C101 Manix
The C101 Manix 80mm is a smaller-sized version of the C95 Manix. The C101 was initially introduced in 2005 and discontinued in 2008.
Updated variations, the C101 Manix 2, were introduced in 2009.
Appearance in catalogs
The C101 Manix appeared in the following catalogs (older, newer):
- 2006 Spyderco Products
- 2007 Spyderco Products
- 2009 Spyderco Mid-Year Supplement
- 2010 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2010 Spyderco Mid-Year Supplement (C101BK)
- 2011 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2012 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2013 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2014 Spyderco Product Guide
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- Mini Manix Review by "Mr Blonde" on the Spyderco forum.
- New model announcement of the CF Manix 2.
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C101 Manix:
"The recipe for success: Start with an exceptionally strong lock, manufacture using precise tolerances and add a blade honed from exotic high-carbon stainless steel. The conclusion is the Manix 83mm. The C101 is an assembly of small seemingly inconsequential features that added together result in one of the strongest knives from Spyderco to date. Outstanding ergonomics are the result of the positioning between the fore-finger choil and the backlock and the relationship between the blade’s weight, the lock’s shape and the spring’s shape. These little things result in the smoothest possible opening/closing and reliable and comfortable cutting. Nested in the handle are skeletonized dual steel liners increasing rigidity and strength without the burden of unneeded weight. The blade is made from Crucible’s CPM-S30V steel and comes double flat-ground with aggressive thumb serrations (jimping) above the enlarged 14mm Spyderco Round Hole. Jimping keeps the thumb in safe and controlled contact with the blade’s spine. A three-screw pocket clip adjusts for ambidextrously carry, tip-up or tip-down."
The C101 Manix 80mm in Spyderco's online catalog
C101 Manix 2:
"The Manix 2 is a dependable, all-purpose folding knife that showcases Spyderco’s Made-in-USA quality and patented Ball Bearing Lock™. Its broad blade is precision machined from Crucible’s premium CPM® S30V® particle metallurgy stainless steel and features a full-flat grind for an exceptional balance of edge geometry and strength. Matching areas of jimping (textured grooves) on the thumb ramp and the index-finger choil complement the handle’s refined ergonomics to offer an amazingly secure, comfortable grip.
Constructed with full stainless steel liners, a stainless steel back spacer, and textured black G-10 scales, the Manix 2’s handle is home to a high-strength Ball Bearing Lock mechanism. One of our strongest, smoothest operating lock mechanisms, it consists of a hardened steel ball bearing encased in a polymer cage. When the knife is opened, a spring plunger drives the ball bearing forward onto a ramp on the blade, wedging it securely open. Pulling back on the cage releases the lock and allows the blade to pivot smoothly closed. Both opening and closing are easily performed with either hand and without ever placing your fingers near the blade’s edge.
To ensure instant access and ease of carry, the Manix 2 includes a reversible hourglass clip that supports left or right-side tip-up carry. It complements the blade’s Trademark Round Hole and lock mechanism to make every aspect of the knife’s carry, deployment, and operation completely ambidextrous."
The C101 Manix 2 in Spyderco's online catalog
C101 Manix 2 lightweight:
"The original Manix 2 Lightweight was the Winner of Blade magazine’s coveted Most Innovative American Design award. It combined the full-service cutting performance of the popular Manix 2 with a revolutionary lightweight handle molded from tough FRCP (fiberglass reinforced co-polymer). This version of the Manix 2 Lightweight is identical to that award-winning knife, with the exception of its handle color.
Weighing in at a scant three ounces, the Manix 2 Black Lightweight features a full-flat-ground CTS® BD1 stainless steel blade with Spyderco’s signature Trademark Round Hole™ for easy, ambidextrous, one-handed opening. The blade is supported by a high-strength Ball Bearing Lock™ housed within a precision-machined steel insert in the handle. The durable FRCP handle includes a molded Bi-Directional Texture™ pattern to ensure a secure grip in even the most demanding environments. A reversible wire clip provides left or right-side tip-up carry and makes the operation and carry of this knife completely ambidextrous.
The C101 Manix 2 lightweight in Spyderco's online catalog
Variations
The C101 Manix is made in Golden, U.S.A. and has:
- a Back Lock locking mechanism.
Variations of the Manix
| SKU | Handle | Edge | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C101GP | Black G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V | 2005-2007 | 179.95$ (2006) | N/A | Full Flat | Chrome Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant | |
| C101GPS | Black G-10 | PS | CPM-S30V | 2005-2007 | 179.95$ (2006) | N/A | Full Flat | Chrome Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Main |
Variations of the Manix 2
| SKU | Handle | Edge | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Locks | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C101GP2 | Black G-10 | PE | 154CM | 2009 | 129.95$ (2009) | Pilot run, ~20-25 were FFG, as they were produced before the decision was made to go hollow for the production runs | Clear polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | 50 | Full Flat Hollow | Chrome Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Pilot |
| C101GP2 | Black G-10 | PE | 154CM | 2009-2012 | 129.95$ (2009) | replaced by S30V version | polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Regular production | Hollow | Chrome Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | ? |
| C101GPS2 | Black G-10 | PS | 154CM | 2009-2012 | 129.95$ (2009) | replaced by S30V version | polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Regular production | Hollow | Chrome Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | ? |
| C101GS2 | Black G-10 | SE | 154CM | 2009-2012 | 129.95$ (2009) | polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Regular production | Hollow | Chrome Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | ? | |
| C101CF90VP2 | Black CF | PE | CPM-S90V | 2009 | 269.95$ (2009) | Sprintrun | Clear polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | 400 | Full Flat | Chrome Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101GPBL2 | Blue G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V | early 2010 | 199.95$ (2010) | Sprintrun | Clear polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | 500 | Full Flat | Chrome Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101GFGXHPP2 | Foliage Green G-10 | PE | CTS-XHP | 2010 | 189.95$ (2010) | Sprintrun, released in 2 batches (early spring and late summer 2010) | Clear polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | 1000 | Full Flat | Chrome Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101GPPN2 | Pink G-10 | PE | 154CM | mid 2010 | 129.95$ | Distributor Exclusive | Clear polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | 500 | Hollow | Chrome Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101GPBBK2 | Black G-10 | PE | Black DLC coated 154CM | 2010-2012 | 169.95$ (2010) | Black DLC blade, black screws, clear polymer cage, replaced by S30V version | Clear polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Regular production | Hollow | Black Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101GPSBBK2 | Black G-10 | PS | Black DLC coated 154CM | 2010-2012 | 169.95$ (2010) | Black DLC blade, black screws, clear polymer cage, replaced by S30V version | Clear polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Regular production | Hollow | Black Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101GPRBK2 | Dark Green G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V | late 2010 | 199.95$ (2010) | Stag Arms Exclusive, Black DLC blade, with black liners, screws, and clip; Stag Arms logo engraved on back side of blade | Clear polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Limited | Full Flat | Black Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101GP2OR | Orange G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V | late 2010 | 199.95$ (2010) | Cutlery Shoppe Exclusive | Clear polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | 600 | Full Flat | Chrome Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101MP2 | Moonglow | PE | CPM-S30V | early 2011 | 139.95$ (2011) | Glow in the Dark EDC Forum Exclusive with EDC logo laser engraved next to the Spyderco Bug. 600 released early 2011 with 400 more in late 2011. First 600 had more opaque scales, while the following 400 were transparent enough that the skeletonized liners were easily discernible. | Clear polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | 1000 | Full Flat | Chrome Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101GTNP2 | Tan G-10 | PE | CPM-M4 | early 2011 | 153.95$ (2011) | Bento Box Shop Exclusive | Clear polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | 600 | Full Flat | Chrome Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101GBD30P2 | Coarse Black G-10 | PE | CTS-BD30P | mid 2011 | 174.95$ (2011) | Sprintrun, Originally slated to use CTS-BD75P, but a mis-marked batch of steel was sent resulting in this unplanned sprint.[1] | Clear polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | 1000 | Full Flat | Chrome Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101PBL2 | Translucent blue FRCP | PE | CTS-BD1 | 2012- | 124.95$ (2013) | Manix 2 lightweight. Appears to have switched from pinned pivot to torx pivot Dec. 2012 | polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Regular production | Full Flat | Silver Wire | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101PSBL2 | Translucent blue FRCP | PS | CTS-BD1 | 2012-2013 | 124.95$ (2013) | Manix 2 lightweight. Appears to have switched from pinned pivot to torx pivot Dec. 2012 | polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Regular production | Full Flat | Silver Wire | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101GP2 | Black G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V | 2012-2013 | 146.95$ (2013) | replaced 154CM version | polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Regular production | Hollow | Chrome Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | ? |
| C101GPS2 | Black G-10 | PS | CPM-S30V | 2012-2013 | 146.95$ (2014) | replaced 154CM version | polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Regular Production | Hollow | Chrome Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | ? |
| C101GPBBK2 | Black G-10 | PE | Black DLC coated CPM-S30V | 2012-2013 | 186.95$ (2013) | Black DLC blade, black screws, S30V replaced 154CM version, black polymer cage | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Regular production | Hollow | Black Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101GPSBBK2 | Black G-10 | PS | Black DLC coated CPM-S30V | 2012- | 186.95$ (2013) | Black DLC blade, black screws, S30V replaced 154CM version, black polymer cage | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Regular production | Hollow | Black Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101PBK2 | Black FRCP | PE | CTS-BD1 | 2013- | 124.95$ (2013) | Manix 2 lightweight, black polymer cage | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Regular production | Full Flat | Silver Wire | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101GP2 | Black G-10 | PE | CPM-S30V | 2014- | 146.95$ (2013) | replaced hollow ground S30V version. Early examples have been reported to have solid, rather than skeletonized, liners | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Regular production | Full Flat | Chrome Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | |
| C101GPS2 | Black G-10 | PS | CPM-S30V | 2014- | 146.95$ (2014) | replaced hollow ground S30V version | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Regular production | Full Flat | Chrome Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | |
| C101GPBBK2 | Black G-10 | PE | Black DLC coated CPM-S30V | 2014- | 186.95$ (2013) | Black DLC blade, black screws, replaced hollow ground S30V version | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Regular production | Full Flat | Black Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101PDBL2 | Dark Blue FRCP | PE | CPM-S110V | April 2014- | 179.95$ (2014) | Lightweight pinned model (torx pivot) | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Regular production | Full Flat | Silver Wire | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101GPGY2 | Grey Diamond-Cut texture G-10 | PE | Cru-Wear | 2014 | 229.95$ (2014) | Sprintrun | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | 1200 | Full Flat | Chrome Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101PBBK2 | Black FRCP | PE | Black DLC coated CTS-BD1 | July 2015- | 155.95$ (2015) | Manix 2 lightweight | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Regular production | Full Flat | Black Wire | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101GPDBL2 | Dark Blue G-10 | PE | CPM-S110V | Feb 2016- | 228.95$ (2016) | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Regular production | Full Flat | Chrome silver Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant | |
| C101PBN2 | Brown FRCP | PE | Satin CTS-XHP | Oct. 2016 | $149.95 (2016) | Manix 2 lightweight. Black polymer cage. KnifeCenter exclusive | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Limited | Full Flat | Silver Wire | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101PGY2 | Stone gray FRCP | PE | Maxamet | Nov. 2016 | $269.95 (2016) | Manix 2 lightweight. | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Regular production | Full Flat | Silver Wire | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101KBPI | Black/red G-10 | CE | Stonewashed CPM-S30V | Dec. 2016 | $194.95 (2016) | Designed in collaboration with legendary Denver DJ and media personality Willie B. 3D machined 106.7 on handle. Laser-engraved 106.7 KBPI logo and "Rocks the Rockies" slogan (back side), and Willie B’s signature (front side) on blade. | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | 500 | Full Flat | Chrome silver Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101CFPCW2 | Smooth matte black CF | PE | Cru-Wear | Jan. 2017 | $274.95 MSRP/$164.97 street (2016) | KnifeCenter exclusive. | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Limited | Full Flat | Chrome Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101MBGP2 | Black G-10 | PE | Satin CPM-S30V | Apr. 2017-Oct. 2018 | 219.95$ (2017) | Linerless, super fine textured G-10 | Back Lock | Regular production | Full Flat | Chrome Metal Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C101POR2 | Orange FRCP | PE | Satin CPM-S90V | May 2017-Feb. 2019 | $199.95 MSRP/$119.97 street (2017) | Cutlery Shoppe Dealer Exclusive | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Limited | Full Flat | Silver Wire | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101CFPE2 | Black peel ply CF | PE | CPM-154/CPM-S90V | July 2017 | 399.95$ (2015) | Sprintrun. Is not a CPM-154 cladding on a CPM-S90V core, like the PM2 sprint. | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Limited | Full Flat | Chrome silver Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C101GM4P2 | Natural/jade G-10 | PE | Satin CPM-M4 | Nov. 2017 | 189.95$ MSRP/$134.95 street (2017) | BladeHQ Exclusive. | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Limited | Full Flat | Chrome silver Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C101GM4PBK2 | Natural/jade G-10 | PE | Black coated CPM-M4 | Jan 30, 2018 | 229.95$ MSRP/$154.95 street (2018) | BladeHQ Exclusive. Black coated clip, hardware, and skeletonized liners. | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Limited | Full Flat | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C101GPBGY521002 | Dark gray G-10 | PE | Black DLC 52100 | Feb. 2018 | $240.00 MSRP/$148.95 street (2018) | KnifeWorks exclusive. Black coated liners, backspaced, and hardware. | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Limited | Full Flat | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101MGPBRBBK | Black/brown "burled" G-10 | PE | Black DLC CPM-S90V | July 2018 | $249.95 (2018) | Sprintrun. Black coated clip, hardware, and skeletonized liners. | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Limited | Full Flat | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C101MCFP2 | Black marbled CF | PE | CPM-4V | Sept. 26, 2018 | $269.95 MSRP/$209.95 street (2018) | Fradon Lock Company exclusive (via www.safeandlockstore.com). | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | 475 | Hollow | Chrome silver Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101GPRD2 | Red G-10 | PE | Satin CPM-20CV | Jan. 15, 2019 @ 11AM CST | $200.00 MSRP/$129.95 street (2019) | DLT dealer exclusive. Limit of 2 per household. Collector's Club knives started arriving late December 2018. Sold out in under 10 minutes. | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | 800 | Full Flat | Chrome silver Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101GPCW2 | Smooth black G-10 | PE | Satin Cru-Wear | July 2019 | $200.00 MSRP/$130.00 street (2019) | KnifeCenter dealer exclusive. | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Limited | Full Flat | Silver Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C101GPBN2 | Earth brown textured G-10 | PE | Satin M390 | Oct. 2019 | $209.00 (2019) | Distributor Exclusive | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Limited | Full Flat | Silver Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C101GPBNBK2 | Earth brown textured G-10 | PE | Black DLC M390 | Not yet released | $229.00 (2019) | Distributor Exclusive. Black hardware. | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Limited | Full Flat | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C101PORBK2 | Orange FRCP | PE | Black DLC coated CPM-S90V | Not yet released | Cutlery Shoppe Dealer Exclusive | Black polymer cage Ball Bearing Lock | Limited | Full Flat | Black Wire | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C101
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C101 Manix:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C101G | 200mm | 117mm | 83mm | 70mm | 14mm | 4mm | 154g |
| C101G2 | 203mm | 117mm | 86mm | 73mm | 14mm | 3mm | 143g |
| C101BK2 | 204mm | 118mm | 86mm | 73mm | 14mm | 3.2mm | 85g |
| C101MBGP2 | 204mm | 118mm | 86mm | 74mm | 14mm | 3.7mm | 125g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C101 Manix:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C101G | 7 7/8" | 4 5/8" | 3 1/4" | 2 3/4" | 9/16" | 5/32" | 5.5oz |
| C101G2 | 8" | 4 5/8" | 3 3/8" | 2 7/8" | 9/16" | 1/8" | 5oz |
| C101BK2 | 8.03" | 4.66" | 3.37" | 2.88" | 0.563" | 0.125" | 3oz |
| C101MBGP2 | 8.03" | 4.66" | 3.37" | 2.92" | 0.563" | 0.145" | 4.4oz |
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