Why all the fuss about the Spyderco Manix2 XL S90V?

From what I've seen, if you pay about $400-$500, I can show you lots of mid-tech or semi-custom "big-name" folders...that have prominent "hand-ground" grind lines. They actually seem to be more attractive to buyers due to this fact alone...even though the machine-ground blades that were produced in quantity, at a later date, have a better polish and fewer grind lines. Hint: Strider. And if you can beat S90V as a blade-steel, you really have to push...

I think it's a great knife. It might be too large for my casual EDC, but I sure would like to have one.
 
ericvar101 said:
all the Spyderco knives I have in S30V, S35V and S90V all have lines like that on the blades. I was under the impression those lines cant be polished out of this type of steel. I have also had a buck in S30V that had the same noticeable lines I think its just a property of the steel.
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They can be polished out, if they came that way the price would be higher because of the time involved.
 
Most CPM-process steels tend to show the grind lines like this.

With S90V having 9% Vanadium content—that is some serious wear-resistance!
 
GCG199 said:
Most CPM-process steels tend to show the grind lines like this.

With S90V having 9% Vanadium content—that is some serious wear-resistance!
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I don't think the powder metal process has anything to do with it.

It's simply the finish on grind. Some manufacturers leave it alone after grinding, some stonewash, some DLC coat it, some polish, etc.
 
First knife in a while that I wanted and did not purchase. I just can't see how it would replace the Military's that I have. The Millie is just as long but much less width. That being said I will probably try one out LOL!!
 
I like the grind lines, like on my new tuff. I think it gives a nothing to hide type of look. Mine should be here tomorrow. It will have a nice place in my rotation.
 
ToxicBot11 said:
I think it looks better with the grind lines..wouldn't like it if it was polished or stonewashed.
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I prefer the grind lines myself. You can't hide anything if the blade is finished with fine machining. A stone-washed blade to me looks cheaper, and so does an over-polished blade.
 
S90v is really hard on tooling, that probably has something to do with the grind finish. My s30v manix is a lot cleaner looking but I don't care about that. The giant blade in s90v is all I care about!
 
GatorFlash1 said:
I took a look at the website and the blade doesn't look properly polished, lots of vertical scratches. Is this some sort of cheaper S90V blade steel. What is the attraction to this knife as opposed to a Military model? Is the flat grind the cause of the scratches?

Thoughts?

http://www.knifeworks.com/spydercom...nfiberhandleplainedgeknifeworksexclusive.aspx
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I'm sorry, I read your post twice and i have no idea what you are asking or talking about. I asked myself the same question as you at the end there...

GCG199 said:
Most CPM-process steels tend to show the grind lines like this.

With S90V having 9% Vanadium content—that is some serious wear-resistance!
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You don't really believe this do you? I hope no one else takes this seriously. Oh my.
 
I just got my e-mail update, my S90V Manix 2 is out for delivery. I'll post some pics of it when it arrives.
 
fzla226 said:
It seems like for a $220 knife they could at least stone wash the blade.
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IMO then it wouldn't look like a $220 knife. Grind lines are widely considered awesome looking around here, me included.


If you want it stonewashed, why not just set up a home made stonewasher?
 
CJZ said:
IMO then it wouldn't look like a $220 knife. Grind lines are widely considered awesome looking around here, me included.


If you want it stonewashed, why not just set up a home made stonewasher?
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Then watch in amazement as it takes all weekend to show any results :D
 
Most of Spyderco's blades from Golden, Taiwan, and Japan have that finish, why all the fuss now? Because one guy prefers a high polish mirror finish on his display case knives and dont understand that some knives are actually meant to be used?
 
There's no fuss. Some of us just don't dig the grind lines, especially in a spendy knife. No biggy.

Maybe Spyderco should add some tooling marks on the liners and hardware to match the grind lines.
 
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A little off center, not too bad. I like the look of the slight grind lines, and if I didn't, I could always polish them. Overall, I believe this knife will enjoy a ton of pocket time, this is my 1st S90V blade and I'm excited to use it.
 
GatorFlash1 said:
I took a look at the website and the blade doesn't look properly polished, lots of vertical scratches. Is this some sort of cheaper S90V blade steel. What is the attraction to this knife as opposed to a Military model? Is the flat grind the cause of the scratches?

Thoughts?

http://www.knifeworks.com/spydercom...nfiberhandleplainedgeknifeworksexclusive.aspx
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The fascination is its a spyderco. Only logical reason that i can see honestly. Same with a lot of spydercos. They are good knives don't get me wrong but they have like a extremest cult following. Thats the only explanation on why the para 2 is constantly on back order. Its a great knife decent price but i honestly dont think its the best thing you can get for the 110-140 price range witch is what it goes for now.

Every spyderco sprint gets bought out and fended over, i never could grasp it.

Also 6 oz for a 9 inch overall blade seems pretty heavy to me. Bigger blades that are just as strong and lighter out there.



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A little off center, not too bad. I like the look of the slight grind lines, and if I didn't, I could always polish them. Overall, I believe this knife will enjoy a ton of pocket time, this is my 1st S90V blade and I'm excited to use it.
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for 200 bucks i would be unsatisfied if it was off center. Seems like a lot of spyderco models ride off center witch irritates me thats one of those things to me. Especially when i have 20$ knives that are dead center.
 
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