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
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."[1]
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 |
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
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
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 |
References
- ↑ The C95 Manix in Spyderco's online catalog