Manix Modifications. What have you done? What do you want to do?

[JSumm]

Do it Rick. Everyone here that has tried them loves them. I am just waiting for the right Manix to pop up.

[ladybug93]

It is surprising AWT doesn't have the standard profile too. They have both for the PM2. I am planning on some Agent scales with the standard profile for one of my PM2s. Rockscale Designs has both for the Manix.

I've been eyeing those plain Rockscale non skinny. $106 is a pretty good price, based on the examples I've seen posted.

if rockscale makes one compatible with a lw, i'll get two magnacut manixes. i'd keep one lw and use the other for when i'm not in shorts.

i suppose we're in the minority for liking the palm swell. like i said, i could almost understand it if it reduced the pocket profile, but i just takes away one of the best parts of the design for me. that swell is one of the main reasons i prefer the manix to the pm2 or shaman, which are both narrower under the ring and pinky fingers.

[ncrockclimb]

This thread (and all the internet chatter) has convinced me to modify my knife. I have a set of AWT scales in Brick Red on the way. As soon as I get them, I will post up with pics...

[gunmike1]

I have a Manix 2 CF/Cruwear that has very rough action. I sent it in to W&R rand it came back the same as I sent it. Now I’m thinking at minimum try new washers, but I don’t know where to find them. I do like the CF scales, but the AWT liner less scales look like a really nice option to eliminate any possible issues from the liners or washers that might be causing problems with the action.

[DansGearAddiction]

That is a beautiful knife!

Quick question: It looks like it has scales, but you state you are using AWT Agent Linerless Scales. What gives? Is that a trick of the lighting?

again, That knife looks amazing!!!

Thanks! I'm not sure how it that happened, but definitely a lighting trick as they are linerless.

Here's a shot of the scales showing the lack of liners:

[ncrockclimb]

That is a beautiful knife!

Quick question: It looks like it has scales, but you state you are using AWT Agent Linerless Scales. What gives? Is that a trick of the lighting?

again, That knife looks amazing!!!

Thanks! I'm not sure how it that happened, but definitely a lighting trick as they are linerless.

Here's a shot of the scales showing the lack of liners:

Cool!!! How are you liking the scales?

[DansGearAddiction]

Cool!!! How are you liking the scales?

I specifically love them for the weight reduction (about 30% over the G10) and the modified ergonomics (lack of belly) work a bit better for my somewhat smaller hands (Size M gloves). I also like the added chamferring compared to the stock G10 version.

They are not good if you are looking for something that is incredibly grippy as you are losing the texturing on the G10 and the nubs on the bottom of the liners. These scales are for more casual cutting; if I was wearing regularly using a knife with gloves, this would not be my first choice.

I'd buy them again in a heartbeat.

[CasperFatone]

Here is how I modify mine. I love the knife in this size!

[Bolster]

Here is how I modify mine. I love the knife in this size!

Cool, man! ^^^ I like how you modded both ends. It's like Manix and Yojimbo had a love child. This makes me wonder if a Michael Janich modified Manix could be a thing?! The "Janich Manich."

Folks, if you have not seen Casper's amazing work in the Mule subforum you should check it out; the dude is talented:

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[TomahawkT10]

Nice pics of the AWT Agent Scales. They do look really good visually. Was looking into getting these but not sure about the fact they are painted (Cerakote) aluminium, so wont patina as well as Ti, brass, copper etc, as paint just chips off, and combined with the fact that they delete one/all of the liners, so all in all its kinda trading strength for weight. Aluminium is not famous for being particularity strong. Not sure i care about weight that much. Its a pocket knife so not a big deal in the weight department. An iphone weighs about 5 times more than any knife anyway. I actually like a bit of heft to things when its a tool i am using. Anyone care to convince me otherwise? If so i will happily buy some... As i said, they do look very very nice to the eye...

[JSumm]

I would read about their anodized version. Holds up much better than the cerakote finish.

[ladybug93]

Here is how I modify mine. I love the knife in this size!

as a huge fan of the manix, i can't tell if i love this or hate it. you might have to send it to me so i can try it out and see.

[Bolster]

as a huge fan of the manix, i can't tell if i love this or hate it. you might have to send it to me so i can try it out and see.

Ya, you're not fooling anyone. I know you love it; I know I love it.

It's Casper's 'Janich Manich' before Janich even knew he could manage the Manix.

[JSumm]

It's Casper's 'Janich Manich' before Janich even knew he could manage the Manix.

I've had too much whiskey to sort out what you just said in my head.

[Bolster]

It's Casper's 'Janich Manich' before Janich even knew he could manage the Manix.

I've had too much whiskey to sort out what you just said in my head.

You read what I said but it shredded your head?

[ncrockclimb]

AWT Brick Red scales w/ 15V blade = perfection

[Bolster]

Agree ^^^ very nice indeed. Do those skinny AWT scales cut down on the notorious pocket-hoggery of the Manix? Or does it carry pretty much the same before vs after AWT conversion?

[ncrockclimb]

It is significantly lighter (122g vs 96g). The Manix is not a small knife, but IMO it was not a pocket hog with the G10 scales. I carried the AWT version today and found the decrease in weight makes the knife much less noticeable. My translucent green FRCP 20CV weighs in at 82g, and I find that the difference between the AWT and the FRCP is hardly noticeable.

I am a HUGE fan of the AWT scales. I also have them on my Benchmade Bugout. Both scale sets fit perfectly. The fit and finish is amazing. I liked the 15V from the factory and almost felt like I was desecrating it by modifying it. However, the AWT scales are just fantastic and make Spyderco's amazing knife even better.

[ladybug93]

updated family pic:

- knife center exclusive manix 2 lightweight (xhp)
- dealer exclusive manix 2 (m390) micarta scales and titanium ball cage
- rivers edge cutlery exclusive manix 2 (204p)
- sprint run manix 2 (15v) bladescales micarta scales and brass ball cage

newest member...

[gooeytek]

4V in black CF with black skeletonized liners and hardware
S90V in linerless Rocksacle Ti with upgraded clip, cage, spring, and ball (this one is the one I carry most by a wide margin)
S110V with 1st gen Flytanium scales, upgraded cage, spring, and ball
Rex45 with 2nd gen Flytanium scales, upgraded cage, spring, and ball