Manix XL Talk

[vivi]

This will be a thread for all things Manix XL. Sprint discussion, pleas for a lightweight version or whatever else you want to discuss, you can do it here.

Of interest might be these two threads:

M4 DLC Manix XL corrosion testing - viewtopic.php?f=2&t=87786&start=60

Manix XL compared to the Shaman - viewtopic.php?t=89067

Manix XL compared to the original C95 Manix - viewtopic.php?f=2&t=85577

In another thread about the Manix XL me and TheGiant were discussing the grip. Here are some images that show the effective behind the choil grip of the Manix XL:





Roomy enough for my XL-XXL hands, but someone with wide fingers my feel cramped.

[Manixguy@1994]

Great idea and nice comparison shots . A lightweight version sounds very interesting to me . Maybe a poll sometime to see if there is interest on the subject . Dan

[vivi]

In another thread we were discussing green scaled Manix XL's. I think a green & black sprint in a tough tool steel like 4V would be awesome to see.



Very happy with my M4 DLC XL, which now sports micarta as shown in post 1.

[Manixguy@1994]

After getting the XL in Stainless a tool steel in black blade is something I would like to see again . Which steel ? I definitely would be flexible on that subject . Dan

[Mushroom]

Any thoughts a LIL Manix XL?


Ok now before you think I’m trolling, I have a Manix XL that has seen some abuse and needs to be repaired. The dumb *** I gave it to tried batoning though sheet metal and he got what he deserved, a broken blade.

A large part of the tip is missing and much of the remaining tip is badly damaged. I’d be left with a roughly 3 inch blade, making it even smaller than a regular Manix 2; Resulting in a “Lil” Manix XL.




Quick pic, I’d clean up the actual shape before regrinding it. This was just to get an idea.

[yablanowitz]

Hard to tell from that picture, but I don't think you'd have to take it back quite that far.

As far as the Manix XL, what I'd like to see is an XLS, with the "S" meaning "Smooth". Leave off all the liner teeth that really aren't needed with that handle shape and sign me up. Or Sprint the original Manix with S90V, 10V, K390 or Maxamet. That would be a real beast.

[TheGiant80]

Thanks Vivi. Very helpful photos and I look forward to seeing how the thread progresses..

[vivi]

Hard to tell from that picture, but I don't think you'd have to take it back quite that far.

As far as the Manix XL, what I'd like to see is an XLS, with the "S" meaning "Smooth". Leave off all the liner teeth that really aren't needed with that handle shape and sign me up. Or Sprint the original Manix with S90V, 10V, K390 or Maxamet. That would be a real beast.

I like how you think

[RustyIron]

I haven't carried my only XL very much, mostly because I think it's really pretty and I don't want to bugger it up. I should get over that, as the Manix 2 XL fits my hand better than any other Spyderco, and the lock is the best that Spyderco makes. The only downside is that it's more of a wintertime knife, when I'm wearing big boy pants. It doesn't carry as well as lighter knives in thin cargo shorts that I wear all summer. The regular Manix 2 carries better, but the added blade length of the XL is welcome.

Interestingly, the shapes of the regular and XL Manixes are almost identical. Take a look at the attached pictures. The shape lines up almost perfectly, aside from the hooked area at the back of the XL. When stacking them atop one another, it's surprising to see how close in size the handles really are.

[apollo]

The Manix XL is probably my favorite platform of the current generation Manixes.
There for i would love a official spyderco sprint run of the model.
As far as steels go. It may go in all directions. I am not the biggest steeljunky out there so that saying i would prefer a coated non stainless steel. M4,Rex-45,3V,4V,10V,… Whatever is most popular and achievable to get these days. Another steel i would like is something like D2 i know people will call me insane but i still like it very very much and even with its age going back tot WW2 if done correctly like Spyderco can it would be one heck of a user blade.
The color of the handle i would go so far as saying Forrest Green i always loved that color.

[VashHash]

Sprint the original Manix with S90V, 10V, K390 or Maxamet. That would be a real beast.

I'd buy one of these

[vivi]

The Manix XL is probably my favorite platform of the current generation Manixes.
There for i would love a official spyderco sprint run of the model.
As far as steels go. It may go in all directions. I am not the biggest steeljunky out there so that saying i would prefer a coated non stainless steel. M4,Rex-45,3V,4V,10V,… Whatever is most popular and achievable to get these days. Another steel i would like is something like D2 i know people will call me insane but i still like it very very much and even with its age going back tot WW2 if done correctly like Spyderco can it would be one heck of a user blade.
The color of the handle i would go so far as saying Forrest Green i always loved that color.

Speaking of old steels, I'd be all about A2 run to 60-61rc.

[apollo]

Speaking of old steels, I'd be all about A2 run to 60-61rc.
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How does A2 compare to steels like D2 or even our standard s30v steel?
I heard of the name but have no clue of how good it is.

[vivi]

Speaking of old steels, I'd be all about A2 run to 60-61rc.

How does A2 compare to steels like D2 or even our standard s30v steel?
I heard of the name but have no clue of how good it is.
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Trades a little edge holding for toughness VS D2. Run to a high RC the edge holding is good for what it is. I've always liked it better than cruwear personally.

[apollo]

Speaking of old steels, I'd be all about A2 run to 60-61rc.

How does A2 compare to steels like D2 or even our standard s30v steel?
I heard of the name but have no clue of how good it is.

Trades a little edge holding for toughness VS D2. Run to a high RC the edge holding is good for what it is. I've always liked it better than cruwear personally.
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Sounds interesting. I Like steels that have a bit more toughness. Edge retention is not that of an important factor for me since i like to sharpen. But i do have a disliking for steels that really chip easily.

[apollo]

Hard to tell from that picture, but I don't think you'd have to take it back quite that far.

As far as the Manix XL, what I'd like to see is an XLS, with the "S" meaning "Smooth". Leave off all the liner teeth that really aren't needed with that handle shape and sign me up. Or Sprint the original Manix with S90V, 10V, K390 or Maxamet. That would be a real beast.

I like how you think

Did you just say sprint the original Manix? Sound like heaven to me!

[Manixguy@1994]

I thought I should post a comparison of past and present Manix XL models to show how the model has evolved . MG2

[vivi]

that reminds me, I did a pretty in depth breakdown of the two models, comparing some of the more subtle differences like the angle of the thumb ramp changing between gens etc.

viewtopic.php?f=2&t=85577

[BMCM]

As far as the Manix XL, what I'd like to see is an XLS, with the "S" meaning "Smooth". Leave off all the liner teeth that really aren't needed with that handle shape and sign me up.

I'd certainly be on board with smooth liners so, sign me up too. How about a crucarta version with smooth liners?
Or to complete my set... DLC'd cruwear & purple G10

Cheers
Bill

[Wartstein]

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Interestingly, the shapes of the regular and XL Manixes are almost identical. Take a look at the attached pictures. The shape lines up almost perfectly, aside from the hooked area at the back of the XL. When stacking them atop one another, it's surprising to see how close in size the handles really are.


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Thanks for the pics, they make me wonder even more about something I´ve been asking myself anyway already:

- How do bigger hands than mine (Vivi??) find enough space on the XLs handle?

- The XL Manix looks to have the same actual grip area as the Manix 2 - perhaps even a bit less, since the "hook" could be more restricting to bigger hands (has a steeper "curve" than the very gentle Manix 2 "hook")
- Now the Manix 2 fits my L to XL - , but not huge hand perfectly, but pretty tight. Just like a glove made to my specifications -
so how can the potentially even a bit less grip area be enough for folks like Vivi?

And don´t get me wrong: I am sure I would really love the handle of the XL! Should feel just like the Manix 2 handle but with an even more secure and "bracketed in" feel.
Just wondering how this works for hands bigger than mine (most peoples hands though are actually smaller than mine anyway statistically )