Manix 2 Grind

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Guilo

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Is the Manix 2 hollow ground, or is it a flat-saber grind?

I'm looking for a new folder with a blade about 3.5" long, for decently hard use, and prefer flat-grinds. Not abuse, that's what my fixed blade is for, but it definately won't be just sitting in the safe.
 
The Sprint Run/Limited Run models have been FFG with skeltonized liners while the standard issue remains hollow ground 154CM with solid scale material at this time . . .
 
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Thanks for the responses. The one thing I didn't like about the Para-Military is that the compression lock looks like it could be uncomfortable if you were really gripping the handle, and from what I've read, S30V can chip on things like zipties.
 
Guilo said:
Thanks for the responses. The one thing I didn't like about the Para-Military is that the compression lock looks like it could be uncomfortable if you were really gripping the handle, and from what I've read, S30V can chip on things like zipties.
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Blah, chips.

Sharpen it a bit and you will have no problems. Zipties should never hurt a blade unless you thin the edge out and torque it. Don't be stupid.

Put a 40* inc. angle on the Manix 2 (regular production, hollow ground) and you will be fine. The Manix 2 is a solid knife.

Put a 40* inc. angle on the Paramilitary and you'll be fine. Compression lock is not bothersome at all. It doesn't stick up out of the handle.
 
i have never had any ergo issues with the para's lock position. in fact its one of the most comfortable knives i've ever used. I dont think i'd buy 7 or 8 of them like some guys here do/have.... but i understand why they do :) HOWEVER, I DO HAVE THE PARA2 ON PREORDER :D :D
 
Guilo said:
Thanks for the responses. The one thing I didn't like about the Para-Military is that the compression lock looks like it could be uncomfortable if you were really gripping the handle, and from what I've read, S30V can chip on things like zipties.
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No problems with the Comp Lock in a grip, I think it is nicer/easier to use than the CBBL, YMMV. Though the Para 2 looks like it will be a big improvement in many ways.

S30V is a great steel, as mentioned it can need a full sharpening to achieve it's best, just make sure you have diamonds for a re-profile ;).
 
I always liked the compression lock on the para miltary,and considered it to be one of my favorites,until I handled the superhawk.It's got to be one of the most comfortable knives I've ever held.
 
Manix 2:

"Inexpensive" black version--you can find for $75.00--is hollow ground. For all around tasks this is great. The flat ground versions are somewhere are twice that!!!

In between are the paramillies, no problem with comfort or safety related to compression lock.

If you've never held a Manix 2, get one.
 
Thanks for the responses everyone. I think I'll take your advice Chandler69, I've never held a Manix (only spyderco I've ever seen was a byrd, I don't own any) so I'll have to pick one up.
 
Got a Manix Carpenter about a week ago. Great, super-sturdy-feeling knife, and I love it so far.
 
I now have (how'd that happen? :D) five of 'em. I bought the S90V sprint and put it away after a week or two - it wasn't doing anything for me, though I bought a regular PE because it was a bargain and basically to beat the heck out of it and see what happened. What hapened was nothing at all - this thing is a tank - but in the process I decided I really liked it. So I put in a couple of pre-orders on the XHP sprint, both of which (unintentionally) came through, and picked up a blue S30V just 'cuz. This knife has really grown on me and would make my top three folders list right now (the other two being the Gayle Bradley and the small Sebenza).
 
I own a couple of Manix knives. At first I was not impressed with it, HOWEVER, after a week of carrying it my opinion has changed. The knife is awesome, comfortable, and very, very tough. I would like to see some of the CS type tests performed on one of these. Any volunteers?
 
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Do zipties really cause blades to chip, or is it that the person trying to cut the ziptie doesn't cut straight through and ends up twisting the blade thereby chipping it. I'm gonng go with the second thing. I've chipped a blade on zipties, but it was because I got the tip of the blade in there and then tried twisting it to try and cut the ziptie. It didn't cut it. It chipped my blade. My dumb mistake that I haven't had happen again. There's a method to cutting a zip tie.

When the Manix 2 first came out I will admit I was turned off by the hollow grind because I was so used to seeing the FFG on the Mini Manix. After I found one cheap,here on the forum, I did a complete 180 in my thought process. The hollow grind on the Manix 2 is robust and the blade can get crazy sharp. I don't know if it's the combination of the 154-CM and the hollow grind, but I really dig it. I'm all for the hollow grind of the first Manix 2 run.
 
The hollow grind has nothing to do with how sharp the blade can get.... it just means there is less steel behind the edge up to the point where the grind stops. For shallow cuts, a hollow grind is awesome.

I'm glad Spyderco went with a cheaper (cost-wise) steel like 154-CM with this knife.... I actually prefer 154-CM to their usual S30V. It's a lot easier to sharpen, doesn't burr easily, takes a good polished edge and holds it for a good amount of time. 154-CM is a good mix of toughness, corrosion resistance, ease of sharpening, and wear resistance.
 
+1 on the comments on the grind. Same for the Gayle Bradley. There was some carping about "it should be FFG" but it is better for most uses as it is. If you want a kitchen knife...buy a kitchen knife! :D

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Do zipties really cause blades to chip, or is it that the person trying to cut the ziptie doesn't cut straight through and ends up twisting the blade thereby chipping it. I'm gonng go with the second thing. I've chipped a blade on zipties, but it was because I got the tip of the blade in there and then tried twisting it to try and cut the ziptie. It didn't cut it. It chipped my blade. My dumb mistake that I haven't had happen again. There's a method to cutting a zip tie.

When the Manix 2 first came out I will admit I was turned off by the hollow grind because I was so used to seeing the FFG on the Mini Manix. After I found one cheap,here on the forum, I did a complete 180 in my thought process. The hollow grind on the Manix 2 is robust and the blade can get crazy sharp. I don't know if it's the combination of the 154-CM and the hollow grind, but I really dig it. I'm all for the hollow grind of the first Manix 2 run.
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Tony8179 said:
Do zipties really cause blades to chip, or is it that the person trying to cut the ziptie doesn't cut straight through and ends up twisting the blade thereby chipping it. I'm gonng go with the second thing. I've chipped a blade on zipties, but it was because I got the tip of the blade in there and then tried twisting it to try and cut the ziptie. It didn't cut it. It chipped my blade. My dumb mistake that I haven't had happen again. There's a method to cutting a zip tie.

When the Manix 2 first came out I will admit I was turned off by the hollow grind because I was so used to seeing the FFG on the Mini Manix. After I found one cheap,here on the forum, I did a complete 180 in my thought process. The hollow grind on the Manix 2 is robust and the blade can get crazy sharp. I don't know if it's the combination of the 154-CM and the hollow grind, but I really dig it. I'm all for the hollow grind of the first Manix 2 run.
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Yeah, I figured the chipping was because of twisting, but I wasn't sure.
 
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