Manix2 Backlock!

[Evil D]

Got mine yesterday. The sound of the lock engaging is next level awsome and I think I made a stationary double back flip the first time I opened it :D

Are those custom scales or just a weird pic effect making it look like the scales are fluted?

[Doc Dan]

Yes, where did that texture come from? That is not like mine at all.

I got a good laugh at your (Johnson) reaction to the lock up. It is really hard to believe until you experience it first hand.

[johnson]

Hi Evil and Doc. It was just some weird effect that appeared in a couple of the pics. Me and these smart phones don't always understand each other ?

[Popsickle]

This was the first knife in a long while I tried without looking for an upgraded steel. I love th back lock Manix 2 and hope for an XL version one day

[Evil D]

Hi Evil and Doc. It was just some weird effect that appeared in a couple of the pics. Me and these smart phones don't always understand each other ?

Cameras often pick up patterns in things that your eyes don't catch especially in the right light. I've seen similar patterns in my own pics. Yours looked awfully convincing though.

[Doc Dan]

Had me fooled.

I think that the Manix 2 BL is the best Spyderco made right now, based upon the one I received.

[ABX2011]

I owned one briefly. It's an impressive piece but the handle thickness combined with the sharp corners was uncomfortable for me. In my experience you can get away with a boxy handle if it's thin. If it's thick like on this knife, you need to radius the corners. I have medium hands.
Sadly my CS Recon 1 with a similar build is much more comfortable.

[Evil D]

I'm still on the fence, or at least anticipating a steel sprint. If it ever comes with a nice carbon steel I'll be on board. I plan on contouring the handle so the blocky grip won't be an issue.

[Popsickle]

Had me fooled.

I think that the Manix 2 BL is the best Spyderco made right now, based upon the one I received.

Agreed. I carry mine literally every day

[Nate]

The high praise for the backlock Manix is wearing at my resistance, but I'm trying to hold out like Evil D. Nothing against black g10 and/or s30v, except that I already have a lot of both...

[Jazz]

I smoothed out the corners on mine, like I wish it came from the factory, and it feels great. I still wish they were rounder. Would feel a lot better. Hint hint.

[Doc Dan]

Jazz, if you can, post some pictures of your mod. I do not feel mine needs anything, but I am always open to new ideas.

[johnson]

Had me fooled.

I think that the Manix 2 BL is the best Spyderco made right now, based upon the one I received.

I Agree with you on that Doc. My previous two Spydies were not that great out of the box. Para 3 was not very sharp and Native 5 had very uneven and off center edges. Everything on this Manix is spot on and it came scary sharp ! Fit and finish wise this is definately the best Spyderco I have ever bought. (Closely followed by PM2 S110V)

[Joris Mo]

Great design super quality blade but I would really go for some thinner handle scales on this one.

[Jazz]

Great design super quality blade but I would really go for some thinner handle scales on this one.

Not thinner, just more rounded.

[Jazz]

Jazz, if you can, post some pictures of your mod. I do not feel mine needs anything, but I am always open to new ideas.

I will. Once you round some off and feel the difference, you'll agree. When I do heavy cutting in wood, that square handle is not very friendly at all. I'd round it off more, but the screws are too close to the edge for that.

[Doc Dan]

For a heavy duty knife a thicker handle is better when using it hard.

[murphjd25]

The brown LW with XHP is back in stock at KC.

[Joris Mo]

Great design super quality blade but I would really go for some thinner handle scales on this one.

Not thinner, just more rounded.

That will probably work best for most, I personally have a thing for slim handles so the extra bladestock in the Manix 2 bl is already plenty extra thickness in hand and for me slimmer handles would work best because that means the blade will end up in my pocket and get used..
Also hoping to be able to get some old Salts before they're all replaced by gen. 2 with thicker handles.

[Jazz]

Here are the mod pics. I may play with the part leading to the opening hole to make it look better. I don't know.