Question about Manix 2 lock

FTR-14c

FTR-14c

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I recently picked up a Manix 2 and noticed the lock is very stiff, sticky and almost creaky.
I have tried lube and repetitive motion to break it in but it is still very hard to use.
Is this normal? I have heard great things about the Manix, I hope I can work this out.
 
Don't mess with it. It's supposed to be that way. Completely normal. It's not as smooth as an axis lock, so don't try to make it that way.
 
It is pretty normal in my experience. My S90V model took a good month or two of frequent opening and closing for it to loosen up. It is still a little stiff a couple years later but much less than when new. I think the stiff lock gives it it's harder use rating. I suggest putting Teflon tape on both pivot screws in order to keep the pivot nice and tight and not loosening up over time and use. The couple problems people have had with the lock are mainly due to a loose pivot and the tolerances of the lock not being kept
 
FTR-14c said:
Sooo.. don't go in and remove a portion of the spring?
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NOT advisable. In another forum, a member described modifying the lock in a similar way. His changes to the lock caught the attention of Brad Southard, who offered the following input:

(Begin quote)

TO ANYONE READING THIS!!!
DON'T TRY THIS!

Modifying the spring and lockup on the manix 2 is about the worst thing you possibly could have done. A lot of engineering went into getting the spring tension just right on that knife to ensure a solid lockup and a safe lockup. By streching the spring you added stress to the spring and points where it would likely break. Buy cutting it... This whole post was great till you messed with the lockup. By modifying the lockup without the proper knowledge you to what was an incredible locking knife and made it a death trap for you fingers just waiting to break.

Sorry but it needed to be said, don't mess with the lockup on you knife unless you know what your doing!

(End quote)

Plus, it will void your warranty :)

I have the same knife, and the lock does require some time to break in. You'll get used to it the more you use it, and you'll grow to love it!

broonzbane
 
Ha Ha, I would never attempt that, but thanks.

What I may try is to store the knife partially open where the spring is in its most compressed position.
Maybe over a little time it will change its memory and soften up a bit.
 
Just keep using it, it'll break in and get easier. Mine was super tight and has since become a breeze to use.
 
FTR-14c said:
Ha Ha, I would never attempt that, but thanks.

What I may try is to store the knife partially open where the spring is in its most compressed position.
Maybe over a little time it will change its memory and soften up a bit.
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Springs don't lose tension from compression alone. Same concept as fully loading a firearm magazine. I'd recommend opening it and closing it over and over. You could do this purposefully or just let it happen through use.
 
Krazy Cash said:
Springs don't lose tension from compression alone. Same concept as fully loading a firearm magazine. I'd recommend opening it and closing it over and over. You could do this purposefully or just let it happen through use.
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Judging from what Mr. Southard says (he should know!), you should probably avoid anything that alters the spring tension.
 
If you shorten the spring, you loose tension. This means the lock will probably fail to engage at times.
 
It sounds like my lock is normal, thats what I really wanted to know.
I am going to let it break in with use over time.
Thanks for the replies.
 
i have one, and it has been my edc blade since i got it, the first few weeks it was super super stiff, but the more you play with it, it will break in, mine was super super stiff, now its super easy to disengage the lock:)
 
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