Filcking open the Manix

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I posed this in another thread, but it was easy to miss.

Can somebody speak to the durability of "flicking" the Manix open.

I have found that I can thumb flick it (3 out of 4 times).

I can push the backlock with my pointer finger and swing the blade open and shut effortlessly without touching the blade.

Finally, I can flick my arm and wrist quickly and forcefully open the blade. This is the one that I wonder about. I know this knife is tough, but is this motion a problem for the blade? Is this abusive?

Thanks
 
If I've been batoning with my Manix and the lock moves out of engagement, I'll flick it once or twice to reseat it.

I'm not sure what the experts would say about that but my Manix doesn't seem to have a problem with it.
 
Problem is, that one everyone's idea of, and ability to, flick their arm and wrist quickly and forcefully, is going to differ. Pivot tension, which also can vary from knife to knife, would be a factor here too. I can say with certainty that, while I can manage to get my Manix to lock open that way perhaps 75% of the time, I would never be able to generate what I would consider "abusive" force, at least not with it in its present state. But, I'm sixty, and not in great shape, so YMMV.
 
Dave Rishar said:
If I've been batoning with my Manix and the lock moves out of engagement, I'll flick it once or twice to reseat it.

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You mean hitting with the spine? What are you batoning? I'm just curious.


I don't think it's abusive to flick it open.
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skcusloa said:
You mean hitting with the spine? What are you batoning? I'm just curious.
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Just wood and stuff. Usually I use a branch or such on the spine of the Manix. Once I got lazy and used a rock. If I'm really wailing on it and applying force to the handle to prevent pivoting (thereby creating the Dreaded Fulcrum, oh noes!) the lock will unseat a bit and there will be some play in the knife afterwards. A sharp flick or two corrects the problem.

I don't baton with the Manix on a regular basis but it's been handy in the past and I like knowing that the knife can take it if need be. Now, if I can only convince Sal to do a sprint run of these in 1095...;)

But flicking? It doesn't worry me. I'd be interested to hear Spyderco's official opinion on this, though.
 
Hey thanks for the replies. I too would love to hear Spyderco's stance on this. The force is quite a lot. I can't half swing it open. The knife needs to be swung just right to get the energy to pivot the blade out of the handle. It pops right into place with a nice solid click. Honestly, it dosn't feel like I am being abusive, as the force would be on the long axis of the locking bar which should take it without an issue. Still, the last thing I want to do is something that would void warranty or cause premature failure.
 
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