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So let me preface this by saying I am left handed and I cary my knives left side tip up and I prefer smaller knives, so most of my knives are smaller (Spyderco Chaparral, dragonfly, etc. and Benchmade mini grip). However I recently got a spyderco stretch and wow. It is such a great knife and I find I dont mind the size. That being said I am undecided on what I want next...

Im currently thinking about getting a spyderco manix 2 lightweight, a native 5 lightweight ( I know its not out yet but soon hopefully), or a ZT 0566. So what would you all recommend out of these three and why?
 
If you can find the Manix 2lw in s110v then go for that, if not take a look at the benchmade 940/943 (s30v) or 940-1 for a s90v/cf version.
Reasons being, I like slicey :thumbup:
(I know the BMs aren't on the list, but I think they ought to be.)
 
I have several customers who bought the ZT 566 for left hand carry and they are very happy!
 
I recently picked up a spyderco manix 2 lightweight and have been very happy with it. So light I forget it's there, and it fits my hand extremely well.
 
Since you like a smaller knife, have you considered the Ritter RSK MKI in M390?
(Oops - just noticed that you have a mini-grip... still worth considering, though)
 
GlockandBalls I had a PM 2 and i just couldnt get into it. It was just a hair larger than I would want to carry and after almost a year I sold it. The only problem with the 0566 is that I have heard you need longer screws for carrying on the left side. Is that true? Does anyone have any experience with that? Also I would like to add the sage 2 to the list. I have a sage 1 and I love it but I have been looking at the sage 2 for a while now and there is something about it...I just want one haha.
Thanks everyone for the replies. Keep them coming!
 
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GlockandBalls I had a PM 2 and i just couldnt get into it. It was just a hair larger than I would want to carry and after almost a year I sold it. The only problem with the 0566 is that I have heard you need longer screws for carrying on the left side. Is that true? Does anyone have any experience with that? Also I would like to add the sage 2 to the list. I have a sage 1 and I love it but I have been looking at the sage 2 for a while now and there is something about it...I just want one haha.
Thanks everyone for the replies. Keep them coming!
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Yea I am a lefty and carry tip up on the left side. I love the PM2 but if its too large for you then there are several spydies you can't go wrong with. If you do get the Sage, I would recommend the Sage 3 with the "axis" style lock because it is truly ambidextrous. If you look at the framelock style Sage 2 you will see that the thumb deployment is slightly more geared towards right-hand deployment (although you can do it lefty). Also I have noticed that when deploying a blade from the framelock side, I am not as good with it as when I use my right hand and deploy from the non framelock side (its a downfall of being a lefty). This is why I will only buy a framelock with a flipper design. That way there is no issue. The ZT is nice and has the flipper but you will need longer clip screws. Caly 3 is a bit smaller than the PM2 so that is an idea as well. I prefer spydercos with a forward finger choil that I can really choke up on. The Sage 3, dragonfly, caly, and some others have it. Hope this helps.
 
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Unfortunately for lefties, frame locks justs aren't designed for left hand use. Can it be done? Sure. That being said, I love the smooth, truly ambidextrous action of the axis lock/ball bearing lock. This would be the route I would choose. Also love Spydie back locks...native 5 is one of my favorites.
 
Thank you GlockandBalls for the response and blades&wrenches I agree the spyderco back locks are great! Before owning a spyderco back lock I really didn't like them very much but after owning a delica, chaparral, and dragonfly I have come to appreciate the back lock. Especially because it is lefty friendly!
 
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