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Just saw this on the SFO Facebook page..

"Willie B showing off the very first KBPI signature knife!!!

Only 500 of this one-of-a-kind limited edition knife will be produced. If you want one, you need to pre-order NOW by calling 303-279-8383 x107 or by e-mailing us at sfo@spyderco.com. Here are the details on this amazing knife:

WILLIE B / KBPI LIMITED EDITION MANIX 2 SIGNATURE MODEL

• Designed in collaboration with legendary Denver DJ and media personality Willie B
• Exclusive limited-edition production run of only 500 pieces
• CPM® S30V® stainless steel blade with partially serrated CombinationEdge™
• Special stonewash finish with laser-engraved KBPI logo and Willie B’s signature
• Trademark Round Hole™ for ambidextrous one-handed opening
• Layered red and black textured G-10 scales with 3-D-machined “106.7”
• Stainless steel liners, backspacer, and pocket clip stonewashed to match the blade
• High-strength Ball Bearing Lock™ mechanism
• Reversible tip-up pocket clip
• MSRP $194.95, but for KBPI listeners only $116.97 (40% off!!!)

Call or e-mail now to reserve yours!!!!

Thanks, Willie and KBPI!!!!!!"

Assuming non-skeletonized liners because it's S30v? Not that anyone buying this knife will care I suppose.

Thanks for the heads up LC! I just went and checked out the Facebook page and they had a video posted that showcased some side views of the knife.

abbazaba wrote:Assuming non-skeletonized liners because it's S30v? Not that anyone buying this knife will care I suppose.

Hi, abbazaba:
The liners for the KBPI/Willie B Manix 2 are skeletonized. As for the people buying it caring about that - you might be surprised. KBPI is a local radio station and many of their fans are Spyderco fans. Numerous members of our crew are also KBPI fans. In fact, one of the questions asked during a live facebook video yesterday with Willie B in our factory was specifically "will the liners be skeletonized?"

Kristi

TazKristi wrote:

abbazaba wrote:Assuming non-skeletonized liners because it's S30v? Not that anyone buying this knife will care I suppose.

Hi, abbazaba:
The liners for the KBPI/Willie B Manix 2 are skeletonized. As for the people buying it caring about that - you might be surprised. KBPI is a local radio station and many of their fans are Spyderco fans. Numerous members of our crew are also KBPI fans. In fact, one of the questions asked during a live facebook video yesterday with Willie B in our factory was specifically "will the liners be skeletonized?"

Kristi

Awesome! Glad to hear... It's clearly something that I care about as well :) Any chance that the regular production version of the S30v Manix2 will start appearing with skeletonized liners?

Hope they don't sell out to quick. I can't pick one up until mid November

FishStick wrote:Hope they don't sell out to quick. I can't pick one up until mid November

Call them today and get put on the waiting list--I just did 30 min ago. They are not collecting payment until they're closer to shipping (December) per the SFO. In addition, they will call/email to let you know they are available; at that time you provide payment info..Hope this helps :D

How can they be "one of a kind" if there are 500 of them? :p

Doc Dan wrote:How can they be "one of a kind" if there are 500 of them? :p

The one Willie received is one of a kind because it doesn't have the stonewash.... like all the others will.

buccilli15 wrote:

FishStick wrote:Hope they don't sell out to quick. I can't pick one up until mid November

Call them today and get put on the waiting list--I just did 30 min ago. They are not collecting payment until they're closer to shipping (December) per the SFO. In addition, they will call/email to let you know they are available; at that time you provide payment info..Hope this helps :D

Thanks, I will call them. Honestly this is their best deal for G10 grips, and sv30 blade. I have been looking for a my first spyderco and this fits what I want

FishStick wrote:....Honestly this is their best deal for G10 grips, and sv30 blade....

Actually, the regular Manix 2/G10 sells for $99. It's still a great deal for a special edition knife and it does have skeletonized liners, which is a big deal to some. I'm not a KBPI listener so this doesn't really interest me. Now if they did one for Chicago's WLUP "The Loop" FM 98 I'd be all over it! :D

Have these shipped yet?

RamZar wrote:Have these shipped yet?

There's a collector's club one on eBay with pictures of the actual knife and a guy on the Spyderco Freaks Facebook page posted pics of one in hand in his house earlier this month, so at least a few have gone out.

Got mine on the 12th...so they've been going out for a while.