Manix 2 History and Lightweight Screw Together Construction 

I could listen to Mr.Januch talk spydercos and blades all day. Love these videos.

Needs to be more ball bearing lock knives offered by Spyderco. My fave of all the locks.

About 10 years ago bought the Manix 2 Lightweight for $68 . Great knife and still going strong 💪

Glad to see the screws over pivots in the manix! Between this and the Military 2 spyderco’s been making good changes that the community’s wanted for over a decade.

The peened construction on the Manix 2 LW was the only reason I haven't bought one yet. Glad to hear about this important update.

I love how well he places them back down without looking like hes about the hit the edges against the spines of the neighboring blades

index finger choil is one of the best feature of this knife! Getting that extra leverage can make the job go much quicker/easier.

it's about time you used screws! I'll probably get some now...

My m390 manix is my main go to edc, even over my shaman and pm2. Great design, glad to see a screwed lightweight version.

I have a riveted original version and it has held up very well although I do prefer the screw construction.

I’m glad they finally got rid of those awful rivets!! I got the g10 Manix 2 because I wanted to deck mine out in copper scales but even if I didn’t want to customise it the inability to disassemble is pretty much a dealbreaker

Finally. Should have been from the inception. I love all my Manix knives. Being a lefty I find its just about the perfect EDC for me. Love to see more Manix 2 Sprints. 😛 .

A clear favorite for me . Lightweight , regular or modded . They’re all awesome for me

I have many Manix 2 LW's and even G-10 versions.. my favorite version of Spyderco's

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Now that the Manix 2 is screw together, it will be my radar. 👏🙌

Awesome! Been waiting for screw construction

Can the owners of the old rivets models get sets of torx/posts that we need to do what other models have been doing for years? Possibly for a discounted price??? You’ll make a good amount on such a kit!

Definatly will get a manix 2 with the new screws

Since the Manix 2 is my favorite knife, all new information about them is a delight, thank you Spyderco, it's just a question of time for me ❤

Wow. Thanks for all the knowledge sir. All other manix videos can go back to their boards. This is it. Its like if you put into words what I felt using the ball bearing for the first time. I couldnt describe it but I knew that was the most solid, well engineered, piece of master craftmanship I could afford. And it was very similarly priced to axis locks with much cheaper build overall. I am extremely pleased with my manix 2 full liners original black satin g10. It only gets better with time and it breaks it. 0 play. The s30v is wow sharp, feels good and extremely precisely treated/crafted. You have to compare blades in real time to truely understand it. Go to a shop and flick em' all. You'll buy a colorado spyderco. If you can afford even the entry models. 10x more worth it than a civivi/kizer/china blade. Barely the price of 2 knives. Benchmade is good but you pay 2 manix 2 to get a griptilian sheepfoot with solid scales. Not worth it. Im more of a flipper/button type, have been forever. But the spyderco hole is just there to stay. They need to expand their ball bearing lines. I would instantly buy a smaller model. If they can pull it on weights. I think for the ball bearing you need more heft to your click so to speak. Heavier metals can help. Hell i wouldnt care if it was stiff. Its the lock quality of the balls we like.

IM STILL WAITING FOR THE MANIX 2 IN MAGNACUT (with screws, not rivets)

And of course, now I NEED a manix 2! 😂

I own 2 of the LW models with screw construction. One in CPM S110V and one in Rex 45. My absolute favorite knives. So light and ergonomic with great steel.

Thanks for this particular video. I do not currently have a Manix. Soon, I will fix that lack in my collection, thanks to this video.

Every single damn question I could think of and two I didn’t even think of! I knew I wanted a spyderco, knew I wanted the manix 2, now I know which one I want. Thank you!

I am actually giving away several of my other knives this Christmas because I am finding I only carry a few out of my collection among them being my Delica, Shaman, PM2 and Spy27 LW Manix 2. Other then a Benchmade 940, full TI Kershaw Highball Xl and TI Artisan small Arion, all of my spyders made the cut which is impressive to me considering I had knives from Civivi to Cold steel and all but the listed didnt make the cut.

I love the manix it's like a pocket size mule. Awesome video

Wow, the Manix looks solid!!! Wow!

Thank God I found out about that riveted version before I bought one. All those good steels locked up in a scale jail.

Can't go wrong with a Manix 2

The Manix 2 light weight in CTS BD1 was my first Spyderco, I got it about 10 years ago. I saw a Nutnfancy review on it and was hooked on Spyderco after that. I now have over 20 Spydercos, and slowly adding more. I actually carried that original one today. I also have a GITD Manix 2 XL, a few other light weights, and one G10 version. The Manix, PM2, and Shaman are definitely my favorite knives and I almost always have one of them with me. If I had the money I would probably have a few hundred more Spyderco knives! Maybe someday if I'm lucky!

I adore my Manix 2 G10, such a great knife and loads of gimping very well placed for grip, the Manix 2 and Para 3 are the best knives in my collection and the entire world 💪🏻🌎👍🏻

I love my Manix 2. I have the full-flat grind G10 version. Helluva knife, qnd my favorite next to my Kapara!👍🏾

Hell yeah, one of my favorites 👍

Great video !

Just got one, awesome blade.

Amazing video and Amazing knife

l want a lock back Manix 2!!!

Interesting history lesson. BTW, the original Manix 2 LW did not have a screw-together pivot pin; I still own one. The pivot pin is not removable or adjustable.

Spyderco is the best. Much love from Europe fans!

Excellent!! I need a few 👌🏿

Now we need Compression Lock Native!

Thanks for the vid. About time for the screw together . Now lets get a lighter spring. I'm not weak and the spring is ridiculous. The manix is an awesome knife but way to stiff spring.

Just pre-ordered the Magnacut Salt version. Sweet!

This is a great knife for left-handers too. Other than the pocket clip, the opening hole and the lock are completely ambidextrous. Of course the clip can be flipped in a matter of seconds making it completely left hand friendly. This design is definitely a win, I have the translucent blue lightweight in BD1N and the blue G-10 in S110V. The lightweight is my work knife since it’s cheaper and the G-10 version is more for on-the-town carry.

I'd happily pay 10 bucks more for a steel bearing cage as standard. It would just feel more secure long term than plastic.

My boyfriend bought his on Amazon the pictures showed the pin construction but he had screws he said that made him happy

The LW should of been screwed together from the beginning

'leader in the industry using exotic blade steels,' yeah you are.

My Manix 2 with a DLC sabre (hollow) grind blade is one of my favorite!

Manix 2 LW is the GOAT.

I love mine

Is the screw together version available for purchase yet?

Screw construction is a recognition that knife people like to tinker and play with their knives, kind of like gun people, imagine that. And maybe eventually NOW that Spyderco recognized that about their clientele, the flimsy excuse of "we don't encourage amateur knife construction" as a response for a request for a replacement blade for a chipped blade on your Spyderco Nilakka, which had various people addressing that particular issue would have more thought and consideration. Not to mention an opportunity to make money and effect a resolution with the end of having a happy customer(s). A knife which has a wonderful design and purpose drive design that should have had a blade steel that was reflective of that purpose. I don't know something like a D2 or Maxamet replacement blade for a knife who's design purpose is bush craft.

I bought a manix 2 lightweight salt version from knife center. Cpm magnacut and good hardware to match. I'm really excited to see how it perfoms when I i get it.

Ok I’m back . Got a third one of these in rex45 from GPknives and it’s so darn good . Even the frn is ok on this one adding to the lightweight design and ergos for a light weight in pocket but packing a big punch if necessary . Of the 100 s of knives I can carry I always go back to the manix 2 , pm2 , para3 , native 5 maxamet and a shaman for winter time or jeans . The lightweight manix 2 is going to be 2024 summer carry . I need to try a yoijimbo or jumbo next . Good job Spyderco team from Canfield Ohio . I hope to meet Eric and Michael some day at a blade show .

I'll be all over a Manix 2 Wharncliffe, if you build it.

Great video! I’m bummed that I’m a tip down carry. I’m waiting for the mini yojimbo.

The first manix with the lockback is still sexy. I love my Manix 2 LW in SPY27 Spyderco gifted me ! I'd love to be able to disassemble it though.

My dream knife is this and the Manix 2 XL. How do you pass up a blade tough enough to be heavy duty but a blade thin enough to razor slice tomatoes.

Lil' Manix would be a beautiful thing

Very cool to see the evolution of these awesome knives. I wonder if the hardware will be available to retrofit riveted models.

Manix G10 very very very very best

Spy27 = PM-VG10... I had no idea, thanks for the insight. Everyone always compares it to the standard S30V/S35VN/S45VN, never knew VG-10 was the base for it

i wish they'd give the Native 5 all the different steel choices the Manix 2 gets

Bought 2 all black screw together construction versions and both came with the scales cracked out of the box. Only time I’ve had an issue out of around 120 Spyderco knives I’ve purchased over the last 3 years.

Please make them in Magnacut steel and titanium handles.

I want a hollow grind manix again!

Ooh we need an Ultem version to show off the lock mechanism in its full glory😂

I hope they bring back the Bolt action lock! Maybe in a Sage 3 lightweight?!

Ive been wondering about why it was called Manix 2. Like... what about Manix 1? Is there any? 😅 NOW I KNOW! Great video and thanks for the answers!

Good talk really. My one ok two issues with the manix are the relief of the ball cage it really needs 2mm more height. When wet the lock becomes a two handed lock. Also please strive to get one hande actuation. Second issue g10 models have too aggressive jimping.

finally

And it’s human sacrifice sharp. Love mine.

Красавцы 👍😀

Please bring back the magnacut mule team

I’d love to see the wire clip on your G10 knives, especially the Manix 2 and Paramilitary 2.

Mine has the Rex45 blade. Wow

A lot of interesting information. I was unaware that SPY27 was derived from VG10. I wish he had gone into the performance differences between the two. I do know the edge retention is better on SPY27.

I really enjoy my Spyderco knives, but what I've learned from buying some of their "lightweight" models is that is code for "made cheaper".

…. and the Ti frame lock flipper Manix a.k.a the Domino.

Should offer a trade in for Screw models from factory.

I've had a maxamet lw for years and don't really carry it for a number of reasons, mostly maxamet rusts when you look at it and on my personal knife the action and detent are very stiff and unserviceable/un-tuneable. I may shoot spyderco an email and see if they could convert my knife to screws, then I could put it in rotation.

Manix 2 lw the best

Well damn... I want one now lol

Manix 2 and / or Manix 2 lightweight with Magnacut when? Bought the S30V Manix 2 for my brother and fell in love with it, unfortunately it was his birthday and not mine, but mine is coming up and Magnacut Manix 2 would be the perfect knife in my opinion.

Now add the Salt with a MagnaCut blade and screw together construction and you have a sweet knife 😊

Can the lightweight versions be blade swapped into the g10 ones?

Now i really gotta get a manix 🤣

There is no way I'm buying a knife I can't disassemble. Those rivets are deal-breaker. I EDC the Manix 2 S30V all black (deep carry clip and metal cage).

Can we get all the light weights with the screw construction.?

the question now is... can i drill out the rivets in my old translucent blue manix 2 lightweight and use the screws from the new models and bladeswap?

Quick question, are the two injection molded handle halves for the screwed construction model the same parts as the injection molded halves for the riveted construction model? I know those rivets have a very small OD, and I'd guess you need larger holes in the FRN/FRCP to accommodate 4-40 hardware.

Great in-depth info but the intro and outro is uncomfortably louder than the rest of the video.

Can you swap scales now? Having a hard time finding out if you can swap scales with screw construction now and if so which scales will work with the lightweight version.

Greetings I'm in Mexico and have had a vast Spyderco collection through out the years. The Manix 2 Maxamet is one of my favorite plataforms but I really want to change the hamdle material. Can I buy g10 handles and hardware so that I can swap scales and hardware?

Wish they'd bring back the original

Any chance we can get ones in Vanax and 15v as production knives with titanium handles? I’m just dreaming here

When will Manix 2 Salt be available?

Will all lightweight Manix 2 transition to screw together construction?