Spyderco Manix 2 Sprint: CPM-Cruwear & Grey G-10

Published: 7 months ago

SPYDERCO Series: Episode 1

Welcome everyone to the first of many in the Tried and True EDC Spyderco series! The content focus in this series will be all things Spyderco-related.

Featured Folder: Spyderco Manix 2 Sprint in CPM-Cruwear Grey G-10

0:00 Intro: Why Spyderco? History plus Sprints/Exclusives
2:30 Where are they manufactured?
2:50 Handle: Materials/Ergos/Clip Orientation/Lock Type
4:15 Blade: Shape/Grind/Steel Type
5:27 Measurements: Weight/Length
6:38 Added Features: Finger Choil/Jimping
7:01 In the Pocket: Clip retention/real estate in pocket
7:56 Personal Usage and Maintenance
9:41 Lock Comparison: Ball Bearing vs Axis
11:01 Affordability and Availability
12:40 Cutability: From boxes to meal prep
13:08 Customizations: Scales/Hardware/Pocket Clips
14:01 Fidget Factor: The Middle Finger Flick
14:33 Resource and Informational Links
14:59 Final Thoughts: Overview
16:32 Comparison with Manix 2 XL
17:08 Vote for next review: Military, PM2, Shaman

Resources –

Manix 2: https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C101GGY2/889

About Spyderco and Sal Glesser:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spyderco

https://www.knivesandtools.com/en/ct/sal-glesser-knife-designer.htm

Where you can stay updated on upcoming Spyderco releases: https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=95998&sid=66300a1c354c25dd4c3d717353b348a4&start=120

The "exchange" I referred to where you can buy knives on the secondary market: https://www.bladeforums.com/forums/for-sale-folding-knives-individual.892/

Learn about CPM-Cruwear: https://knifesteelnerds.com/2021/10/19/knife-steels-rated-by-a-metallurgist-toughness-edge-retention-and-corrosion-resistance/

Popular websites for aftermarket scales/parts for your Spyderco:

https://appliedweaponstech.com/t/spyderco-manix-2-scales

https://metonboss.com/collections/manix-2
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