I'm the type of person that likes to give credit where credit is due so here it goes... (it's late and I typed this on my phone, please excuse any spelling or typing errors)
Since I was a kid I've always been one of the guys who has a knife with him nearly all the time. It's not for show or for looks, it's because they are an extreemly useful and versitle tool. It wasn't until recently that I began actually researching what makes a good blade and so on.
For the past couple years I've been strictly carrying fixed blades and completely distrusted folders. I liked the safety & security of no locking mechanism. When I started reading around on the forums and watching YouTube reviews, I saw Spyderco getting a lot of buzz. At first I found myself wondering how so many people could like such ugly knives, however the more I watched, the more I started to change my opinion.
After much contemplation I looked at my computer screen (Spyderco.com) and said, "I'll give you folding bastards one more chance."
Here I am, one short week later and I'm holding my first Spyderco, a Manix 2, and all I can say is, "Wow". This is the most solid folder I've ever held or seen in person. So glad I went with the Manix, it makes the transition back to folders too easy. One of the reasons I loved fixed blades is that "tank" feeling you get when using it and the Manix 2 is exactly that but in a much lighter and easy to carry package.
I haven't had the knife long enough to write a review but there will be one coming once I've had time to use it.
So hats off to the folks at Spyderco and I look forward to putting the Manix to work.
Josh
Since I was a kid I've always been one of the guys who has a knife with him nearly all the time. It's not for show or for looks, it's because they are an extreemly useful and versitle tool. It wasn't until recently that I began actually researching what makes a good blade and so on.
For the past couple years I've been strictly carrying fixed blades and completely distrusted folders. I liked the safety & security of no locking mechanism. When I started reading around on the forums and watching YouTube reviews, I saw Spyderco getting a lot of buzz. At first I found myself wondering how so many people could like such ugly knives, however the more I watched, the more I started to change my opinion.
After much contemplation I looked at my computer screen (Spyderco.com) and said, "I'll give you folding bastards one more chance."
Here I am, one short week later and I'm holding my first Spyderco, a Manix 2, and all I can say is, "Wow". This is the most solid folder I've ever held or seen in person. So glad I went with the Manix, it makes the transition back to folders too easy. One of the reasons I loved fixed blades is that "tank" feeling you get when using it and the Manix 2 is exactly that but in a much lighter and easy to carry package.
I haven't had the knife long enough to write a review but there will be one coming once I've had time to use it.
So hats off to the folks at Spyderco and I look forward to putting the Manix to work.
Josh
Lets see, whats next? The Military then a Para Milli, and oh you must have a Stretch, any flavour is fine. The thing is, Spyderco's are like opening a bag of potato chips, one chip leads too,another then another, you must have more! 
good luck bro.