleanly with the scale that I thought it was all once piece.

https://imgchest.com/p/na7kv6xk48d

The first pic shows it all.

Thanks for everyone jumping ...

Everyone, this is super embarrassing, and I am a huge dummy. This has never happened to me before

There is a liner. But it came up so cleanly with the scale that I thought it was all once piece.

https://imgchest.com/p/na7kv6xk48d

The first pic shows it all.

Thanks for everyone jumping in ...

wrdwrght wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 28, 2023 6:17 pm

Sounds like you have a C101 Manix2 BL (C101MBGP2) from 2017-2018.

Did it come with a box?

Good to hear that it's not automatically a fake. I'll have to look into this.

It didn't. The person claimed to be the 2nd owner.

JRinFL wrote: ↑

Wed Jun 28, 2023 6:13 pm

Pictures would help with identification.

Was it purchased new or used? If used, maybe it’s a LW with custom scales. Otherwise, I’m leaning towards it being a fake.

Sure. What kind of pictures? What parts would you like to see? I can take it apart.

Hey everyone. I just got a Manix 2 in the mail, G10 S30V, black on black. When I went to swap out the ball cage with an aluminum ball cage, there were no liners, and no cut outs for liners. Just solid G10 Scales.

From what I've seen, they have liners. Is there a model old enough that didn't come ...

Manix 2 from Reddit. S30V G10

Already have a new ball cage, ceramic bearing and springs, and a deep carry clip on the way as well.

Just need to find cool scales now.

One of if not the best locks out there. I'll take this over the compression lock any day. No matter what grip I use I don't notice the shark lock.


I sold my Mantra 3 for this. I love the lock. I only use the shark lock to open it, gravity style. The AUS10A is not bad, especially for daily EDC ...

Awesome! Now, we just need Michigan to loosen their fixed blade laws.

How do they feel? I have debated on getting a set for my Native 5.


I have a Native 5 set as well, but I have not installed them yet. I'm curious as to how they will work on the liner-less, washer-less Native 5 LW design. These will go on my Native 5 LC200N Salt.

Edited to add: They feel fine ...

EDIT: Was beat to it.

How do they feel? I have debated on getting a set for my Native 5.

My daily is this:

Knife - Choose 1 (Native 5, Demko AD20.5, Bradford G-Necker)
Flashlight - Sofirn SC31 Pro
Phone - with wallet on back for ID
Arc Rambler XL which contains - Pen (Copper Refyne EP1), small sharpie, glasses screwdriver, modded Leatherman Sidekick)
Keys in a KeySmart orgainzer
Chums ...

I use a Parker Shavette. Granted, I dont shave my face, I have a long beard, but I use it to like up my cheeks, clean up my neck, and line up my hairline after coming back from the barber.

You need to be careful, tho. It is a razor blade.