The joy of a near perfect specimen

[TkoK83Spy]

Is this a thing with the G10 Manix in general? I only have one, and it is perfection.

I have perfect specimens of other models, but interesting the Manix is mentioned, as it has been my EDC for couple of weeks. Bit unusual for me.

Waiting for the next perfect one.

I believe it is with the Manix. At one point in time I had 6 different G10 Manix's...I think that's because each one I got became "the best Manix ever" haha!

For me, I'm not one of these people that obsesses over action and "flickiness" determining if a knife is perfect or not. Very minor trait in my eyes and tends to burn holes in my eyes when I read the stupid word, though is nice when it's not gritty and is smooth, as every G10 Manix has been for me.

Compared to the LW model, I just really appreciate that solid feel in hand while using it, not that an LW is going to break...just a different feel that I appreciate a lot more. I also prefer the weight of the knife to be heavier at the handle than the blade or even a perfect balance. The standard spoon clip is also better and more durable in my eyes than the wire clip, so another point for the G10 model.

[Hopsbreath]

I had one of those Knifeworks exclusive Military’s with carbon fiber/titanium/S90V — utterly flawless with perfect centering, lockup right where I like it and action I couldn’t even nitpick. Easily my biggest regret selling! Think I sold it for like $160? Makes me sick just thinking about it.

I have a handful of excellent Spydies right now, including a k390 Endela, but it’s the Spy27 Native in my pocket that wears the crown. No lock-rock, action is tight with no gaps but still drops shut, and the all important perfect centering. Another thread talking about motorcycle carry convinced me to carry it more on the bike and that’s exactly what I did today!

Edit: My k390 Endela might have the single best factory edge I’ve seen on any production knife. I actually bought it second hand and had to asked the guy if he tuned up the edge; he didn’t and even admitted to some light cutting. Crazy how even those bevels are, someone obviously cared about the quality of their work.

[Manifestgtr]

Edit: My k390 Endela might have the single best factory edge I’ve seen on any production knife. I actually bought it second hand and had to asked the guy if he tuned up the edge; he didn’t and even admitted to some light cutting. Crazy how even those bevels are, someone obviously cared about the quality of their work.

That was the other thing about my endela. It came with a killer factory edge. I don’t even care about sharpness so much, myself…but evenness is really nice, especially with a steel like k390 where grinding, etc. can be a bit of a chore

[soc_monki]

My new dlt endela (black blade) is almost perfect. Great action, great edge (almost even bevels, good geometry) and SHARP! So sharp. A little off center but oh well. Love the thing, love my other dlt endela, and the vg10 endela. And my K390 Endura is pretty much perfect as well... The Seki knives are awesome!

[abbazaba]

Well said. This is pretty much how I feel as well after handing so many of the same model or similar knives... Perfection does not go unappreciated! All the little things add up.

[FK]

I normally do not pay attention to factory sharp when opening a new box.
My recent Endura and Delica knives with K390 and CPM-20CV have been outstanding.
Very even final bevel and crisp clean apex,,,, do not need stropping with diamonds to clean up any burrs or imperfections.
Seki City is excellent with quality control.

Regards,
FK