Clear Knife Scales

[Hopweaver]

I saw this Manix 2 on social media yesterday. What do think of the clear scales?

[TkoK83Spy]

Cool looking, but I don't see it being much of a user...which is a shame with that 20CV steel it has. I'd just use BD1 if it were strictly for looks. Regardless, I like it though. Always know when the internals need to be cleaned!

[Mushroom]

Looks cool but it also looks like clear acrylic or lexan, which will certainly break with use.

Spyderco showed off some clear FRN Manix 2 scales at an Amsterdam meet back in 2010. I'd love seeing something like this.

Picture from Spydercollector.com - Amsterdam Meet 2010 Report - Prototype Pictures Part 1

[demoncase]

I too would love clear scales (who doesn't like seeing the worky gubbins?)

But there was a post about white micarta and G10 where I made the comment that these were a 'mank attractor'* and end up minging pretty fast:
Every bit of of fluff, lint, and stuff from your pocket will be immediately visible jammed between the scales
Plus- the more optically clear the plastic- the more quickly it will look battered from scratches and dinks.

*Then had to expend several posts explaining the English slang words 'Mank' and 'Minging' as descriptors of a lack of hygiene
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[Brock O Lee]

Very pretty, but I would not buy one, because it will show every scratch and spec of pocket lint.

If I was Spyderco I would make display pieces for a few models in clear scales, to show off the different locks.

[abbazaba]

Neat. I'm still hoping for more translucent FRCP from Spyderco...

[Sharp Guy]

I saw this posted on IG and FB. It's kind of neat but not something I'd want. Heck I'd keep putting it down and losing it! ☺

[kodai78]

Love it, I would buy something with the transparent FRCP or FRN. Prefer something other than a back lock.

[Extra330SC]

I saw this Manix 2 on social media yesterday. What do think of the clear scales?

Really like this idea...well done!

James

[Pelagic]

Clear scales reveal construction. Not a big deal for spyderco, but some companies may be exposed for having weak internals while claiming to be hard use.

[koenigsegg]

I love it even if it was a trainer blade just for show

[Mako109]

It matches my neighbor's girlfriend's shoes.

[Marulaghost]

It matches my neighbor's girlfriend's shoes.

Is your neighbor a prince?

[Loudenboomer]

Very nice looking Manix. Kind of gives it a mechanical or robotic type look. My manix knives are heavy use farm knives. These scales are not cut out for my manix role.

[Doc Dan]

I am still waiting on a translucent orange Manix (yellowish orange would be neat).

[Doeswhateveraspidercan]

I like it, FRN was way to cloudy with the texture but undoubtedly the superior material.

[zhyla]

Nice display piece. Too bad acrylic scratches pretty easy.

[Frozenspyder]

If they were on a knife that had liners, clear scales could be used like the sweetheart grips on 1911 pistols. Not my cup of tea, but still a neat idea.

[gundamaniac]

As mentioned above, if it's actually carried and used then every bit of dirt or dust it encounters is gonna get trapped in there and make it look pretty gross after a while. That being said, it does look gorgeous. Very nicely done.

[TomAiello]

I would totally buy that.