very nice of you to gift a $200 knife to someone and THEN put that work in!! glad there is still great people!!

Nice work man! This is exactly how it should have came from the factory.

@Laurarium

Жыл бұрын

so now they do🎉😂❤

Great job. Hopefully your video gets all the reviews it deserves. Nice gift too!

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

Awesome!! I have been looking for this information for years. This is a great how-to. Thank you very much.

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!!!

Excellent tutorial on how to do this. Doesn't seem to bad. Great video 👍

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

Nicely done Justin. Have a great day.

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!!

I’m forward to getting this in the mail. Very kind of you sir. 😉 Although I’ll never be doing this, I like to learn. Nice work.

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!!

Thank YOU - LOVE the whole thing - I have 3 Lightweights in Manix 2... Gives me the entire inside layout... 3 oz wonder knives...

Definitely a good Video with great step by step explanation.

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I did this exact same guide in a forum post at almost the same time as you. We did almost the same thing I just had less power tools. Wish I had seen this video before. Would’ve helped a bunch to see how you did it before I went and tried to use hand tools. Great guide. Thanks!

@marveloulsmarvin

3 жыл бұрын

Michael P, did you find the necessary hardware? Is there any possibility you could be more forthcoming on hardware description, beyond “it took me three months to find, have a nice day”? Thanks

@ryspace

Жыл бұрын

@@marveloulsmarvin google 1/8” barrel pivot. You want 3/8” length and 2-56 BHT (button head torx) thread screws. You’re going to have to file the length of the screws and pivots anyway, so I just got the 1/2” long pivots from knife kits because they were in stock. Not sure why the video guy is being weird about it

@Brian--0311

4 ай бұрын

Does anyone know if the lightweight blades are compatible with all manix 2 blades?

@UhOhShizah

4 ай бұрын

@@Brian--0311 yes they should be compatible!

@UhOhShizah

4 ай бұрын

@@marveloulsmarvin sorry bud. I never saw this come through. Several years late but here’s where I got mine. Hope this helps you and everyone else. texasknief.desss-portfolio.com/product/barrel-pivot-pin-1-8-3-8-2-56-pp01

Excellent tutorial! Thanks❤️

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Good vid...it convinced me to stick with the g10.

Just paid for one of these bad boys and I'm thinking of swapping the blade into a g10 platform. Not sure yet because I really like the orange but am super stoked regardless as manix is my favorite model!

GREAT JOB Thx for sharing.

Wonderful video! This is the way it should have come from Spyderco!!

@OCD4EDC

Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

thanks for this great and interesting video

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

You don't have to use a rotary file, the proper technique when drilling steel is to use a low speed, with high feed (i.e. more downward force) to avoid work hardening the metal. It also helps a lot if you have a sharp, quality drill bit and a lubricant like boelube to keep it cool. If you are afraid of the drill bit walking on a rounded surface, file it down flat a little and center punch it. Also I feel like it probably wouldn't be too difficult to get a hold of some aluminum rivets to squeeze or hammer in there if one is having trouble finding the hardware used in this video.

Great video!

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Thanks for watching!!!

Well Done Justin.

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!!

What a troll video lol. Says good luck trying to find the hardware, gives out the dimensions for said hardware and then says that screws with the exact same dimensions don't work, then says that if he knew where to get the SCREWS HES USING he would tell us. Did you hit your head? You don't know where to get hardware that you're using and bought yourself and tell everyone else good luck and that you've done your best to provide information.

That's some really outstanding work. I have a grey lightweight Maxamet Manix 2 and I would like to replace the ball cage and the ball. I'm considering to do the re-assembly with 2.5mm screws and nuts. I'm planning to JB weld the nuts to the side with the integrated backspacer. However, before I destroy the rivets and disassemble the knife, can you please tell me the diameter of the hole in the lock bar before you widened it to accommodate the female clip-part screw thingi? I assume it's a little less than 4mm (I just converted the .156" you gave as a reference to metric)? That Information would be highly appreciated.

Nice, love projects like this on knives! Not sure if I will be so brave using dremel and drill everywhere though. I prefer using small hand saw and files, takes longer but almost eliminates unrecoverable mistakes :P

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

Let it rip, it's only a knife. If you screw it up you can always get another one. And remember education is never Free!!! Thanks for watching!!!

@doejon9424

2 жыл бұрын

Don't you just love how he keeps it a secret where to find replacement hardware.. once you "let her rip" and take your knife apart bahaha. He's a douche. One those "secretive knife types". We don't need more guys like him in the knife community. That's for sure.

@daddysenpai681

2 жыл бұрын

@@doejon9424 took me 10 seconds to find the screws online🤷🏼‍♂️

@doejon9424

2 жыл бұрын

@@daddysenpai681 Glad to know its '22 & you know how to use the internet ! Yay ! A scented Gold star for Senpai !? Idiot. As a "how to upgrade" your knife, that info should be provided. Especially since this can potentially ruin a pinned knife. Permanently. Don't ya think, there, Officer Wiggum ?? Or do you appreciate half assed - incomplete content ? Let me tell ya.. bragging about finding knife parts in 10 seconds is quite the accomplishment. You must be so proud of yourself. Let's go ahead & give Sanpai x2 Gold Stars for his accomplishments for the day notebook.

@mattphillips4384

2 жыл бұрын

@@daddysenpai681 hi , where did you find them

Thanks for the info- very helpful,if this youtube thing doesn't workout you can always go into Dentistry 😃

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! Thanks for watching!!!

Looks like there's a huge demand to replace the rivets w/ torx, someone please put together kits for this knife. I also have an older Walker that's on rivets that I want to take apart as I've taking this fishing in the past 15 years and no matter how careful I tried to be, I had sea water and sand in the pivot that I can't completely clean out.

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

I wish Spyderco would just stop using rivets all together. Thanks for watching!!!

you can use 1/8" diam 5/16" long pivots as hardware standoffs. i just did it 20 minutes ago.

After watching this, I'll stick to the g10 manix.

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!!

Hey Justin, they released a lightweight manix 2 with screw construction! And the Steel is now BD1N instead of Bd1. Like the para 3 lightweight

Did you consider smoothing the sharp edges all around those handles while apart?

I've always thought the rivets were a lame as hell idea on these lightweights. Nice job. Also, ball cage makes me giggle.

I loved this video could you tell what size Chicago Screws work?

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

The hardware is a Nightmare to locate, it took me 3 months!!! Good Luck & Thanks for watching!!!

@fredp1983

6 ай бұрын

can i ask where you found it?@@OCD4EDC

I just got a rex 45 lightweight manix 2 and it is so stiff (the action not lock) I lubed it and tried loosening the pivot screws and it still feels pinched. Any ideas on something I can do to get a little smoother? I understand it's not going to be drop shut but I have to really whip it to get it to close!

i have a bd1 blue manix I've had to stop carrying because i wore out the ball cage and it sometimes gets stuck open. (improper use on my part) I'll be saving this video for future reference to replace the cage with a flytanium one.

@OCD4EDC

17 күн бұрын

Nice, thanks for watching!

It's amazing to me that they charge so much for a knife with an all plastic handle. That's crazy.

Any chance you could share a link for that vice??? That thing is awesome

Why did Spyderco use rivets in the firstplace? The LW Delica, Native & Para 3 all use Torx screws. Maybe cheaper and more automated by Spyderco. Where do you get the screw hardware?

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

You would have to ask them about the rivets. But about the hardware all I can say is good luck. It took me about 3 months to get the handful that I have. Thanks for watching!!!

@Bli8

3 жыл бұрын

@@OCD4EDC can you at least let me us where you got them instead of saying "good luck", otherwise your video is just a tease.

awesome, polish the washers for drop shuttyness.

great work, I'm so glad the newer Manix 2s come with updated Torx hardware. I wonder if I could purchase some black ones like you did and they be an even swap? I'm getting the GPKnives exclusive white lightweight and they come with satin hardware but I think black would be sweet with a dark blue Ti clip!!

I need to get those screws

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

Good Luck, they are a Nightmare to hunt down, took me 3 months!!!! Thanks for watching!!!

@andyprice4696

3 жыл бұрын

OCD-4-EDC any help would be appreciated telling us where we can find the screws

You are a bad a$$ dude! 👍🏼👍🏼

You gonna tell us where to find tge hardware. Thanks for vid

Now that was a very informative video. I now know what to do to change out the hardware on a Mannix lightweight should I ever acquire one... I'll be sending that sumbitch to a guy I know in Iowa with the initials JJ 😂🤣🤣🤣

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

Right on!!!

@williamlenderman387

3 жыл бұрын

@@OCD4EDC Glad you're back. Was beginning to wonder if Molly did away with ya' or if the Wuhan flu cold cocked ya'.

If you heat the threaded insert and press it into the smaller hole, it will form a D shape into the hole. Pretty common for inserting nuts or threaded inserts into 3d printed parts that are bolted together into assemblies.

Amazing work bro! You lost me when you said drill out the back-spacer though. You basically turned that into a grail knife 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you Liked the video, Thanks for watching!!!

fantastic revieuw ,i broke my translucent blue scales, are they for sale somewhere, to be sent to holland ?

@ssunfish

Жыл бұрын

Did you get the replacement scales for the broken ones?

Excellent instructive video. Please tell us where you obtained the replacement hardware? Thanks in advance.

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

The Hardware is a Nightmare to find, I do not have any insight for you. It took me about 3 months to get the hardware. Good Luck, Thanks for watching!!!

@corythesaint138

2 жыл бұрын

These allow you to get custom colored screws as well, which the size is labeled and this company also sells. usaknifemaker.com/pivot-barrel-1-8-d-x-3-8-l-for-folders-with-2-2-56-x-1-4-bh-ss.html

@cookiechris116

2 жыл бұрын

@@OCD4EDC so you were able to buy the hardware from someplace but dont want to give out that info? I've read all you comments and all you've said is good luck. You posted the hardware specifications once and directly after that you said that hardware with the exact same dimensions might not work. Are you unable to tell us where you purchased the hardware from??

New to Spyderco and just got mine delivered yesterday. What a stupid STUPID design. I’m going to return it. Did not expect this type of bs for a knife in this price range.

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

What do you mean by BS? If you don't like the Manix 2 LWT, go for the standard G-10 Manix 2. It's my favorite Spyderco Model overall. Thanks for watching!

@Crusty_Otter

3 жыл бұрын

I assume he means the fact that the LW models can't be disassembled easily. I would've ordered the dark blue S110V model but I want to add a Flytanium ball cage so I had to order the blurple G10 and pay extra.

I’ve read through all the comments here. Every time someone asked about the screws, you just told them good luck finding them. Also was told to watch the next live video and it would be told what size they were. I watched the whole video and it was never told. Would you mind to help out some other people in the knife community and tell us the size? Would be greatly appreciated.

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure what else you want from me, I've told everyone several times what screws they are. If you have a Manix2 LWT with a Wire clip you have one of the screws I used holding the clip on. The problem is I have no idea where you can buy these screws from other than Spyderco, and they will not sell them. I looked for several weeks and ordered hardware from 3 different retailers that had the correct dimensions for diameter & length. For various reasons those screws would not work, the only hardware that I have found that works easily are the screws from Spyderco. But like I have said many time, they will not sell them to you. If you call them they will send you one maybe two screws for free along with a little tube of Loctite. If I had some other info I would share it, as you can see from a lot of my videos. If I knew where you could get these screws, I would tell you and give you the part number. The Truth is I have passed along all of the info I have. If you want the actual measurements of the screws here you go, Female Side - Length .268" Diameter - .154" Male Side - Length .246" Diameter - .110" Outer Diameter of the heads on both pieces - .210" I warn you about buying these from other places they will not be what you're looking for even though the measurements in length & diameter are the same. Thanks for watching!!!

@andyprice4696

3 жыл бұрын

OCD-4-EDC I appreciate the thorough response and the dimensions of the screw. Thanks man.

@Baby4HeadAutographer

3 жыл бұрын

@@andyprice4696 do you think he's holding out on the hardware vendor so he can sell kits on his website? That's the only reason I can come up with for him not sharing the info.

@andyprice4696

3 жыл бұрын

@@Baby4HeadAutographer Been awhile but, I think he said the only source he had for them was directly from spyderco and they didn’t sell them except for one or two at a time. Spyderco thinks the lightweight models are supposed to be pinned. Too much flex in the frcp or something like that. Anyway... I looked on his website and didn’t see any for sale there. He might hoard them all for himself but, not trying to sell them.

@Baby4HeadAutographer

3 жыл бұрын

@@andyprice4696 Andy thanks, that makes sense to me. He doesn't want to be the guy that says "hey, just tell Spyderco you lost the clip on all of your 6 manix 2s"🤣

Hey OCD, were you able to get your Manix 2 to drop shut before you changed the hardware? And if so how? Cause I have the Knifecenter exclusive with Rex45 and I've been trying to get mine to drop shut. Any info would really help. Thanks and keep up the Awesome content.

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

Without seeing the knife, all I can say is make sure it's clean and the pivot screws are adjusted correctly. Thanks for watching!!!

@Onemancanonlydosomuch

2 жыл бұрын

Both of my lightweights will not drop shut unless you back off the pivot screw till the blade becomes loose. I have always blamed the riveted construction and am surprised that they still produce them that way. Especially since the Native LW is not riveted.

@lionknives3

Жыл бұрын

@@Onemancanonlydosomuch they released a lightweight model with screw construction and BD1N Steel upgrade

Awesome work! Do you think the lightweight blade is shaped the same as the G10 blade? I'd love to do a blade swap between a G10 and lightweight.

@lindboknifeandtool

3 жыл бұрын

They’re the same.

@ZPositive

3 жыл бұрын

@@lindboknifeandtool yep, I even saw Eric Glesser confirm this in an interview.

@lindboknifeandtool

3 жыл бұрын

@@ZPositive my big question is if the framelock sage handle will fit the maxamet sage blade. Same with the framelock vs linerlock military.

@ZPositive

3 жыл бұрын

@@lindboknifeandtool now that's a great question. If you do get an answer, I'd love to hear it.

Awesome! Where there's a will, there's a way. What size was the hardware?

@corythesaint138

2 жыл бұрын

These allow you to get custom colored screws as well, which the size is labeled and this company also sells. usaknifemaker.com/pivot-barrel-1-8-d-x-3-8-l-for-folders-with-2-2-56-x-1-4-bh-ss.html

Where did you find the hardware for this?

Can you let me know where you got the hardware? Would love to do this to my light weight, thanks. Great vid

@OCD4EDC

Жыл бұрын

The only place I can find the hardware is Spyderco, and they won’t sell it. Sorry I wish I had better news. Thanks for watching!

Hello EDC4OCD , could you link the body screws that you use in this video. Thank you.

Thanks, man. I was fixing to figure this out on my own. Where did you get the hardware?

@josephloureiro5969

3 жыл бұрын

That answer may die with him....lol

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help, the Hardware on the other hand is a Nightmare!!! It took me 3 months to get. Good Luck, Thanks for watching!!!

@hohanrodanrodan9624

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardharris5819 nice

@nolanclark2792

3 жыл бұрын

@@richardharris5819 any idea what size?

@richardharris5819

3 жыл бұрын

@@nolanclark2792 Sorry not yet... Too many projects

Where did you get the screws? Thanks

Aside from a Manix 2, do you know how to upgrade a Manix 2 LW to new hardware do you?

@OCD4EDC

11 ай бұрын

The only thing I can tell you is to get the hardware from Spyderco. It’s not easy. I’ve looked and cannot find the hardware from anywhere else. Thanks for watching!

May I ask the measurements of the screws you used to replace? male / female diameter and length

where did you get the vice at?

would have been nice to know where you got the hardware...

Anyone know if manix2 blade from lightweight will fit in a g10 manix2. Are blades interchangeable?

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

Yes Sir, the Blades are interchangeable. Thanks for watching!!!

@Mridgwell

3 жыл бұрын

@@OCD4EDC thanks for feedback really appreciate it

Where did you get the hardware from?

Instead of using the wheel could you grind away the outside of the rivet like you did with the other sections and punch it from outside in instead of inside out

@ssunfish

Жыл бұрын

I don't see why not! Maybe he just didn't think of it.

Didn’t Spyderco use Chicago screws..? Nice work!

@OCD4EDC

Жыл бұрын

They only use a Chicago screw on the clip, the rest of the knife is riveted. Thanks

And where exactly can we get the hardware you used??

@OCD4EDC

2 жыл бұрын

I wish I could tell you. Like I said in the video and in the comments many times over, Spyderco is the only place I can find the hardware and they will not sell it. I have looked all over the internet and cannot find these exact pieces anywhere. If you find it somewhere let me know, I’d love to get more. Thanks for watching.

My ocd was killing me with you not cleaning all the metal chips away before placing removed components on your bench.

G-10 or Micarta are best handle for Manix 2

Wher did you get the hardware? I`ve looked everywhere...

@OCD4EDC

Жыл бұрын

It’s not available, I cannot find it anywhere either. Spyderco is the only outlet I can find and they will not sell it. It’s really frustrating. Thanks for watching!

Where can you get the hardware?

So do we just buy the hardware for a standard Manix 2?

@OCD4EDC

2 жыл бұрын

The best hardware to use is the Manix2 LWT pocket clip Chicago screw. That's what I used in the video. The problem is Spyderco will not sell them and I can not find them anywhere else.... I've spent many hours looking. If you find the hardware somewhere, let me know! Thanks for watching!

@jmack2010

2 жыл бұрын

@@OCD4EDC thanks for the reply. I wound up just buying a standard Manix 2 so I didn't have to deal with all this trouble from the lightweight

This year they switched the Manix 2 Lightweights to a screw-together construction.

What does that service cost?

Do you offer the Mod service for a cost?

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can email me at info@ocd4edc.com Thanks for watching!!!

I really want to get my Maxamet blade out of the lightweight

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

Right on!!

Where do you get the screw hardware????

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

That's a great question, it took me about 3 months to hunt it down!!! Good Luck Thanks for watching!!!

@lancelink88

3 жыл бұрын

@@OCD4EDC Any hints?

@lancelink88

3 жыл бұрын

@@OCD4EDC What about just a specification for screw sizes, please?

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

@@lancelink88 Tune into our Live show tomorrow night 11/15 @ 8pm Central. I will give all of the details about the hardware!!

@nolanclark2792

3 жыл бұрын

@@lancelink88 did you ever find out the specs?

Hey where exactly did you get the hardware for this build?

nice. ty, i would have fucked this up.

Where did you find the hardware

@OCD4EDC

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! The hardware is not available from anyone but Spyderco, they will not sell just the hardware.

@mattphillips4384

2 жыл бұрын

So how did you get yours

Hey brother how can I get the hardware

@OCD4EDC

11 ай бұрын

Spyderco is the only place I know of to get the hardware. It’s a PIA to get because they will not sell it. I wish I had a better answer for you.

Does anyone else want a PM2 lightweight?

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

I'm guessing we will see one very soon. Thanks for watching!!!

Yea here's your $200 knife, oh by the way you can't even take it apart.

How come all hardware questions are answered with “it was a nightmare” instead of trying to prove any info on how you located them? Kinda bs on something that’s supposed to be a tutorial video

@OCD4EDC

2 жыл бұрын

It’s not a tutorial on how to locate hardware! I said very plainly in the video and countless times in the comments how and where I got the hardware from. It came from Spyderco and was a special one time deal that I cannot get again. I pushed for months and it took the help of a Spyderco Dealer & a Factory Rep to get the few screws I got. If I knew where to get the hardware, I’d have it for sale on my own website! Your more that welcome to prove me wrong and post up the hardware honey hole if you know where it is! Everyone would love it! Thanks for watching! 👍👍

Man if I watch 30 more seconds of the video I would have heard you have to rip apart the scales a little to get the blade out I have some regrets I just bought a knife

Kinda shitty to not share where the hardware was purchased from. 3 months to find it WHERE?

Thank you for doing this not a lot of info out there about how to.

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!!

"The hardwear is a nightmare to find". Sooooo no way provide a link to where you got said hardwear right? I mean really dude, clearly other people are going to want to do this. Not putting the link after constantly saying how hard they are to find is at best an oversite that could and should have been rectified and at worst a deliberate dick move.

@jeffclose4790

2 жыл бұрын

Could have at least told us the size of the sexbolt.

Hardware specs?

If I paid you would you do mine ?I have this exact knife.

This looks like dentist procedure 😬

So don't drill the rivets out. Instead, drill the rivets out.

@OCD4EDC

3 жыл бұрын

You do realize I ground the rivets out with a Tungsten Carbide Burr...Right? Grinding vs Drilling are two very different processes!!! Thanks for watching!!!

Don't think I'm gonna try this on my maxamet...

I honestly can't understand why they decided to rivet this damn knife together. Especially considering how people love to mod the manix. Whoever made that decision at spyderco needs to be fired.

I ordered this set of screws from eBay they worked great ’Steel Knife Handle Bolt Rivets Plum Scale Screw Fastener Nut DIY Making Material’

@williwyte

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks dude! Was it the 8mm or 10mm?

What’s the point of the video if no one can get the hardware?

@Crusty_Otter

3 жыл бұрын

I'd really like to find a source for the hardware too, that way if I get a lightweight I can take it apart for cleaning, lube and upgrades.

@Trolldaddy5

5 ай бұрын

Someone, somewhere, is selling hardware. You just have to try harder to find it.

@Trolldaddy5

5 ай бұрын

The point of the video is for people who have or can find the hardware. Just bc you can't find it, it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. So I guess the better question would be, what's the point of you even watching the video if you don't have the hardware

thats a toy knive that breaks when used

I laughed at the part where you said “if you mess up it’s just a knife, you can buy another one”. Uhhhhh some of us can’t because they’re limited sprint runs (my long sold out blade hq mint/M4 model for example).😂 Well, I guess technically we could. We’d just have to get raped by the scumbag flippers selling them for $100++ more than they were when new.