Micro Manix is here.... sort of...

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Micro Manix is here.... sort of...

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well, now I’ve done it.
Please forgive me. I just had to have a smaller, CBBL, robust, tough Spydie. So, as I earlier planned, today I executed my plan. The whole project took me about 3-4 hours, I Didn’t pay too much attention to the time though. I had fun doing it, and got what I was after. That was the point of this.

I used the wetgrinder to shape the blade. The cutting edge is 5,3mm long, less than 2,5 inches. total lengt, 16,3cm, just under 6,5 inches

For the handle, I first used the hacksaw, then dry grinding wheel, and then some sandpaper to shape the handle.
I used the original lanyard hole tube to keep the handle rigid, I just drilled a new hole, and used a small hammer to get the tube in place, and to have a tight fit, just like the original.

I tapped and drilled the clip, and used the standard Delica clip, the same one I had in place earlier, as you can see, it’s worn allready.
(I got a shipment from Spyderco today, the Swick 2 came, and along came some new clips. I ordered a few Gayle Bradley clips, but they were longer than the Delica’s, so I didn’t use them. Odd enough, the screws that came too, were not 5/16inch ones. )

I might shape the blade some more, as well as the handle. Maybe I’ll grind the hump on the spine smaller, and more pointy tip. Maybe I’ll also shape the part above the lanyard hole.

ergo’s are just fine, I have smallish hands, so the grip is good, although tight. Anyone with larger hands might find the grip not so perfect. Then again, I made this to suit my needs.

Now, if we just get Eric to make the official, more generalized Micro Manix :D :D


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posing with a beaten Delica:
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with G-10 D-fly:

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That looks sweet. Blade shape reminds me of the meerkat. Nice.
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Thats awesome, can I send you one for the same treatment? ;)
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Very nice! Almost looks like a Voxx Prymate if you squint just right :)
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Very cool. I have been wishing that they'd do another Golden made gent's knife (blade 2-2.5"). Maybe they'll use yours as a model ;) . I almost bought a Leaf Storm until I held one in my hand (the ergonomics were just plain dangerous). Your micro-Manix looks like it would fit the bill nicely.
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Love it. Wouldnt that be the mini Manix?
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This is Michael, and I approve of this modification. :D

I'll take two!!!
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Hey, nice work! Looks like it would be a very stout little cutter :) .

bell wrote:Love it. Wouldnt that be the mini Manix?
It might be a little confusing as the previous model(which is approx. the same size as the Manix 2) was know as the mini Manix. So micro Manix might be more appropriate.
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Great job! I like the design. Now you have a BIG little KNIFE.
How thick is the blade? Is it the same as the "old" Manix? I have an Old but not the ball type.

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Wow that does look great! Good thought!
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Nice, looks almost like it was supposed to look like that if I didn't know any better.
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Interesting. I don't think it's an improvement but if you like it that's all that matters.
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Nice job indeed! It kinda looks "cute". Also looks like a hardcore work knife at the same time - cool. Thanks for sharing.

- best wishes, Jazz.
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very nice mod!
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Ever thought about a Krein FFG or CF handles?
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Nice work, I'm impressed. Can you tell us what the weight is?
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Nice work! In the last week since I've gotten my Manix 2 I've been thinking how if I could have it perfect, I would like to see this knife about 70% of its current size.
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That is awesome, great work on the overall visual ascetics of the knife.
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If Spyderco produced this, I'd buy one in a second. Nicely done!
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I'd buy one as well. Great job. Why did you use the Delica clip?.
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