BM 940-2, PM2, Manix 2...which ONE?

[skillgannon]

I have all but the Manix. The Manix is basically a drop point so it splits the difference between the pm2 and the 940. Nothing about the Manix really appeals to me except for Maximent. I kinda feel like it's like the delica and endura that is more or less a platform for trying really cool steels. Both the PM2 and the 940 are a lot of fun. They are both light and flickible. The 940 has a longer blade but is a much smaller knife. It is also a much less threatening blade if used around people who worry about that sort of thing. If you get one of the G10 handles on the 940 the weigh next to nothing maybe even too light. The PM2 is probably the best ergos and performance for the price it's just bigger than it should be. Also the tip is a little fragile. I'd looking at a 940 I would consider the aluminum handle, it's the classic. Also the balance might be just a but better. If you like the G10 knifeworks has the 20cv version. If you get the a PM2 it's worth getting a upgrade like the s110v version. At some point it's worth getting both. That said other than a little weight my Gayle Bradley 2 gets the most pocket time of anything. I know it was mentioned that it might be fragile. IT IS NOT! So far it has be one of the most rugged blades I ever had. It's also a much better slicer than any of the others. Once you thin down the main bevels on that hollow grind it cuts better than anything else I have used. I have had no problems with the M4 and it's the best cutting steel I have used other than it can suffer when cutting something acid like citress. As far as durability it has replaced a M4 Contego that i have almost wore out and need to send in for work. The Gayle Bradley 2 is still super tight and smooth and the way it cuts i never use heavy pressure. The Gayle Bradley also has a tough tip and with the carbon fiber it looks a lot like pocket jewelry and isn't super scary.

So it comes down just buying them all. Lol