Manix 2 CTS-XHP Sprint Run Review with Pix and Video

So-Lo · Sep 21, 2010

Another home run from Spyderco!!!! :thumbup:

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The tire cut video

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Now I need to hunt down a S90V Manix 2

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Damn_Animal · Sep 21, 2010

looks realy nice. How do you like that lock i watched a test where it failed over and over makes me a bit nervous of this lock style

So-Lo · Sep 21, 2010

Damn_Animal said:
looks realy nice. How do you like that lock i watched a test where it failed over and over makes me a bit nervous of this lock style

I have faith in this one for what it's worth :thumbup:

Damn_Animal · Sep 21, 2010

did u see the youtube video

So-Lo · Sep 21, 2010

Damn_Animal said:
did u see the youtube video

Yes, and I consider Jim a friend of mine.

That said, I have faith in the design

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FlaMtnBkr · Sep 21, 2010

I don't want to bring up 'that video' again, but I think it is fairly safe to say that was a fluke. Don't beat the tar out of the knife with a log and keep the pivot tight and it should be fine. As long as the pivot stays tight and the tolerances are kept it should be one of the strongest locks available.

I have used my S90V Manix 2 a lot for all sorts of things in the shop, yard and as an EDC and the thought or feeling that it would fail never crossed my mind. The Manix 2 with FFG blade is one of my favorites for EDC.

Damn_Animal · Sep 21, 2010

alrighty, until i handle one i wont know for sure I guess hehe i just know how hard i work knives and realy like my fingers hehe. Did spyderco re-do it somewhat because i realy like the manix especialy if its obtainable in ffg

FlaMtnBkr · Sep 21, 2010

I'm sure there are lots of people who will disagree with me, but I think the Manix 2 CBB lock is stronger than the original Manix back lock. At least from an engineering stand point since I have not broken either one.

I would also be willing to bet Sal and Eric did not produce a weaker knife in the second generation model. I'm sure Sal and co have tested more knives to destruction than every person on this website combined. They even have a machine to break knives and gather data which I don't think too many companies do. I don't think you have anything to worry about unless you just outright abuse your knives which you should probably not be using a knife, let alone a folder, if that is the case.