RGT Spyderco Manix 2 Titan Scales

Compact EDC workhorse knife Eric Glesser Design Ball Bearing Lock Eric's First  Spyderco has been a family business from the beginning. At the very start, the company consisted practically only of Sal Glesser and his wife, who drove around the country with a bus and visited trade shows. Today, Spyderco is based in Golden, Colorado, and has become one of the leading pocket knife manufacturers in the USA. In addition to Sal Glesser, today it is primarily his son Eric who has taken the management of the company in hand. And even his first design, the Manix 2, is a hit. The Manix 2 is definitely one of the Spyderco knives you'll pick up and not want to put aside again. The ergonomic design offers an incredibly comfortable hand position so that this tool literally sticks in your hand while working. On two solid steel liners sit handle scales made of indestructible G10, which can really take a beating. A central feature of the Manix 2 is the Ball Bearing Lock. Here, a thick steel ball, which sits in a plastic cage, is pushed onto the blade root by means of a centrally mounted spring. This prevents the blade from simply folding back in. This lock is not only incredibly sturdy but also has a completely unique feel. The blade action has a gentle resistance, so that a very controlled action is achieved. The leaf-shaped blade made of CPM S30V is opened, as you know it from Spyderco for sure, through the large thumbhole. With the blade tip located on the center axis of the knife, you have maximum control over the knife when working with the Manix 2 and can also do very precise cutting work. The fully raised flat ground provides the best cutting properties so that working with this rattle is simply fun.

Maximum edge retention meets minimum weight – in a one-time-only special edition. The Manix 2 Lightweight has long been a staple in the world of modern EDC folders – but this version pushes performance to a whole new level. The blade is made from CPM-15V, a state-of-the-art powder metallurgy steel with an incredible vanadium content of nearly 15%. The result? Extreme wear resistance and edge retention that outperforms S30V, S110V – even Magnacut. Spyderco teamed up with custom maker Shawn Houston (aka "Big Brown Bear") to give this blade a specialized heat treatment. His process is known for squeezing the absolute maximum performance out of high-alloy steels – and this Manix 2 shows it. Thanks to the lightweight FRCP handle, the knife weighs just 82 grams (2.9 oz), despite its generous size. Paired with a reversible deep-carry clip, ambidextrous Ball Bearing Lock, and that unmistakable Spyderco ergonomics, this knife is built to be your daily workhorse – wherever you carry it. And here’s the key detail: This model is a true Sprint Run. That means Spyderco only produced it once. After that single production batch, the unique tooling and jigs used for this version are retired or even destroyed. There will be no restock, no second round – once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Spyderco Manix 2 Brown Canvas Micarta CPM Cru-Wear – The CruCarta Workhorse from Golden, Colorado If you’re looking for a knife that loves real work, develops character over time, and still carries that high-end presence, this Manix 2 is exactly what you want. Spyderco combines two community favorites here: warm, earthy Brown Canvas Micarta and the incredibly tough CPM Cru-Wear blade steel. The Story Behind It The Manix 2 has been one of Spyderco’s long-standing staples for years. It’s robust, reliable, and equipped with the famous Ball Bearing Lock – a mechanism that operates so smoothly it almost feels unreal. The combination of Cru-Wear and Micarta is what Spyderco and collectors often refer to as CruCarta, and it has practically become a category of its own. This version is produced in the USA, at the Spyderco factory in Golden, Colorado. That alone makes it especially appealing to collectors, steel nerds, and heavy users who appreciate American craftsmanship. Material & Performance CPM Cru-Wear blade steel – highly wear resistant, tough, and excellent edge retention Brown Canvas Micarta – natural handle material that develops patina and character over time Ball Bearing Lock – secure, smooth, and intuitive Blade length approx. 8.6 cm Overall length approx. 20.3 cm Weight approx. 139 g – solid, but not bulky Made in the USA Why This Manix 2 Stands Out Cru-Wear is one of those steels you try once and never forget. It cuts, keeps cutting, and just keeps going. Paired with Brown Canvas Micarta, you get a knife that doesn’t shout for attention but quietly shows what real quality looks like. Who This Knife Is For For anyone who wants a knife that ages with them, feels just as at home outdoors as it does on the workbench, and for everyone who knows: Micarta only gets better with time. Availability CruCarta models tend to sell out quickly. If you want to add this Manix 2 to your collection or daily carry, it’s better not to