Manix 2 LW S110V pivot adjusting help

[Tsa1]

Hey guys! I just received this knife in the mail yesterday. I need help adjusting the pivot as the blade is very stiff. In fact even the spring in the ball bearing lock is pretty stuff, too. My question is which side of the pivot do I loosen? or is it both? It has a torx screw on both sides. I have ordered some tuff-glide dry lube as well. Other than that the blade is pretty sharp out of the box and centered very well.

Thanks in advance! This is my first post!

[Evil D]

You can adjust either side, but one side or the other might throw the blade off center...might not. If it does, tighten it up and try the other side.

[Tsa1]

You can adjust either side, but one side or the other might throw the blade off center...might not. If it does, tighten it up and try the other side.

Thank you.

I just tried loosening the pivot, but it only slightly helped. I think my bushing might be dirty. Should I take the blade off and attempt to clean everything. Or does the blade only come off if the whole knife is taken apart? (which is not really an option on this knife)

[Evil D]

You can adjust either side, but one side or the other might throw the blade off center...might not. If it does, tighten it up and try the other side.

Thank you.

I just tried loosening the pivot, but it only slightly helped. I think my bushing might be dirty. Should I take the blade off and attempt to clean everything. Or does the blade only come off if the whole knife is taken apart? (which is not really an option on this knife)

I'm not 100% sure about the construction of this knife in particular but my understanding is that the blade doesn't come out easily. I personally wouldn't take this one apart. Try spraying the pivot out with WD-40 and compressed air, then drop some lube in and work it in. Some of these knives just fall to the tighter end of the tolerance spectrum and take some use to break in. I got lucky with mine, the blade swings freely and I can even unlock it with just my thumb (though I do have pretty strong hands). If none of that helps, go get a bunch of cardboard and do a lot of cutting with it. With it it having minimal liners, it doesn't take much flexing to loosen up. If none of that helps I'd send it to Spyderco and see if they'll swap you out.

[Ray Allen]

Hi,
I have had two of these. I always break out the cleaning gear with any new knife just to make sure that there is no residue or grit left over from the manufacturing process. Q tips and lube are your friend! I also adjust the pivot to my liking as well. Every one of the 4 various caged ball bearing lock Spyderco's I've had got much smoother after a break in period. I'm sure yours will as well.
Best...

[Johnnie1801]

Like Evil D, my Manix is as smooth as a car salesman :p It took a little while to break in but now it's perfect. I can unlock the knife using just my thumb. My advice would be just to add a drop of oil to the pivot and use the knife (opening and closing often), if after 3-4 weeks you don't see any difference then send it back to Spyderco.

[Tsa1]

Thanks everyone for the replies!

I'm going to try it out for a couple of weeks and drop some tuff-glide lube into the pivot and hopefully that helps.

I'm also going to wash it in hot soapy water as another member said he does with his knives to clean out any grit left over (of course I use the search button lol). Then lube it after it's dry.

Thanks again for sharing your experiences with this Manix. One last thing, I wish they would put this wire clip on the G-10 version. Actually on all Spyderco's to be honest.

[bdblue]

Or does the blade only come off if the whole knife is taken apart? (which is not really an option on this knife)

The blade will not come out unless you drill out the rivets or break the plastic handle. Numerous people have already tried this.

[senorsquare]

Or does the blade only come off if the whole knife is taken apart? (which is not really an option on this knife)

The blade will not come out unless you drill out the rivets or break the plastic handle. Numerous people have already tried this.

I can testify to this. You really can't get the blade out with permanent damage to the knife. I know this because I got the blade out of one...the hard way for sure.

If you are having trouble adjusting the pivot, you might try to use two torx drivers at the same time, one on each side. On some knives turning one side will just make the other side spin so you have to use two drivers to counteract each other. Not certain that is the case with this one but may be worth a shot.

[dreadpirate]

Also try giving the knife a hot soapy bath to dislodge any debris that might be gumming up the action.

[Tsa1]

Also try giving the knife a hot soapy bath to dislodge any debris that might be gumming up the action.

I will be doing this today!

I've also left the knife open at the point that compresses the spring the most. Hopefully this "breaks" that in.

[DougC-3]

Thanks everyone for the replies!

I'm going to try it out for a couple of weeks and drop some tuff-glide lube into the pivot and hopefully that helps.

I'm also going to wash it in hot soapy water as another member said he does with his knives to clean out any grit left over (of course I use the search button lol). Then lube it after it's dry.

Thanks again for sharing your experiences with this Manix. One last thing, I wish they would put this wire clip on the G-10 version. Actually on all Spyderco's to be honest.

I'd like to see more wire clips too. I also like the clip on this Manix, but for mine, I ordered the black anodized deep-carry wire clip (used on the Sage) from the Spyderco Factory Outlet, and I like it a lot more