The Manix 2 has been reborn! This popular Spyderco model has had a dozen variations since its debut in 2004 and now it has been re-designed as a lockback folder for improved blade hold. The handle is lighter than ever with extra-thick G-10 scales in place of steel liners. The Spyderco signature leaf-shaped blade has a low-friction full-flat grind and can be accessed with the iconic Round Hole opener.

Why choose this knife?

• Back lock provides reliable blade hold
• Finger choil and thumb ramp enhance forward grip strength
• Leaf-shaped blade is ideal for detailed cutting tasks
• Extra-thick G-10 scales eliminate the need for liners
• Hourglass pocket clip is reversible for ambidextrous tip-up or tip-down carry

Why not?

• Back lock cannot be operated with one hand
• Handle is slightly weaker without liners

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Pro tip:
A thumb ramp, or thumb rise, is a raised section that juts out of a knife’s spine where the blade meets the handle. This notch allows you to choke up your grip on the knife for finer detail cutting, or press in on the blade with extra leverage force.