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Micdanson88

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Im looking for a new EDC. I currently have a SOG flash and the blade play is getting unbearable and the steel is so-so. My preference is S30V flat grind, G10 handles. Im looking at the spyderco manix 2 but I cand find one in S30V with a FFG. Also what are the opinions on the manix 2 lightweight? lesser steel and much lighter? I am selling off a ZT560 because its is too heavy and It does not preform the way I thought it would at all, very dissapointed. If i NEED a knife to be that strong I will have my fixed blade with me so I see no point in carrying a brick. I like the ZT but I would rarely carry it... Thanks in advance guys this site has been so helpful already
 
I would check out the Manix 2 lightweight with CPM-S110V.
 
How about a PM2? Or a Native 5 if you don't mind the lockback.

Buck Vantage Pro (large) at $65 bones? G10, and a 3.25" S30V blade.


...PM2 would be my choice.
 
I have a Manix 2 XL in CPM-S30V, FFG. When I ordered it , I thought it would be too big and heavy.

Well I was pleasantly surprised. It's actually pretty light considering it's a large knife.

I do a lot of car detailing on weekends and when I work on a car I always throw my clipped knife in my pocket.
I had it with me all weekend and most of the time it was inside my pocket. The knife is very good as an EDC.

The frame has lots of cutouts to reduce weight, and it's very strong, I'd consider the XL too.
 
For S30V

Spyderco Sage series. I like the Sage 3, but you can't go wrong with Sage 2 either. The PM2 is an excellent choice as previously stated also.
 
I've found my manix2 to use up a lot of pocket space, so I'd go with something with less height. I've been toting a BM710, but not s30v. Sorry I don't have suggestions I actually have experience with in G10 and s30v.
 
The manix 2 xl is a little large for me at almost 4" I like the PM2 alot but how is the lock on those? I like the overall shape of the manix 2 but its a little heavy I think at 5oz. My ZT560 is 6.4 and I dont like it. Why do you like the PM2 over the manix?
 
I'm starting to care more about the knife's overall design vs over the top design. For whacking at stuff somewhat hard I just use a mora or other proper tool. For a cutting instrument.

I have only a couple of modern EDC's now that I love large 21, locking sodbuster, Kabar Dozier lockback, Alias 2 Auto. I have other very good EDC's lying around places but this is my current favorite's list and rotation.



I like these guys because they are all slim, pretty lightweight and easy to EDC. I think there's a lot of knives out there that are awesome but not for me. Too heavy, too wide or something else. The Starbenza doesn't get carried as it's blade is too big for where I live NJ, but the form and function of it are great to me as it's not gimmicky. I've traded out or sold a lot of knives that sucked me in with a "feature" only for me to get rid of it because I really like a certain type of knife and am restricted in some ways because I live in a suburb and work around NYC.


Al Mar's by many standards are outdated and they use a crappier steel, relative to what's out there but I'm almost certain in hand, they fall into that perfect category the way a Delica, or Blur feel in hand.

Lately I've been wanting to check out more Kizer's and Al Mar's. Even though I've sold off most of my Benchmades and I think they are overpriced, their form and function are really good for EDC. They make a ton of slender, compact knives whose blades aren't overbuilt.
 
Micdanson88 said:
Im looking for a new EDC. I currently have a SOG flash and the blade play is getting unbearable and the steel is so-so. My preference is S30V flat grind, G10 handles. Im looking at the spyderco manix 2 but I cand find one in S30V with a FFG. Also what are the opinions on the manix 2 lightweight? lesser steel and much lighter? I am selling off a ZT560 because its is too heavy and It does not preform the way I thought it would at all, very dissapointed. If i NEED a knife to be that strong I will have my fixed blade with me so I see no point in carrying a brick. I like the ZT but I would rarely carry it... Thanks in advance guys this site has been so helpful already
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Where are you looking for the Manix 2? I see at least two reputable dealers that have the FFG G10 Manix, decent prices too.
 
Consider a Kershaw skyline on s30v?

Under $100, sleek and light weight; 3" blade
Or a Blur, I love mine, very slim and lightweight, blade is just over 3". If the manix2 is too pricey, (usually over $100), and the over 3.5" blade is a bit too large, either of those would suit you quite well for what you've decribed you are looking for... And the Kershaw assisted open is great, quick. Great edc's.
 
Micdanson88 said:
The manix 2 xl is a little large for me at almost 4" I like the PM2 alot but how is the lock on those? I like the overall shape of the manix 2 but its a little heavy I think at 5oz. My ZT560 is 6.4 and I dont like it. Why do you like the PM2 over the manix?
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I prefer the ergos (big one for me), lock, blade shape, and weight of the PM2. Pretty much everything about it.

Here's an interesting explanation of the PM2's lock. I thought it was another gimmicky lock until I watched this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmeZt8EceTs
 
Micdanson88 said:
What was the latest revision?? Im finding the 2010 style ones all over ebay
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Revision mostly had to do with the ergos. There was a large bump at the end of the handle. It squished the user's fingers together, and became painful after prolonged use. Spyderco also made it so that there was no exposed tang when the knife is closed, clip position allows for a deeper pocket carry, more jimping, better blade to handle ratio, and they increased the size of the lanyard hole for easy lanyard threading.
 
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Para 2 is pretty light considering its size and build. Manix 2 XL same deal. I think I'd choose the Para over the Manix though because I'm not a huge fan of the ball bearing lock.
 
Micdanson88 said:
What was the latest revision?? Im finding the 2010 style ones all over ebay
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I just picked up one of the Kizer Cutlery knives and have been blown away with it so far!
One thing to note, it is in your best interest NOT to buy a knife on ebay... especially a PM2 with the number of close looking counterfeits out there.
 
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