Blade HQ Mint Green M4 Manix LW
Blade HQ Mint Green M4 Manix LW
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Last edited by Bolster on Thu Feb 16, 2023 10:07 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Re: Blade HQ Mint Green M4 Manix LW
Still riveted, I thought I had read that Manix LWs were moving to screw construction. Still the plan, just not yet, or was that just a rumor?
Re: Blade HQ Mint Green M4 Manix LW
That is still the plan. These were likely produced before they switched to screw construction.
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Re: Blade HQ Mint Green M4 Manix LW
I’d be stoked if this was a Manix 2XL with Green Canvas Micarta and M4.
As is, fantastic knife, fantastic price, but I can safely pass.
As is, fantastic knife, fantastic price, but I can safely pass.
I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel.
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Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
Re: Blade HQ Mint Green M4 Manix LW
Nice looking knife, the mint green scales really pop at this size!
Re: Blade HQ Mint Green M4 Manix LW
Great price.
Re: Blade HQ Mint Green M4 Manix LW
Oh man, that would be an incredible knife. The micarta scales alone would guarantee it a place in my pocket. I’m waiting on a cruwear and smooth G10 one arriving and have bought some micarta blanks to make my own scales.kennethsime wrote: ↑Wed Feb 15, 2023 10:24 pmI’d be stoked if this was a Manix 2XL with Green Canvas Micarta and M4.
As is, fantastic knife, fantastic price, but I can safely pass.
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A larger Rockjumper in Magnacut SE
Re: Blade HQ Mint Green M4 Manix LW
A bit of bad luck for BHQ perhaps, that this Manix LW still falls in the "pre screw" - era...
Firstly, people will probably generally prefer the new screw construction,
and, secondly, especially with a tool steel blade for the better serviceability.
I can recall that the REX 45 Manix 2 LW sprint was a pretty slow seller (I got mine easily and without having to hurry here in Europe), and one of the discussed reasons was "pinned construction with a tool steel blade"
But then: Many regular customers might not even be aware (yet) of the switch from pins to screws.
And to be clear: In my experience with REX 45 "tool steel in pinned knife" causes no corrosion problems whatsoever, despite using and carrying my Manix in wet / humid / sweaty conditions all the time.
Firstly, people will probably generally prefer the new screw construction,
and, secondly, especially with a tool steel blade for the better serviceability.
I can recall that the REX 45 Manix 2 LW sprint was a pretty slow seller (I got mine easily and without having to hurry here in Europe), and one of the discussed reasons was "pinned construction with a tool steel blade"
But then: Many regular customers might not even be aware (yet) of the switch from pins to screws.
And to be clear: In my experience with REX 45 "tool steel in pinned knife" causes no corrosion problems whatsoever, despite using and carrying my Manix in wet / humid / sweaty conditions all the time.
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Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
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-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
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Re: Blade HQ Mint Green M4 Manix LW
At basically the same price as the m4 delica, it will be hard to say no.
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Re: Blade HQ Mint Green M4 Manix LW
That's a good price.
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Re: Blade HQ Mint Green M4 Manix LW
That’s a great price regardless of pins or screws!!
Re: Blade HQ Mint Green M4 Manix LW
... and regardless of the color...
(just kidding. Though certainly not my favorite scale color it's fine and color not really Important to me anyway)
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: Blade HQ Mint Green M4 Manix LW
the price is insane. i promised myself that my next lw would have screws though and i'm holding out for the magnacut salt. i'll try m4 on a different model.
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
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Re: Blade HQ Mint Green M4 Manix LW
Nice price but just does not work for me . MG2
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Re: Blade HQ Mint Green M4 Manix LW
If true to form on these, BHQ will be releasing a DLC version after this. Really pops against the mint green.
Re: Blade HQ Mint Green M4 Manix LW
This truly is a great value in today's market.
I paid MAP of 122.50 for a Rex45 M2 LW two and a half years ago.
I paid MAP of 122.50 for a Rex45 M2 LW two and a half years ago.
Re: Blade HQ Mint Green M4 Manix LW
that would be more interesting for me, but i'd still want it with screws.
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
Re: Blade HQ Mint Green M4 Manix LW
As Mrj somehow suggests (viewtopic.php?p=1695918&sid=8c65d42497b ... a#p1695918) there could be a slight chance that just the stock photo shows the knife with rivets but it actually comes with screws...?
I don't think so though.
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: Blade HQ Mint Green M4 Manix LW
This will all be cleared up once someone from Spyderco clarifies screws or no screws. Until then or the release it’s all just speculation.Wartstein wrote: ↑Thu Feb 16, 2023 9:33 amAs Mrj somehow suggests (viewtopic.php?p=1695918&sid=8c65d42497b ... a#p1695918) there could be a slight chance that just the stock photo shows the knife with rivets but it actually comes with screws...?
I don't think so though.
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Re: Blade HQ Mint Green M4 Manix LW
it is definitely possible that they just photoshopped the mint frcp and m4 on the blade. i kind of doubt that is the case though. if they were going through that much trouble to photoshop, adding screws would not have been a difficult task.
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C