manix 2 xl comes broken help

rivden1 · #1

i received a spyderco manix 2 xl about a month ago it had a few problems a liner that was screwed up blade play and a cracked polymer cage which broke two weeks ago I own no other knives and would much rather fix it myself but do not know where to get the parts from if you guys know any places it would be greatly appreciated

p.s. also does any body know a good place to ORDER custom scales for it
as I mentioned i don't own any other knives (that aren't 5 dollars or gerber and broken or just suck) so please do not say tuff thumbz I would love to send it to him because he can make great scales and what I want but do not have weeks to wait for it

tonydahose · #2

did you buy it new or used? where are you located? send it in to spyderco is the answer you are going to get here. they can't do anything until they have it to inspect.

moeman · #3

Honestly it sounds like you really need to send it back to Spyderco to get repaired. For aftermarket stuff you could try Custom Scale Division in Germany.

rivden1 · #4

I got it new but I contacted spyderco and I just don't want to have to wait 3 weeks for it that's there current turn around

gbelleh · #5

You could always buy a Byrd Cara Cara (or similar) for $20 to hold you over until it returns working 100%.

cosmo7809 · #6

Rivden, welcome to the forums...

Let me ask, did you do anything to experience the broken cage, blade play and messed up liner or did it arrive with these problems?

The knife doesnt necessarily form those problems overnight or through normal use.

rivden1 · #7

it came like that

Drkknight614 · #8

Send it in, which you should of did in the first place. You said you dont want to be without a knife, yet its been a month since the minor problems and two weeks since the cage broke. You would of had a brand new working knife in a week. The longer you wait and talk about it here, the longer you won't have a knife. 3 weeks goes by quick...send it in.

The Deacon · #9

I'd agree that the smart thing to do is to send it in, but have you contacted Spyderco and inquired about ordering parts?

As for the other, good luck. Most folks who make custom scales want to fit them to the knife and, given that the Manix 2XL is a fairly new model, I doubt anyone who might sell you scales for home installation has one kicking around to use a template. Not to mention that they may be just as difficult swap scales on as the smaller Manix 2 due to the flared lanyard tube.

Pockets · #10

Did you buy it from Spyderco or a dealer? You could get a replacement...

cosmo7809 · #11

As others are mentioning send the knife in.

Though its strange you waited a month to bring this to the forums.