Milling liners

[Reptilian87]

I'm looking for someone to mill out my manix 2 liners. I really don't mind the 4.91 oz but it still would be nice to shed some weight on it. Also does Spyderco send out replacement parts? Another option would be to buy the milled liners they have on the s110v version.

[araneae]

I'm looking for someone to mill out my manix 2 liners. I really don't mind the 4.91 oz but it still would be nice to shed some weight on it. Also does Spyderco send out replacement parts? Another option would be to buy the milled liners they have on the s110v version.

They would not send out internal parts. Can't help with the milling, but you could call a local metal work shop. Maybe someone else will have an idea. Welcome to the forum.

[Evil D]

After doing my own Manix 2 I don't think I'd attempt it for someone else at any price lol. It's a lot of work unless you have the proper tools, and though I got it done well enough with a Dremel, I wouldn't call it the proper tools.

You can see the process here if you're brave enough to attempt it. The steel they use for liners may not be as hard as blade steel but it's stupid tough.

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[ferider]

I recommend to buy a beat up s110v knife instead (less than US100?). Then you also get some spare parts that might come in handy in the future (screws, washer, ball and cage, etc.).

[sal]

Hi Reptilian,

Welcome to our forum.

That's a lot of work for little return, in my opinion.

sal

[Sharp Guy]

That's a lot of work for little return, in my opinion.

Agreed. I have one with milled liners and one without. I don't find the weight savings to feel significant in hand or pocket. Others disagree though.

[Evil D]

I really just did it to see if I could. I wanted it to feel more custom and special. I still need to get a scale and get a weight on it.

[Sharp Guy]

I really just did it to see if I could. I wanted it to feel more custom and special. I still need to get a scale and get a weight on it.

For the two Manix 2 G10s I have I got 4.860 oz (M2 S30V) and 4.305 oz (KW 52100). So .555 oz difference between the two. So definitely less. I still wouldn't call the one with the milled liners a light-weight though. Every little bit helps I guess.

I'm guessing the weight savings in yours might be a little more significant due to it being a custom job.