Here goes my Manix 2 4V Tip
Here goes my Manix 2 4V Tip
This is one of my "yard knives". Used it to cut bamboo and brush last Sat, nothing extreme, didn't stick the knife anywhere, didn't pry, etc., just what I consider normal use. When wanting to sharpen it this morning I found this. Not a huge issue and not unfixable, but surprising nevertheless.
Roland.
Roland.
Re: Here goes my Manix 2 4V Tip
I remember lots of comments about the saber grind having a stronger tip but I think it's the other way around. The FFG Manix 2 is pretty stout at the tip.
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~David
~David
Re: Here goes my Manix 2 4V Tip
Yes, I did think so myself. I stand corrected. I think I'll use my FFG Cruwear Manix in the yard instead, going forward.
Re: Here goes my Manix 2 4V Tip
This is the original FFG M4 sprint on the right and a standard DLC hollow grind on the left.
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~David
~David
Re: Here goes my Manix 2 4V Tip
She's a worker! That model doesn't belong in a safe!
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Re: Here goes my Manix 2 4V Tip
Looks like you some how ran the blade into a rock in your yard work.
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Re: Here goes my Manix 2 4V Tip
I believe that 4V is hollow ground, not saber ground, unless it is some 4V Manix I don't know about.
I am holding my hollow ground 4V alongside a FFG Manix, and yes that tip definitely looks thinner and more delicate than the FFG.
I am surprised on one hand -- but not on the other. I would expect 4V to hang in there better, but a yard knife, I would expect damage.
You say it is a "yard knife", so you have already decided it is a worker and something you are willing to sacrifice to damage of that sort. I would sharpen it out and keep using it as a yard knife. Keep that Cruwear manix for more refined uses.
I am holding my hollow ground 4V alongside a FFG Manix, and yes that tip definitely looks thinner and more delicate than the FFG.
I am surprised on one hand -- but not on the other. I would expect 4V to hang in there better, but a yard knife, I would expect damage.
You say it is a "yard knife", so you have already decided it is a worker and something you are willing to sacrifice to damage of that sort. I would sharpen it out and keep using it as a yard knife. Keep that Cruwear manix for more refined uses.
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Re: Here goes my Manix 2 4V Tip
Wow, that's why I would love to see more extensive use of H1, especially in Golden made folders. An H1 tip would usually bend. The Pacific Salt makes a great yard knife, but I would prefer something like a G10 Manix and Military in Salt form with H1 PE and SE blades. Those would be fantastic hard use/work/outdoor knives.
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Re: Here goes my Manix 2 4V Tip
Always grind from the top.
So many knives, so few pockets... :)
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The "Spirit" of the design does not come through unless used. -Sal
Re: Here goes my Manix 2 4V Tip
Yeah, this. I'd probably do a sheepsfoot for a quick fix that leaves options open for future modification if you change your mind.