Spyderco is one of the most popular knife brands out there, and for good reason……, I really love Spyderco knives… Their designs are unique, and they’re built to a very…, It’s no secret that I’m kind of a Spyderco fanboy… They just get so much…. Apr 21, 2020 #19. 7 years ago. The recipe for success: Start with an exceptionally strong lock, a manufacture using precise tolerances and add a blade honed from exotic high-carbon stainless steel. It’s almost like a drop point blade, with some of the signature features that are common with Spyderco knives…, It has a full flat grind, and comes with a Plain Edge, the Spyder Edge, or the Combination Edge. It introduced a bunch of new features the most notable of which was a unique ball bearing lock that’s performs exceptionally well (more on this later). I also picked up a Manix 2 XL shortly after and got it for under a hundred bucks too. Currently you can get a Manix 2 for right around $80 shipped, and a low as $70 shipped if you want a combo edge or serrated version. My Amazon store! The differences in handle shape are subtle but could affect comfort during use. Feb 22, 2013#7. Because of the self-adjusting system, the knife remains backlash-free. I think the Shaman is more refined, but I have used and abused Manix 2 and 2 XLs for years. The blade is .125 of an inch thick and it came from the factory hair shaving sharp. save hide report. The blade is locked open using Spyderco's patented Ball Bearing Lock. Here's the Manix 2 against the XL Isn't it weird how the top of the handles are different and the XL has an extra pin? Add to cart. Ball bearing lock blade locking mechanism. At either price I think the Manix packs a ton of value. But it sits fairly low, and it’s pretty discreet and comfortable while it’s being carried around. Add to Wishlist. ], Spyderco Endura Vs Military [Which Is The Better Knife For You? The lock is comprised of a free-floating steel ball-bearing encased in a high-tech polymer cage. I'll stick with Kershaw and Cold Steel for new purchases due to their value. Skip to content Spyderco: Manix 2 XL - Ball Bearing Lock - Black G-10 - CPM-S30V - C95GP2. Item #: SCC95GP2. Dec 11, 2012. Sort by. And why you may have chose one over the other . I have a 2011 Manix2 154CM and LOVE everything about it, especially size/weight. Nothing on the handle is contoured, making the knife feel like it’s worth $30 (and even then I’m being generous). The Manix 2 XL is the taller version of the Manix 2. Thanks in advance for any advice and tips on the above knives. ! Last, Spyderco offers some really cool color options for this knife design. Close. This contains a freely moving ball in a plastic ' cage '. The Manix 2 is the second generation of the Manix line, a rock-solid knife designed by Spyderco founder Sal Glesser’s son, Eric and and burst onto the market in 2009. The Manix 2 is certainly not the easiest to operate with one hand. One more thing - the jimping on my thumb ramp is sharp, and the handle shape locks your hand in there pretty good, so I'm groovy with that aspect of the knife as well. I think the Manix 2 would be closer to a Para 2 than the Manix 2 XL sizewise, but a Manix 2 XL is on my wish list. Nothing on the handle is contoured, making the knife feel like it’s worth $30 (and even then I’m being generous). And just like the Manix 2 is a great size for everyday carry, the Para military 2 is also an ideal size for EDC. You can probably pick up the PM2 for $110 and a combo edge Manix for about $85 (probably less buying second hand). It incorporates the blade tang, a stop pin, and a ramp, and it locks out the blade very securely. So, if you’re interested in the G10 S110V version of this pocket knife, don’t let the purple coloration fool you…It really is a beast. At 5 ounces this knife is going to be heavier than most other knives “in its class” but what you get for this weight is a strong design with killer ergonomics. The Manix 2 XL is an oversized version of the Manix 2 with a blade that is just under four-inches. Manix 2 vs Paramilitary 2----opinions please. 5" closed. I prefer the "XL" versions of each (to me they're normal size, and the Manix 2 / PM2) are small. #16 Domain, Jan 21, 2014. Right-hand, tip-up carry only. #8 carrot, Apr 21, 2010. somber Banned. - The VERY BEST knives & gear! It’s one of the smoothest locking mechanisms you can get for a folding knife because of that ball-bearing, and it’s also an extremely strong system. ohcyclist Member Posts: 493 Joined: Tue May 21, 2013 5:25 am.
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