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My second Spyderco! Great little knife.
Only the weight had a tendency to make it slip from the pocket, in certain positions.
Loved that blade shape and grind.

Gerard

gaj999 wrote: It seems to me that the thinner-bladed Spydercos are lockbacks.

That's already not true for the Manix 2 Backlock which has a thicker blade than the standard Manix 2 with its ball lock / axis lock system.

Gerard

All questions of steel and scale material apart, the Native is obviously shorter than the Manix; further, the Manix 2 Backlock has a wider handle than even the standard Manix - so it all boils down to what use you destine your knife, how you intend to carry it and whether the additional girth of the...

Things of beauty... :)

Gerard

Manix 2 CF/Cruwear with Spanish cured ham (Jamón Ibérico de Bellota)

Manix 2 CF - Cruwear by https://www.flickr.com/photos/149823954@N05/, on Flickr

Gerard

ZrowsN1s wrote:

gmhauy wrote:Manix 2 Backlock, Manix 2 CruWear
Gerard

that cruwear and cf makes a fine looking Manix :D

Indeed :) Tucked in my pocket as I write.

Gerard

Manix 2 Backlock, Manix 2 CruWear

IMG_9728 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/149823954@N05/], on Flickr

Gerard

Congrats, the Manix 2, whatever the version, is not a safe queen, it's made for hard use.

Gerard

I used to mind, but the S35VN in my Umnumzaan, ZT900 and ZT450 does not perform noticeably better than the S30v in my Yojimbo2 or PM3. Sharpening wise, I feel spydie's S30v is no hassle, quick to sharpen. Used for normal workhorse tasks, it's always held up to a day's use - it won't handle brushing...

I hope not. I have had, still have, several chisel ground Emerson's and they drive me crazy as far as sharpening goes - beside the already mentioned tendency to drift when cutting. Moreover, apart from the marketing gimmick / supposedly badass image of the chisel grind, what's its real, practical in...

Well I've let it be known on several occasions that I have an ultimate affinity for the models made in GOLDEN, CO USA Earth>> those are my ultimate top picks. Second I dearly love the Japanese made Spyders and I own many. I find the quality of both of those manufacturing plants to be my top 2 and I...

abbazaba wrote:Lately, it's been the Manix2 Backlock. It's a yard work beast!

Same here, strong blade and comfortable handle make the Manix 2 BackLock a winner IMO.

Gerard

I love G-10. To me, FRN just feels cheap and plastic-like. On my Mini Grip I swapped the plastic scales for aluminum and it made the knife so much more solid feeling. I feel the same about my G-10 Spydies vs the FRN models. But that's what's so great about Spyderco; there's a knife for everyone's t...

abbazaba wrote:Loving the smoother G10 on the Manix2 Backlock. More please! :)

+1 !!!

Nice informative post, thanks for sharing.

Gerard

I wonder what can be the handle thickness (not counting the clip)?

Gerard

They are laying hens so they get quite a few years of happiness and freedom. :) As long as they are delivering eggs like this they get to keep living the good life. This thread is way off topic so I thought I would put in some Spydie content. :o These hens may not be immediarely threatened, but tha...

^This pic seems to be providing a foretaste of the chickens' fate: to die under the knife :eek:

I have been using Tuf Glide on my pivots for years, easy to apply, no residue, works well. Only the smell is terrible but disappears after one or two days. I don't lube my blades, just a good cleaning with soapy water or alcohol when needed, followed by a thorough drying. Never had any problem with ...

Amazing job(s), congratulations.
Gerard