Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
I order Manix 2 Lighweight in CTS BD1N Steel.
Of course now I want to know everything about the new pet. First of all, I am interested in the hardness of the steel and the toughness? How much is that HRc ?
I found that compared to VG10 it has less hardness but more corrosion resistance and is easier to sharpen.
Of course now I want to know everything about the new pet. First of all, I am interested in the hardness of the steel and the toughness? How much is that HRc ?
I found that compared to VG10 it has less hardness but more corrosion resistance and is easier to sharpen.
Re: Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
Actually, CTS BD1N is run a bit harder than VG10, around 60 HRC, from what I have seen..
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Re: Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
You are going to love that knife. Every time I pick up one of my M2 LW knives (I have 3) I fall in love all over again. The more you use them, the better they get and the better the lock gets. That was a great choice.
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Re: Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
I’m no steel expert but as of right now it’s my favorite knife…Blade hq has a knife steel chart you can check out as well as Knife Steel Nerds…also Outpost 76 on YouTube does thorough reviews…my experience w/BD1N has been very positive. HRC is 60-63/decent toughness/ok edge retention/good corrosion resistance and to me easy to sharpen…I’m rough on my Manix and it just comes back for more…you might want to consider getting the magnacut model when it is released but that’s a waiting game
Re: Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
I've never seen it live, I'm not even sure how big it really is. Anyway, I can't wait for it to arrive.
Re: Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
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Re: Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
Pinned construction on the mint green exclusive.... No thanks. I will take the all blacked out bd1n with new screw construction.
Re: Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
Not shure what you say about construxtion? And why green is better?
Re: Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
he's saying these have pins like the manix lw used to have before recently moving to screws. that means you can't take the knife apart to clean it, which is probably not necessary, but more necessary for a steel like m4, since it's not stainless. and i mint green just isn't a very popular color for a knife handle. most people that buy these m4 exclusives from bhq buy them despite the color, rather than for it.
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current collection:
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:
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:
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:
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: Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
All this fretting over pinned construction. I have a carbon steel knife I've had for 50 years now, pinned construction as were all knives back then. Still works just as well as it ever did.
IMO, its a non-issue except to those who like changing the hardware. I didn't let the pinned construction stop me from getting the M4.
IMO, its a non-issue except to those who like changing the hardware. I didn't let the pinned construction stop me from getting the M4.
Re: Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
i don't think people would be saying so much about it if the lw hadn't recently changed to screw construction. don't get me wrong... i'd probably see this knife and state my case again about how they should have screws instead of pins and how i'd never buy a tool steel knife with pins, but i think that's on the verge of becoming less true since i'm actually tempted by this knife. the price helps that though... if this knife was $150, it would be way less tempting than it is.z1r wrote: ↑Sat Mar 04, 2023 8:50 amAll this fretting over pinned construction. I have a carbon steel knife I've had for 50 years now, pinned construction as were all knives back then. Still works just as well as it ever did.
IMO, its a non-issue except to those who like changing the hardware. I didn't let the pinned construction stop me from getting the M4.
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
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:
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:
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:
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: Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
Didn't BHQ also do the G10 in that ugly green? Maybe someone over there is a fan of English auto racing? Environmentalism? Marvin the Martian? If I just had to have that knife, it would be getting a warm bath in red Rit dye.
Re: Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
BD1N is not tool steel, have very good stainless properties. That means it will be like new for long time.ladybug93 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 04, 2023 8:19 amhe's saying these have pins like the manix lw used to have before recently moving to screws. that means you can't take the knife apart to clean it, which is probably not necessary, but more necessary for a steel like m4, since it's not stainless. and i mint green just isn't a very popular color for a knife handle. most people that buy these m4 exclusives from bhq buy them despite the color, rather than for it.
Re: Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
yes. like i said, it shouldn't be necessary for stainless. i was just answering your question. personally, i still like to be able to disassemble stainless knives because i had a spot develop on my xhp manix lw and i was barely able to reach it to clean it up. as long as you keep it dry and clean, you won't have issues with bd1n.engine wrote: ↑Sat Mar 04, 2023 3:22 pmBD1N is not tool steel, have very good stainless properties. That means it will be like new for long time.ladybug93 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 04, 2023 8:19 amhe's saying these have pins like the manix lw used to have before recently moving to screws. that means you can't take the knife apart to clean it, which is probably not necessary, but more necessary for a steel like m4, since it's not stainless. and i mint green just isn't a very popular color for a knife handle. most people that buy these m4 exclusives from bhq buy them despite the color, rather than for it.
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
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:
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:
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:
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: Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
The way I look at it, Spyderco would not put a crappy steel in a Blade.engine wrote: ↑Fri Mar 03, 2023 5:22 amI order Manix 2 Lighweight in CTS BD1N Steel.
Of course now I want to know everything about the new pet. First of all, I am interested in the hardness of the steel and the toughness? How much is that HRc ?
I found that compared to VG10 it has less hardness but more corrosion resistance and is easier to sharpen.
The action in my Manix 2 is quite stiff. However, it has loosened up a bit. As a basic knife, the Manix 2 is awesome with great egos and my blade is freak'n sharp!!!
Here is mine.
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Re: Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
MR. (corrected) Ladybug, Didn't the BDIN Manix 2 blue translucent get an award of some kind?ladybug93 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 04, 2023 9:24 ami don't think people would be saying so much about it if the lw hadn't recently changed to screw construction. don't get me wrong... i'd probably see this knife and state my case again about how they should have screws instead of pins and how i'd never buy a tool steel knife with pins, but i think that's on the verge of becoming less true since i'm actually tempted by this knife. the price helps that though... if this knife was $150, it would be way less tempting than it is.z1r wrote: ↑Sat Mar 04, 2023 8:50 amAll this fretting over pinned construction. I have a carbon steel knife I've had for 50 years now, pinned construction as were all knives back then. Still works just as well as it ever did.
IMO, its a non-issue except to those who like changing the hardware. I didn't let the pinned construction stop me from getting the M4.
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Para 3 Dark Blue G10 S110V (First Spyderco), PM2 Black G10 S45VN, Manix 2 LW Translucent Blue BD1N, Sage 5 LW S30V, Shaman G10 S30V, Tenacious C122BK SE LW, Native 5 LW SE S35VN, P4SE K390, Delica 4SE K390, Endela SE K390, Caribbean SE LC200N, Dragonfly 2 S30V (wife's first Spydie), Autonomy 2 Black LC200N DLC SE.
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Para 3 Dark Blue G10 S110V (First Spyderco), PM2 Black G10 S45VN, Manix 2 LW Translucent Blue BD1N, Sage 5 LW S30V, Shaman G10 S30V, Tenacious C122BK SE LW, Native 5 LW SE S35VN, P4SE K390, Delica 4SE K390, Endela SE K390, Caribbean SE LC200N, Dragonfly 2 S30V (wife's first Spydie), Autonomy 2 Black LC200N DLC SE.
Re: Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
It’s awarded pocket time by many I know that! Need to revisit mine.mongo1958 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 04, 2023 4:38 pmMs Ladybug, Didn't the BDIN Manix 2 blue translucent get an award of some kind?ladybug93 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 04, 2023 9:24 ami don't think people would be saying so much about it if the lw hadn't recently changed to screw construction. don't get me wrong... i'd probably see this knife and state my case again about how they should have screws instead of pins and how i'd never buy a tool steel knife with pins, but i think that's on the verge of becoming less true since i'm actually tempted by this knife. the price helps that though... if this knife was $150, it would be way less tempting than it is.z1r wrote: ↑Sat Mar 04, 2023 8:50 amAll this fretting over pinned construction. I have a carbon steel knife I've had for 50 years now, pinned construction as were all knives back then. Still works just as well as it ever did.
IMO, its a non-issue except to those who like changing the hardware. I didn't let the pinned construction stop me from getting the M4.
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Re: Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
Ladybug, I agree. For me, the price and steel trump all. I do imagine that if this offering were screw construction, we'd be paying considerably more. I don't dislike the idea of screwed construction. But, would probably find myself tempted to disassemble something that I should probably leave alone. It will be a huge benefit though for those that like to customize, and for that I welcome the changeover, even if it necessarily benefit me directly. I like that Spyderco listened to their customers though!!!!
Re: Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
i don't know if it's been awarded, but the manix lightweight is one of my favorite knives of all time. it's basically perfect for me.
and, fyi, my name is ladybug because the spyderco ladybug was my first knife as a kid. i'm a dude though. no offense taken... it's an honest mistake.
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
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:
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:
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:
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: Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight
oops, Sorry about that. Well getting back to the Manix 2, are they going to make a full SE in the future?ladybug93 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 04, 2023 9:03 pmi don't know if it's been awarded, but the manix lightweight is one of my favorite knives of all time. it's basically perfect for me.
and, fyi, my name is ladybug because the spyderco ladybug was my first knife as a kid. i'm a dude though. no offense taken... it's an honest mistake.
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Para 3 Dark Blue G10 S110V (First Spyderco), PM2 Black G10 S45VN, Manix 2 LW Translucent Blue BD1N, Sage 5 LW S30V, Shaman G10 S30V, Tenacious C122BK SE LW, Native 5 LW SE S35VN, P4SE K390, Delica 4SE K390, Endela SE K390, Caribbean SE LC200N, Dragonfly 2 S30V (wife's first Spydie), Autonomy 2 Black LC200N DLC SE.
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Para 3 Dark Blue G10 S110V (First Spyderco), PM2 Black G10 S45VN, Manix 2 LW Translucent Blue BD1N, Sage 5 LW S30V, Shaman G10 S30V, Tenacious C122BK SE LW, Native 5 LW SE S35VN, P4SE K390, Delica 4SE K390, Endela SE K390, Caribbean SE LC200N, Dragonfly 2 S30V (wife's first Spydie), Autonomy 2 Black LC200N DLC SE.