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

[JSumm]

I'm glad I read this thread because it may just help solve my problem.

I have Reynauds. Though not the same, when I'm working in the cold, back locks become very difficult as my hands stiffen up. Compression locks are a bit easier, but I prefer a Spyderco's Linerlocks with great access in those situations. Polestar and the Military are my two examples.

[kriezek]

I'm glad I read this thread because it may just help solve my problem.

I have Reynauds. Though not the same, when I'm working in the cold, back locks become very difficult as my hands stiffen up. Compression locks are a bit easier, but I prefer a Spyderco's Linerlocks with great access in those situations. Polestar and the Military are my two examples.

Thanks for the input. Compression locks seemed easier at first, but they can be tough also. Am in the process of trying a couple of R.I.L. models.

I am really hopeful the Manix springs work out because it meets all of my other criteria - handle fits my hand, jimping on top of blade as well as finger choil, easy open, fully lined backside, lots of aftermarket customization options, different steels to choose from, one hand close IF the spring is the right tension (or my hand works properly).

[ladybug93]

I'm glad I read this thread because it may just help solve my problem.

I have Reynauds. Though not the same, when I'm working in the cold, back locks become very difficult as my hands stiffen up. Compression locks are a bit easier, but I prefer a Spyderco's Linerlocks with great access in those situations. Polestar and the Military are my two examples.

Thanks for the input. Compression locks seemed easier at first, but they can be tough also. Am in the process of trying a couple of R.I.L. models.

I am really hopeful the Manix springs work out because it meets all of my other criteria - handle fits my hand, jimping on top of blade as well as finger choil, easy open, fully lined backside, lots of aftermarket customization options, different steels to choose from, one hand close IF the spring is the right tension (or my hand works properly).

you can also try leaving the knife halfway open at night. leaving the spring compressed can help break it in a little. just put it somewhere safe with the blade open to the point where the spring is the most compressed. you can also cut a coil off of the spring to make it easier to disengage.

[anycal]

I am planning on doing a blade swap and scale dye.

4V DLC blade from a recent SNK Manix LW (missed out on the G10 version) into dyed gray BHQ G10 scales

[TkoK83Spy]

I am planning on doing a blade swap and scale dye.

4V DLC blade from a recent SNK Manix LW (missed out on the G10 version) into dyed gray BHQ G10 scales

So kind of like this, good choice!

[anycal]

I am planning on doing a blade swap and scale dye.

4V DLC blade from a recent SNK Manix LW (missed out on the G10 version) into dyed gray BHQ G10 scales

So kind of like this, good choice!

It will be more like a transparent charcoal, using the pearl grey Rit I have. But yeah.

[IowaGeologist]

I am planning on doing a blade swap and scale dye.

4V DLC blade from a recent SNK Manix LW (missed out on the G10 version) into dyed gray BHQ G10 scales

So kind of like this, good choice!

Looks great. I’m assuming your G-10 scales are from a 52100 edition?

[TkoK83Spy]

I am planning on doing a blade swap and scale dye.

4V DLC blade from a recent SNK Manix LW (missed out on the G10 version) into dyed gray BHQ G10 scales

So kind of like this, good choice!

Looks great. I’m assuming your G-10 scales are from a 52100 edition?

Correct! Never really jelled with 52100, but loved the grey/black color combo.

[IowaGeologist]

I am planning on doing a blade swap and scale dye.

4V DLC blade from a recent SNK Manix LW (missed out on the G10 version) into dyed gray BHQ G10 scales

So kind of like this, good choice!

Looks great. I’m assuming your G-10 scales are from a 52100 edition?

Correct! Never really jelled with 52100, but loved the grey/black color combo.

Dang, I figured. Was really hoping for some secret way to source gray g10 scales. I’d like to get a second, nicer, set for this one as they’re getting some “character”. Black and gray is great, but I’m partial to satin and gray on these.

[TkoK83Spy]

Mine were looking a bit grungey. I wiped them down prior to that photo above with some Magic Eraser, made quite a difference in cleaning them up. Worth a shot!

[ladybug93]

So kind of like this, good choice!

Looks great. I’m assuming your G-10 scales are from a 52100 edition?

Correct! Never really jelled with 52100, but loved the grey/black color combo.

Dang, I figured. Was really hoping for some secret way to source gray g10 scales. I’d like to get a second, nicer, set for this one as they’re getting some “character”. Black and gray is great, but I’m partial to satin and gray on these.

if you're looking for grey scales, bladescales has great black micarta that looks grey. they're great quality and very reasonably priced.

[JSumm]

I'm still waiting on a DLC Manix G10 exclusive with an interesting steel, so I can pop some Rockscale Designs Titanium on that bad boy ( LWs don't work). I love the black grey look Rick.

Unless it is a Knife Joker Cruwear with dark green G10. I'll leave that as is.

May just go with the well known S30V with DLC. Sounds like a good Black Friday project later this year.

[ladybug93]

I'm still waiting on a DLC Manix G10 exclusive with an interesting steel, so I can pop some Rockscale Designs Titanium on that bad boy ( LWs don't work). I love the black grey look Rick.

Unless it is a Knife Joker Cruwear with dark green G10. I'll leave that as is.

May just go with the well known S30V with DLC. Sounds like a good Black Friday project later this year.

now that we have screws in the lw, i keep waiting to see some ti scales that are compatible. who doesn't want a magnacut blade in a ti handle?! probably a lot of people, but i want one pretty bad.

[JSumm]

I think someone will do it eventually. I would guess AWT since the are doing the Native and Para 3 LWs. But maybe they still are not interested.

[ladybug93]

I think someone will do it eventually. I would guess AWT since the are doing the Native and Para 3 LWs. But maybe they still are not interested.

they completely ruined the manix handle in my opinion. i like the look of their native scales they made and hope they do a native chief lw scale though.

[Vamais]

My stormtrooper is now a scout--or something like that.


Turns out BRG is not easy to photograph.

We'll see how I like Rex45.

[ladybug93]

My stormtrooper is now a scout--or something like that.


Turns out BRG is not easy to photograph.

We'll see how I like Rex45.

that looks great

[IowaGeologist]

Looks great. I’m assuming your G-10 scales are from a 52100 edition?

Correct! Never really jelled with 52100, but loved the grey/black color combo.

Dang, I figured. Was really hoping for some secret way to source gray g10 scales. I’d like to get a second, nicer, set for this one as they’re getting some “character”. Black and gray is great, but I’m partial to satin and gray on these.

if you're looking for grey scales, bladescales has great black micarta that looks grey. they're great quality and very reasonably priced.

Thanks! I’ve looked at those before and thought about getting some, but wasn’t sure what the color would look like. Those look really good. And I really like his scales, have the OD Green set for a Benchmade and they’re made really well.

[ladybug93]

Thanks! I’ve looked at those before and thought about getting some, but wasn’t sure what the color would look like. Those look really good. And I really like his scales, have the OD Green set for a Benchmade and they’re made really well.

i'll try and take a picture of them together later so you can see how they look side by side. it can be hard to tell from a individual pictures.

[hereiamu1]

now that we have screws in the lw, i keep waiting to see some ti scales that are compatible. who doesn't want a magnacut blade in a ti handle?! probably a lot of people, but i want one pretty bad.

Yes please