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I asked for a Salt Manix ages ago. I would be all over it.

It is silly how every conversation about CBBL seems to go to one finger opening and closing. That's great if you can do it but it is not how the lock was designed. You don't need mountain climber hands to open or close this knife and you don't even need practice to pull the lock back with two finger...

Also, the cbbl is very ambidextrous design. I think because it has similarities with the axis lock people expect it to be more similar in operation. In my opinion it is much stronger and more controllable, with 15 minutes of practice you can master opening and closing a cbbl with one hand.

Thanks for all the feedback. I’m glad I’m not the only one who want to see more designs with this lock. I’m sure it has its limitations with some designs. If you look at what spyderco has achieved in the Last couple years with the compression lock and integrating it into flippers and push button des...

Besides the beloved Manix there have not been a lot of knives released with this lock. I love the caged ball bearing lock. Who wants to see more of it?

Yes! Manix please.

If you like the Sage 3 lock you should get a Manix. Lots of steel options too. My other suggestion would be the Kapara. It’s S30v but a great knife.

Something with at least 3” cutting edge. M4

As long as it isn’t a fake if you send it in with the payment I think they will sharpen.

Sorry for my ignorance. What are those? I always buy 2 of something I'm interested in, one to carry, the other to keep (either to flip later, or as a collectible). This was no exception. I haven't carried it yet, because I don't have a deep carry clip for it. So it's sitting on my desk. The only rec...

Where have I been?!?!?! I just missed this. I would have been all over this knife and missed it by a couple hours. I hope they get more.

I don’t know what I’m doing wrong but I am complete opposite. I can bring my hap40 Endura to scary sharp in no time at all. I have never been able to get my vtoku Endura sharper than it came from the factory. I use the SM and 40 degree slots. Tried with white and gray stones. Refuses to get really s...

I did not vote but I would love to have a Caribbean in an M4 with a cage ball bearing lock. I know it will never happen but one can dream

More CBBL designs

Kapara in M4 would be awesome!

I own both and I would pick the Kapara. The blade of the Spyderchef is to thick. If you are cutting apples or carrots it acts more like a wedge and splits vs slicing. I prefer the longer cutting edge of the Kapara and there is plenty of finger clearance. The Kapara is a great food prep design.

Because I like the CBBL better than backlocks. The Manix and Manix lightweight fit the bill.

I have almost 10 years with a CBBL in EDC and still perfect.

I never intended this thread to become a case for the "mini manix" but I can understand the desire for those who want a <3" knife, particularly for legality in some places. The current Manix really isn't that big though. It has less than 3" of cutting edge (2.88). Any new CBBL de...

I have never had an issue with a g10 or frcp version in the 6 years I’ve owned them and besides keeping them sharp I haven’t taken special care of them.