Manix 2 LW ball bearing replacement

[msum]

Hi all,

Putting aside the merits of replacing ball bearings in Manixes, is it possible to get a replacement ball bearing for a Manix 2 LW?

If so, what kind of ball bearing diameter is required?

I know the G10 Manix 2 is a 3/16”…

Thanks!

[ladybug93]

you can get them easily from flytanium in ceramic, steel, or even glass (which they don't recommend). you can also find them on ebay.

[msum]

Thanks.

Do the Lightweights also take a 3/16” ball? Just like the G10s?

What do they use in the Salt models? If it’s steel is it just a steel with high corrosion resistance…?

[SteveMidwest]

Yes, the LW also has a 3/16" ball. Though now remember, most LW models are of pinned construction, and changing those ball bearings is a much tougher job.

I had heard someone mention earlier, that their Manix 2 Salt (MagnaCut) ball nearing was black, which would make it ceramic. I cannot confirm this though. I have not seen Spyderco mention this, and, I just now looked at my Manix 2 Salt knife, and I cannot see the ball bearing. I would have to take it apart first, and that's not something I have time to do, this morning.

A great place to get a ceramic ball, a slightly softer spring, and a Ti, Aluminum, or a Brass ball cage. Is to go to odc4edc dot com. Look/search for the "Spyderco Manix 2 Upgrade Kit with Ball Cage".

[denshigomi]

... go to odc4edc dot com. Look/search for the "Spyderco Manix 2 Upgrade Kit with Ball Cage".

You mean ocd4edc. Thanks!

[ladybug93]

i'm not sure if the salt ball bearing is ceramic or coated steel. i've heard both.

[msum]

Wow, this is all rather interesting (and helpful). Thanks.

For some reason I thought (potentially incorrectly) that the Magnacut Salt was screwed construction. But I’m not sure I’ve scrutinised the photos closely!

[msum]

Would coating reduce the possibility of issues with any “hardness mismatch” between the ball and the blade? Or would this depend on how hard the coating is? I must say I don’t really know what happens at the interface between coating and underlying material.

I also suppose I don’t know if a “hardness mismatch” is really a problem, but I could see how it might lead to premature wear of the softer material.

[ladybug93]

Wow, this is all rather interesting (and helpful). Thanks.

For some reason I thought (potentially incorrectly) that the Magnacut Salt was screwed construction. But I’m not sure I’ve scrutinised the photos closely!

it is screwed construction.

[msum]

Wow, this is all rather interesting (and helpful). Thanks.

For some reason I thought (potentially incorrectly) that the Magnacut Salt was screwed construction. But I’m not sure I’ve scrutinised the photos closely!

it is screwed construction.

Thanks, I enjoy having my preconceived notions reinforced.