manix 2 vs. manix

bearcut said:
The Manix 2 is a good knife, but it ain't no Manix.

Kind of like the BM Presidio "Ultra". Compared to the Presidio there is nothing "Ultra" about it.

The origional Manix was a tank. The Manix 2 is more of a Humvee.
Click to expand...

How is the Manix 2 not a tank?
 
I much prefer the original Manix because of the back lock and tip-down carry. The Manix 2 requires two hands to unlock (at least for me), and the ball-in-cage lock or whatever it is just doesn't look that great to me nor really float my boat. Just a personal preference thing.

The Manix 2 is really more comparable to the old mini-Manix, both in terms of size and tip-up only carry.

The original Manix also feels way beefier to me than the Manix 2. The Manix 2 is a good value, though, for those who like the lock and the tip-up only carry configuration.
 
I love the Manix 2 - especially the ones with the skeletonized liners. Closing one handed is a snap IMHO. Use your thumb and index finger to retract the lock and let the blade fall . . .
 
Last edited:
Over time can you close the BB lock with just a thumb? I also have to use my thumb and index / or just two hands to close the ones I've looked at here at gun shows :confused:

I would like to get a Manix 2 soon, but maybe as a trade so it can be broken in :)
 
The original Manix is a real tank, no questions about that. The Manix II is a good knife but it isn't as heavy duty in my opinion. I think the Manix II is great for EDC, but if the shtf I want my original large Manix along side my ZF's.

FIW I could get the Manix II to close one handed I just did not like the blade dropping on my finger.
 
boatsman said:
The original Manix is a real tank, no questions about that. The Manix II is a good knife but it isn't as heavy duty in my opinion. I think the Manix II is great for EDC, but if the shtf I want my original large Manix along side my ZF's.

FIW I could get the Manix II to close one handed I just did not like the blade dropping on my finger.
Click to expand...


I added the emphasis

Sal Glesser said:
The lock is strong, self adjusting and offers no play. the new Manix broke well into the "very heavy duty" range (MBC). It's stronger than the earlier Manix but at a lower weight and it's easier to clean. The beauty of the ball lock is that all of the strength is within a small area arojund the pivot and ball. Liners are not even necessary as in competitive locks. In addition, action on the ball locks is exceptional.

Think of it as a high-performance, light-weight tank.

sal
Click to expand...
 
havent held the manix 2 but the old manix is a beast of a knife...but ive heard nothing but good about the manix 2:thumbsup:
 
I did say in my opinion. I guess if I had the knife for more time than a passaround allows I might come to trust and like the II version as well as the original. I did like the blade shape very much, very useful size for daily use, I am also a fan of the standard version of the 154CM steel used. I might have preferred the FFG but am also a fan of the sabre grinds as it provides a stronger tip. There is no question that it cleans very easy.
 
thanks for the info boatsman. much appreciated. i needed these info to make a decision on what hard use folder i'll be buying. I have an endura 4 and a millie and for the moment my endura is the beater.
 
Any other subjects and we'd be bitching about how heavy a knife is . . .
 
I have an original mini (hard to think of it as "mini") and a CFS90V Manix 2; the mini is quite close in size to the Manix 2. Blades on both are FFG ( personal favorite), Manix 2 is thinner and likely a better slicer. I prefer the blade profile of the M2 over the Mini, it is a tad longer and pointier. Both have great ergos, feel great in hand in multiple grips. The Mini is a tank of a knife, substantial frame is a bit heavy but quite strong; excellent mid lock. G-10 has great feel, very grippy. The CFS90V has a skeletonized frame, both thinner and lighter. CF has a nice feel to it, quite grippy. Ball lock is strong and takes some getting used to, mine is still a bit on the stiff side. The manix 2 carries in pocket better but both knives are worth having. I do not have the standard M2, but really like the hollow grind of my Native. I would also think that CPM154 is quite adequate as steel goes, no issue there. Grab a Manix 2, but the original is definitely worth having- if you find one buy it.

Here are a couple of quick side by side comparison shots:
manixa.jpg
manixb.jpg
 
Last edited:
powernoodle said:
I much prefer the original Manix because of the back lock and tip-down carry. The Manix 2 requires two hands to unlock (at least for me), and the ball-in-cage lock or whatever it is just doesn't look that great to me nor really float my boat. Just a personal preference thing.

The Manix 2 is really more comparable to the old mini-Manix, both in terms of size and tip-up only carry.

The original Manix also feels way beefier to me than the Manix 2. The Manix 2 is a good value, though, for those who like the lock and the tip-up only carry configuration.
Click to expand...

+1

There is no comparison between the original full-size Manix and the Manix 2. The original is a much bigger, more robust knife...I was not impressed when the Manix 2 came out..more like a mini-Manix size wise...and no tip down carry killed it for me. That's why I scooped up another full size on evil-Bay...redundancy purposes;)..I'm set for folders now.
Just my opinion.
 
yes there is the no tip down carry. i wonder how much it saves not providing for a 4 way choice of carry.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top