Do you have a new Manix?

[gull wing]

I see the new Manix is for sale now. Saw it at the NGK site.
For those of you who have one. What do you think of it?

The notes I read have the blade at 4". I didn't know it was to be that big of a knife. Not sure I want another folding knife with a 4" blade. I already have what I think is the best big knife in the Military. Most of my folders are in the 3 1/2" to 2 7/8" range.

 

[shootist16]

I want one so bad I cant stand it. I saw that New Graham had some, but the plainedge ones are gone.

I would love for someone to post some good pics. That may help until I can get one.

 

[KeithAM]

I looked at NKG yesterday morning and saw the Manix -- I'm pretty sure that's when they were first posted on the site. They were gone by the afternoon.

I'll probably buy one locally anyway. It may take a couple of months -- but Christmas is coming!

 

[hannes w]

I snatched two away from Newgraham's
Now they are on their way over the pond but the waiting ist terrible

 

[The Deacon]

I posted this thread with pictures and a mini review on the Spyderco factory forum Saturday, when mine arrived from NGK. Has some shots with other Spydercos so you can compare size. By my ruler, Manix blade is 3 13/16", while Chinook II is just a hair shorter at 3 3/4", same with closed length, Manix again is a hair longer, blade and overall thickess of the two are identical.

 

[Mr Blonde]

I wasn't too impressed by the protoype but the finished product is definetly on my must-have list. Sure it's heavier than a Military, but it is fully Ambi and just looks like a Big Folding Temperance.

Wouter

 

[SteelDriver]

A couple of questions . . .

Does it use those thin teflon washers?
Do the corners of the tang protrude much when the knife is closed?

Thanks!

 

[KeithAM]

Deacon -- great review and pics. Thanks!

 

[Geoff in Philly]

if it does use teflon washers, how do they hold up to the dust, dirt and grime of edc and outdoor usage?

 

[Geoff in Philly]

bump

real curious about the washers in real world use...

 

[shootist16]

bump

real curious about the washers in real world use...

I cant pretend to know the answer, but doesn't the Military and other Spydercos use the same washers?

 

[Sal Glesser]

They've been holding up very well in real world use for many years.

sal

 

[Geoff in Philly]

They've been holding up very well in real world use for many years.

sal

as I hoped/suspected...thanks Sal.

 

[Senate]

Teflon has been used for years in the agressive rollerskating industry to reinforce and increase the sliding/grinding capabilities of rollerblades on handrails and walls...
Believe me it's tough and it slides like butter!

 

[Chris B]

I sure would like to see the Manix next to an Endura..... Just to give me a better idea.

 

[samo]

The Mannix is "the" solution to a large-hard-wear folder.. Its built like a tank! Nice design too! Well done Eric!

Sam

 

[Wunderbar]

Is the Manix a lever lockback or a compression lock?

 

[OwenM]

Here are a few pics, w/Calypso Jr, Paramilitary, and Benchmade 710HS, and one for SteelDriver

 

[shootist16]

Is the Manix a lever lockback or a compression lock?

A lockback. Patterned after the Chinook II so its good and strong.

 

[shootist16]

Here are a few pics, w/Calypso Jr, Paramilitary, and Benchmade 710HS, and one for SteelDriver

I dont suppose you would have a shot of it open next to the 710 would you?