Manix 2 History and Lightweight Screw Together Construction

Ounce for ounce, the Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight is one of the most capable folding knives ever created. This award-winning design offers full-service cutting performance in an ultra-lean package that tips the scales at a mere 3.0 ounces (85grams). To make this groundbreaking folding knife even better, Spyderco is proud to announce it now features screw-together construction.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:23 Manix 2 Lightweight Overview
0:38 Original Manix design - C95
1:26 A slightly smaller size - C101
2:04 Core ergonomic design
2:18 What is a 50/50 choil?
2:43 Lock, scales, and steel
3:15 The next evolution... The Manix 2
3:27 The Spyderco Ball Bearing Lock Mechanism
5:08 The Manix 2 clip
5:30 Evolution of the grind from Hollow to Flat
6:05 The transition to Lightweight
7:13 Recognized by the knife industry
7:32 Black and blue
8:01 Light discipline
8:45 A platform to showcase different blade steels
9:08 CPM S110V
9:35 Maxamet
10:25 CPM SPY27
11:16 The latest evolution - Screw together construction
12:27 Close
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[@SHADOW-ke6xz]

I could listen to Mr.Januch talk spydercos and blades all day. Love these videos.

[@J-Bibble]

Needs to be more ball bearing lock knives offered by Spyderco. My fave of all the locks.

[@ZPositive]

I'd also love a compression lock lightweight Manix with no liners. Like a Para 3 and a Manix 2 had a kid.

[@doejon9424]

@@ZPositive I would love this Manix 2 LW "Compression Lock" design as well, only *with* liners, exactly like the Sage 5 Lightweight w/ Compression Lock. That would be the "Ultimate Lightweight" in their entire LW series. The liners don't add much weight at all & you get a much more sturdy construction at the cost of one ounce, *maybe* . I value carrying my Sage5 Lightweight over my Para3 Lightweight for this very reason & the weight is hardly noticeable in pocket or in hand.. unless you literally hold both of them but it's miniscule.

[@narkfly]

The peened construction on the Manix 2 LW was the only reason I haven't bought one yet. Glad to hear about this important update.

[@jojojaykay]

Same here. This changes things for me

[@enriquescott2983]

Thank you thank you for the review I'm just getting to the Spyderco endurance and The Rock jock🎉

[@propblast82nd]

About 10 years ago bought the Manix 2 Lightweight for $68 . Great knife and still going strong 💪

[@thaknobodi]

I just got the original BD1 LW in a trade. Sweet ergos

[@smellslikepurple233]

Glad to see the screws over pivots in the manix! Between this and the Military 2 spyderco’s been making good changes that the community’s wanted for over a decade.

[@randystrand908]

Agree, except they went away from SPY27 in this new "screw construction" model. I'm not, at least not yet, a knife "guru" so I don't know the benefits of the new steel but I'd done enough hearing reviews to be excited about the SPY27 (plus I liked the aqua color making it easy to see where/when I set the knife down on a cluttered work surface)

[@outlaw560]

it's about time you used screws! I'll probably get some now...

[@Toastundead]

My m390 manix is my main go to edc, even over my shaman and pm2. Great design, glad to see a screwed lightweight version.

[@doejon9424]

s90v for me, although I like my M390 as well.

[@thaknobodi]

I love how well he places them back down without looking like hes about the hit the edges against the spines of the neighboring blades

[@iParacord]

Can the owners of the old rivets models get sets of torx/posts that we need to do what other models have been doing for years? Possibly for a discounted price??? You’ll make a good amount on such a kit!

[@nevertakeadayoff]

index finger choil is one of the best feature of this knife! Getting that extra leverage can make the job go much quicker/easier.

[@dlife7427]

Awesome! Been waiting for screw construction

[@jameskane3653]

And of course, now I NEED a manix 2! 😂

[@randystrand908]

No kidding!😂

[@STEWDEE]

Finally. Should have been from the inception. I love all my Manix knives. Being a lefty I find its just about the perfect EDC for me. Love to see more Manix 2 Sprints. 😛 .

[@MrJsv650]

I have a riveted original version and it has held up very well although I do prefer the screw construction.

[@kitanisthe]

I have many Manix 2 LW's and even G-10 versions.. my favorite version of Spyderco's

[@andyhayward1261]

I’m glad they finally got rid of those awful rivets!! I got the g10 Manix 2 because I wanted to deck mine out in copper scales but even if I didn’t want to customise it the inability to disassemble is pretty much a dealbreaker

[@nevertakeadayoff]

IM STILL WAITING FOR THE MANIX 2 IN MAGNACUT (with screws, not rivets)

[@travisworts6249]

The salt is now magnacut

[@Hungrybird474]

A clear favorite for me . Lightweight , regular or modded . They’re all awesome for me

[@renderzq936]

Definatly will get a manix 2 with the new screws

[@idwolverine1867]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Now that the Manix 2 is screw together, it will be my radar. 👏🙌

[@PatTheRiot]

Wow. Thanks for all the knowledge sir. All other manix videos can go back to their boards. This is it. Its like if you put into words what I felt using the ball bearing for the first time. I couldnt describe it but I knew that was the most solid, well engineered, piece of master craftmanship I could afford. And it was very similarly priced to axis locks with much cheaper build overall. I am extremely pleased with my manix 2 full liners original black satin g10. It only gets better with time and it breaks it. 0 play. The s30v is wow sharp, feels good and extremely precisely treated/crafted. You have to compare blades in real time to truely understand it. Go to a shop and flick em' all. You'll buy a colorado spyderco. If you can afford even the entry models. 10x more worth it than a civivi/kizer/china blade. Barely the price of 2 knives. Benchmade is good but you pay 2 manix 2 to get a griptilian sheepfoot with solid scales. Not worth it. Im more of a flipper/button type, have been forever. But the spyderco hole is just there to stay. They need to expand their ball bearing lines. I would instantly buy a smaller model. If they can pull it on weights. I think for the ball bearing you need more heft to your click so to speak. Heavier metals can help. Hell i wouldnt care if it was stiff. Its the lock quality of the balls we like.

[@zexnynex777]

I only buy the Goldens, but people love those Taiwan models.

[@desertratedc9596]

I am actually giving away several of my other knives this Christmas because I am finding I only carry a few out of my collection among them being my Delica, Shaman, PM2 and Spy27 LW Manix 2. Other then a Benchmade 940, full TI Kershaw Highball Xl and TI Artisan small Arion, all of my spyders made the cut which is impressive to me considering I had knives from Civivi to Cold steel and all but the listed didnt make the cut.

[@FishfryOGMcTaco]

Every single damn question I could think of and two I didn’t even think of! I knew I wanted a spyderco, knew I wanted the manix 2, now I know which one I want. Thank you!

[@randystrand908]

HaHa! Agree & well said!

[@gregoryblake3377]

I love the manix it's like a pocket size mule. Awesome video

[@MisterDeets]

I own 2 of the LW models with screw construction. One in CPM S110V and one in Rex 45. My absolute favorite knives. So light and ergonomic with great steel.

[@Mike-kr9ys]

Thanks for this particular video. I do not currently have a Manix. Soon, I will fix that lack in my collection, thanks to this video.

[@thekarlouchh]

Since the Manix 2 is my favorite knife, all new information about them is a delight, thank you Spyderco, it's just a question of time for me ❤

[@geraldkoth654]

Thank God I found out about that riveted version before I bought one. All those good steels locked up in a scale jail.

[@ignacio532]

I love my Manix 2. I have the full-flat grind G10 version. Helluva knife, qnd my favorite next to my Kapara!👍🏾

[@matthewjarrod2523]

Can't go wrong with a Manix 2

[@nevertakeadayoff]

Wow, the Manix looks solid!!! Wow!

[@pompeylad1977]

I adore my Manix 2 G10, such a great knife and loads of gimping very well placed for grip, the Manix 2 and Para 3 are the best knives in my collection and the entire world 💪🏻🌎👍🏻

[@Thomas-dz4eg]

l want a lock back Manix 2!!!

[@AK-xu5sj]

Just pre-ordered the Magnacut Salt version. Sweet!

[@fjbforever6747]

The Manix 2 light weight in CTS BD1 was my first Spyderco, I got it about 10 years ago. I saw a Nutnfancy review on it and was hooked on Spyderco after that. I now have over 20 Spydercos, and slowly adding more. I actually carried that original one today. I also have a GITD Manix 2 XL, a few other light weights, and one G10 version. The Manix, PM2, and Shaman are definitely my favorite knives and I almost always have one of them with me. If I had the money I would probably have a few hundred more Spyderco knives! Maybe someday if I'm lucky!

[@jacobpoucher]

lgb fjb!

[@fjbforever6747]

@@jacobpoucher Yes I agree! Let's Go Brandon!

[@missingremote4388]

You're addicted/ I limit my spyderco to only the Golden Colorado versions

[@fjbforever6747]

@@missingremote4388 Yes I am! They are putting a huge addition onto the Golden CO factory. I was out there in May and went to the outlet store and saw all of the construction.

[@chrisbrunswig5882]

Thanks for the vid. About time for the screw together . Now lets get a lighter spring. I'm not weak and the spring is ridiculous. The manix is an awesome knife but way to stiff spring.

[@randystrand908]

First time hearing this... When "hanging" 40' up in a tree, I don't want to have ANY difficulty opening a knife especially with my non-dominant hand... (Rarely use a knife trimming or topping a tree, but ya never know!)

[@dark_gravity_edc]

Now we need Compression Lock Native!

[@reaganm.8818]

Definitely! Spyderco, if you're reading this please make it happen!

[@tgrzadziel1975]

It's the Shamen

[@popp7710]

Is the screw together version available for purchase yet?

[@nickm212650]

It appears to me that Blade HQ has a screw together version on their website. It’s the black-out version with CTS-BD1N steel. All the others appear to have rivets still.

[@OnlyGamingClips]

Yes, I picked one up in February. I didn't even know it was going to be the new model but I noticed that it was screw together when it came in the mail. I'm looking into getting a Flytanium ball cage lock, and some black screws to make it look a little nicer.

[@LiftHeavy1]

Amazing video and Amazing knife

[@frankbennett3075]

'leader in the industry using exotic blade steels,' yeah you are.

[@trinimartinez6568]

The LW should of been screwed together from the beginning

[@CNYKnifeNerd]

Not trusting the average consumer to be able to disassemble and reassemble a plastic Manix seems like a completely fair decision, to me. Besides, if you really want one apart it's not hard at all to do. The fact that so many people couldn't work that out kinda proves my first point.

[@franticflintstone7999]

@@CNYKnifeNerd Thankfully there are disassembly videos on KZbin for most of the popular knives nowadays.

[@randystrand908]

Dear CNYKnifeNut, if that's true, why aren't they assembling ALL their knives with rivets? In fact, The Government should step in and Make all US manufacturers assemble with RIVETS.

[@michaelgeorge5197]

I just ordered one not realizing it was riveted… most ive spent on a knife so far. Joy..

[@jordy703]

Spyderco is the best. Much love from Europe fans!

[@appalachiangunman9589]

This is a great knife for left-handers too. Other than the pocket clip, the opening hole and the lock are completely ambidextrous. Of course the clip can be flipped in a matter of seconds making it completely left hand friendly. This design is definitely a win, I have the translucent blue lightweight in BD1N and the blue G-10 in S110V. The lightweight is my work knife since it’s cheaper and the G-10 version is more for on-the-town carry.

[@manifestgtr]

Hell yeah, one of my favorites 👍

[@snibelsnaps2302]

Just got one, awesome blade.

[@genuinelyconcerned3504]

I'd happily pay 10 bucks more for a steel bearing cage as standard. It would just feel more secure long term than plastic.

[@ashleyrhoades5807]

My boyfriend bought his on Amazon the pictures showed the pin construction but he had screws he said that made him happy

[@stevenlachance8576]

Good talk really. My one ok two issues with the manix are the relief of the ball cage it really needs 2mm more height. When wet the lock becomes a two handed lock. Also please strive to get one hande actuation. Second issue g10 models have too aggressive jimping.

[@Hungrybird474]

Ok I’m back . Got a third one of these in rex45 from GPknives and it’s so darn good . Even the frn is ok on this one adding to the lightweight design and ergos for a light weight in pocket but packing a big punch if necessary . Of the 100 s of knives I can carry I always go back to the manix 2 , pm2 , para3 , native 5 maxamet and a shaman for winter time or jeans . The lightweight manix 2 is going to be 2024 summer carry . I need to try a yoijimbo or jumbo next . Good job Spyderco team from Canfield Ohio . I hope to meet Eric and Michael some day at a blade show .

[@Aristographic3D]

My Manix 2 with a DLC sabre (hollow) grind blade is one of my favorite!

[@demunbell]

Excellent!! I need a few 👌🏿

[@travisworts6249]

I bought a manix 2 lightweight salt version from knife center. Cpm magnacut and good hardware to match. I'm really excited to see how it perfoms when I i get it.

[@ranman1959]

Interesting history lesson. BTW, the original Manix 2 LW did not have a screw-together pivot pin; I still own one. The pivot pin is not removable or adjustable.

[@doejon9424]

Exactly. The whole thing was "pinned" and also, the very first ones were *not* Full Flat Ground, thet were Saber Ground. I have an original Saber Grind in s30v and then a "translucent blue" BD-1 LW.

[@iyn1911]

Great video! I’m bummed that I’m a tip down carry. I’m waiting for the mini yojimbo.

[@dano727]

Great video !

[@rj_ofb]

Ive been wondering about why it was called Manix 2. Like... what about Manix 1? Is there any? 😅 NOW I KNOW! Great video and thanks for the answers!

[@OldDominionEDC]

I'll be all over a Manix 2 Wharncliffe, if you build it.

[@hcwbw3]

Screw construction is a recognition that knife people like to tinker and play with their knives, kind of like gun people, imagine that. And maybe eventually NOW that Spyderco recognized that about their clientele, the flimsy excuse of "we don't encourage amateur knife construction" as a response for a request for a replacement blade for a chipped blade on your Spyderco Nilakka, which had various people addressing that particular issue would have more thought and consideration. Not to mention an opportunity to make money and effect a resolution with the end of having a happy customer(s). A knife which has a wonderful design and purpose drive design that should have had a blade steel that was reflective of that purpose. I don't know something like a D2 or Maxamet replacement blade for a knife who's design purpose is bush craft.

[@randystrand908]

Excellent comment!!!

[@minimag03]

Spy27 = PM-VG10... I had no idea, thanks for the insight. Everyone always compares it to the standard S30V/S35VN/S45VN, never knew VG-10 was the base for it

[@Errcyco]

My dream knife is this and the Manix 2 XL. How do you pass up a blade tough enough to be heavy duty but a blade thin enough to razor slice tomatoes.

[@randystrand908]

Also, ease of sharpening!! (At least in the SPY27 models)

[@aceman1126]

Very cool to see the evolution of these awesome knives. I wonder if the hardware will be available to retrofit riveted models.

[@cristobaltorres6185]

Great question…!

[@ramonade_knives]

The first manix with the lockback is still sexy. I love my Manix 2 LW in SPY27 Spyderco gifted me ! I'd love to be able to disassemble it though.

[@randystrand908]

Agree. Maybe there is a way to replace the rivets with the screws? Should I break out my shop (floor model) drill press?!!!

[@ramonade_knives]

@@randystrand908 You can yes ! There's even a "conversion kit" that was sold in the USA for it. In Europe it's just hard to find things that aren't in metrics system format lol

[@randystrand908]

@@ramonade_knives Great info! Thanks, Robin.

[@j.hardesty446]

Ooh we need an Ultem version to show off the lock mechanism in its full glory😂

[@DuhYaThink]

Bought 2 all black screw together construction versions and both came with the scales cracked out of the box. Only time I’ve had an issue out of around 120 Spyderco knives I’ve purchased over the last 3 years.

[@abdulrahmansalem8061]

Please make them in Magnacut steel and titanium handles.

[@kurt9609]

Lil' Manix would be a beautiful thing

[@charlesdudek7713]

A lot of interesting information. I was unaware that SPY27 was derived from VG10. I wish he had gone into the performance differences between the two. I do know the edge retention is better on SPY27.

[@lionknives3]

I hope they bring back the Bolt action lock! Maybe in a Sage 3 lightweight?!

[@brettdavis5555]

I’d love to see the wire clip on your G10 knives, especially the Manix 2 and Paramilitary 2.

[@matthewjarrod2523]

No, don't like the wire.

[@JaneThorson-dm3ev]

I love mine

[@desk2307]

I've had a maxamet lw for years and don't really carry it for a number of reasons, mostly maxamet rusts when you look at it and on my personal knife the action and detent are very stiff and unserviceable/un-tuneable. I may shoot spyderco an email and see if they could convert my knife to screws, then I could put it in rotation.

[@randystrand908]

Great idea. I'm in the process of returning a Benchmade Presidio 2 for the Manic 2 LW, but now you've got me worried about it's ease of opening, too! THAT was my issue with the Presidio 2 - very difficult to open & close left handed... I have XL hands but the handle seems a bit too long for my (uncoordinated?) left hand.

[@jamesarmstrong-jones5082]

I want a hollow grind manix again!

[@dcxplant]

I really enjoy my Spyderco knives, but what I've learned from buying some of their "lightweight" models is that is code for "made cheaper".

[@matthewkuhl79]

i wish they'd give the Native 5 all the different steel choices the Manix 2 gets

[@ChrisinHove]

…. and the Ti frame lock flipper Manix a.k.a the Domino.

[@dionflorio9249]

Love my Bento Box Domino . They should bring it back but this time with a stiffer detent.

[@Spolt_main]

Manix 2 and / or Manix 2 lightweight with Magnacut when? Bought the S30V Manix 2 for my brother and fell in love with it, unfortunately it was his birthday and not mine, but mine is coming up and Magnacut Manix 2 would be the perfect knife in my opinion.

[@travisworts6249]

Manix 2 lightweight salt is now in magnacut. Best price is from knife center

[@tastymctidepods2710]

Please bring back the magnacut mule team

[@squirts1]

the question now is... can i drill out the rivets in my old translucent blue manix 2 lightweight and use the screws from the new models and bladeswap?

[@REAPER-1xxx]

Manix 2 LW is the GOAT.

[@nevertakeadayoff]

There is no way I'm buying a knife I can't disassemble. Those rivets are deal-breaker. I EDC the Manix 2 S30V all black (deep carry clip and metal cage).

[@918M]

Can we get all the light weights with the screw construction.?

[@ManWith2Hats]

Great in-depth info but the intro and outro is uncomfortably louder than the rest of the video.

[@nicolascarrete2310]

Can you swap scales now? Having a hard time finding out if you can swap scales with screw construction now and if so which scales will work with the lightweight version.

[@MrFlyrod7]

Now add the Salt with a MagnaCut blade and screw together construction and you have a sweet knife 😊

[@DiamondEDC]

Well damn... I want one now lol

[@krispybeats6615]

Now i really gotta get a manix 🤣

[@claytonalexander9105]

Should offer a trade in for Screw models from factory.

[@profesorEDC]

Greetings I'm in Mexico and have had a vast Spyderco collection through out the years. The Manix 2 Maxamet is one of my favorite plataforms but I really want to change the hamdle material. Can I buy g10 handles and hardware so that I can swap scales and hardware?

[@josh33025]

Can the lightweight versions be blade swapped into the g10 ones?

[@richardmoiret1804]

Manix G10 very very very very best

[@abdulrahmansalem8061]

Any chance we can get ones in Vanax and 15v as production knives with titanium handles? I’m just dreaming here

[@ilkyway5854]

Will all lightweight Manix 2 transition to screw together construction?

[@nikkrause7754]

finally

[@werck09]

And it’s human sacrifice sharp. Love mine.

[@ZPositive]

Quick question, are the two injection molded handle halves for the screwed construction model the same parts as the injection molded halves for the riveted construction model? I know those rivets have a very small OD, and I'd guess you need larger holes in the FRN/FRCP to accommodate 4-40 hardware.

[@narkfly]

Based on homebrew conversions I've seen folks upgrading their own Manixen from peened to screwed hardware: I'd wager you're correct, likely different scales to accommodate the larger diameter screw attachment.

[@randystrand908]

I can't wait for my Manix 2 LW to arrive & my first task will be exactly this conversion.

[@jonathanbirmingham9900]

When will Manix 2 Salt be available?

[@nemocheerio]

Where are these screw fastened knives. I've never seen one and even the lightweights on the Spyderco website show them all as pinned.

[@loosieclocker]

Mine has the Rex45 blade. Wow

[@dataclast]

Mini Manix please!!!! Although the size is good, the lil native just doesn’t do it for me. I want a thinner blade with the ball lock! Please!

[@cataka4849]

Is there are reason why Allied Weapons Technologies scales fit the regular Manix 2 but do not fit the Manix 2 Lightweight? Are the internals that different?