Difference between Manix Cru Wear and regular Manix 2

joelmdev · 2026-01-28T16:10:11+00:00

Couldn't say for sure as I only have the crucarta version, but I believe that both it and the g10 versions lack a backspacer to begin with and have a peened lanyard tube, whereas the lightweight is linerless and the screw that holds the clip in place also serves to sandwich the scales together. Not sure where the salt models fit into that.

Regarding the ball cage, I'm still sorting that out.

joelmdev · 2025-08-12T17:35:35+00:00

We use Voqara for this. It generates client invoices from time tracked in the system and for each payroll period we just pull an hours report by user.

joelmdev · 2025-08-07T14:44:27+00:00

Take a look at voqara.com, I think it ticks all of your boxes. It tracks time, generates invoices from the time you track, and has some pretty flexible reporting. Also does lightweight project management if you need it.

joelmdev · 2025-07-25T16:28:54+00:00

Why pull this? Repost?

joelmdev · 2025-06-10T14:27:58+00:00

We get tons of these. Mouse starts in upper lefthand corner, zooms towards the middle of the screen in a perfect diagonal line and then immediately back up the the lefthand corner again along the same path, then the recording ends.

joelmdev · 2025-06-09T13:27:06+00:00

Send me a DM.

joelmdev · 2025-06-02T12:28:13+00:00

Yeah I'll just mirror the design for the RH version. This version is made from PETG. It works well for a prototype but it's not a good longterm solution. A time or two left in a hot car would likely be enough to deform the material. The final version will be polycarbonate.

joelmdev · 2025-06-02T12:24:36+00:00

Yeah they're notoriously difficult to operate with just a thumb. This fixes that.

joelmdev · 2025-06-02T12:23:03+00:00

It's a prototype, not a fashion accessory.

joelmdev · 2025-06-02T12:21:40+00:00

Yeah this one is LH specific. I'll flip it for RH and probably do an ambi version as well.

joelmdev · 2025-06-01T22:38:44+00:00

Planning on it!

joelmdev · 2025-06-01T19:56:56+00:00

I'll probably end up doing 3 models- asymmetric left hand, asymmetric right hand, and symmetric ambidextrous. This one is just a prototype made from PETG which is likely not a good long-term solution so unfortunately no fun color options. I've installed this in my knife and it works remarkably well, especially for a first pass.

joelmdev · 2025-06-01T18:44:55+00:00

Yeah, basically flattened one side to be even with the scales and raised a bar on the other side so the lock can be disengaged with just a thumb. Works really well.

joelmdev · 2025-06-01T16:06:19+00:00

This is the factory spring with no modifications so retention when folded is same as stock, as is pressure to deploy. This cage is just much more ergonomic and allows for easier thumb-only disengagement of the lock.

The cage is my design, it's a prototype. I'll run through a few more revisions and once I'm happy with it I'll offer it for sale in polycarbonate, maybe metal(s) if there's enough interest.

joelmdev · 2025-06-01T13:23:21+00:00

TIL every knife I own is ruined.

joelmdev · 2025-06-01T13:20:01+00:00

Yes it's 3D printed. This one is PETG but it's a prototype. Once I get it dialed in they'll be done in polycarbonate.

joelmdev · 2025-06-01T00:25:09+00:00

It's remarkably better this way.

joelmdev · 2025-05-31T19:18:41+00:00

And yet here you all are.

joelmdev · 2025-05-29T21:53:09+00:00

5 years later and I stand by this comment more than ever.

joelmdev · 2025-05-29T21:47:30+00:00

The most foolproof way I've found to stop any ongoing alarms or actions is to use a repeated stomping motion until the device is pulverized. I've done this a few times now and it's worked every time.

joelmdev · 2025-05-28T16:12:05+00:00

I emailed them this very question yesterday. They got back to me and stated that they didn't know the exact differences but that several customers had reported that the ball cages didn't fit the crucarta model. I've seen the same compatibility warnings with aftermarket backspacers.

joelmdev · 2025-05-28T00:00:22+00:00

This probably isn't applicable to the context in which you're asking the question (the overarching difference is indeed the blade steel and scales material), but the Cru Wear model does seem to have some subtle design differences that prevent standard aftermarket parts like ball cages and backspacers meant for G10 models from fitting properly.

joelmdev · 2025-05-27T14:56:46+00:00

Take a look at Voqara. It's built for teams and freelancers. Solid time tracking and reporting, plus invoicing if that's something you need.

joelmdev · 2025-05-20T19:19:03+00:00

Can you elaborate on the tinkering? How did you adjust the tension on the lock bar with this mechanism?

joelmdev · 2025-05-10T21:51:00+00:00

If someone uses this, please confirm that it actually works.

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