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Re: SNK Manix 2 LW is coming!!!
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:35 am
by Mrj
I keep all mine open in a ….
Bolster wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:40 pm
sock
That’s why I have so many holes in the heels and toes.
Re: SNK Manix 2 LW is coming!!!
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:07 am
by JSumm
Traditional.Sharpening wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 6:27 am
Are you volunteering to send me some money to purchase a high end USB micro-scope to prove to all the skeptics on the internet that I have been quite successful doing very significant re-profiling and sharpening work for many folks by now that have been nothing but overjoyed at the results and go so far as to send more work my way when they can afford it?
Recently, I was challenged in a very scientific study with lots of spreadsheets on another thread of my wife's knife usage specific to but not limited to the Kitchen area to provide clearer microscopic photos of her knife's edge. I accepted this challenge by ordering a $40 wireless wifi microscope off of Amazon. Amazingly, it was a same day delivery. I was suprised at the clarity it delivers. Looks like similar models can be found around $20 - $30. I probably could have saved $10 if I spent a little more time researching a model, but research time was being swallowed by contemplating everything my wife (or secrect construction crew) does with that knife.
This is the one I got.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DV ... =UTF8&th=1
Re: SNK Manix 2 LW is coming!!!
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:15 am
by Traditional.Sharpening
JSumm wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:07 am
Traditional.Sharpening wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 6:27 am
Are you volunteering to send me some money to purchase a high end USB micro-scope to prove to all the skeptics on the internet that I have been quite successful doing very significant re-profiling and sharpening work for many folks by now that have been nothing but overjoyed at the results and go so far as to send more work my way when they can afford it?
Recently, I was challenged in a very scientific study with lots of spreadsheets on another thread of my wife's knife usage specific to but not limited to the Kitchen area to provide clearer microscopic photos of her knife's edge. I accepted this challenge by ordering a $40 wireless wifi microscope off of Amazon. Amazingly, it was a same day delivery. I was suprised at the clarity it delivers. Looks like similar models can be found around $20 - $30. I probably could have saved $10 if I spent a little more time researching a model, but research time was being swallowed by contemplating everything my wife (or secrect construction crew) does with that knife.
This is the one I got.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07DV ... =UTF8&th=1
I just looked up that post and I'd agree the quality is decent enough to get the point across. Here's the thing, I'm not interested in supporting China anymore than I have to and I won't even accept a donated a low-end Chinese example. I know these things get expensive when sourced from other non-communist nations and the reality is they aren't really needed to get quality edges, helpful perhaps at times but not a need.
Re: SNK Manix 2 LW is coming!!!
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:19 am
by vivi
Traditional.Sharpening wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 6:27 am
TkoK83Spy wrote: ↑Tue Dec 12, 2023 7:50 pm
The same two guys always talking so much about steels and sharpening, degrading others, their equipment, the steels, others abilities....a lot of talk, yet have never ONCE posted photos of how great at sharpening they are. Time to put up or shut up fella's. You certainly know who you are at this point...
You know your post really sounds degrading, my friend. Why the aggressive tone?
That's just how he is. He's managed to drive off a few folks from this forum with his wonderful attitude.
Love the irony of this recent post of his paired with his signature. If only kriezek was as cultured as Rick, and flipped his knives instead of flicked them
Most his knives look like factory edges anyways, so I wouldn't put much stock in whatever he says on the subject.
Either way it's been nice having you around. There's not a lot of sharpening nerds here, so more are always welcome. I always look forward to your posts.
Re: SNK Manix 2 LW is coming!!!
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:42 am
by TkoK83Spy
You're wrong vivi, by a long shot...only 5 of my knives still have the factory edge. You yourself have complimented many of my sharpening jobs
Yes, I have 2 flippers, but that's not what makes them a good knife. That's just a function, opening method of the knives by design. The flippy flickiness has nothing to do with making them great.
Re: SNK Manix 2 LW is coming!!!
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:44 am
by BigFishShamu
My mind is blown. We have this and the new GP Knives Manix LW in Rex 45. I only have the G10 one but am split between which one to get
. What a time to be a Spyderco fan :)
Re: SNK Manix 2 LW is coming!!!
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:48 am
by vivi
BigFishShamu wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:44 am
My mind is blown. We have this and the new GP Knives Manix LW in Rex 45. I only have the G10 one but am split between which one to get
. What a time to be a Spyderco fan :)
the cool thing about the rex45 version is you'll be able to dye it anything you want. I'm interested to see what folks come up with.
between this and the 4v release it's been tempting to give the mini manix one more chance.
Re: SNK Manix 2 LW is coming!!!
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 5:22 pm
by TkoK83Spy
4v is a pleasure to sharpen as well. Taken to 14 dps. Deburred easily, kept it at 200 grit with a couple passes on the brown rods and it's been one of my best performers at work ever since. Aggressive and toothy! Definitely tossed this one back in the pocket a few times since taking over warehouse duties again for the time being. Only took a couple passes on the browns after a week of consistent use a couple weeks ago to get back to hair popping sharpness.
Re: SNK Manix 2 LW is coming!!!
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:41 pm
by Crox
vivi wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:48 am
BigFishShamu wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:44 am
My mind is blown. We have this and the new GP Knives Manix LW in Rex 45. I only have the G10 one but am split between which one to get
. What a time to be a Spyderco fan :)
the cool thing about the rex45 version is you'll be able to dye it anything you want. I'm interested to see what folks come up with.
between this and the 4v release it's been tempting to give the mini manix one more chance.
Don’t say mini Manix and jinx the possibility of a smaller 3 inch version!!
Re: SNK Manix 2 LW is coming!!!
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:47 pm
by vivi
Crox wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 7:41 pm
vivi wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:48 am
BigFishShamu wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:44 am
My mind is blown. We have this and the new GP Knives Manix LW in Rex 45. I only have the G10 one but am split between which one to get
. What a time to be a Spyderco fan :)
the cool thing about the rex45 version is you'll be able to dye it anything you want. I'm interested to see what folks come up with.
between this and the 4v release it's been tempting to give the mini manix one more chance.
Don’t say mini Manix and jinx the possibility of a smaller 3 inch version!!
I bet they've already got a prototype of that built. It's a very popular request.
Re: SNK Manix 2 LW is coming!!!
Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:53 pm
by Wartstein
vivi wrote: ↑Wed Dec 13, 2023 10:48 am
the cool thing about the rex45 version is you'll be able to dye it anything you want. I'm interested to see what folks come up with.
between this and the 4v release it's been tempting to give the mini manix one more chance.
You should!
Though I am sure for you it would be a "choil grip is mandatory" knife.
For my not small, but clearly smaller than your hand the Manix is a perfect, but already close to tight fit behind the choil (so that "like a tight glove" - fit).
But from all I know the CBBL and the sturdy, but lightweight built are to your liking...
Re: SNK Manix 2 LW is coming!!!
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:01 pm
by Bolster
Score!
Re: SNK Manix 2 LW is coming!!!
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:03 pm
by attila
Yup! Easy peasy!
Re: SNK Manix 2 LW is coming!!!
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:03 pm
by Buddafucco
Fyi... They added the note: ALL ORDERS WILL NOT SHIP UNTIL MONDAY, DECEMBER 18th
Re: SNK Manix 2 LW is coming!!!
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:04 pm
by not_the_sharpest
Got mine, always seems to be an easy process with St. Nicks.
Re: SNK Manix 2 LW is coming!!!
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:09 pm
by Sig Savvy
Dammit you guys are a bad influence...
Re: SNK Manix 2 LW is coming!!!
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:11 pm
by VipeX
704 available but can't seem to find how many left...
Re: SNK Manix 2 LW is coming!!!
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:16 pm
by Naperville
Bolster wrote: ↑Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:01 pm
Score!
Fabulous knife for the price! I'd buy one but my credit cards are to the limit!
Re: SNK Manix 2 LW is coming!!!
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:28 pm
by XjJunky
Scored mine, easy as could be. Took Less then 3 minutes. Now just gotta wait for it to show up.
Re: SNK Manix 2 LW is coming!!!
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 12:28 pm
by VipeX
210 left as of now
. What a time to be a Spyderco fan :)