One of the greatest things about Spyderco is that they will take a great concept and try different things out with it. Such is the case with the Manix 2 platform. The original Manix was larger than the current Manix 2 (which is saying something since the current model isn't a small knife!). Apparently, Spyderco has been getting requests for a "bigger Manix". What you see in the photo is the result of those requests! What an incredible knife! You are beholding the extra-large version of the Manix 2!