Manix 2 Lightweight - which steel?

[txgolfer45]

Spy27? 15V? Magnacut?

I have a Manix 2 G10 in S30V. Looking for a lightweight Manix 2 for summer edc.

 

[DA170]

Spy27? 15V? Magnacut?

I have a Manix 2 G10 in S30V. Looking for a lightweight Manix 2 for summer edc.

Carrying my Maxamet Manix 2 LW today! It’s discontinued and discounted at some retailers that still have them. You can’t go wrong with any you mentioned, bonus all the new versions have screwed construction!

 

[ferider]

Either Maxamet because it's so unique or Magnacut for general purpose ?

 

[elevator man]

15v all day. You have a stainless already.

 

[Chuck_Nunface]

Lw spy27 bro.

 

[DocJD]

for summer edc.

If you're sweaty much , MC !

 

[uxo2]

SPY27

 

[Synov]

Depends on what you use it for. Magnacut is very stain resistant and nicely balanced between toughness and edge retention. 15V has a lot more edge retention but is a lot less tough and not stainless. So how hard are you using the knife and is it getting wet?

 

[bdmicarta]

Another consideration is difficult of sharpening 15V and Maxamet. If you have sufficient equipment it isn't that hard. Mine are in S110V and Rex45. If you are experienced sharpening it there is nothing wrong with S110V. All of the different steels available encompass a wide variety of characteristics so best to pick one based on your use case.

 

[sv4]

Spy27? 15V? Magnacut?

I have a Manix 2 G10 in S30V. Looking for a lightweight Manix 2 for summer edc.

Another vote here for the Manix 2 Maxamet. Get one while you still can, it’s been discontinued for 2025.

 

[stillshot2]

I personally would never buy a pinned construction knife, but that's just me.

 

[DA170]

I personally would never buy a pinned construction knife, but that's just me.

I agree with you on the older pinned versions. Just an FYI..the last 2 production runs of Maxamet are screwed construction, like stated in my above post.

 

[rolandsilvajr]

I️ have The 15v the magnacut and the s30v and I️ like The magnacut the best. I’m in New England so it can get pretty wet up here and when you combine everything it’s a really great balanced steel. And I️ find It sharpens pretty easy but has great edge retension. 15v will have better edge retention but is harder to sharpen and if you get it wet wipe it down and use something like frog lube. S30v is in the middle. I️ use Mina allot out in the woods.

 

[Humint]

Magnacut every day and twice on Sundays. Truly, the most worry-free knife configuration of those listed.