This Manix 2 offers the best of both worlds: the full-size cutting performance and ambidextrous operation of the original, and the lightweight, corrosion-resistant benefits of being a member of Spyderco’s ground-breaking Salt Series knives. Specifically crafted for use in and around the water, this particular expression of the Manix offers a balance of closed-length weight, full-size cutting performance, and ambidextrous operation. For one, the Manix boasts a full-flat-ground blade crafted from Crucible Industries' CPM-MagnaCut - a revolutionary particle metallurgy steel that offers an impressive balance of edge retention, toughness, and extreme corrosion resistance. The blade is cloaked in a stealthy Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating and supported by a high-strength Ball Bearing Lock mechanism and a handle featuring full stainless steel liners and G-10 scales. The scales are both peel-ply-textured and machined with our signature Caribbean Bi-Directional Texture pattern for an ultra-secure grip. Like the DLC-coated blade, the scales, reverse tip-up pocket clip, and all other hardware are also made from ultra-corrosion-resistant materials and have non-reflective black coatings.