Ok, I've done countless searches here and on SF, and I can't make up my mind between the full and the mini manix. One minute I'm solid for the full sized, then the next time I search the forum (and read the same review for the 10th time), I am pretty sure I'll get the mini... I need help deciding! I can't get both right now (I've just purchased 5 Spydies in the last two weeks).
Here's my situation:
I want another EDC knife, and I don't mind big and beefy. Some examples of knives I've carried regularly are a Renegade (my all time fav), and a Native. The Renegade is actually a hair longer (closed and open) than the Full Sized Manix, however I'm aware it's much narrower. I loved the size of the Renegade (especially the length), and it's completely acceptable to carry anything at work (katanas might draw weird looks though). I was actually proud of how big the renegade was... We have an male overcompensation thingy going here at work with who has the biggest weapons...
As far as weight, I'm used to carrying much more heavier items concealed on my person, so a knife isn't too noticable to me. Though the Renegade and D'Allara I own are considerably bigger than my smaller FRN Native, I don't notice any of these more than the others. So, I'm ok with heavier, more solid knives. However, I think a Katana might also be an exception to this...
My main cause for consternation is that I want a decent sized blade (I prefer CE blades) and feel the full sized Manix will work better for this. However, I don't want a knife that is so unweildly and gi-normous that it interferes with EDC (then it's useless). My other problem is I'm a firm believer in trying before you buy, but there's no local stores I can go to where I can get a hands-on test drive of these two beasties! I'm near the Madison, WI area. Does anyone know of a local retailer that carries these guys or Spydies in general?
I have fairly decent sized hands (take an XL or size 11 glove), and am curious if anyone has real life photos of the two knives in hand (or in pocket) they're willing to post...
I'm also open to suggestions and opinions about these two great folders. The more the merrier. I'm looking for that person to tip the scales towards one knife or another. I am not in the market for a Katana (at present), so you'll not sway me in that direction
Thanks for all the great advice here in the forum!
Here's my situation:
I want another EDC knife, and I don't mind big and beefy. Some examples of knives I've carried regularly are a Renegade (my all time fav), and a Native. The Renegade is actually a hair longer (closed and open) than the Full Sized Manix, however I'm aware it's much narrower. I loved the size of the Renegade (especially the length), and it's completely acceptable to carry anything at work (katanas might draw weird looks though). I was actually proud of how big the renegade was... We have an male overcompensation thingy going here at work with who has the biggest weapons...
As far as weight, I'm used to carrying much more heavier items concealed on my person, so a knife isn't too noticable to me. Though the Renegade and D'Allara I own are considerably bigger than my smaller FRN Native, I don't notice any of these more than the others. So, I'm ok with heavier, more solid knives. However, I think a Katana might also be an exception to this...
My main cause for consternation is that I want a decent sized blade (I prefer CE blades) and feel the full sized Manix will work better for this. However, I don't want a knife that is so unweildly and gi-normous that it interferes with EDC (then it's useless). My other problem is I'm a firm believer in trying before you buy, but there's no local stores I can go to where I can get a hands-on test drive of these two beasties! I'm near the Madison, WI area. Does anyone know of a local retailer that carries these guys or Spydies in general?
I have fairly decent sized hands (take an XL or size 11 glove), and am curious if anyone has real life photos of the two knives in hand (or in pocket) they're willing to post...
I'm also open to suggestions and opinions about these two great folders. The more the merrier. I'm looking for that person to tip the scales towards one knife or another. I am not in the market for a Katana (at present), so you'll not sway me in that direction
Thanks for all the great advice here in the forum!
I tend to carry a bunch of blades with me constantly and finally got to pick up both. For me, the mini would probably be the most useful. I didn't buy either - even the mini was not so mini
If my EDC requirements were perhaps different, I probably would have bought one of them - it simply broke down to cost vs. use at that moment in time. If I thought I would use it more, the cost would have not played into it. I already have a bunch of quite "robust" folders, if you will, in my Al-Mar SERE 2K, Para Military, Buck/Strider 887 SBT, etc., and just don't use them that much. My Enduras get used before, usually. Just at that point in my collecting where use is at the forefront. Despite the intent, it wouldn't surprise me if I just bought one "because"