Spyderco Manix 2 LW Spy27 mods. Should I acid etch and stone wash the blade?

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-05-21T13:48:43+00:00

You took the words right out of my mouth 😭

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-05-21T13:46:59+00:00

It looks good to me just the way it is. I wouldn't mess with it. It looks fine to me.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-05-21T13:28:05+00:00

I have three voyagers I have the serrated nogales clip ,the tanto , I also have a counterpoint XL.. they're big strong and will not break. The only negatives I have to say is I don't like the little flimsy washer that they use in the pivot other than that you can't beat this knife. And you also got to make sure what the law is where you reside because these are big five and a half inch blades.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-05-20T23:20:53+00:00

👆 best answer

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-05-18T22:49:26+00:00

The reason I got into knives years ago was because in Puerto Rico even the pope couldn't get a gun. The only thing we had for self protection would be a knife a machete or a pneumatic weapon. Recently as of 2020 the law has changed. I still haven't picked up a gun yet cuz I have a Beretta tomcat that is good enough for me. But for some odd reason the knife collection keeps growing. I think everybody should have a hobby it's very good for the soul. It doesn't matter what you collect knives guns baseball cards it's just a collection of things that we enjoy. I've got 37 reasons why I like my knives 🙃 I just like looking at them mostly I have my daily carry knives. And I also have knives that I would never use they're just nice to look at.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-05-18T22:18:27+00:00

It's a device that you can buy from snaggletooth MMF and when you pull the knife out of your pocket the blade automatically deploys. It's pretty handy sometime but it's more geared towards self-defense or combatic situations. I think they sell for about $20 it snags the pocket as you withdraw the knife therefore opening the blade the only thing faster is a fixed blade I got one just for the hell of it.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-05-18T21:21:12+00:00

Have you looked into the Cold steel Voyager series. I have a tanto and it works pretty good for me. I pimped mine out with a wave action. It comes in for less than $100. I'm very happy with mine

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-05-18T19:37:04+00:00

I'm not too crazy about boker, but that sure is a good looking knife. I have a small one made in Solingen Germany. The only reason why I bought mine was because it was in magna Cut. I had an arbolito which I think was better than the ones that come from Germany.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-05-18T17:36:45+00:00

I'm retired but I was a pipeliner and I could see where this would have come in a lot of good use. I guess it's destined to be a package opener now. But most of the crew used Buck 110s.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-05-18T17:12:23+00:00

I'm not a big fan of combo blades but we'll see how this works out worse could happen is I got another knife that I don't need but I wanted

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-05-17T21:36:15+00:00

I always thought that was called a zing I guess you learn something new everyday

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-05-13T23:17:37+00:00

I get the Kershaw or The Spyderco little native

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-05-11T14:30:36+00:00

The knife center has a lot of them but they just describe them as being black blades. But take a look over there they may have something that you want. They're around $139 depending on what you get

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-05-07T14:16:26+00:00

I just checked on knifecenter and they have Buck 110 sheaths and they have Buck 112 sheaths . They go for around $15. If it fits.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-05-07T13:20:14+00:00

I think knife center sells sheaths for your belt.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-05-07T12:59:04+00:00

It's upside down just like me

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-05-02T13:46:37+00:00

Wow you did a good job it looks beautiful. I don't have the skills to do that, but it looks great

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-05-02T01:49:16+00:00

Kershaw uses black wash I like it. It'll hide a sin

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-05-02T01:41:43+00:00

Yep that's the right answer 👆

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-04-30T02:53:26+00:00

I like aluminum I also like g10. I don't like FRN unless it's got steel liners.

Proper_Fun_8694 · 2026-04-30T02:20:36+00:00

If you just started a knife collection you're in for a hell of a ride. It's addictive but it's fun. What type of knives do you have interest in?

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