That is a washer knife-for some reason I like some of them being setup with higher friction 🤷♀️ If you like the Manix 2 and have the intent to upgrade the scales I’d recommend you do not get the LW version because the internals are different and no one currently makes aftermarket scales. That is the factory edge. The only thing I’ve done to that knife (besides cranking down the pivot) is cutting ~1.5 loops out of the ball bearing lock spring.
The manix 2 is an excellent edc. It can be tactical, slicey, utilitarian, etc. The LW model felt weird to me too in the beginning but it’s my go to edc over everything else & I have many. It breaks in & falls shut without blade play. The strength of the lock is also fantastic. The g10/s30v version is good but the balance is off to me because they didn’t skeletonize the liners for some odd reason. Coupled with the wide profile, I just grab the LW.
The Manix 2 is probably my favorite of all the Spydercos. I don't own one currently but when I did, it was the G10 scales. And the action on mine wasn't as sluggish as that one.
The only spyderco I have is a very old delica made with Aus 8 ,full serrated and frn scales ,and a plastic one way tip up clip. I think it felt cheap so I never got on that 🚍 bus . Still waiting on that PM 2 from Northern knives maybe that will change my mind 😂🐊🏴☠️
now this one isnt so bad even tho i dont like spiderco knifes lol i kinda wouldnt say no to this one lol i wouldnt buy this knife but i would take it for free lol
