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I've had my full size Spyderco Manix for three years and have EDCed it on and off throughout those years. I found the original post from when I got it and forgot that I did send it back to Spyderco and they sent me a Brand Spankin' new one that wasn't "bent" and had very very little blade play (never really went away, but doesn't bother me). This knife is close to the quality my Sebenzas exhibit in build strength, ergos, and a blade design that is actually meant to cut stuff with. The lock wore in about .010" in the first few months and has stayed right there since then. The S30V is an amazing steel, never had a chip and it gets/stays incredibly sharp, it really starts to show its colors after a few sharpenings. At work, I use the Manix to zip ties, plastic tie-downs, pneumatic and hydraulic hoses, debur plastic parts, break down boxes, and dig out steel slivers. It has performed flawlessly and held up to the use far better than I expected.
After a few years of use, the G-10 smoothed out a bit (I feel it was a little too aggressive when it was new), and it now feels great in my hand. I noticed the chamfer around the edge started to loose it's edge in a few spots, so I decided to give the whole knife a nice radius at the edge. I buffed the liners and backspacer a bit (I didn't want a mirror finish so I left some of the abrasive marks on the backspacer and lockbar). I love the rounded spine on my Sebenza, so I gave my Manix one as well! It turned out real well and I can't wait to use this knife for another three years. The knife was comfortable in the hand from the factory, but the years of use and the melt job make this knife my most comfortable folder by light years.
As you all probably know, Spyderco discontinued this knife. If you can get one at a reasonable price, I'd highly recommend it. I considered picking up another one when I heard they were discontinued, but I realized that I will never wear this one out.
After a few years of use, the G-10 smoothed out a bit (I feel it was a little too aggressive when it was new), and it now feels great in my hand. I noticed the chamfer around the edge started to loose it's edge in a few spots, so I decided to give the whole knife a nice radius at the edge. I buffed the liners and backspacer a bit (I didn't want a mirror finish so I left some of the abrasive marks on the backspacer and lockbar). I love the rounded spine on my Sebenza, so I gave my Manix one as well! It turned out real well and I can't wait to use this knife for another three years. The knife was comfortable in the hand from the factory, but the years of use and the melt job make this knife my most comfortable folder by light years.
As you all probably know, Spyderco discontinued this knife. If you can get one at a reasonable price, I'd highly recommend it. I considered picking up another one when I heard they were discontinued, but I realized that I will never wear this one out.
