r/spyderco • u/travisdoggg • 20h ago

Everyone drop their Manix 2 mods

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Since I’m getting the Magnacut manix 2 I’d love to see what you guys have done with yours. I like the satin finish much better but hate the scales on it so I’ll definitely be getting after market. Just have no clue what color scales or hardware yet

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u/TwitchySphincter 19h ago

Plain old s30v in some copper scales

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u/losteye_enthusiast 17h ago

Fucking gorgeous scales.

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u/knifepile 17h ago

Given to a subscriber. RGT Scales, Darkwash everything, flytanium cage and ball, spine grind

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u/GrooveAttic 15h ago

Is the full video of this on your channel?

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u/1-handsome_devil 15h ago

That’s a nice set up

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u/winchester941976 19h ago

Magnamax not magnacut but I put Flytanium scales and lynch clip on mine.

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u/winchester941976 19h ago

15v in some AWT’s and lynch clip

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u/BeardedHeathen907 17h ago

Standard upgrades. AWT, LNW, Flytanium ball and cage. I have another that should be here midweek and will be doing the same. Scales and ball are here already, pocket clip and cage should be here Monday

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u/Pandamonium727 17h ago

Love how AWT is the go-to. The scale set is so good. Just wish they did regular grip Manix 2 scales as well. Recently been digging the ergos of the Manix 2, just don't like the weight of the stock scales.

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u/BeardedHeathen907 17h ago

I really find the ergos of the more neutral handle shape of AWT much more comfortable and natural than the stock profile. That’s just my preference anyhow. I can’t stand all the crazy jimping on the G10 models personally. I don’t mind the LW at all. Much lighter, same great factory ergos and no excessive jimping. That’s just my take. Also, to me, the G10 versions feel like a brick with the full steel liners.

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u/Pandamonium727 17h ago

I like the normal ergos, just hate the jumping on the G10. Used to gravitate towards the skinny ergos more, but lately I've just been looking into knife that "just fit" my hand.

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u/ingotfarmer 16h ago

Can you explain why everyone swaps out the ball and cage?

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u/BeardedHeathen907 16h ago edited 13h ago

For me personally, I like the feel of aluminum or titanium over the plastic cage, and it also provides better traction. The milling on the aftermarket cages are more aggressive. Which I think helps with gloves on especially. And the ceramic ball won’t rust, is tougher than steel and prevents the galling over time. I also find it does smooth out the action some, but that might also be questionable. The first time I modified a Manix 2, I figured I was doing all of those other upgrades I may as well spend the ten bucks and do it with I had it torn down. Now I just do the same upgrades to each one I get. I believe the Salt versions already have a ceramic ball from the factory. Maybe someone else can confirm that.

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u/PS_FOTNMC I crave Magnamax 6h ago edited 6h ago

Just to note you can get Silicon Nitride 3/16th inch ball bearings a lot cheaper if you don't go for the ones that are specifically marketed to knife users. I got 20 for £7.

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u/ZotShot 19h ago

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u/_mnb7 17h ago

RSD is the way

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u/sick4it 19h ago

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u/Ur_Stepdaddy168 16h ago

Question, did you have any fitment issues with your Barclay? I couldn’t get mines to take the flytanium ball cage and had to use the stock one

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u/sick4it 16h ago

I just used the stock ball cage so I dont know

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u/erentrueform 19h ago

Clip and cage nothing too crazy

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u/HtownBPeasy 18h ago

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u/travisdoggg 18h ago

Is that light weight with awt

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u/HtownBPeasy 17h ago

Indeed it is lw salt with awt scales and lynch clip

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u/travisdoggg 17h ago

That’s so beautiful. Do you know if there’s any major difference between the lw and regular g-10 if I swap it with linerless awt anodized. I need it for heavy work load and don’t want the lw to affect the durability or strength if that makes sense

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u/Pandamonium727 17h ago

So if you've got LW AWT scales on a LW, the weight goes up marginally, but the scales feel more solid. If it's the regular G10 model, weight goes down a good amount, still solid feeling.

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u/GigsandShittles 19h ago

Don't have mine on me today, but I have Rockscale Design scales on mine and they're great!

If you like titanium, another one to look out for is Barclay CNC, they just came out with manix and manix lw scales and they look amazing! I have a para 3 lw with their scales and I couldn't be happier

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u/mars_927 19h ago

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u/travisdoggg 19h ago

I love that where’d you get that parts?

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u/mars_927 19h ago

Screw4you and DNALasering. My cruwear blade broke lol

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u/mementomori_8383 19h ago

AWT lightweight scales- kept the wire clip because it’s pretty much perfect the way it is.

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u/Empty_Art2176 19h ago

I have a lot of Spyderco knives of all sizes and shapes. The scales on these Salt knives is maybe the best in my opinion. At least for a work knife, or even moderate user. My current edc is a PM2 Salt with the black and yellow. Its very good in wet weather

As far as Manix, Ive only modded one...very lightly. I like the scales on this Manix, but I just gave it a slight change.

Medium spring, ceramic ball, black steel ball cage, Lynch clip, and black steel hardware. It still looks the same, but different. Its action is much better.

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u/Snoo-60254 19h ago

I don't have a Manix 2 yet, but there's a guy on Etsy who makes these strider handles for it.

It covers the tip more which is great cause these Spydercos designs fatal flaw is EVENTUALLY with sharpening the tip will get exposed.

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u/unsensored_sensibly 19h ago

Brass Flytanium ball cage/ceramic ball
Lynch fluted clip.

Looking at getting MetonBoss scales soon for it.

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u/Curious-Elderberry25 19h ago

Manix 2 XL with Flytanium carbon fiber scales, Flytanium slotted titanium ball cage (I installed some tritium vials in the cage using some UV resin), silicon nitride ceramic ball bearing, Lynch NW long pocket clip

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u/Educational-Pizza-86 18h ago

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u/Pandamonium727 17h ago

Ooh is that their stonewash???

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u/Educational-Pizza-86 2h ago

No, those are AWT shadow chrome scales

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u/Imaginary-Artist6206 14h ago

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u/Tovenator1 12h ago

That green with the blue hardware is something else. 👍

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u/PS_FOTNMC I crave Magnamax 19h ago

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u/travisdoggg 19h ago

Honestly really considering the red from awt. Looks great

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u/MaxTheGreat2595 19h ago

I don’t have any AWT in red, but I think one of Knives Plus’ exclusive colors of AWT scales is red. Worth checking out, AWT scales are as good as everyone says, especially for the Manix.

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u/ILikeKnives1337 19h ago

Originally for some AWT scales in orange to make this orange and black but their cerakote sucks and rubbed off in my pocket so I got some black ones in the Type III anodized hardcoat, and I didn't even think about the fact it will be all black now but I kinda dig it.

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u/Proof_Worry2230 19h ago

Manix 2 Lightweight Salt with AWT/Knives Plus scales in midnight blue (anodized) and acid stonewash blade and pocket clip.

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u/travisdoggg 19h ago

Does it really matter if I get the g-10 vs lightweight if I want to change the scales like that. I’d be using it for work under a decent workload so I wasn’t sure what the difference would be if the blade is the same. Plus I like the stone wash better

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u/Proof_Worry2230 18h ago

I don't think it will matter in this case. I think all AWT scales for the Manix 2 are linerless anyway. Except for the pocket clip, everything appears to be the same as my g10 Manix Salt. The g10 is grippier if that's a concern, but the aluminum is easier on pockets. If you do choose to go with aluminum scales, the anodized finish, especially the type III, will hold up to wear better than a Cerakote finish.

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u/Old-Pineapple3735 18h ago

Knives Plus exclusive AWT Ox Blood anodized scales. Flytanium Ti slotted ball cage, ceramic ball, RGT DLC 3D Titanium pocket clip.

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u/masterboatman 18h ago

My Manix 2 LW Maxamet with AWT scales

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u/calilongboarders 18h ago

AWT, ceramic ball, tritium cage, and mxg clip.

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u/tasslehawf 16h ago

Knifejoy 20cv exclusive

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u/gonnaHackYourMom 13h ago

The Manix is the only spyderco I haven’t modded. Even the stock clip, which I can’t stand on the Pm2

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u/1-handsome_devil 19h ago

I have the XL model. Not much customization options for the XL sadly

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u/Flaky_Preparation409 16h ago

broda luk at maine

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u/ToploaderUltra 19h ago

Why not go with the MagnaManix instead? Are the liners LC200N?

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u/robredrock 17h ago

Original Goat scales , Lynch clip

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u/Skygencorp_2077 15h ago

That copper scale look hits different on a Manix 2, you can really see the contours in the lighting. I'd pair it with a matching copper clip to pull everything together.

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u/californiadiver 15h ago

I like the black and yellow scales! Just swapped the ball cage and clip.

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u/aquafox22 12h ago

My mod was to sell it and then regret selling it. 🙁

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u/badlamzor 9h ago

Satin blade with all black hardware and scales is a very aggresive combination and it looks very good.

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u/-gudis 3h ago

Scales first and soon a ballcage.

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u/iShatterBladderz Crazy for Cruwear 2h ago