Got a few Spydercos in the last month. Most recently a Manix 2XL and the BBL cage is a tad different from all the others in the Manix series I've seen.
Main thing is, it's black. Not the normal clear plastic like my regular Manix 2 has or any pic or vid of anything in the Manix 2 series I've seen.
I'm assuming this must be a recent change they're rolling out?
Also of note, the spring weight of the BBL on my Manix 2xl was much lighter out of box than the regular Manix2. Needed no break in. The lock on the Manix2 when I got it was a beast, but broke in after a few days. This one though was pretty light and easy to manipulate...maybe that's normal on the XL, don't know....my only reference was my Manix 2.
The serrations on the nubs of the BBL cage also seem slightly more aggressive than the standard clear plastic cage. This seems a little easier to get your fingers on. Could be the lighter spring though creating that perception for me.
Pics below. So is this a new change Spyderco is rolling out? If so, I like it.
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