Spyderco Manix - How to Swap Scales

Here's a full look at how to swap scales on a Spyderco Manix 2!
The scales featured can be purchased below:
appliedweaponstech.com/t/spyd...
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[@R.H.bladeNshade]

One of the smoothest disassembly and reassembly that i have seen. Thank you sir.

[@olbubs]

You are most welcome, thank you for watching!

[@d.b.9951]

Always a pleasure watching the business with ol bubs.

[@olbubs]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed!

[@stephenjohnson3084]

Man that looks nice! I have the xl manix and ordered so new g10 scales for it, Been loving the 4v Mini sheepdog so thx again! Great video

[@olbubs]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed! Also glad you are enjoying the mini sheepdog!

[@markanderson8677]

I just picked up a set of Metonboss titanium scales and am looking forward to changing them out. This was helpful - thanks!

[@olbubs]

Awesome! Glad it helped, thanks for watching and have a great time on your build!

[@dukx7914]

The way u explain every step in such a way where there is no dough that people could mess up is great 👍. Thanks, i wanna customize my manix 2 now.

[@olbubs]

Thanks for watching, I’m glad you enjoyed, the Manix is awesome to swap scales on. Hope you go for it, and enjoy!

[@MikeyTrailz]

Ive always wondered what that AWT sticker was that i have haha The purple is soooo fire 🔥

[@olbubs]

They did a great job on these scales! Thanks for watching!

[@flipflat4814]

I just got a standard all black manix 2 the other day and was worried about the blade being off centered, thank God it was absolutely perfect 👍. I've heard so many complaints of slightly off centered Spyderco's on KZbin that I figured I would get one also 🤷. I was also anticipating a very long break in period for it to drop shut without encouragement, to my surprise it fell shut with a triple bounce back first time 👍. I guess i got lucky or something 🤷👍.

[@olbubs]

Thanks for watching! Glad you got a superb Manix out of the gate!

[@matthewofriel5683]

I got a og Manix two with g10 scales just did it on my own and added bronze scales to it. Omg it’s nice

[@BluetoothBlades]

Very nice mod, I've done mine several times...even did a blade swap. Ummmm...by the way, you caught a 🐀 too...might wanna take care of that😊

[@olbubs]

Time to empty out the traps again!! Thanks for watching!

[@mauriciohzamora4105]

Thank you so much for your video, mate. Crystal clear content. Please provide a link to that mat/pad you are using. Cheers

[@olbubs]

Glad you enjoyed!! Here's a link! www.bladehq.com/item--Blade-HQ-Silicone-Knife-Takedown--117092

[@AMBOSHER]

You should get that backspacer cerakoted green.

[@olbubs]

That would be super cool indeed!

[@BrandonGavin_EDC]

I wanna do a Cru-Wear Manix build with some AWT scales. These scales are so awesome! Exact ones I want. I love the purple. I wanna do a Joker build with green Titanium accents.

[@olbubs]

That sounds awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@tonydillinger2553]

Can we put sizzle sauce on the new manix 2 lightweight that comes with screws?

[@olbubs]

Sizzle sauce options are less abundant for the LW models. You can absolutely dye the scales as desired, but they do have some incompatible parts. You might be able to buy a replacement ball cage like I have and a spring and have it work but I’m not certain because the LW has an additional piece outside of the washers that nest into the FRN. I haven’t scoured the internet though for a scale set made for the LW but it exists for the Para 3 so I wouldn’t be surprised if folks are making them or working on them.

[@ToRo909r]

Just curious. What was the point of taking the other scales apart from the lanyard barrel. I didn’t see you use any of those parts again. Couldn’t you have just left them together?

[@olbubs]

Hey thanks for watching! The point is to show people how to do a scale swap on a Manix. Most aftermarket scales require reusing the liners. My aim is to make the video helpful to folks even if they don’t have liner delete scales and new hardware. If you get these scales, you can definitely just leave the scales and liners together.

[@ToRo909r]

@@olbubs ok thanks, I’m aiming to buy the AWT which are liner delete. I’ve never changed scales on a Manix. Hopefully the ball or spring don’t go flying 😂

[@olbubs]

@@ToRo909r it’s not too bad, keeping the ball in the cage is the most finicky part. I believe in you! 🤣

[@not-a-raccoon]

I actually like the Manix better than the pm2. The tip is a bit stronger and it isnt as much of a pocket hog. I'll have to try this. Though getting scales shipped to Norway after i move there next week could be a problem 🤔

[@olbubs]

Wow that’s a big move!! Exciting stuff man!

[@CNYKnifeNut]

I'm in Sweden half the year, most years, and have never had any trouble getting any aftermarket parts shipped to me there.

[@not-a-raccoon]

@@CNYKnifeNut great to know, thanks! I did run into a problem with Original Goat for scales for my Hogue Deka. They don't ship international apparently. But hopefully they will soon.

[@BPF80MCar-vi1pg]

Maix is superior to pm2

[@Ryan.S924]

the oil in the aftermarket world is probably MUCH better than what theyre using in the factory

[@olbubs]

Absolutely! Thanks for watching!

[@mattrc77]

Has the shininess worn off on it at all?

[@olbubs]

It hasn’t yet, but I have a pretty large rotation of knives I carry. Thanks for watching!

[@jayhawk703]

Do these scales work on the lightweight?

[@olbubs]

Thanks for watching, unfortunately they do not. I think a person with some fab skills or extra parts could make it work, but they are not a direct replacement for the LW.

[@Ryan.S924]

anyone know where you can buy an extra set of bronze washers for the manix 2?

[@olbubs]

appliedweaponstech.com/replacement-pivot-washers/

[@Ryan.S924]

Duuuude. Ty

[@Ryan.S924]

I’m converting my LW to G10 and Liners. I do not care for the LW at all

[@olbubs]

@@Ryan.S924 totally get that!

[@Ryan.S924]

Would you happen to know what size bearings one would order if they wanted to try to put bearings on the Manix instead of washers? Someone told me about a company called Skiffs or something like that but in order to buy some you have to know the exact size ID and OD and how many bearings. Anyone tried this?

[@andresm9092]

Do you still have the green scales you took off? Would u sell them?

[@olbubs]

Thanks for watching, I sent you a follow up on the short with the sane comment. Take care!

[@andresm9092]

Awesome just shot you a email thanks for the response appreciate it

[@andresm9092]

@@olbubsshot you a reply on these scales 🙏🏻

[@olbubs]

@@andresm9092 hey man, my reply may be going to your spam folder or something. I've replied to both of your last emails. My counter offer is lower than what you proposed! I want to get them sent off to you. Let me know here if you can't find the emails I sent you and we'll figure something else out.

[@andresm9092]

@@olbubs sounds good thank you!

[@user-vy7tk2il3t]

Супер😁👍

[@olbubs]

Thanks for watching!

[@everythingsharp]

You want to sell those green g10 scales??

[@olbubs]

I already sold them to another viewer! Thanks for asking!

[@everythingsharp]

@@olbubs thanks anyway! 🙏