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There seems to be an influx of fake Manix 2s on ebay from several new sellers. They even let you pick between Maxamet, S90V, and BD1N all for the same to good to be true price. They all look to be the new screw construction. The S90V should only be available pinned right?

Both the Maxamet and the S90V are / were pin-construction only models as far as I know. The S90V one was a Cutlery Shoppe exclusive, too.

And here I thought FRCP handles were difficult to make or fake...they require an expensive mold, no?

Agree: Only pinned for Maxamet and S90V.

Should look like this...no curve on the CPM S90V lettering, and notice the top of the 'y' in 'Spyderco' doesn't rise above the top of the other letters in the authentic knife:

Saw these recently also. The magnacut fake has silver hardware instead of black which was the initial giveaway other than the absurdly low price.

Found another listing that includes the three previous steels and Magnacut. Looks just as fake as the others.

Josh Crutchley wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:58 pm

Found another listing that includes the three previous steels and Magnacut. Looks just as fake as the others.

Hey, Josh:
Any chance you could post links?

Thanks!

Kristi

TazKristi wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:06 am

Hey, Josh:
Any chance you could post links?

Thanks!

Kristi

Here's a couple but there's more. If you search eBay for "Manix 2 tactical" the fakes show up first.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/375166496699
https://www.ebay.com/itm/315185166135
https://www.ebay.com/itm/375298825896

TazKristi wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:06 am

Josh Crutchley wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 11, 2024 9:58 pm

Found another listing that includes the three previous steels and Magnacut. Looks just as fake as the others.

Hey, Josh:
Any chance you could post links?

Thanks!

Kristi

I called yesterday (Monday, March 11th) about this, Kristi. I asked who could I talk about this (Ana on the phone I think?). She transferred me to the person in charge of such matters, but no answer. I ended up leaving a message, and left my email address. I have not heard back yet.

I have about a dozen links (different Sellers & locations) ready and waiting. Maybe it would just be quicker for you to send me a PM here, and I can give them to you there?

SteveMidwest wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:03 pm

I called yesterday (Monday, March 11th) about this, Kristi. I asked who could I talk about this (Ana on the phone I think?). She transferred me to the person in charge of such matters, but no answer. I ended up leaving a message, and left my email address. I have not heard back yet.

I have about a dozen links (different Sellers & locations) ready and waiting. Maybe it would just be quicker for you to send me a PM here, and I can give them to you there?

Hey, Steve:
Honestly, the best thing you could do for us is to post them here. Our legal team monitors this area of the forum and it makes it easy for them.

We appreciate your support!

Kristi

TazKristi wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:10 pm

SteveMidwest wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:03 pm

I called yesterday (Monday, March 11th) about this, Kristi. I asked who could I talk about this (Ana on the phone I think?). She transferred me to the person in charge of such matters, but no answer. I ended up leaving a message, and left my email address. I have not heard back yet.

I have about a dozen links (different Sellers & locations) ready and waiting. Maybe it would just be quicker for you to send me a PM here, and I can give them to you there?

Hey, Steve:
Honestly, the best thing you could do for us is to post them here. Our legal team monitors this area of the forum and it makes it easy for them.

We appreciate your support!

Kristi

Ok Kristi. Good to know, and here you go >

1) eBay Link / Item Number > https://www.ebay.com/itm/375166496699?
Seller: Michel32 - Located in: Del Rey, California

2) eBay Link / Item Number > https://www.ebay.com/itm/315205959364?
Seller: valeg-8438 - Located in: Ontario, California

3) eBay Link / Item Number > https://www.ebay.com/itm/375298825896?
Seller: rom-345931 - Located in: Oceanside, California

4) eBay Link / Item Number > https://www.ebay.com/itm/186330770568?
Seller: jjgtrtyh - Located in: Decatur, Texas

5) eBay Link / Item Number > https://www.ebay.com/itm/315185166135?
Seller: Patng35 - Located in: Santa Ana, California

6) eBay Link / Item Number > https://www.ebay.com/itm/226039922250?
Seller: gjgj - Located in: Ontario, California

7) eBay Link / Item Number > https://www.ebay.com/itm/395260654287?
Seller: errerer - Located in: Newtonville, New Jersey

8) eBay Link / Item number > https://www.ebay.com/itm/386852517932?
Seller: yurgutirr_0 - Located in: Turlock, California

9) eBay Link / Item Number > https://www.ebay.com/itm/404846369795?
Seller: Torongei - Located in: Ontario, California

10) eBay Link / Item Number > https://www.ebay.com/itm/315218415082?
Seller: Andrea4452 - Located in: Kissimmee, Florida

11) eBay Link / Item Number > https://www.ebay.com/itm/226020887882?
Seller: Vannet44 - Located in: Kansas City, Missouri

These are all brand new accounts, seemingly* spread around the country.

I'm often looking for older, out of production Spyderco knifes on eBay (CTS-XHP Manix 2 Lightweight for example). eBay's algorithm know this, so they often put up Ads that pertain to my searches. This 'flood' of "Manix 2" lightweights just started popping up Monday morning, for me.

Wallach wrote: ↑

Mon Mar 11, 2024 12:33 am

Both the Maxamet and the S90V are / were pin-construction only models as far as I know. The S90V one was a Cutlery Shoppe exclusive, too.

I picked up 2 screw construction Maxamet lightweights at the last Seconds Sale, so I know they have been changed over.

Man I feel sorry for the suckers who are buying fake Manix LWs. They're going to be surprised at how bendy their "Maxamet" and "Magnacut" and "S90V" is.

And I'm taking personal offense to these counterfeits...the Manix LW is one of my favorite knives.

• Black hardware on the Salt aside, you can (once again) see the 'y' in "Spyderco" rises slightly above the top of the p and the d on either side, on the counterfeit knives--a sort of "jumping Y" on the fakes.
  
  The r-c-o is more spaced out on the counterfeit Salt. The "c" appears to be tilted downward on the Maxamet.
  
  On both the fakes below, you can see the choil "nub" is a little rounded on the sides, whereas an authentic Manix nub is sharp and flat on the sides.
  
  The nub is a little differently shaped--more of a symmetrical half round on the real deal, but asymmetrical and a tad flattened on the fake.
  
  On the fake, the edge grind is more obtuse (or at least has a smaller grind line).
  
  The plunge line is softer/blends more on the fake, and sharper on the real Manix.

eBay is unconcerned and will not enforce. I reported several of the counterfeits, and for each report, received this reply:

I made a post about this on Reddit a little while back because of how they just showed up on Ebay. I looked around and I couldn't find any fake Manix 2 Maxamets and S90Vs so I was a bit confused. Plus I've never seen clones come in a real looking box with the grey stripe (clones usually have black stripe on the lid) that come with an actual Spyderco sticker. So I assumed whoever is making these fakes are new. I didn't get many replies so I kind of just left it. I didn't even think to post it here. Smh. I'm glad someone did!

@TazKristi Looks like they updated to black hardware for the fake Magnacut Manix.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/204737258318

The madness continues . . .

The good news is, that the 'Feedback' section for this Seller is letting potential Buyers know what is going on, and this Seller has been quickly knocked back to a 91.7% Rating, which is a pretty poor reflection in the eBay community.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/176249667403?

And another . . .

rangerbobl681 (36) 85.2% positive
Located in: Flushing, Michigan

With an even worse Seller Rating. Though none of their Negative Feedback is from knife buyers.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/116149484793?

And another, new one . . .

joka-5744 (0)
Located in: Ontario, California

https://www.ebay.com/itm/355624189928?