disassembled Manix 2

The lanyard tube is pressed in and probably 'peened' a little to hold onto the scales. A complete tear down is probably not a good idea because you probably won't get the tube to go back into the G10 or carbon fiber. It isn't that hard to take apart though, you just have to rotate the scales on the tube instead of pulling them off from it.

Pay attention to the orientation of the bb cage because it is asymmetrical and one side goes up.
 
This should give you a good idea

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The way I understand things, it works like this: If you damage the knife disassembling it, you void the warranty. If you take it apart and modify it, you void the warranty. Otherwise, no blood, no foul.

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The Deacon said:
The way I understand things, it works like this: If you damage the knife disassembling it, you void the warranty. If you take it apart and modify it, you void the warranty. Otherwise, no blood, no foul.
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That's my understanding as well. Here is the wording from their website...

From http://spyderco.com/edge-u-cation/index.php?item=10

Knife Warranty

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Spyderco knives are designed and built for use as cutting tools. Use of our knives for any purpose other than cutting is considered abuse. As with any usable tool, Spyderco knives can wear out. They may also fail to perform if not used or cared for properly. If your knife has been put to hard use for a long period of time, it is possible that Spyderco will be unable to improve the condition of your knife.
Warranty

* Spyderco warrants that all of our products are free from defects in material and workmanship.
* Spyderco's warranty does not cover damage caused by abuse, misuse, loss, improper handling, alterations, accident, neglect, disassembly, or improper sharpening, or normal wear.
* If a knife fails to function as it was designed we will examine its condition upon its return to us, identify why it failed and respond in an appropriate manner.
* If we determine that there is a defect in the manufacture/materials/workmanship we will, at Spyderco's option, repair, or replace that product with the same model or one of equal value.
* If the problem is determined not to be caused by defects in manufacture/materials/workmanship, we will inform you of the cost for repair if possible (please see below). Upon agreement and payment we will perform the repair.
* If unable to improve the condition of the knife, we will return it to you with the recommendation it be retired from use. All costs associated with shipment of the product(s) are the responsibility of the customer.

Repair Information

* Sharpening -- complimentary provided the edge of the knife is not severely damaged -- please include $5.00 for shipping and handling.

For the following repairs, please include $20.00 plus $5.00 shipping and handling:

* Blade or Edge -- broken tip from prying or dropping, destroyed edge due to improper sharpening, loose blade from abuse, rust due to neglect or other blade issues. (Spyderco is unable to replace blades)
* Clips -- stripped screw holes, screws sheered off, broken or missing clip or other clip issues.
* Scale or Handle -- missing scale screws, knife action stiff, missing Kraton, or other handle issues.

Where to send your knife

When sending your knife in for Warranty or Repair include a description of the problem and how it occurred. Include company name, return address (no PO Boxes) daytime phone number so we may contact you. We recommend shipping UPS or registered mail for tracking purposes should your knife fail to arrive at our offices. For questions please contact your Spyderco Representative.

Spyderco, Inc.
Attn.: Warranty and Repair
820 Spyderco Way,
Golden, CO 80403 USA

Tel: 1-800-525-7770 • 303-279-8383
Fax: 303-278-2229
 
FlaMtnBkr said:
I know I have read that this is the case with Benchmade but I have not read this for Spyderco. Anyone have a link?
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The only "verification" I have is from Charlynn herself via email comms. I bought a black Para from Poor Fish and the lock up on it was super tight. The compression lock would not even engage the blade. I sent it in at her request after a couple emails and she said the knife looked as if it were possibly disassembled, thus voiding any warranty. Could vary case by case though.
 
The Deacon said:
The way I understand things, it works like this: If you damage the knife disassembling it, you void the warranty. If you take it apart and modify it, you void the warranty. Otherwise, no blood, no foul.
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Isn't the warranty only void if the disassembly or modification leads to the failure? If you take the knife apart and drill the liners to reduce weight and the blade cracks, they should still cover it, correct?

I have read the taking apart voids the warranty claim quite a bit but never was able to find it on their website. Looks like you are allowed to take the knife apart as you should be.
 
It says damage caused by disassembly, ie if you wreck it when you pull it apart, but say if you pull it apart to clean it or whatever, then put it back together just fine and it breaks for whatever other reason, there's no reason why you shouldn't be covered.
 
FlaMtnBkr said:
Isn't the warranty only void if the disassembly or modification leads to the failure? If you take the knife apart and drill the liners to reduce weight and the blade cracks, they should still cover it, correct?

I have read the taking apart voids the warranty claim quite a bit but never was able to find it on their website. Looks like you are allowed to take the knife apart as you should be.
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My understanding is that Spyderco never replaces blades. That is to say, if a blade is defective they simply replace the knife. So I suspect they would do exactly that - replace the knife. You'd be on your own to drill the lners of the new one. But please keep in mind that I do not work for Spyderco, am not a lawyer, and have never sent back a knife with a blade which broke after I drilled the liners.

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