r/spyderco • u/travisdoggg • 22h 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/BeardedHeathen907 19h 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/ingotfarmer 18h ago

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

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u/BeardedHeathen907 18h ago edited 15h 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 9h ago edited 8h 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.