710 or Mini-Manix?

I'll vote for the 710. A modern classic for reason, IMO. Just plain great for everyday use.

The Manix knives (mini and full size) are great knives, too; but, I just don't buy too many lockbacks anymore.

The ease of use of the axis is just plain great. Give it a try and I'll bet you agree.
 
They're both excellent knives with excellent locks and steels which impress most knifeknuts. I have a full-sized Manix and like how it locks into my hand in a variety of grips. Its wide blade allows for extra mass to help with slicing and pushcutting. Its lack of thumbstuds allows for the choice of most any sharpening angle and a lack of interference while cutting. The 710 will more likely have less (if any) spine-to-blade movement when locked (it's not a safety concern, but it does feel annoying at times). The 710 is designed to be flicked open and closed. Its blade has the extra slicing power of a recurve (compared to non-recurved blades with similar shape and mass). The 710 also takes up less pocket space (compared to the full-sized Manix, at least). The Axis Lock is less likely to be fouled by dirt or lint than the Mini-Manix, but lint-related lock failures on Spyderco lockbacks are very rare and easy to see coming (and easy to fix with a cotton swab/Q-Tip).

Over either the 710 or Mini-Manix, I'd suggest the Delica, Endura, or Calypso III from Spyderco. They'll give the same, or better, cutting power and weigh less and cost less (especially the Delica).
 
I too feel both knives are fantastic and you won't go wrong with either. For me, I feel the Manix has definitive advantages in blade shape (full flat leaf shape is the best general-purpose format going, IMO) and opening mechanism (big hole vs little thumb stud). But, that said, I have a 710 but not a mini-manix, because I like the 710's thinner sleeker feel in the pocket -- I'm picky about how things carry in my pocket. I feel both knives are fantastic though.
 
boobar said:
I have owned both and I still have the 710, the Mini-Manix I sold. I would go with the 710.

Here's a comparison pic.

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A SWEEEEEET PAIR!!! Lucky guy you. . . :rolleyes: (note icon of jealousy)
 
here is an easy solution.

Handle the manix. Great ergos, solid lock.
Handle the 710. Great ergos, solid lock.

buy both, give me the one you don't want. :)
 
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