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The Caly 3.5 will give a PM2-sized blade in a lighter, thinner package, and the wire "paper clip" pocket clip is more discrete and deep carry.
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EDC Knife - Wear slacks everyday
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I prefer the PM2 over the Manix 2, but I agree that any of these other choices would make a great office carry.
We're probably not making this easier for the OP.
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Caly 3 is discontinued but they show up on the secondary market. Being one that likes smaller knives it's only a matter of time before one gets added to my collection.
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We're probably not making this easier for the OP.
I'm sure we're not! ;-)
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I wear slacks everyday. I also own both the pm2 and a Manix 2. I don't think that either of those knives are slacks appropriate. Way to rugged and big. I absolutely love the delica with the clip removed and carry it everyday. I think slacks with a pocket clip looks tacky.
Never tried a Caly...until I read this thread.
Never tried a Caly...until I read this thread.
If you like the Delica, then there is a good chance you'll like the Caly 3. The CF Caly 3 is one of my all time favorites and gets carried more than any other.
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Since people freaking out over a 'large' pocket knife isn't going to be an issue for you, which is great, I'll say this:
-If limited to only the standard versions of each, I would pick the PM2 due to its slimmer profile, significant weight advantage and the fact that my hand prefers its ergonomics and the compression lock.
-If you were to put the LW Manix(s) into the equation, I would still probably choose the PM2 but by a far slimmer margin. Both the LWs represent awesome values and weigh less than 3oz...potentially important given your attire.
More than likely, you'll wind up with both anyway...lets just be realistic.
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Maybe it's just me, but neither of these are perfectly suited for carrying in slacks. Too large and heavy, although others will disagree.
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I have to agree with you.
Op I would look into something a bit more appropriate for slacks and then pick between the pm2 and the manix as a night and weekend carry knife. During the week while in slacks I would look at some of the lightweight options out there like the delica 4 or the endura 4. I have a delica 4 and it really is an amazingly light knife and it's available in different colors which would make it a bit more friendly in an office environment. Something about pulling out an orange or blue knife that goes over with common folk better than a digi cam pm2. Just something to think about.
When I wear lightweight pants, whether slacks, PJs nylon swim shorts, etc. I carry one of the following: Delica 4, Salt 1 (swim shorts) or if I'm wearing a suit or other nice attire, a Caly 3.5 CF. The Caly is the heaviest at 3.5 oz, but the wire clip makes it almost disappear and the carbon fiber scales are very smooth and comfortable.