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Spyderco Manix
Golden's Unsung Hero
The Manix 2 occupies a unique position in Spyderco's lineup: a knife that consistently impresses without demanding attention. While the Paramilitary 2 and Para 3 dominate discussions, experienced users often point to the Manix 2 as one of the best all-around knives produced in Golden, Colorado. The Manix 2 Lightweight earned Blade Magazine's "Most Innovative American Design" award—recognition that validated what users already knew.
Blade and Ergonomics
The Manix 2's full-flat grind creates thin, efficient cutting geometry. The profile balances a generous belly for slicing with a refined tip for detail work. Spyderco's signature Round Hole enables fast, ambidextrous deployment.
Where the Manix truly excels is handle design. The ergonomic shape features subtle curves and finger grooves that lock the knife into your hand during use—geometry that naturally positions your grip and prevents rotation under load.
Ball Bearing Lock
The Manix 2 employs Spyderco's patented Ball Bearing Lock. A hardened steel ball, housed in a polymer cage and driven by a coil spring, engages a ramped notch in the blade tang. The lock engages with a distinctive, solid click and releases smoothly by pressing the textured button. It's fully ambidextrous, operates reliably when dirty, and allows one-handed closing without placing fingers in the blade path.
Standard vs. Lightweight vs. XL
The standard Manix 2 features textured G-10 scales over nested stainless steel liners for demanding use. The Lightweight uses injection-molded FRCP and eliminates steel liners for significantly reduced weight. The XL scales up the entire platform for users who want more blade and handle.
Manix 2 Specs
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Blade Length | 3.37" (Standard/LW) / 3.88" (XL) |
| Overall Length | 8.0" (Standard/LW) / 9.13" (XL) |
| Closed Length | 4.63" (Standard/LW) / 5.25" (XL) |
| Blade Thickness | 0.125" (Standard/LW) / 0.151" (XL) |
| Weight | 3.9 oz (Standard) / 2.95 oz (LW) / 5.5 oz (XL) |
| Handle Material | G-10 (Standard/XL); FRCP (Lightweight) |
| Lock Type | Ball Bearing Lock |
| Pocket Clip | Four-position, tip-up/tip-down, left/right |
| Made in USA | Golden, Colorado |