C101 Manix

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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.

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."[1]

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

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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

References

  1. The C101 Manix 80mm in Spyderco's online catalog

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