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Sal - Any chance of a Manix 2 Blue LW w/S30V steel?

SaintlyBrees

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I love the Manix 2 & currently own 4 - Manix 2 XL, Manix 2 LW Blue, Manix 2 Black/black w/S30V, & Sprint run blue G10 w/S30V.

It is a great line and my favorite, most used, is the Blue LW. The CTS-BD1 is a suprisingly good steel, but I love the Spyderco version of S30V. It is my humble opinion that a Blue LW w/S30V would be the perfect version of the Manix 2 line. Any thoughts on it?

[Edit: Could I send in my LW & have Spyderco replace the CTS-BD1 w/S30V for a fee?]
 
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I think they used CTS-BD1 to hit a certain price point. They didn't want it to cost as much as the G-10 version. It retails for $20 less.
 
AF said:
I think they used CTS-BD1 to hit a certain price point. They didn't want it to cost as much as the G-10 version. It retails for $20 less.
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Agreed, and I assumed that was the case. But that handle with that blade would be the perfect Manix, IMHO. Perhaps there wouldn't be enough interest, I dunno. But if they decided to do a sprint run, I'd be first in line. ;)
 
That's exactly the case.

A CPM-154 one would make it worth it for me :) Actually the G10 FFG one in that steel would be nice too! *Not to be confused with 154cm.
 
the BD-1 LW is good for me because its a light use weekend carry knife and my M4 manix is hard use EDC.

But.. I'd be all over a s30v LW manix! I wonder if a standard manix 2 blade would work In The LW so you could make a franken manix? I have both but have never taken them apart to see
 
10fingers said:
the BD-1 LW is good for me because its a light use weekend carry knife and my M4 manix is hard use EDC.

But.. I'd be all over a s30v LW manix! I wonder if a standard manix 2 blade would work In The LW so you could make a franken manix? I have both but have never taken them apart to see
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I thought about that, but the LW is pinned and not screwed.
 
S90V is where it's at. I was breaking down double thick cardboard today, and a lot of it. Wiped the glue and crap of with acetone and it's like it was when I sharpened it.
 
blame it on god said:
S90V is where it's at. I was breaking down double thick cardboard today, and a lot of it. Wiped the glue and crap of with acetone and it's like it was when I sharpened it.
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I'm going to have to try that. I have the standard hollow-ground CPM154 Manix 2 and after cutting a lot of cardboard, and I mean a lot, it was butter-knife dull.

I was never interested in the LW Manix, at least until I picked up and handled one. The standard Manix 2 is somewhat heavy, and that makes it feel like a substantial knife for hard use. The LW version is surprisingly light for its size and seemed that it would be a good EDC knife for someone sensitive to weight. I would be more inclined to buy one with better steel, but OTOH I wouldn't want to pay more for it.
 
If a dealer requested a sprint run of the Manix 2 Blue LW w/S30V steel they might do it ?
 
skyhorse said:
If a dealer requested a sprint run of the Manix 2 Blue LW w/S30V steel they might do it ?
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One would think so. We see exclusive knife offerings from dealers all the time. I suspect that a dealer would have to order a minimum number to make that happen, but it does happen. Ya reading this Roger? ;)
 
I have to say, the Manix 2 Blue LW has turned into my favorite EDC. Even my PM2's that I had a hell of a time getting are getting dusty. I would like to see other steels on the LW, but only for giggles. But BD1 works perfect for my needs and is very easy to sharpen....even fun to sharpen.
 
ALLHSS said:
I think translucent green frcp would be cool on anything. And agree with the 110
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For that matter, I think if they went with the 7 colors that you can go with for the Endura and Delica models it would be hugely successful. They already have 2 of the colors covered. It would cause me to immediately purchase at least 2 more.
 
Yo Mama said:
For that matter, I think if they went with the 7 colors that you can go with for the Endura and Delica models it would be hugely successful. They already have 2 of the colors covered. It would cause me to immediately purchase at least 2 more.
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Yeah. I'd buy a couple more colors as well.
 
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