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Manix 2 mod

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I made the scales for the Manix 2 a while back and now I've reshaped the handle quite a bit. It's slimmer, almost a completely different knife now. Some of you may not like how the tang is exposed when shut, I knew this would happen before doing it and I'm a big Paramilitary fan so this doesn't bother me.
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Well, it's certainly all yours now!!! I like it--a meaner, leaner, fightin' machiner,...
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2cha wrote:Well, it's certainly all yours now!!! I like it--a meaner, leaner, fightin' machiner,...
Thanks :) There certainly ain't another one like it. I just can't help myself, I have a sickness :D
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Nice job on the G10. How difficult was that job? I'm thinking especially of getting the cutouts for the lanyard and CBL precisely located.
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JNewell wrote:Nice job on the G10. How difficult was that job? I'm thinking especially of getting the cutouts for the lanyard and CBL precisely located.
It wasn't that difficult actually, I thought it was easier than rescaling a Tenacious, I use the original scales as a template, just clamp them to the new G10 and drill out the holes for lock and lanyard :)
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there you go again! :rolleyes: dude, that looks great. keep up the excellent work!!!!
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sharpguitarist wrote:there you go again! :rolleyes: dude, that looks great. keep up the excellent work!!!!
Thanks :) The next Spyderco I'm eyeing up is the PPT, though I probably won't attack that. Though maybe orange G10 would look good on it....
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Very nice mod! Did you grind down the jimping on the liners, or are the liners new too?

EDIT: Also, looks like the openings in the scales for the BB actuator are larger (or different). Is locking and unlocking action of the knife any different?
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Simsmac wrote:Very nice mod! Did you grind down the jimping on the liners, or are the liners new too?

EDIT: Also, looks like the openings in the scales for the BB actuator are larger (or different). Is locking and unlocking action of the knife any different?
Thanks, I ground the jimping off when reshaping the handle. The hole for the lock is a bit wider because the scales are thicker than the originals. The knife opens and closes just as it did in its original state :)
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Very nice. :D
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Bushbadger,

Looks fantastic! I'm looking to do something similar with my Manix 2 - possible with some canvas Micarta.

Was wondering what sized bits you used to drill the various screw holes? I'm guessing you did the initial thread hole, and then used a countersunk bit on top of that?

Thanks!

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Cool mod.
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jylong_away wrote:Bushbadger,

Looks fantastic! I'm looking to do something similar with my Manix 2 - possible with some canvas Micarta.

Was wondering what sized bits you used to drill the various screw holes? I'm guessing you did the initial thread hole, and then used a countersunk bit on top of that?

Thanks!

Dave
Thanks for the compliment. Erm, no idea on the bit sizes, I just used the drill bits that would fit through the screw holes, countersinking was just done with a larger drill bit. The ball lock hole was done by drillng out two holes and joining them up with a dremel. I don't use any measuring or science to do any "modding" I just play it by ear ;)
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hey, thanks for that. I ordered some Digicam G10 from halpern titanium, and a few tools from another knife making supply site. I get the feeling that even with the proper countersinks, etc that I'm getting, it's not gonna look as good as that :(

Will see how it goes. the current situation with Australian customs and knives is making DIY mods and repairs almost a necessity!

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jylong_away wrote:hey, thanks for that. I ordered some Digicam G10 from halpern titanium, and a few tools from another knife making supply site. I get the feeling that even with the proper countersinks, etc that I'm getting, it's not gonna look as good as that :(

Will see how it goes. the current situation with Australian customs and knives is making DIY mods and repairs almost a necessity!

Dave
No probs matey. I hear you on the knife laws, I'm a limey who moved to yankyville two years ago. I didn't realize that Australia was going the same way as the U.K.
I'm sure your Manix will look awesome when finished, if you want any pointers feel free to message me, I'm no expert though, just a basement tinkerer. I had no idea on the bit sizes 'cos I'm used to metric and everything over here is still imperial :rolleyes:
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LOOKS great!
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Nice work,really sweet. And I have gots a question ;D so the halparen titanium site is dawn,at least for me :/ What do you ussualy pay for digi camo g10? :) just give me the about price.
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HellHound wrote:Nice work,really sweet. And I have gots a question ;D so the halparen titanium site is dawn,at least for me :/ What do you ussualy pay for digi camo g10? :) just give me the about price.
I was just looking on there earlier today. A .125" thick, 12"x12" runs $30 IIRC. They also sell 6"x12" and 3"x12" sheets as well, but I don't remember if they have the digi-camo in those smaller sizes or how much they would cost. Seems like the .125"x3"x12" in other colors was usually <$10.
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jabba359 wrote:I was just looking on there earlier today. A .125" thick, 12"x12" runs $30 IIRC. They also sell 6"x12" and 3"x12" sheets as well, but I don't remember if they have the digi-camo in those smaller sizes or how much they would cost. Seems like the .125"x3"x12" in other colors was usually <$10.
thanks for the info :) well I think I'll scout out the net,find me some camo ones.
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