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newest addition is a dlc manix. i've wanted one for a very long time and always planned on keeping it stock and murdered out. however, i've always really liked the way the black and grey looks on the 51200 manix. when i was looking at bladescales thinking about getting grooved black g10 scales for this knife, i saw that they now offer black canvas micarta as well. anyway, with as much as i enjoy the od green micarta scales from them on my 15v manix, and with as much as i like the grey, black look also, i decided to get them.
i really like the look and feel of these (just like my other set) and i'm looking forward to seeing them wear in. i will say though, i'm seriously considering rubbing in some mineral oil to darken these up. i like the way black canvas micarta looks when it's oiled. what do you all think? i've never oiled micarta before. will it make the scales more slick or reduce the softer fabric feel?
i also added an aluminum ball cage from flytanium because i prefer the metal cages over the plastic. it could be because this one is still very new, but it doesn't feel quite as grippy as my titanium or brass cages. maybe it's the aluminum or anodization, or it could just be that this spring is tighter. whatever the case, i still like it better than the plastic and im sure the action will break in a little more.
i'll post an updated family pic sometime soon. up to five manixes now and just waiting for the m2lw salt.