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Got one 2 days ago and it's my third Spydie. It's awesome! First Golden made one (I have a Sage 1 and Delica FFG blue). Compliments my Sage 1 nicely.









What has the feedback on the Carpenter steel been like? I've heard generally good things, but has anyone gone out and used it hard? (not abusive, but like a proper knife).

Also I've always wondered, how strong is the Cage ball lock? Has anyone conducted tests on the strength? I don't plan on smashing it against locks, but I've always wondered how their ability to handle stress compares to a liner lock or a backlock. Sorry for all the questions.

My wallet hates me.

That looks superb - nice catch :D

I don't have a cage-ball myself but the ball-locks, like BM AXIS locks are very well respected and usually have some of the best strength of any lock. I have a D'Allara ball-lock and, although you'll have to forgive me for not hammering it :D , I can't see any way that it would fail :) They are less easy to unlock than liner or back-locks so there is less chance of accidentally releasing it too.

I just got a black Manix 2. I agree with you, they are awesome. I don't think you have anything to worry about with the lock. It's crazy strong. See this torture test someone from the forum did: http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=40465

dang car doors!

I guess I won't be concerned about making fuzz sticks XD

arjung wrote:dang car doors!

I guess I won't be concerned about making fuzz sticks XD

Yeah, makes me want to go around stabbing cars and batoning wood with my Manix. :D

Nice score!

Where'd you get it? I just got bad news on my YCS order of the FFG green Manix that they are now not expecting anything until September! Well I ordered BEFORE the initial release date! So if anyone knows where I can buy one for the usual online pricing, please, let me know!
TIA,
MW

Monkeywrangler wrote:Where'd you get it? I just got bad news on my YCS order of the FFG green Manix that they are now not expecting anything until September! Well I ordered BEFORE the initial release date! So if anyone knows where I can buy one for the usual online pricing, please, let me know!
TIA,
MW

Just got it off ebay. Warriors and Wonders has quite a few as well. It aint cheap that's for sure.

I'm still waiting for mine from Spydie Talks... Been a couple of months since I ordered.

I think the seller I got mine from was called Caledon2...

arjung wrote:I think the seller I got mine from was called Caledon2...

I got one from the same seller, mine was in perfect condition.

Bought mine at a knife store in an outlet mall (although the knives weren't at outlet prices). Great knife and my first Manix.
Really like the FFG.

how does this steel react to stropping. Does it have a tendency to roll instead of chip like VG-10

Thanks Arjung - I just bought one from that dude on ebay just now - he still has 9 left!

Man I love this knife, it's a real performer.

However I need to know has this been confirmed as a sprint run or a limited production? The price on these has REALLY skyrocketed.

The same seller I bought it from is now selling it for $299 USD!!. Other stores seem to be selling it at that price range. I bought it a month ago for like 155-160ish (iirc). If someone could shed some light on it that would be much appreciated.

EDIT: well looks like Warriors and Wonders is still stocked with a sane price.

arjung wrote:Man I love this knife, it's a real performer.

However I need to know has this been confirmed as a sprint run or a limited production? The price on these has REALLY skyrocketed.

The same seller I bought it from is now selling it for $299 USD!!. Other stores seem to be selling it at that price range. I bought it a month ago for like 155-160ish (iirc). If someone could shed some light on it that would be much appreciated.

EDIT: well looks like Warriors and Wonders is still stocked with a sane price.

Your answer is right here in the forum:

TazKristi wrote:Now available and shipping... http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=457

The Foliage Green Manix2 FFG with CTS-XHP is a limited production run of 1000 pieces. The first batch has started shipping through our normal distribution network. The photo is a production prototype and shows a hollow-ground blade, but these are flat-ground.

:cool:

So another batch of a 1000 will be made soon?

If so then it's strange to see it fetching such a price.

arjung,I believe only 1,000 total. hard to say how many more will be produced maybe 500,or maybe less.

I'm trying to wait patiently for my KC order, which I made about the time the first batch starting arriving. If I get lucky and get it, great, if not I have plenty of others to play with..lol :D

Charlie

There are still someone for sale online from stores here in Canada.

As for the steel... I'm loving it so far! Far, Far better than the 154CM on the original M2.