Should a Manix look like this?

[Hamon]

Smegs,

Thanks for the advice. Maybe that's a better idea.

On a side note, for the most part, I use my knives like knives. If I have another tool beside me that will do the job better, that's the tool that will be used. Things like cutting on concrete and the like make me cringe. In the end, though, while cutting sod and the like, it's inevitable that one is going to hit a rock or otherwise dull the blade. In that case, I really enjoy sharpening, to it works out well for me.

Travis

 

[DaveH]

If you look at the knife in the closed position, it will tell you where to grind.

Ok I agree with this too.

[Brainflash]

hook up with Tom Krein see if he's willing to mod it for you. (I'll pay ya $10 for the knife, )

 

[J85909266]

J85909266, I've definitely considered going the fixed blade route, especially from the company that I'm assuming you're alluding to. I think at some point in time I am going to break down and at least try one out.



Travis

Well, hold out as long as you can because it's going to get expensive once you get a hold of one and really set to beating on it. It's cliche as hell, but getting hooked on those blades is pretty much inevitable once you pick one up. I've done things with mine and had minimal edge damage that might have Peaceful Jeffrey sending me death threats.

As far as flat ground ZDP, you should definitely pick up the Caly3 in ZDP and CF. I have a G-10 and VG-10 version, and it's the best slicer I've ever owned. I can't even bring myself to carry some of my old favorites anymore. The design is just that killer.

 

[Sal Glesser]

Hi Hamon,

Your response was both mature and responsible. Goodonya!

I don't think a Razel tip would fit into the handle as is.

Should you change your mind on sending it in, please call the knife to my attention.

sal

 

[Bungwrench]

I agree with some of the others. That Manix has served you well. I would display it proudly on a shelf or something at home and buy a new knife.

 

[Gerrad620]

We're having a hard time just keeping clips for all of the many models we've built.

sal

LOL. This is awsome, because not too long ago I broke the clip of my Persian, and then needed a new one. Spyderco told me they might have problems locating a new one because it was discontinued. But low and behold a new clip arrived in the mail at my place of work! I was more than thankful, as I did not expect my persian to ever again clip to the sides of my pocket. I still wish I new the full story on how they got that clip for me, but it just goes to show why I own more Spydies than any other brand. Thanks again Sal and Spyderco.:thumbup:

 

[Mr Blonde]

Sal,
Sounds like you need a bigger factory, a bigger warehouse, and a federal government contract to provide knives for every soldier and an NSN for everything in your product line. I suspect that if you were churning out Spydercos to equip our armed forces by contract with the fedgov, you'd have the room. . . And who doesn't think that Spyderco should have exactly that?!

-Jeffrey

I do, I like Spyderco's size the way it is. They can do all the 'tricked out stuff' and it seems that almost every rep is involved in the design evolution of each model. I like that. If Spyderco were to grow huge and become an industry-type organisation; I'm afraid that it will be inevitable that somewhere down the line we get 'cheap' knives; knives made to sell as opposed to knives that fullfill a niche.

On topic: definitely try to regrind this yourself if you have the equipment. I'd be tempted to this if I were in your situation. I'd try to regrind it Yojimbo style though.

Wouter

 

[dialex]

Reversed tanto would go fine.

 

[PartialSerrations]

Let's start with the picture..

Now the story..

This Manix I've had for about a year. It has seen a ton of hard use. When I first got it, I was a landscaper, and as soon as I got this knife, it became my new carry knife. It cut sod, line trimmer (weedeater) line, brush on occasion, and was used for pruning once when no pruners were thrown in the truck and some rose bushes needed pruning.

Next, this Manix saw use during a job doing window prep and other waterproofing on new construction. It was used to cut Tyvek and other small jobs, and one day, it was used to cut roofing flashing when no tin snips were around. This was performed by batoning the Manix through the flashing with a framing hammer. Light marks were seen on the spine afterwards, but other than that, no real damage other than some dulling occured.

Finally, let's get to how I broke it.

I was working the past few weeks planting perennials and decorative grasses in a field. We had to move irrigation one day, and some branches were getting in the way. Thinking nothing of it, I pulled out my Manix, found a suitable baton, and batoned my way halfthrough the offending branch (2 inch diameter) when I heard a bit of a snap or ping, saw 3/4" of the tip of my Manix missing, and felt a sick feeling in my stomach. The baton must have hit at a poor angle resulting in a break.

The break is, for the most part, straight on. It did not tear, but instead broke cleanly. I have contacted Spyderco about the best possible course of action for repair or replacement of the knife, and they said that all they could do was regrind the tip... I have access to grinders and cooling tanks, so I think I'm going to do it myself..

A question I have for you folks is: What type of tip would you like to see on this Manix? I've considered several things, including a straight on 90 degree prying tip, an angular reverse tanto type point, or bringing the drop point down in a curving manner. Suggestions?

By the way, I truly hope this will be taken in a positive manner. I'm not trying to start controversy or bash Spyderco. In fact, I can totally understand that this was completely my doing, and although in my opinion batoning is not necessarily misuse or abuse of the knife, accidents do happen.

There ya go folks! Hope it was interesting for you to see.

Travis

I see you have definately got some serious use out of that knife

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