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 Product Guide Supplement

Designer

Eric Glesser

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:

"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."

Variations

The C101 Manix is made in Golden, U.S.A.

The first generation C101 has a Back Lock locking mechanism. The 2009 update uses a Ball Bearing Lock.

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	Metal	LH/RH, TD/TU	Variant
C101GPS	Black G-10	PS	CPM-S30V	2005-2007	179.95$ (2006)		N/A	Full Flat	Metal	LH/RH, TD/TU	Main
C101GP2	Black G-10	PE	154CM	2009-	129.95$ (2009)		N/A	Hollow	Metal	LH/RH, TU	?
C101GPS2	Black G-10	PS	154CM	2009-	129.95$ (2009)		N/A	Hollow	Metal	LH/RH, TU	?
C101GS2	Black G-10	SE	154CM	2009-	129.95$ (2009)		N/A	Hollow	Metal	LH/RH, TU	?
C101CF90VP2	Black CF	PE	CPM-S90V	2009	269.95$ (2009)	Sprintrun	400	Full Flat	Metal	LH/RH, TU	?
C101GPBL2	Blue G-10	PE	CPM-S30V	early 2010	199.95$ (2010)	Sprintrun	500	Full Flat	Metal	LH/RH, TU	?
C101GFGXHPP2	Foliage Green G-10	PE	CTS-XHP	2010	189.95$ (2010)	Sprintrun, released in 2 batches (early spring and late summer 2010)	1000	Full Flat	Metal	LH/RH, TU	?
C101GPPN2	Pink G-10	PE	154CM	mid 2010	129.95$	Sprintrun, distributor exclusive	500	Hollow	Metal	LH/RH, TU	Variant
C101GPBBK2	Black G-10	PE	154CM	2010	169.95$ (2009)	Black DLC blade, black screws	N/A	Hollow	Black Metal	LH/RH, TU	?

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			143g
C101CF2

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"			5oz
C101CF2