DIY Mini-Manix2 the stupid way??:
DIY Mini-Manix2 the stupid way??:
So, as the wait for future Mini-Manix 2 is loooong.. I played with the idea of taking a regular Manix2, and modding it:
-Grinding the blade, to about 6cm, little less than 2,5 inhes
-Shorten the handle accordingly
-adding support, replacing the lanyard hole tube, using Chicago-screw or similar
-tap&drill the clip again
for me , the hardest part would be to grind the blade. I have a wet grinder, which should be suitable, yet slow, it doesn’t heat up the blade when grinding, but it takes some time.
Handle would be much more simple, just take the knife apart, using Chicago-screw or similar to marry the handles together for the job, then just angle grinder, hacksaw, dremel, file, etc to get the shape right.
Some crappy pics of what I had in mind:
What do you think? Comments welcome :D
-Grinding the blade, to about 6cm, little less than 2,5 inhes
-Shorten the handle accordingly
-adding support, replacing the lanyard hole tube, using Chicago-screw or similar
-tap&drill the clip again
for me , the hardest part would be to grind the blade. I have a wet grinder, which should be suitable, yet slow, it doesn’t heat up the blade when grinding, but it takes some time.
Handle would be much more simple, just take the knife apart, using Chicago-screw or similar to marry the handles together for the job, then just angle grinder, hacksaw, dremel, file, etc to get the shape right.
Some crappy pics of what I had in mind:
What do you think? Comments welcome :D
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I know this is out on a limb but it would be cool to see in Ti handles. I know, far from easy. Maybe change the G-10 color while your at it. ORANGE!!!!
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MILITARY
TENACIOUS
HONEYBEE
MANIX 2
ENDURA
DELICA
GUNTING T
ENDURA 3 T
MANIX 2
LADYBUG
CALY JR MBP
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MILITARY
TENACIOUS
HONEYBEE
MANIX 2
ENDURA
DELICA
GUNTING T
ENDURA 3 T
MANIX 2
LADYBUG
CALY JR MBP
I was considering a similar project, hoping to get the blade only a bit shorter--maybe .5 in, with handle shortened accordingly. Let us know how it goes. The knife is so oddly priced--around $45.00 less than a paramilitary, seems like a reasonable project for modification. I'll probably try it out on a Byrd knife or similar first, just so I can make my mistakes there.
Good Luck!!!
Good Luck!!!
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This is not my favorite mod suggestion, but it would probably be excellent once it is finished.
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FRP: Nisjin Cricket PE, Manbug PE, Dragonfly PE
FLP: SS Cricket SE, byrd Flatbyrd CE
BRP: CF Military S90V
BLP: Forum S110V Native
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Work EDC List
FRP: Nisjin Cricket PE, Manbug PE, Dragonfly PE
FLP: SS Cricket SE, byrd Flatbyrd CE
BRP: CF Military S90V
BLP: Forum S110V Native
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I know, the sketch sucks :Ddialex wrote:Nice, but it makes me think of a Yojimbo variation with ball lock rather than the Manix.
the handle should be more round shaped, and the blade is too much of a wharnie shaped.. but I just made it to test the proportions. We'll see if I'll actually try to do this or not. Guess I'll better get one NIB first. Pref. a XHP one :D
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Love it. I need another Spydie like a hole in the head but this idea I love. The Chicago is a dud. The Manix is a hit. I am sure Eric is working on this. Put the Meerkat... blade shape on this puppy in a good steel in G10 bb lock, no cage, wire clip, and you have a home run.
Love it. I need another Spydie like a hole in the head but this idea I love. The Chicago is a dud. The Manix is a hit. I am sure Eric is working on this. Put the Meerkat... blade shape on this puppy in a good steel in G10 bb lock, no cage, wire clip, and you have a home run.