Are the only ffg manix 2 the sprint runs?

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PatrickKnight

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I am really starting to like the Manix 2 FFG models I have seen, but the only ones I have seen are either the XL which is to large or the sprint run models. Am I missing something if so please point me in the right direction.
 
The lightweight version is FFG.
 
Yea I saw that model but im not sure about the steel on it and I would really like g10 scales with steel liners. Oh well I guess life is just full of compromises.
 
I've carried the blue lightweight Manix 2 for about 8 months now, and it's by far one of my favorite working knives.

I forget what they exactly they're calling the "co-polymer" they use for the handle, but it's extremely comfortable and lightweight. Don't really have a need for liners, IMO -- but it's a superb knife.
 
bdmicarta said:
What about the blade steel in those? How does it compare to 154 or s3v?
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If you've ever used a first generation endura/delica/police with Gin-1/G2 stainless it's a bit better than that, but not quite up to 154cm. It's quite tough though, if you can master the burr removal it takes a great toothy razor edge. I personally prefer it to s30v, but s30v is a love hate steel, and I'm not in the love camp :p
 
Probably not as the Sprint runs are long sold out.
 
I would like FFG because I am not for sure if hollow grind will do wood carving, food prep and general cutting.
 
outdooredge said:
I would like FFG because I am not for sure if hollow grind will do wood carving, food prep and general cutting.
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It will do all of that easily. The FFG will do some of it better though. You can always get a regular hollow ground M2 and have it reground into a FFG. That's what I did.
 
outdooredge said:
I would like FFG because I am not for sure if hollow grind will do wood carving, food prep and general cutting.
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Seems to be able to do the job :D

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Pardon this one's sound

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seelow123 said:
It will do all of that easily. The FFG will do some of it better though. You can always get a regular hollow ground M2 and have it reground into a FFG. That's what I did.
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My friend has hollow Byrd raven and it isnt realy good at carving. Maybe the manix´s hollow is better than byrd one. If it isn´t I will buy ritter griptilian (it has kind of FFG).
 
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I'd buy the lightweight Manix 2 if it wasn't pin construction in a heart beat. I love my normal Manix 2, but having it light weight would be really nice! I just don't like the idea of pin construction.

Also, the hollow grind isn't an issue. I reprofiled the factory bevel on the sharpmaker to the recommended settings and it slides right through tough materials with ease. It was a little tough to do that with the factory edge, but once you thin out that bevel a bit it comes to life. Also, with that hollow grind, it's still nice and thick at the tip. Nice work knife.
 
It would be great if I could reprofile grind but my best sharpening device is sandpaper. If the hollow grind on manix 2 is better for carving than byrd raven´s than there is no problem.
 
The-Stig said:
I'd buy the lightweight Manix 2 if it wasn't pin construction in a heart beat. I love my normal Manix 2, but having it light weight would be really nice! I just don't like the idea of pin construction.
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Well, then you're in luck because Spyderco has incorporated a pivot screw in the most recent lightweight Manix 2's. The rest of the knife is pinned, but the pivot pin is a thing of the past.

broonzbane
 
I decided for ritter Grip over manix 2 but then I saw that international shipping from knifeworks is 50$:eek:
 
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