Oversized Hard-Use Ergonomics, Traditional Old-School “CruCarta” Aesthetics. Big knife, classic soul.

The Spyderco Manix 2 XL “CruCarta” scales up one of the brand’s strongest and most texturally satisfying working knife configurations into a full-sized, hard-use powerhouse. Made in Spyderco’s factory in Golden, Colorado, this XL variant improves on the legendary ergonomics of the standard platform, delivering an expansive grip envelope optimized for larger hands, heavy gloves, and demanding, long-duration cutting workflows.

At its heart is a 3.85" leaf-shaped blade forged from premium CPM Cru-Wear tool steel, celebrated for exceptional edge retention, structural toughness, and resistance to chipping. Skeletonized stainless liners, a steel backspacer, and unpolished brown canvas Micarta scales build a custom patina with time and carry, while the fully ambidextrous Ball Bearing Lock™ keeps it locked in hand.

Product Dimensions

• Overall Length: 8.94" (227 mm)
• Closed Length: 5.09" (129 mm)
• Blade Length: 3.85" (98 mm)
• Cutting Edge: 3.36" (85 mm)
• Blade Thickness: 0.125" (3.2 mm)
• Weight: 5.20 oz (147.4 g)

Features

• Blade Steel: Premium CPM Cru-Wear Air-Hardening Tool Steel for supreme structural toughness and exceptional edge-holding capabilities
• Blade Finish: Classic clean Satin finish highlighting the refined industrial grind lines
• Blade Style: Signature Spyderco Leaf-Shaped geometry with a full-flat grind and an oversized Trademark Round Hole™ for fast, ambidextrous opening
• Locking Mechanism: High-strength, fully ambidextrous Ball Bearing Lock™ utilizing a heavy-duty coil spring to wedge a solid ball bearing between the blade tang and backspacer
• Handle Material: Smooth, unpolished Brown Canvas Micarta scales designed to age naturally and build a custom dark patina based on individual handling
• Chassis Engineering: Skeletonized stainless steel internal liners reinforced with a solid stainless steel backspacer for maximum frame rigidity
• Ergonomic Enhancements: Aggressive jimping on the spine thumb ramp and choose-your-grip forward finger choil for uncompromising slip-resistant control
• Pocket Clip: Polished stainless steel hourglass pocket clip configured for ambidextrous, tip-up carry (left/right reversible)
• Utility Details: Features an oversized lanyard hole at the pommel for personalized tethers and custom paracord pull tabs
• Country of Origin: United States (Golden, Colorado, U.S.A.)