Extreme Steel. Lightweight Control.
The Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight Maxamet is a no-nonsense performance tool that pairs one of Spyderco’s most user-friendly, ambidextrous designs with one of the most extreme blade steels ever put into production. Built on the lightweight Manix 2 platform, this model delivers exceptional cutting power without unnecessary bulk, making it a standout option for serious everyday carry. For those searching for the Spyderco Manix 2 Maxamet UK, this knife represents a rare convergence of practicality, engineering and collector appeal.
This example is in pristine 'like new' condition, complete with original box and papers.
"Put Maxamet to work like never before!" - Mr. Narwhal 
Serious Steel for Serious Users
At the heart of the knife is Carpenter® Micro-Melt® Maxamet® — an ultra-hard powdered tool steel originally developed for industrial steel-mill rollers and prized for its extraordinary wear resistance and edge life. Spyderco is one of the very few manufacturers to have successfully mastered the machining and heat treatment of this demanding alloy, and with Maxamet now quietly sunset, opportunities to own it will become increasingly scarce. The full-flat-ground, leaf-shaped blade maximises Maxamet’s strengths, offering exceptional edge retention, precise point control and low-friction cutting performance. It is secured by Spyderco’s patented Ball Bearing Lock™, which provides outstanding strength while allowing safe, one-handed operation with fingers kept clear of the edge. Completing the package is an ultra-light FRCP handle with Bi-Directional Texture™, plus a reversible wire clip for fully ambidextrous tip-up carry — a purpose-built workhorse with serious long-term appeal.
