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How durable are the handles on the manix 2 lightweight
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spyderco manix 2 lightweight handle
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VERY. You'll snap the blade before the handle gives out.
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Two different materials. FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon) and FRCP (Fiberglass Reinforced Co-Polymer). Both are very durable.
Someone tried a blade swap on one of the FRN S110V models and it proved very difficult to get the blade out because the scales were so strong. Someone else broke a blade on one of the FRN models and did not damage the scales. So they seem to be plenty strong for beyond normal use.
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I'm would still prefer the G10 version over the FRN and love the option that i can change the scales to other pattern.
weight is certainly an issue thou but i have put the G10 version thru so much more abuse and loving it.
weight is certainly an issue thou but i have put the G10 version thru so much more abuse and loving it.
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I've been carrying a LW Manix for a long time. First the BD-1 and now the S110V. They have both gone through a lot of use and abuse. They've been dropped, stepped on and the BD-1 was run over by my UTV in the gravel. Both handles have endured (the BD-1 has some scratches from the UTV incident) and have not cracked or deformed in any way. Nor would I expect them to. The materials are impressive.
The S110V is FRN (fiberglass-reinforced nylon) and the BD-1 is FRCP (Fiberglass reinforced co polymer). Both have a slight amount of give which is actually good. They flex a bit rather than crack. But with this minimal flex is also an amazing amount of strength. It is extremely sturdy and solid. I would expect some of my G10 or natural material handles to give long before the LW handles on either Manix.
Just opinion, of course. But I like the material on both knives and am very impressed with the strength to weight that these materials have.
I'd easily recommend the Manix LW. Until recently it was far and away my favorite EDC. My Yojimbo 2 pushed it into second place, but it is a very fine, very usable knife. Add the S110V and a reasonable price tag, and the Manix 2 is very, very hard to beat.
The S110V is FRN (fiberglass-reinforced nylon) and the BD-1 is FRCP (Fiberglass reinforced co polymer). Both have a slight amount of give which is actually good. They flex a bit rather than crack. But with this minimal flex is also an amazing amount of strength. It is extremely sturdy and solid. I would expect some of my G10 or natural material handles to give long before the LW handles on either Manix.
Just opinion, of course. But I like the material on both knives and am very impressed with the strength to weight that these materials have.
I'd easily recommend the Manix LW. Until recently it was far and away my favorite EDC. My Yojimbo 2 pushed it into second place, but it is a very fine, very usable knife. Add the S110V and a reasonable price tag, and the Manix 2 is very, very hard to beat.
