Will Spyderco continue to produce the FRCP Manix 2?
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Will Spyderco continue to produce the FRCP Manix 2?
Since the FRN LW is being produced now, will Spyderco continue to produce the FRCP version, or will they discontinue it?
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JMO, but I would think so. It provides product at a different price point so potentially two different markets (with some obvious overlap). Still, I expect the answer to that remains to be seen. If the new S110V robs too much business from the CTS-BD1 then Spyderco may find no reason to sell both. Time and sales will tell the tale.
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6 Manix 2 [blk/blk S30V, blk/blk XL, blue Sprint, blue LW, S110V LW, S90V CF XL]; 2 Delicas [VG10, Super Blue]; 4 Dragonflies [Tatoo, VG10, ZDP-189/Nishijin, Super Blue]; 4 Natives [S30V, Brn CTS-XHP, G10 S35N, Forum S110V]; 2 Chaparrals [Stepped Ti, CF]; 3 PM2s [blk/blk, blk/red Putnam, GRN CTS-204P sprint]; 1 CF bolt-action Sage; 1 Air; 1 Super Blue Manbug; 1 blk H1/blk frn Pacific Salt; 2 Stretch [Super Blue, ZDP-189]; 2 Enduras [VG10, blue jigged bone Damascus]
6 Manix 2 [blk/blk S30V, blk/blk XL, blue Sprint, blue LW, S110V LW, S90V CF XL]; 2 Delicas [VG10, Super Blue]; 4 Dragonflies [Tatoo, VG10, ZDP-189/Nishijin, Super Blue]; 4 Natives [S30V, Brn CTS-XHP, G10 S35N, Forum S110V]; 2 Chaparrals [Stepped Ti, CF]; 3 PM2s [blk/blk, blk/red Putnam, GRN CTS-204P sprint]; 1 CF bolt-action Sage; 1 Air; 1 Super Blue Manbug; 1 blk H1/blk frn Pacific Salt; 2 Stretch [Super Blue, ZDP-189]; 2 Enduras [VG10, blue jigged bone Damascus]
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I'd rather have the s110v in the frcp myself. Like I stated in another thread, I own 3 different frn handled knives. Love them for work cuz they are inexpensive to replace and I am not hesitant to really use the hell out of them. I'd buy frcp over frn if it was offered in more models simply because I like it better. Has a more rigid feel in my opinion.
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My findings are the opposite, FRN>FRCP but that is what makes the world go round!Paddy B wrote:I'd rather have the s110v in the frcp myself. Like I stated in another thread, I own 3 different frn handled knives. Love them for work cuz they are inexpensive to replace and I am not hesitant to really use the hell out of them. I'd buy frcp over frn if it was offered in more models simply because I like it better. Has a more rigid feel in my opinion.
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I hope they don't stop producing it, I really like the trans blue FRCP but I do prefer FRN. I like it has some flex and does hold up fairly well in extreme situations. I got the blue FRCP, the new FRN dark blue on the way. But now you got me thinking maybe I should get the black FRCP before they are gone.
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The FRN used in the new S110V model is extremely close in texture to the FRCP Manix 2. It has that same hard, rigid quality. Not at all like most other FRN Spyderco uses. So, I bet you'd like it.Paddy B wrote:I'd rather have the s110v in the frcp myself. Like I stated in another thread, I own 3 different frn handled knives. Love them for work cuz they are inexpensive to replace and I am not hesitant to really use the hell out of them. I'd buy frcp over frn if it was offered in more models simply because I like it better. Has a more rigid feel in my opinion.
I agree and thought the same thing when I got my S110V Manix. I even did the blindfolded "figure out which model this is" test and couldn't feel the difference between them unless I cheated by checking the torx pivot vs. pinned (on the FRCP). The weight is almost identical as well, with my FRN (110V) model being 2g lighter for some reason. To me the only perceptible difference is visual, as some people didn't like the translucent look. I get the feeling Spyderco tried to keep everything else but the look the same because "if it ain't broken"...gbelleh wrote:The FRN used in the new S110V model is extremely close in texture to the FRCP Manix 2.
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Paddy B wrote:I'd like the frcp with s30v myself. I actually prefer the translucent look. Would love a lime green one!
This was the original suggestion but Spyderco had other ideas and, as far as I'm concerned, this model is a much better offering than FRCP + S30V. Of course that is just my opinion, but initially I felt the same. :)Kiwi_Digger wrote:I really like this idea.. s30v is the business
gbelleh wrote:The FRN used in the new S110V model is extremely close in texture to the FRCP Manix 2. It has that same hard, rigid quality. Not at all like most other FRN Spyderco uses. So, I bet you'd like it.
I agree with you guys. Aside from appearance, I can't really tell any difference between the FRCP on the CTS-BD1 & the FRN on the S110V. The feel & texture is very similar between the two.timlara wrote:I agree and thought the same thing when I got my S110V Manix. I even did the blindfolded "figure out which model this is" test and couldn't feel the difference between them unless I cheated by checking the torx pivot vs. pinned (on the FRCP). The weight is almost identical as well, with my FRN (110V) model being 2g lighter for some reason. To me the only perceptible difference is visual, as some people didn't like the translucent look. I get the feeling Spyderco tried to keep everything else but the look the same because "if it ain't broken"...
My Spydies:
6 Manix 2 [blk/blk S30V, blk/blk XL, blue Sprint, blue LW, S110V LW, S90V CF XL]; 2 Delicas [VG10, Super Blue]; 4 Dragonflies [Tatoo, VG10, ZDP-189/Nishijin, Super Blue]; 4 Natives [S30V, Brn CTS-XHP, G10 S35N, Forum S110V]; 2 Chaparrals [Stepped Ti, CF]; 3 PM2s [blk/blk, blk/red Putnam, GRN CTS-204P sprint]; 1 CF bolt-action Sage; 1 Air; 1 Super Blue Manbug; 1 blk H1/blk frn Pacific Salt; 2 Stretch [Super Blue, ZDP-189]; 2 Enduras [VG10, blue jigged bone Damascus]
6 Manix 2 [blk/blk S30V, blk/blk XL, blue Sprint, blue LW, S110V LW, S90V CF XL]; 2 Delicas [VG10, Super Blue]; 4 Dragonflies [Tatoo, VG10, ZDP-189/Nishijin, Super Blue]; 4 Natives [S30V, Brn CTS-XHP, G10 S35N, Forum S110V]; 2 Chaparrals [Stepped Ti, CF]; 3 PM2s [blk/blk, blk/red Putnam, GRN CTS-204P sprint]; 1 CF bolt-action Sage; 1 Air; 1 Super Blue Manbug; 1 blk H1/blk frn Pacific Salt; 2 Stretch [Super Blue, ZDP-189]; 2 Enduras [VG10, blue jigged bone Damascus]