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