Spyderco C95GP

[Ptaltaica]

Any Gold member collectors have any of these?

 

[yablanowitz]

I have one, but it is not for sale. If you are wanting to purchase one, you might try starting a thread in the "Want to Buy" section of the Exchange.

 

[Ptaltaica]

Hey yablanowitz, thanks for replying to my inquiry/post. I will do that. I used to be a Bladeforums member back in the early 2000s. It's been a long time since I was on here. So long my email and handle wasn't recognized, had to rejoin today.

I can understand you not wanting to part with yours. I bought mine back in 2009, IMO the best folder Spyderco has ever made, especially for the price back then. Been an EDC folder ever since. Don't care for the Manix 2 at all. Not with that new lock, lack of tip down carry. Got robbed, and I miss it badly. I know there are/were several Spyderco forum members who had several of them in their collection. Gotta' see if I can pry one out of somebody's hands. Any idea what current value is? Good thing for insurance. Thanks, Ptaltaica.

 

[JJ_Colt45]

Hey yablanowitz, thanks for replying to my inquiry/post. I will do that. I used to be a Bladeforums member back in the early 2000s. It's been a long time since I was on here. So long my email and handle wasn't recognized, had to rejoin today.

I can understand you not wanting to part with yours. I bought mine back in 2009, IMO the best folder Spyderco has ever made, especially for the price back then. Been an EDC folder ever since. Don't care for the Manix 2 at all. Not with that new lock, lack of tip down carry. Got robbed, and I miss it badly. I know there are/were several Spyderco forum members who had several of them in their collection. Gotta' see if I can pry one out of somebody's hands. Any idea what current value is? Good thing for insurance. Thanks, Ptaltaica.

There is at least one on Ebay unless it's sold today.

 

[winnerone23]

Best Manix there is! I have a few.. They pop up time to time, in the for sale section.
I account for 4 Foliage green and a non logo black G10.

 

[Buffalohump]

I have one of the original Manix lockbacks.... had three at one point. Hefty knife! I wouldn't mind a mini version.

 

[stevewest]

I’ve got a 95 - hate to say there is no way I’d part with it. Best of the manix family. Sounds like a bank vault closing when it locks up.

 

[Ptaltaica]

I’ve got a 95 - hate to say there is no way I’d part with it. Best of the manix family. Sounds like a bank vault closing when it locks up.

I hear ya'. IMO the best folder Spyderco has ever made. Was an EDC for almost 15yrs./but stolen. I recently renewed my basic membership for $10, but the system won't allow me to talk with collectors until I have a Gold membership. Patiently waiting
for a reply from mods on how I can pay the additional $20 to upgrade/talk to people I know have several of them. I don't like what they did with the Manix 2. That ball bearing lock ruins things for me. I'm a right side carry/tip down guy. Back lock is great, rock solid and adheres to the KISS principle. "Sounds like a bank vault closing when it locks up is spot on."

 

[jeepin]

The C95 was the best Manix they ever made. Spyderco is usually great when it comes to refining their knives but they really failed when they brought it back as the XL Manix and gave it a new lock and added that unnecessary jimping all over it :-(

I would love if they brought back the original for at least a short time in an upgraded steel.

 

[Brummie]

I used to have a couple of C95s, and now I only have the one in this image. I don't mind the new Manix XL, but a C95 in a tough modern steel would be much better.

 

[sgt1372]

I've got a Spyderco Manix 2 XL (C95GP2). Bought it at a gun show.

It was the knife that led to my decision begin collecting knives.

Here's a pic of it along with a standard Manix 2 (C101GP2) for comparison:

 

[Ptaltaica]

The C95 was the best Manix they ever made. Spyderco is usually great when it comes to refining their knives but they really failed when they brought it back as the XL Manix and gave it a new lock and added that unnecessary jimping all over it :-(

I would love if they brought back the original for at least a short time in an upgraded steel.

I agree 100%. I hate what they did with the Manix 2. I'd love if they brought back the original C95GP. I'd but a couple for sure, be set for life.

 

[Ptaltaica]

I used to have a couple of C95s, and now I only have the one in this image. I don't mind the new Manix XL, but a C95 in a tough modern steel would be much better.

Nice collection there. Are those handle slabs on your 2 Spydercos custom made? I've never seen that style before. Is it a combo of micarta and carbon fiber?

 

[winnerone23]

The C95 was the best Manix they ever made. Spyderco is usually great when it comes to refining their knives but they really failed when they brought it back as the XL Manix and gave it a new lock and added that unnecessary jimping all over it :-(

I would love if they brought back the original for at least a short time in an upgraded steel.

Would Love to see a new age steel on a C95 sprint or exclusive!!!!

 

[Ptaltaica]

I agree 100%. I finally got a response from Spark about how to become a Gold member. I had to buy a new Gold membership and that will be added to my basic membership time wise. The system won't allow me to talk to Spyderco collectors (I know you're one from your post # 5_and jealous) about trying to replace my stolen C95GP. I've got an ad in the "Wanted to buy" forum and thought I had one lined up, but he doesn't reply to my messages (maybe sold it to somebody else?). So my quest continues as soon as my membership status become Gold. (paid for it this afternoon, don't know how long it will take.) Was an EDC for 15 yrs., miss it badly. Don't like the Manix 2.

 

[Brummie]

Nice collection there. Are those handle slabs on your 2 Spydercos custom made? I've never seen that style before. Is it a combo of micarta and carbon fiber?

Yes, those are custom handle scales on the Manix and Chinook. Don’t ask me who did them - it was a while back.