Manix 2 Lightweight Pin Construction

SaddleSC

SaddleSC

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Hello everyone,
I am new to the forum and have already learned a great deal. I have 7 or 8 knives in my collection and the next two on my radar are the Manix 2 Lightweight (in translucent blue) and the Salt 1.

I don't have any knives in my collection with pin construction and I waited to buy my DragonFly 2 until the new release to avoid it. My question, in regards to the Manix 2 is whether the pin construction would be a deal breaker for you guys. I am unfamiliar with it, so I don't really know what to expect, but logic seems to dictate that having the option to adjust the pivot, or disassemble the knife would be a better design. I would love to hear your personal experiences with lock up and usage over time to help put my mind at ease:) I love everything else about the Manix 2.

My second question, it is my understanding that the Pacific Salt has moved away from pinned construction, but the Salt 1 is still using it. Can anyone confirm if Spyderco has changed the Salt 1 also or if they are still pinned.

Thanks!
 
I prefer screwed as to pinned construction for the reasons you articulate, and over time it seems that a particular model often evolves from pinned to screwed (E.g., the Delica). But pinned construction works very well, and does not seem have to any issues. There are many pinned Delicas, Centofante III's, etc., that provide years of good service with no issues. So while I prefer screwed construction, I'm fine with pinned as well and the pinned Manix 2 is on my buy-list.
 
It's not a deal breaker for me. I have the Manix 2 Lightweight and like it.
I prefer an adjustable pivot. If the rest of the knife if pinned that's a complete non-issue for me as I don't disassemble my knives. I recall reading on the Spyderco board that it's more expensive to manufacture a pinned knife than a screwed knife.
 
Hate all pins, seems illogical to me especially AF is correct and it costs mote for the manufacturer.
 
Thanks for all the great feedback so far...keep it coming!

AF said:
I recall reading on the Spyderco board that it's more expensive to manufacture a pinned knife than a screwed knife.
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Very interesting. Thanks for your reply.

Fredde90210 said:
My old Salt is pinned but the newer is not
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Thanks for your reply...just to clarify, you have a Salt 1 (not a Pacific Salt) with screw construction? Can anyone else confirm that they own a Salt 1 with screw construction? If so, is this change so recent that I need to order it directly from Spyderco or would re-sellers already have the screw version in stock?
 
SaddleSC said:
Thanks for your reply...just to clarify, you have a Salt 1 (not a Pacific Salt) with screw construction? Can anyone else confirm that they own a Salt 1 with screw construction? If so, is this change so recent that I need to order it directly from Spyderco or would re-sellers already have the screw version in stock?
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I think it's safe to say it has already been confirmed, many people have the torx construction Salt knives. Keep in mind though, knives we made for hundreds of years with pins, before screws were even conceived as a component for them or much of anything else.
 
I used the heck out of my first two Spydies with pins. An Endura III and a Delica III. The Endura is still going strong and I notice very little blade play in any direction. The Delica..........is somewhere in Bluffton, SC and I hope whoever found it is enjoying it.

In short I wouldn't let pin construction slow me down. Not for any normal uses.
 
It used to be a deal breaker for me and I still hesitate to buy the manix because of the pins because I am new to knives being actively involved and interested in them for about 2 years now. I like the idea of breaking down my knives and tinkering with them. Im only 19 as well my experience with knives started in the whole tactical scene where large super steel blades black and camo space grade handles and oversized pivots are a must. After getting into Victorinox and other more traditional folders a bit I have changed my veiws though and realize for most edc pins are all you need. I would go for it and bet it will last a very long time.
 
I own the Manix lightweight blue, it is an edc I use when Im slipping out the house for a bit. Very thin and light perfect for that no nonsense kind of thing. I wished it wasnt pinned before I bought it but now realize its really no problem. I give it a good rinse with hot and soapy water to clean it, hand dry it then sit it next to a fan to ensure it is dry, then I spray a small amount of wd40 on the pivot, blow out all the liquid with compressed air, then apply bluelube to the pivot. It is actually a knife I am not afraid to dirty up at all. Going for screwed construction in the future would still be nice, but pinned aint bad at all, and really never is.
 
i have both manix2s, both are great knives but the real question is what do you plan to do with it? if you want a knife to carry use and abuse get the regular one. i carry mine everyday now, but when i go home and watch tv i am always drawn to play with the lightweight blue one. i perfer the flat ground blade on the blue, both knives open and lock up well. i had some issues with the lightweight bottoming out and leaving marks when it closes, also the blade is not centered as well and the jimping is so much better on the regular since it uses the full metal liners.

so long story short if youre going for a knife to slice paper and admire id not worry about the pins and go lightweight, if you want a user and abuser go normal.
 
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