OVERVIEW:
I have now had this knife for a few months and I must say that I enjoy it as an every day carry knife. I have used this for a wide variety of tasks such as cutting down cardboard at work, to cutting many lengths of paracord for teaching classes. It cuts smoothly and is easily controlled due to the excellent jimping that catches your fingers better than any of my other knives. The blade is of excellent quality (what you would expect from s30v), I really like the blade's grind and profile, it has a constant taper that is quite thin but still very strong and good for cutting through thicker objects.
Features:
*G10 handle is excellent quality and grips nicely in the hand but slides easily out of the pocket. The pocket clip is also quite firm and does not jostle when clipped to the pocket.
*Ball Bearing Lock is VERY satisfying on each open! The click it makes when it is locked is addicting and I often finding myself opening and closing it when I am bored. It is also quite a strong and reliable lock due to the coiled spring design as opposed to Benchmade's Omega clip which will fail after years of use. People have complained about this knife being too difficult to close, however I believe that these people were attempting to open it with just their thumb. You are supposed to pull from both sides of the release using your thumb and index finger.
*S30V steel is among the best quality out there. Takes an edge and holds it. I quite literally shaved half of my left arm from displaying this knife when people asked about it. BTW it also comes with a razor sharp edge so it is hassle free out of the box.
*Made In "Golden, Colorado U.S.A. Earth" unlike many other Spyderco knives.
Major Complaints:
I have no "Major" complaints at all with this knife, the only thing I can say is that I wish it could be more than just Tip-Up carry? I do prefer Tip-Down, but have gotten used to Tip-Up.
Summary:
Beautiful knife with a sleek and very maneuverable feel. Excellent for fine work as well as hard cutting. Has become my new favorite folding knife due to it's excellent feel and build quality. Only complaint is Tip-Up only carry, but not worth knocking off a star for something as trivial as that.
| Recommended Uses For Product | Carving |
|---|---|
| Brand | Spyderco |
| Model Name | Manix 2 Black Blade |
| Special Feature | Locking Blades |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Included Components | 1560 hunting-knives, 1560 Hunting Knives, 1500 Hunting, Airsoft and Paintball |
| Handle Material | Fiberglass |
| Color | Black Blade |
| Blade Material | 154-CM Stainless Steel |
| Style | Manix 2 G-10 |
| Blade Length | 86 Millimeters |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Item Weight | 120 Grams |
| Blade Shape | Clip Point |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Item Length | 8.03 Inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 6.69 x 2.52 x 0.94 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.16 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 8 x 6 x 2 inches |
| Brand Name | Spyderco |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty |
| Material | Synthetic |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Spyderco |
| Part Number | SPYC101GPBBK2 |
| Model Year | 2013 |
| Size | PlainEdge |
