Manix 2: Impressions?

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I'm seriously looking into getting a Spyderco Manix 2. Those of you who have one, what are your thoughts? It looks like the perfect knife for me...the only gripe I have is that it is hollow ground, rather than flat. If I do pull the trigger, I'll probably take a little off the shoulder of the grind with some wet/dry and a mousepad, to make it a more efficient slicer. What are y'all's thoughts on this, and on the knife in general?
 
i think its excellent. yeah, its totally different than the original manix, but beside that, its an excellent knife. its only around 80 dollars or so too, which is what makes it such a deal. it feels excellent in my hand as well, it provides an awesome grip. this is a must have spyderco for sure. i also like the caged ball lock much more than the axis lock on benchmades, the caged ball lock feels way more secure and stronger. made in USA.
 
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Fully USA made knife with amazing ergos, great steel, perfect lockup, fantastic F&F. :thumbup:

It's a steal at $80. People are going to complain about the jimping, the hollow grind, and think 154CM is a low grade steel. The grind, sure, could be better. I was cutting some cardboard up and it get's stuck right where the hollow stops. Not an incredible slicer, but still tough as nails. I'd say get it.
 
man, I am tempted on this knife too...I love the looks, but the rational sideof my head says "you never carry the big folders. Get the izula instead."

Then I think more and it's more on the lines of "Buy both!" lol
 
rpn said:
man, I am tempted on this knife too...I love the looks, but the rational sideof my head says "you never carry the big folders. Get the izula instead."

Then I think more and it's more on the lines of "Buy both!" lol
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its really not even that big. its the size of the mini manix, not the full size original. its hefty for its size, but i wouldnt say its big.
 
Amazing knife, not the best slicer around like Josh K mentioned but feels so good in the hand...also this is not a small knife!!!!
 
Got mine the other day.
Carved a wooden spoon for fun and had no issues at all.
Still haven't had to sharpen it yet.
Didn't really like 154CM the first knife I had, but I'm on my 3rd
knife with it, and have found that I actually like the steel.
The Manix is a great knife for me. One that I'll be using for quite awhile.

Cheers
 
3mptin3ss said:
its really not even that big. its the size of the mini manix, not the full size original. its hefty for its size, but i wouldnt say its big.
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I had an endura and changed for the delica for friendlier pocket carry...think that would push the manix out too?
 
This size has not been an issue for me. I liked it so much I got the PE and the SE. It is so solid and locks up with an authoritative snap. Truly left-hand friendly, and that is a major plus for me. Recommended, from my perspective.
 
I've been carrying mine at work and off duty as well. For the past 3+ years, my EDC has been a small Seb, but I'm not finding the Manix2 too large. It has made my Seb feel a lot smaller, though.
 
Josh K said:
The grind, sure, could be better. I was cutting some cardboard up and it get's stuck right where the hollow stops. Not an incredible slicer, but still tough as nails. I'd say get it.
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How do you cut cardboard? I cut mine at a very sharp angle, with the plane of the blade probably about 10 or 20˚ into the plane of the cardboard. I find that this makes it much, much easier than cutting 90˚ to it.
 
I bought a pair, one PE and one SE. The only complaints I have are the sabre grind (would prefer full flat grind) and that it's a tad wide in my pocket. Oh, and I wish the clip wasn't shiny, but a little Brownell's baking lacquer fixed that.

Those complaints are very minor compared to the good points: great ergos, quality materials, terrific lock, Golden made, low ride tip-up carry. It's a really good all-purpose sport utility knife.
 
THG said:
How do you cut cardboard? I cut mine at a very sharp angle, with the plane of the blade probably about 10 or 20˚ into the plane of the cardboard. I find that this makes it much, much easier than cutting 90˚ to it.
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It does, but I was actually shortening the sides of empty boxes so they would fit in a drawer. The edges had to be straight not thinly angled.

Made me with I had my UKPK on me, but the job got done. Overall I like the hollow grind, it's less costly and is perfectly serviceable. I think that they hit the ball out of the park with this one, just like with the Tenacious. :thumbup:
 
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