Help identify a Spyderco Manix

[a2d2]

Years ago I picked up a Spyderco and recently rediscovered it in a drawer. It's the size of a Manix 2, has linerless G10 scales, S30V, and a back lock. Any help would be appreciated.

https://flic.kr/p/2rXTGnz

 

[Blue Sky]

Post a picture and you’ll have an answer in about 1 minute or less I’d say. Back lock Manix would be a nice find BTW.

 

[Twindog]

Sounds like the original Manix, which had G10 scales and skeletonize liners and a backlock.

The large was 3.75 inches and the small was 3.2 inches.

 

[Twindog]

This was one with green scales. Most had black scales.

 

[ferider]

There are three candidates:

C101 Manix 80mm
SC101MBGP2 Manix 2 Mid Backlock
C95 Manix

Most likely one of the two smaller ones (*101*) ? If I remember right, SC101MBGP2 is the only one of the three without liners.

 

[Blue Sky]

There was another back lock Manix released after those were discontinued. It had a ~3.5” blade length. Weren’t around long though.

 

[ferider]

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[rycen]

By your description

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SP101MBGP2/spyderco-manix-2-lockback-folding-knife-s30v-satin-plain-blade-black-g10-handles?srsltid=AfmBOopxL7jhSm6kRvOnFVzvOCmIpjKoVamVyX0BdmLqF-cNiNRdlcHT

 

[a2d2]

By your description

https://www.knifecenter.com/item/SP101MBGP2/spyderco-manix-2-lockback-folding-knife-s30v-satin-plain-blade-black-g10-handles?srsltid=AfmBOopxL7jhSm6kRvOnFVzvOCmIpjKoVamVyX0BdmLqF-cNiNRdlcHT

That looks about right thanks. Any idea on years of production? I barely remember buying this one.

 

[a2d2]

Post a picture and you’ll have an answer in about 1 minute or less I’d say. Back lock Manix would be a nice find BTW.

Added a pic. I was pretty excited to find it. Really light weight and looks like I didn't give it much pocket time.

 

[Blue Sky]

The SC101 is the third model I was thinking of. Records show I bought mine in 12/2018 right when they were being discontinued, which is what got me off the fence.

 

[a2d2]

The SC101 is the third model I was thinking of. Records show I bought mine in 12/2018 right when they were being discontinued, which is what got me off the fence.

Thanks for the info.

 

[a2d2]

There are three candidates:

C101 Manix 80mm
SC101MBGP2 Manix 2 Mid Backlock
C95 Manix

Most likely one of the two smaller ones (*101*) ? If I remember right, SC101MBGP2 is the only one of the three without liners.

Too bad they didn't keep the model. I like the thicker G10 with no liners build.

 

[ferider]

Too bad they didn't keep the model. I like the thicker G10 with no liners build.

Me too !

 

[ricklikesknives]

From Spydiewiki -

C101MBGP2

Black G-10

PE

Satin CPM-S30V

Apr. 2017-Oct. 2018

219.95$ (2017)

Linerless, super fine textured G-10

Back Lock

Regular production

Full Flat

Chrome Metal Hourglass

LH/RH, TD/TU

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I bought one for $119.99 in Dec 2018 when they were dc'd. The extra thick g10 scales make them super stout despite being linerless. I don't remember much buzz around them back when they were released. They must not have sold well to have such a short production run..

Cool piece of Spyderco/Manix history, imo..