manix 2 translucent blue

[jtoler_9]

So I bit the bullet and got one yesterday. This knife far surpasses my expectations. I will go on record and say this is a dagger in the heart of the other guys knife that rhymes with Riptilian. I now own both and I no longer have a need for the non Spydie. This one surpasses it on every level. Better ergo's, AMAZINGLY smooth to open. I dare say the action on this knife is better than the standard Manix . Also smooth solid lockup and FFG. Super light and fast. There is nothing bad to say about the Manix 2 Translucent Blue knife. HOME RUN Spyderco.

[-F1]

I'll buy this when:

1) It's available in a color I actually want to look at.

2) It's available in SE.

3) It's ... available.

I have a regular Manix2, and I love the way it opens; it's so smooth. But closing it is inconvenient. I find my fingers actually hurt after doing it a few times. Doing it with just my thumb is too difficult to be realistic. I can't even imagine using the Manix2 with any kind of gloves on other than super-thin nitrile rubber ones. This is why I like the Manix2 in a way, but never, ever carry it. It's closet fodder.

Is this one the same way? On second thought, never mind... I know everyone will say "I don't have any problem with any Manix*.

[jackknifeh]

Why isn't the lock button blue? Totally unacceptable! Just joking. Where get knife?

Jack

[jackknifeh]

I'll buy this when:

1) It's available in a color I actually want to look at.

2) It's available in SE.

3) It's ... available.

I have a regular Manix2, and I love the way it opens; it's so smooth. But closing it is inconvenient. I find my fingers actually hurt after doing it a few times. Doing it with just my thumb is too difficult to be realistic. I can't even imagine using the Manix2 with any kind of gloves on other than super-thin nitrile rubber ones. This is why I like the Manix2 in a way, but never, ever carry it. It's closet fodder.

Is this one the same way? On second thought, never mind... I know everyone will say "I don't have any problem with any Manix*.

I carry my Manix2 quite a bit and have to agree that the lock release is a little inconvenient needing my thumb and finger. But with a little use it became second nature and very easy to close. I used the clip at first to help hold the knife but now the clip is gone and I close it with no trouble at all. It's far more comfortable to use without a clip and I carry it in a very nice sheath I bought from a fellow forum folk. But at first, closing that thing was very,, um, very,,, can't think of a good word but I didn't like it at first.

Jack

[jtoler_9]

Why isn't the lock button blue? Totally unacceptable! Just joking. Where get knife?

Jack

SFO my friend.

[jackknifeh]

SFO my friend.

Is that the only place they will be sold? Forever? On my way to check price.

Jack
Edit: The price isn't too bad given it's uniqueness. Looking forward to future views on toughness without liners. I forgot to look at weight. Gotta make another trip to the SFO, see ya.

Edit 2: Weight = wow. I bet that thing is blade heavy.

[jtoler_9]

But closing it is inconvenient. I find my fingers actually hurt after doing it a few times. Doing it with just my thumb is too difficult to be realistic. *.

Not sure what the fuss is about. I have never seemed to mind the open or the close. I just use my finger and thumb on both sides of the handle and let gravity do the rest. Same with opening. Just pull the lever down and with a light flick, the thing is ready to go. Guess it's not for everyone. More for me.

[jackknifeh]

Not sure what the fuss is about. I have never seemed to mind the open or the close. I just use my finger and thumb on both sides of the handle and let gravity do the rest. Same with opening. Just pull the lever down and with a light flick, the thing is ready to go. Guess it's not for everyone. More for me.

I LOVE how my Manix M4 blade swings so freely but still locks up with no blade wobble in any direction. I did cut my finger a couple of times by letting the blade swing closed and left my fingers in the way. Definately the knife's fault. I tried to snug the pivot up a little and couldn't. The screws are tight and the thing is perfect.

Jack

[Blerv]

I would rather have a tough to close knife than one that's tough to open. The Manix2 is pretty awesome in that department. In an average day (office) I probably use my knife 2 or 3 times at most. That means even a semi-stubborn CBBL is only a chore a few times.

The biggest annoyance with the CBBL, for me, is opening and closing it time after time (usually watching TV ). It's not a very realistic use of a folder though as in this case it's probably smarter to just keep it open and put it on your work desk.

[-F1]

Not sure what the fuss is about. I have never seemed to mind the open or the close. I just use my finger and thumb on both sides of the handle and let gravity do the rest. Same with opening. Just pull the lever down and with a light flick, the thing is ready to go. Guess it's not for everyone. More for me.

I am a middle-aged man with the hands of an 8-year-old girl... And I've no doubt they're much weaker than yours as well. That's probably the main reason. Maybe I need to use those springy hand strengtheners or something.

[Blerv]

I am a middle-aged man with the hands of an 8-year-old girl... And I've no doubt they're much weaker than yours as well. That's probably the main reason. Maybe I need to use those springy hand strengtheners or something.

I'm with you F1, small weak hands myself and only a touch over 30.

It's a 2-hand close for me. I *can* do it with 1 but it's more of a circus feat of strength than practical. Shaking, grunting, etc. Lol.

[Shakyamuni]

Yes, fantastic knife and not blade heavy at all. I bought mine second-hand on BF.

It can be closed one handed, I do it all day. The bottom of the handle tucks into the bottom of the palm of my hand, thumb and forefinger on the lock. Pull the lock back and give a little flick and the blade comes down. I don't have a regular Manix so I don't know if this is easier to do because of the light weight, but it is very easy and convenient to close one-handed once you get used to it.

[Mr Blonde]

I got mine last week and it's all I thought it would be from handling the excellent prototype. One thing that bothered me was the thick and not-so-sharp edge. A little work on the Sharpmaker fixed that.

[wsdavies]

That's weird, the one I just bought the other day as a present for a friend may have been the sharpest Spydie I've received out of 30 or so diff knives. BD1 will def. hold a hair shaving edge.

I got mine last week and it's all I thought it would be from handling the excellent prototype. One thing that bothered me was the thick and not-so-sharp edge. A little work on the Sharpmaker fixed that.

[Shakyamuni]

Of course a picture is worth a thousand words, and a video is probably worth ten thousand.

Here is a video of opening and closing the Manix 2 Blue Lightweight one-handed:

http://youtu.be/auU64u6kOkI

[-F1]

Of course it can be opened/closed with one hand. (Someone has been skipping posts here.) The problem is when you have small and/or weak hands like some of us unlucky people... I have returned my M2 so no problems for me anymore.

[saltydog]

It's funny how big a deal pinned construction and unlined knives are these days. It makes one wonder about all the 20 year old Delica's that are still out there kicking.

+1

[Jigsaw]

I have had this knife for a while now and it is awesome. One hand opening did take a while to get use to but very doable. Very lightweight, Ergonomic, visually appealing. I love it.

[gijoe945]

Is Spyderco trying to put themselves out of business? If you've got this knife ,you don't need any of the rest.

[Ferris Wheels]

This looks like another spydie to add to the list. I have played with a buddies and sure liked it a lot. Once I add a few more sprints to the knife drawer I will add one of these.