Got My First Spyderco Yesterday / Manix 2

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As the title says I now have my first Spyderco. My son bought me a Spyderco Manix 2 and had it delivered to me yesterday. He lives in Denver and bought it at Golden and had some personal engraving put on the blade. It seems to be a really well made knife and I am sure I will enjoy it very much. While I am familiar with this brand I am not familiar with this type of lockup. For locking folders I have Bucks, Tops/Buck and Kershaws. I also have Case knives so I am accustomed to working with knifes that do not lock. It is going to take a little handling to feel comfortable that the blade is securely locked in place.

James
 
The ball bearing lock on the manix 2 is VERY strong. You shouldn't have any problems out of it with normal use.
 
It's actually a caged ball bearing. The original ball bearing lock was on the Poliwog and Phoenix The polymer cage does make it very secure without a doubt.
 
I will have to say, I just got a manix less than an hour ago, and I know what you mean about the locking mechanism. My brain tells me that it'll be fine, but just looking at it and playing around with it, it takes a bit of getting used to. Its a great knife though, and its already replaced the native as my favorite spyderco!
 
I also got my first Spyderco, it hasn't arrived yet though. Also a Manix2 but the all black version.
This is also my first post since joining bladeforums...so hi everyone!
 
Ramiel said:
I also got my first Spyderco, it hasn't arrived yet though. Also a Manix2 but the all black version.
This is also my first post since joining bladeforums...so hi everyone!
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Great knife, and welcome.
 
Thanks all for the replies and welcomes.
The lockup sure seems secure and I am beginning to feel comfortable with it. It's a well made knife.

James
 
Once you get a manix, you will have to pick up a para 2 or a military for a slicer blade if ur looking to keep it american! or a delica/endura flat ground....all 4 blade slice and dice through stuff like butta!
 
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