Knife for Service Mechanic

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I would like to get a Spyderco clip-it knife for my brother in-law who is a heavy equipment mechanic, but it needs to be one that is manufactured in the U.S.A and preferably says such right on the knife.

The crews he works with are real big on using U.S.A made tools and you simply don't show up on a job site with harbor freight or other foreign made stuff on your service truck. Yes, I understand that it is a global marketplace and much of the stuff that comes out of other countries is quality goods, but the situation is what it is.

So, what U.S.A made Spyderco for this application?

Thanks
 
My vote is for the Manix 2. It just can't be beat for the price.

My second choice miight be the Native. Both are going to serve really well and if lost (or grow legs) they won't cost an arm and a leg to replace.

Paul
 
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Manix II. Very tough lock, thick liners and cheaper price. And yes, it's made in the good ol' U.S. of A. ;)
 
Thanks for the replies, I'm looking at some of these online and see that the Manix II has the ball bearing lock? I'm not familiar with this lock style and am wondering how it does with mud, dirt and debris? I'm also wondering how hard/easy it is to manipulate as BIL is 50 something years old and his fingers may not have the greatest dexterity, particularly with gloves on. Would the ball bearing lock be more robust in a dirty environment and easier to manipulate and clean than say the traditional lock-back lock?

Thanks
 
Manix II lock shouldn't be a big issue with dirt or anything, if it gets dirty, simply rinsing it out with water should do the trick. A lot of people are fans of the BBL.

Either knife should be fine with gloves, more so IMO with the Military. The handle is large and the hole is big enough so opening with gloves on shouldn't be a problem.

Closing either knife shouldn't be a problem, one-handed or two-handed.

I hope this helps a little.

Canis
 
If the BBL is too much to handle (it can be for some folks), get a titanium Military. That is a tough framelock and can handle quite a bit of work.
 
Military

USA made and they won't make fun of a guy holding a 9.5" beast
 
Sounds kind of silly but if that is the situation then I will say +1 for the Military as well. It's a hell of a work knife.
 
If my BM AFCK broke and couldn't be repaired, I'd buy the Military. For what it's worth, I feel the same way about made in USA as his crew. Also, my AFCK lives in my toolbag which I use when working on cars (i.e. that's the role I'd fill with the Military), alongside high quality tools that cost many times more than anything harbor freight sells.
 
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