C95 Manix

The C95 Manix was introduced in 2004.

The C101 Manix 80mm is a smaller version of the C95 Manix.

Appearance in catalogs

The C95 Manix appeared in the following catalogs:

• 2005 Spyderco Products
• 2006 Spyderco Products
• 2007 Spyderco Products
• 2012 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2013 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2014 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2015 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2016 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2017 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2018 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2019 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2020 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2021 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2022 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2023 Spyderco Product Guide
• 2024 Spyderco Product Guide

Designer

Eric Glesser

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

• Manix taken apart thread by "cyberspyder" on the Spyderco forum.

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

C95G:

"Start with an exceedingly strong lock, manufacture using precise tolerance measurements, and add a blade honed from the superior blade steel. Welcome the Manix. The backlock is substantial, positioned mid-spine for smooth opening and closing of the blade. By skeletonizing the dual steel liners (which are nested into the G-10 handle) rigidity and strength are increased without adding unnecessary thickness or weight. Outstanding ergos result from a fore-finder choil allowing you to choke up on the blade for better manipulation over the cutting edge. Smooth open and closing action is due to the relationship between the blade's weight, the lock's shape and the spring's shape. All a result of implementing precise, close manufacturing tolerances. Made from premium S30V steel, the blade is double flat-ground with aggressive thumb serrations notched above the 14mm Spyderco Round Hole. This keeps the thumb gripped on the blade spine enhancing cutting performance. Available in a PlainEdge or CombinationEdge. Carries ambidextrously with a steel clip that positions the knife for tip up/down carry."

Variations

The C95 Manix is made in Golden, U.S.A., and has a Back Lock locking mechanism.

SKU	Handle	Edge(s)	Steel	From/To	MSRP	Note	Number made	Grind	Clip	Clip positions	Collectors club
C95G	Black G-10	PS	CPM-S30V	2004-2007	199.95$ (?)		N/A	Full Flat	Metal	LH/RH, TD/TU	Main
C95G	Black G-10	PE	CPM-S30V	2004-2007	199.95$ (?)		N/A	Full Flat	Metal	LH/RH, TD/TU	Variant
C95GPFG	Foliage Green G-10	PE	CPM-S30V	2008	199.95$	Sprintrun	600	Full Flat	Metal	LH/RH, TD/TU	Variant

Variations of the C95 Manix 2 XL:

SKU	Handle	Edge(s)	Steel	From/To	MSRP	Note	Number made	Grind	Clip	Clip positions	Collectors club
C95G2	Black G-10	PE	CPM-S30V	2011-	164.95$ (2011)	Manix 2 XL, polymer caged Ball Bearing Lock, cage changed from clear to black in late 2012 or early 2013	N/A	Full Flat	Metal	LH/RH, TU	Main
C95GBBK2	Black G-10	PE	Black DLC coated CPM-S30V	2013-	214.95$ (2013)	Manix 2 XL, black polymer caged Ball Bearing Lock	N/A	Full Flat	Metal	LH/RH, TU	Variant
C95CFP2	Black peel ply CF	PE	CPM-S90V	Nov. 2013	274.95$ (2013)	KnifeWorks Exclusive Manix 2 XL, Ball Bearing Lock. KW sold them for $219.95	800	Full Flat	Chrome Hourglass	LH/RH, TU	Variant
C95GITDP2	Glow in the Dark Kirinite	PE	CPM-S30V	Mar. 2015	149.99$ street (2015)	EDC Forums Exclusive with EDCF logo on blade	Limited	Full Flat	Chrome Hourglass	LH/RH, TU	Variant
C95GM4P2	Natural G-10	PE	CPM-M4	Jun. 2020	$154.95 (street, 2020)	Blade HQ dealer Exclusive	Limited	Full Flat	Chrome Hourglass	LH/RH, TU	Variant
C95GM4PBK2	Natural G-10	PE	Black DLC-coated CPM-M4	Jun. 2020	$179.95 (street, 2020)	Blade HQ dealer Exclusive, features black hardware	Limited	Full Flat	Black Hourglass	LH/RH, TU	Variant
C95GRDBK2	Red G-10	PE	Black DLC coated CPM-4V	Oct. 2022 @ noon CST	$260.00 (MSRP, 2022), $185.00 (Street, 2022)	St. Nick's Knives dealer Exclusive. Sold out in approximately 75 minutes.	Approximately 725	Full Flat	Black Hourglass	LH/RH, TU	Variant
C95GPCW2	BlackG-10	PE	Cru-Wear	Feb. 2023	$245.00 (MSRP, 2023), $171.50 (Street, 2023)	Knifecenter dealer Exclusive. The G-10 handle features a smooth finish	Limited	Full Flat	Chrome Hourglass	LH/RH, TU	Variant
C95MCW2	Brown canvas Micarta	PE	Cru-Wear	2023-	$299.00 (2023)		Regular production	Full Flat	Chrome Hourglass	LH/RH, TU	Variant

Most collectible variation

The original Manix is considered the most collectible variation.

Questions regarding collecting the C95

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Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the C95 Manix:

Variation	Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
C95	224mm	129mm	95mm	83mm	14mm	4mm	174g
C95G2	227mm	129mm	98mm	87mm		3mm	176g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C95 Manix:

Variation	Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
C95	8 13/16"	5 1/16"	3 3/4"	3 1/4"	9/16"	5/32"	6.1oz
C95G2	8 15/16"	5 1/16"	3 7/8"	3 7/16"		1/8"	6.2oz