It has finally arrived! MoonGlow Manix 2 Picture thread

[DemskeetSkeet]

I figured since we had a CS Manix 2 thread, we might as well have a MoonGlow picture thread as well!

Here's my short video on the glowing aspect of this knife. I caught on camera the very first time I charged it and I was blown away!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daF_13D4VVc

Here are my pictures:

[Visual Articulation]

Oh wow thx so much for the pics. I can't wait till the mail man drops mine off in the next couple of days!

[JNewell]

I'd love to know what the heck they're using for the GITD scales. Those are flat-out amazing. :eek: Next, we gotta get some runtime figures posted.

[DemskeetSkeet]

I'd love to know what the heck they're using for the GITD scales. Those are flat-out amazing. :eek: Next, we gotta get some runtime figures posted.

I posted a youtube video on it. Not sure if it's fully uploaded yet though.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daF_13D4VVc

The first time I charged it was on camera and you can tell by my reation how bright this thing glows.

The paper tells about the GITD material a bit:
Here's what the paper reads that comes with the knife:

Dear Spyderco Customer,

E.D.C. Forums is an online conclave for the discussion and sale of tools we carry everyday. Forum participants have a deep appreciation for high-quality tools that fit and carry in a pocket and are used daily such as flashlights, pens, and pocketknives.

E.D.C. contacted Spyderco about manufacturing an exclusive version of the Manix2 folder with a new handle material they discovered called MoonGlow. MoonGlow is a long-wearing polyester-based laminate infused with luminescence that soaks in natural and manmade light. In daylight the material is an ivory hue, in the dark it glows neon-green and remains luminescent for hours once exposed to light.

The E.D.C. Manix2 is available exclusively through E.D.C.'s distribution channels. It's blade is Crucible Steel's powdered technology CPM-S30V and is flat-ground with thumb serrations(jimping) and an oversized 14mm Spyderco Round Hole.

Locking the blade open is an exceptionally strong lock patented by Spyderco called the Ball Bearing Lock. The Ball Bearing Lock operates via a free-floating bearing encased in an impact resistant polymer cage. Its spherical shape allows the lock to adjust across a large surface for solid and consistent lock-up. Inside the MoonGlow handle scales are skeletonized dual steel liners increasing rigidity and strength without adding unneeded weight. The liners are scalloped, extending slightly beyond the handle scales creating textured jimping around sections of the handle's perimeter.

Thanx Much,
The Spyderco Crew

[Orion's Belt]

I really, really want one.

[monsterdog]

Nice looking knife you've got there, where did you get it? I've tried, but officially now I can't keep up with the Manix sprints and dealer runs anymore

[dsmegst]

Oh man, that's a major tease. I know I'm far down the list so I won't get mine for a while... ****, that looks good. Thanks for posting!

[Donut]

EDC forums has a custom run of the Manix 2's with polished glow in the dark scales.

[jabba359]

Nice looking knife you've got there, where did you get it? I've tried, but officially now I can't keep up with the Manix sprints and dealer runs anymore

Looks like his came from a dealer (judging from the CC# on it, DemskeetSkeet's either a collector's club member or the dealer he got it from is), but the knife was commissioned by Every Day Carry forums (EDCforums).

Mine hasn't shipped yet and I was kind of hoping to get it this week since I'll be out of town all next week. I'm sure mine will show up Monday right after I leave and will be sitting at my house all week waiting for me to return. Don't worry, someone will be here so it won't be sitting on the porch all that time!

[gbelleh]

Wow, that looks awesome! I really can't wait to get mine!

[eneyman]

that is too cool! knife/flashlight in one? :eek:

[Jay_Ev]

So based on what it says on the edge-u-cation paper, this is a new handle material called "moonglow" and isn't simply glow-in-the-dark g-10?

[RIOT]

DELICA TIME IN THE GLOW IN THE DARK...... please

[Senate]

too bad they didn't kept the CTS-HXP...

[Nederspyder]

Would be pretty cool if the sprint run Jester used this stuff...

Edit: On second thought, no it wouldn't.

[Donut]

too bad they didn't kept the CTS-HXP...

I hear you, I would have loved more xhp.

[tonydahose]

very cool, i tried to get on the list but i missed the cut-off date. congrats on your new nitelite :D .

[HistoricalMan]

Never been a fan of moonglow and similar products. It just doesn't come off as elegant or particularly functional to me. Oh well.

Enjoy your new knife! :)

[jackknifeh]

I figured since we had a CS Manix 2 thread, we might as well have a MoonGlow picture thread as well!

Here's my short video on the glowing aspect of this knife. I caught on camera the very first time I charged it and I was blown away!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daF_13D4VVc

Here are my pictures:

How long does it glow before needing to be recharged? How long does it take to charge it in normal room light or would that do it? How about charging it outdoors in the sunlight?

Jack

[Gunslinger]

Thats awsome, Dont have to worry about looseing that.