Description
The Spyderco Manix 2 XL Salt Black DLC CPM MagnaCut C95GMCBKP2 Black G10 is a next-level version of the popular Manix 2 XL with CPM MagnaCut steel. This version is part of Spyderco's famous Salt collection. This knife series consists of knives that are specifically designed for maritime purposes. Every single part, from the blade to the screws, is corrosion resistant.
The Spyderco Manix 2 XL Salt Black DLC CPM MagnaCut C95GMCBKP2 Black G10, pocket knife is a hefty EDC knife in the colour black. With its blade length of 9.9 cm, it's especially suited for demanding cutting tasks. This is not a compact knife! When closed, it measures 12.9 cm in length and it weighs 150 g.
Blade made of CPM Magnacut steel
The blade of this Spyderco Manix, Salt is made of CPM Magnacut steel, possibly the most revolutionary steel of the 21st century. MagnaCut offers an unrivalled balance between sharpness retention, toughness, corrosion resistance and ease of sharpening. Since the release of CPM MagnaCut in 2021, it has become one of the most popular steels in the world of knives. The MagnaCut blade of this pocket knife measures 9.9 cm in length.
History of CPM Magnacut
This type of steel was developed by Dr Larrin Thomas, a metallurgist who has dedicated his career to improving knife steel. He is the son of Devin Thomas, a famous damascus smith who supplied Chris Reeve Knives with steel for many years. Dr Larrin Thomas works in the automotive industry but is passionate about knife steels. He thought it should be possible to do better, and together with Crucible Industries came up with CPM MagnaCut.
The blade is finished with a DLC coating, which stands for ‘Diamond Like Carbon’. It's a very hard coating that is even harder than the steel. This makes DLC very scratch-resistant, and this coating protects the blade against corrosion. DLC is very hard, but it is also only a thin layer: eventually, you will always see signs of use.
G10 handle
The Spyderco Manix 2 XL Salt Black DLC CPM MagnaCut C95GMCBKP2 Black G10, pocket knife features a handle made from G10 and measures 12.9 cm in length. G10 is a composite material made of glass fibre and synthetic resin. With its subtle texture, G10 feels great in hand and offers plenty of grip. Moreover, it is incredibly strong, so it can take a beating.
Designer Eric Glesser
Eric Glesser is the son of Sal Glesser, founder of Spyderco. As a child, he used to sit in a box under the table while his parents sold knives at fairs. Today, Eric runs the day-to-day operations at Spyderco. Eric is an accomplished knife designer himself. Some of the most popular Spyderco knives were designed by Eric Glesser.
