Manix 2 G10 with 110v versus Manix 2 Lightweight with Magnacut

[Keith B]

As the title says, what would be the consensus on getting the Manix 2 in either g10 with 110v steel vs the Lightweight version with Magnacut steel. Really interested in some opinions as I want to get one but not sure which.

Thanks in advance for your input!

 

[Riz!]

To me that decision should be made more on what's important to you… weight savings or steel performance. Personally I would decide more on blade steel than weight. Not a manix guy (im a military fan) but S110V is gonna be highly wear resistant for cutting abrasive things and has reasonable corrosion resistance and toughness. Ive not hd a chip or rust with my 110V millie. The magnacut is designed with moderate toughness and wear resistance but high corrosion resistance. I feel like the magnacut is a more “all around” performer and is easily maintained.

S110V is more specialized and more work to maintain. (sharpening out a blunt or chip)

 

[Keith B]

You absolutely have a good point. For what I’m looking for I think the Lightweight with Magnacut will suit my needs best. Thank you.

 

[Riz!]

You are welcome. Post pics when you get it

 

[Keith B]

Will do. I ordered it this afternoon!

 

[Sal Glesser]

Hi Keith B,

Welcome to our forum.

sal

 

[bdmicarta]

I have a G10 version and quite a few LW versions, I like the LW version best. Of course you can find high end steels in the LW models too- I recall S90V, S110V, Maxamet, M4, 4V, Rex45 off the top of my head. I think most people would be better off with Magnacut than S110V.

 

[Keith B]

That’s good to know and confirms my selection bdmicarta, thank you.

Sal, thanks for the welcome. I started getting into EDC knives just a couple of years ago, but I have come to appreciate just recently what Spyderco is all about and doing and I like it. I just purchased my first Spyderco a couple of weeks ago (Sage 5 with Rex 121) and today I ordered a Manix 2 Lightweight with Magnacut and a Para 3 with s45vn steel. That is in addition to three other Spyderco knives I have preordered (Two Para 2 knives and another Sage 5). I am already out of control….and loving it.