Spyderco Manix 2 XL with phosphorescent Kirinite handle scales
The Spyderco Manix 2 XL GITD Glow in the Dark is a folder from the limited series of the American knifemaking company Spyderco. This knife was designed specifically for members of the wildly popular EDC Forum online community — enthusiasts who are obsessed with all kinds of outdoor gear. The forum's logo is even etched onto the blade. You'll also find information about the place of manufacture: the Manix 2 XL GITD was lovingly crafted at the heart of Spyderco — its headquarters in Golden, Colorado, USA.
This knife is not your average EDC — it has a secret, though one that's hardly a secret at all, since the model name gives it away. Glow in the Dark means exactly what it says. How many times have you had to pack your things in the dark? Remember how hard it is to find a lost knife? With the Manix 2 XL GITD, those problems are a thing of the past — the phosphorescent handle scales will help you spot it even on a moonless night.
The knife opens easily via the Round Hole — the patented perfectly circular opening hole that has become Spyderco's signature. Notice the lock on this model: the Ball Bearing Lock mechanism not only secures the blade reliably but is equally comfortable for both right- and left-handed users. The smooth blade action is ensured by a ball-bearing construction.
Like most of the company's models, this folder is crafted from the latest Swedish CPM S30V steel, developed specifically for the knife industry. This alloy offers excellent corrosion resistance and outstanding edge retention. The versatile drop-point profile handles any EDC task — whether piercing or slicing.
The folder's handle is the height of thoughtful design. First, of course, there are the glow-in-the-dark scales made from phosphorescent Kirinite. Second, the lightweight skeletonized stainless steel liner — its shape visible through the slightly translucent scale material. Third, the focus on grip security: the organic contours, the texture of the Kirinite, the protruding toothed sections of the liner — everything works together for maximum palm traction.
You know that Spyderco was the first to attach a pocket clip to a folding knife, right? Our EDC also comes with the signature clip, its surface adorned with the spider — Spyderco's logo. The same emblem is etched onto the blade.
