Manix 2 Authentic?

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jday2727

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Hey everyone, I just got my first Manix today and noticed a couple of things that I'm not sure are normal. It is the BD1 blue version. The bb lock release is black rather than clear, and all of the blade markings seem to be printed. Is this normal?
 
You'll find that there is a mix of black and clear lock releases on that version... so without more to go on I'd say you're probably good.
 
Not sure if this is correct or not but I was told the black lock release was an update because Spyderco was having issues with the clear ones breaking. Maybe Sal can clarify?
 
jday2727 said:
He would know best I'm sure!
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Yes he would!

As far as the blade markings, all of my Golden, CO knives (including 3 Manix 2's) appear to be laser etched. However, the etching on some are smoother than others. I have a couple knives that I can barely feel the markings.

Also, I'm no authority on counterfeit knives but I don't think there's a fake Manix 2 with a CBBL lock. I'm pretty sure there are fake Manix's out there but I think they have a different locking mechanism.

If possible, post a pic of your knife. If necessary I'll add a pic of my trans blue M2 for comparison. I think you're pretty safe if you bought it off the exchange from a member with good feedback.
 
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Sharp Guy said:
Yes he would!

As far as the blade markings, all of my Golden, CO knives (including 3 Manix 2's) are laser etched. However, the etching on some are smoother than others. I have a couple knives that I can barely feel the markings.

Also, I'm no authority on counterfeit knives but I don't think there's a fake Manix 2 with a CBBL lock. I'm pretty sure there are fake Manix's out there but I think they have a different locking mechanism.

If possible, post a pic of your knife. If necessary I'll add a pic of my trans blue M2 for comparison.
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Thanks, is the laser etching rather shallow with dark grayish-black coloring?
 
jday2727 said:
Thanks, is the laser etching rather shallow with dark grayish-black coloring?
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Here's a pic of my trans blue M2. Not the best pic but this is all I have at the moment. I just looked at the markings on all my CO spydies and the etching varies quite a bit. The etching on the M2 pictured is actually fairly deep and darker in color than most of the others but not what I'd call grayish-black. The Spyder logo is brown and the lettering is light brown? My black M2 LW is much lighter (gold?) as are most of my others.

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Sharp Guy said:
Here's a pic of my trans blue M2. Not the best pic but this is all I have at the moment. I just looked at the markings on all my CO spydies and the etching varies quite a bit. The etching on the M2 pictured is actually fairly deep and darker in color than most of the others but not what I'd call grayish-black. The Spyder logo is brown and the lettering is light brown? My black M2 LW is much lighter (gold?) as are most of my others.

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Hmm, mine seems a bit darker than that. Like you said though, the etching varies.
 
I have never to date seen a counterfeit Manix, and I do my best to stay on top of such things. Vallottons, PM2s, Enduras, Militaries, Hungarians, Matriarchs, Civilians, Police, Rubicons, Southards, Dragonflies, Joy Singh Khalsa, Stretches, UKPKs, Dominos, Szaboflies, Spyderflies, Karahawk, etched Spins, Reverse, Lionspy, Slyz Bowie, Technos, Harpies, and Swicks... But no Manixes.
 
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