Manix Observations (C95 vs XL)

[apollo]

For the original a toolsteel would indeed be best. But for us to see this rebirth coming to life we still need more voices and also we need someone around here with a better channel to spyderco's ears to help us out to make this a reality.

[vivi]

I have no doubt a ~600 piece run in an attractive steel / color combo would sell out within 24 hours. M4 / jade g10, 4v / red g10, or if possible the green scales / black blade cruwear combo.

Any of those would sell. They'd look great, perform great, and let newer fans experience a classic.

It seems like a model that has been slowly gaining interest over time. Probably appeals to a lot of the people that weren't around for the first generation of the Manix.

I'm a big fan of both gens. Prefer carrying the 2, prefer using the 1. No folder fits my hand as well as the original C95....especially the CE version I have with hand contoured scales.

While I could nitpick about stock thickness and the index choil, when it comes to ergonomics it feels like I designed my own knife for my specific hand size. That's a rare thing for me to find, as most knives feel too small in my grip, and the ones that don't often feel too clunky and heavy to want to carry.

[apollo]

I have no doubt a ~600 piece run in an attractive steel / color combo would sell out within 24 hours. M4 / jade g10, 4v / red g10, or if possible the green scales / black blade cruwear combo.

Any of those would sell. They'd look great, perform great, and let newer fans experience a classic.

It seems like a model that has been slowly gaining interest over time. Probably appeals to a lot of the people that weren't around for the first generation of the Manix.

I'm a big fan of both gens. Prefer carrying the 2, prefer using the 1. No folder fits my hand as well as the original C95....especially the CE version I have with hand contoured scales.

While I could nitpick about stock thickness and the index choil, when it comes to ergonomics it feels like I designed my own knife for my specific hand size. That's a rare thing for me to find, as most knives feel too small in my grip, and the ones that don't often feel too clunky and heavy to want to carry.

I agree with most but i find the 600 pieces would be to low it needs to get across the pond aswel not only for US customers!

[vivi]

I could see 1,200 working too. Seems like the last few Manix XL sprints did pretty well compared to the old S90V sprint that didn't move too fast.

[apollo]

I could see 1,200 working too. Seems like the last few Manix XL sprints did pretty well compared to the old S90V sprint that didn't move too fast.

Sadly those were exclusives and no sprints
But they did indeed sell very well!

[vivi]

bump. I'll need to take a new photo of the thumb ramps being compared, the XL's is at a steeper angle which is another reason the ergos of the C95 are better for my hand.

[twinboysdad]

Make it scaled down to Delica/Chapparel dimensions and I am in. Way to big for this guy as is

[vivi]

Make it scaled down to Delica/Chapparel dimensions and I am in. Way to big for this guy as is

maybe they could do a run of the mini version if they c95 were brought back?

[PaloArt]

For real Spyderco, get this man a sprint C95 already

HEAR HEAR... and for the rest of us, bring it back as well

[CDEP]

I'd be all over this. The Manix 2 with the CBBL wants to jump out of my average sized hand when closing one-handed, while the XL is perfect - if a bit large for frequent carry.

A C95 in Cru-Wear would be an instant buy.

[vivi]

Seeing the XL join the crucarta line-up was a huge surprise. Made me very happy. Seeing the C95 brought back in that same configuration would be amazing!