Manix 2 Lightweight: possible fake?

[Ales D]

So, i just recived my new cts bd1 manix 2 Lightweight from Amazon [I know, i know.. but living in EU you have to deal with amazon at times guys, buying every single knife paying it double its price it's simply too expensive].

Now, the knife itslef looks very well made, and i can't see any major difference betwheen this one and the oter manix 2 lightweight i own [the s110v .. and i'm 100% sure that one is original].

Point is it came withouth any box: just two platic bags and a leaflet... and i never had that before with Spydercos.

I'm gonna take photos as soon as i can, but in the meantime i'd like to ask if anybody else ever recived an original spydie with no box. Thank you.

[Evil D]

I'd add my 2 cents but you already know

The no box thing would bug me regardless of being real or not. I like keeping my boxes.

[The Deacon]

Did you buy it "from Amazon", or from a third party seller with "fulfillment by Amazon", or from an "Amazon partner" third party seller who shipped it themselves, or second hand from a private seller via Amazon? In that last case, not having a box would not be all that unusual. Otherwise, I'd return it. Spyderco never sends out knives in plastic bags. They always use either a box, a zipper case, or a clear hard plastic clam pack.

[Liquid Cobra]

Did you buy it "from Amazon", or from a third party seller with "fulfillment by Amazon", or from an "Amazon partner" third party seller who shipped it themselves, or second hand from a private seller via Amazon?

Oh man is that confusing. :confused:

[palonej]

Did you buy it "from Amazon", or from a third party seller with "fulfillment by Amazon", or from an "Amazon partner" third party seller who shipped it themselves, or second hand from a private seller via Amazon?

Oh man is that confusing. :confused:

It most certainly is!! That's why I stay away from Amazon, though I definitely understand why the OP used them in this case.
I'm hoping you got lucky, but the no box thing is a bit unusual.
Joe

[anycal]

I know there is a lot of mud slinging at Amazon.

But, friend of mine just received a PM2 from one of the standard knife shops, where the knife was not brand new. The screws looked less than perfect; someone tried to take the knife apart, and screws looked stripped. Doubtlessly this was a returned knife. The shop replaced it with no questions asked. Just like Amazon does.

I agree that you are better off getting your blades from blade shops. Also better off getting them directly from Amazon, than from Amazon affiliates.

[The Deacon]

Did you buy it "from Amazon", or from a third party seller with "fulfillment by Amazon", or from an "Amazon partner" third party seller who shipped it themselves, or second hand from a private seller via Amazon?

Oh man is that confusing. :confused:

Perhaps because Amazon's business model is complex and confusing.

Heck, I even forgot a couple possible scenarios. One being that Amazon also sells "open box" items that were originally purchased from them, and returned to them, at a hefty discount. The other being that they buy "used" merchandise from customers and sell it as used. Both of those would also be cases in which the lack of a box would be understandable.

[SG89]

A gambling man I see

[Doc Dan]

The good knife sellers such as Knifeworks.com, knifecenter.com, and others ship overseas and you have a choice of shipping methods and charges.

[Ales D]

The good knife sellers such as Knifeworks.com, knifecenter.com, and others ship overseas and you have a choice of shipping methods and charges.

I know, bought several knifes that way. But unfortuanately you have to pay almost 80% of the knife/s price in taxes and custom duties buying from US.

That being said, here are some photos, i'm sorry for delay but i's been a crazy day at work yesterday.

[Evil D]

Looks pretty legit to me. I'm not aware of anyone copying FRN/FRCP molds yet.

[palonej]

Yup!! Looks like a good one!! Now worry no more and go cut lots of stuff!!
Also, don't forget to flick the snot out of it!! Every Manix I have, 6 of them, is a great fondle knife!!
Enjoy it!
Joe

[Ales D]

Ye, thank you guys, it looked good to me too,but that weird box thing soured me.

Probably they simply ruined the box itself in warehouse to the point they weren't able to use it anymore.. but you know: confidence is good, control is better.

[bouhunter]

Looks exactly like mine from a reputable dealer. :)

[para-para-paramilitary]

Ive tried looking for fake manixs, But I cant seem to find one so I guess this means there are no fakes out there

[para-para-paramilitary]

Looks pretty legit to me. I'm not aware of anyone copying FRN/FRCP molds yet.

Ive found fake enduras

[Evil D]

Looks pretty legit to me. I'm not aware of anyone copying FRN/FRCP molds yet.

Ive found fake enduras

I was referring to the solid FRCP lightweights.

[Cheddarnut]

There were reports of fake multi-coloured frn models, but those should be easy to avoid as they were ordered from Amazome.

[para-para-paramilitary]

Looks pretty legit to me. I'm not aware of anyone copying FRN/FRCP molds yet.

Ive found fake enduras

I was referring to the solid FRCP lightweights.

my bad

[spyderwolf]

Its 100% authentic.Enjoy!