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So basically, I just read a post by another member and decided to tell a quick story.....
Ever since I saw one, I wanted a blue Manix, the new lightweight guy. To me, the blade shape, the feel, the lockup was just a home run. Well, come Christmas time, I was hustling pretty hard to make my way up to NY, where I'm from to see my family. While talking with my girlfriend she kept asking me for ideas, Ideas etc.... Well, I finally caved and told her I wanted this Manix... A Blue one. I probably sent her 50 knives to look at as we were online and talking through the phone so sure enough, you need things to look at and discuss right?
Anyway, Christmas day! She hands me the last package and sure enough, It's a spyderco box...... I open it, I'm giggly and lo and behold, A black plain blade manix 2. She looks at me SO excited that she got it and asks me if I like it........
Friends, To be perfectly honest, I Didn't. I wanted one of those blue ones so badly I could taste it. I didn't want a plain manix (Already had several included an XL) I wanted that one blue one. All the same, my girlfriend went out of her way to try and find one and she did, She made it happen and without a shadow of doubt, I KNOW I sent her a black manix one time to show her what they are and then maybe 100x I mentioned the blue frn guy...
I looked her dead in the face and told her it was perfect and it will be put to great use, who was I to upset her?
FAST Forward, (Sorry but this is a long story)
While on vacation, I worked out a trade with a gentleman for a Titanium Ti-Lite...... I wasn't thrilled at the trade offer and he said to pick from a photo of knives he had... I Hadn't carried the titanium guy in forever so I figured let someone else enjoy it (Mind you they were pulling $200.00 on evilbay at the time) So a para2 user wasn't making me feel awesome. In the spirit of Christmas I told him "Surprise me"...
When I return home, I open his package and what do I see........a blue lightweight manix. I didn't ask for one, mention one or nothing. Something in the universe knew I wanted that damn manix..... someone, something had a plan. To say I was overjoyed that's an understatement. It's crazy how things happen sometimes, stars align etc but all in all, I love the fact that one of my favorite knives is the first one my girlfriend gave me and that wouldn't be possible if she didn't make a mistake..... maybe she didn't... who knows.:thumbup:
Thanks for listening.
Ever since I saw one, I wanted a blue Manix, the new lightweight guy. To me, the blade shape, the feel, the lockup was just a home run. Well, come Christmas time, I was hustling pretty hard to make my way up to NY, where I'm from to see my family. While talking with my girlfriend she kept asking me for ideas, Ideas etc.... Well, I finally caved and told her I wanted this Manix... A Blue one. I probably sent her 50 knives to look at as we were online and talking through the phone so sure enough, you need things to look at and discuss right?
Anyway, Christmas day! She hands me the last package and sure enough, It's a spyderco box...... I open it, I'm giggly and lo and behold, A black plain blade manix 2. She looks at me SO excited that she got it and asks me if I like it........
Friends, To be perfectly honest, I Didn't. I wanted one of those blue ones so badly I could taste it. I didn't want a plain manix (Already had several included an XL) I wanted that one blue one. All the same, my girlfriend went out of her way to try and find one and she did, She made it happen and without a shadow of doubt, I KNOW I sent her a black manix one time to show her what they are and then maybe 100x I mentioned the blue frn guy...
I looked her dead in the face and told her it was perfect and it will be put to great use, who was I to upset her?
FAST Forward, (Sorry but this is a long story)
While on vacation, I worked out a trade with a gentleman for a Titanium Ti-Lite...... I wasn't thrilled at the trade offer and he said to pick from a photo of knives he had... I Hadn't carried the titanium guy in forever so I figured let someone else enjoy it (Mind you they were pulling $200.00 on evilbay at the time) So a para2 user wasn't making me feel awesome. In the spirit of Christmas I told him "Surprise me"...
When I return home, I open his package and what do I see........a blue lightweight manix. I didn't ask for one, mention one or nothing. Something in the universe knew I wanted that damn manix..... someone, something had a plan. To say I was overjoyed that's an understatement. It's crazy how things happen sometimes, stars align etc but all in all, I love the fact that one of my favorite knives is the first one my girlfriend gave me and that wouldn't be possible if she didn't make a mistake..... maybe she didn't... who knows.:thumbup:
Thanks for listening.
