Manix 2 XL for a Paramilitary 2 ! Would this be a fair trade ?

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I have an opportunity to trade my new Manix 2 XL for a brand new PM2 tomorrow (both knives G-10 with satin blades). Do you agree that this would be a good trade ? Thoughts please ? Thanks in advance ...
 
The PM2 is worth a few dollars more so IMO you'd be getting the better end of the deal...unless it's a fake. Then, you know, it wouldn't be a very good deal at all. ;)
 
If you want the PM2 more then it's a good trade...
If you want the Manix XL more then it's a good trade ...
Either way both a great knives but the PM2 is harder to obtain and I find it fills my personal needs better then the XL.
 
What's your gut tell you? Depends on which one you truly want. Can not go wrong with either. But I am partial to my PM2. Just research that model and make sure you are not getting a fake. Or do you trust the person with the PM2
 
I think its a good trade unless the PM2 is fake or has been abused. I just haven't been able to warm up to the ball bearing lock on the Manix. The compression lock on the PM2 is much better.
 
I just did a quick online search of a couple blade forum sponsors and had no problem finding PM2s. Not in all varieties but not a rare knife. GP has the black/satin.
 
Barman1 said:
The PM2 is worth a few dollars more so IMO you'd be getting the better end of the deal...unless it's a fake. Then, you know, it wouldn't be a very good deal at all. ;)
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It's the real McCoy ! Believe it or not , I heard that the XL is selling for more money at the moment - this is from a reliable source. Thanks.
 
Dantone05 said:
If you want the PM2 more then it's a good trade...
If you want the Manix XL more then it's a good trade ...
Either way both a great knives but the PM2 is harder to obtain and I find it fills my personal needs better then the XL.
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Thanks for the advice ...
 
1Ronin said:
What's your gut tell you? Depends on which one you truly want. Can not go wrong with either. But I am partial to my PM2. Just research that model and make sure you are not getting a fake. Or do you trust the person with the PM2
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Affirmative; I trust this person. The PM2 is a totally different animal. I'm still getting use to it. Thanks.
 
Bushido185 said:
I think its a good trade unless the PM2 is fake or has been abused. I just haven't been able to warm up to the ball bearing lock on the Manix. The compression lock on the PM2 is much better.
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I just hope that the lock is as reliable. Thank you , sir.
 
jonc123 said:
I just did a quick online search of a couple blade forum sponsors and had no problem finding PM2s. Not in all varieties but not a rare knife. GP has the black/satin.
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I think the rarity shtick is useful in raising demand and therefore getting the buyer to come down off the fence in order to squeeze the trigger - as we gun owners like to say. :)
 
For me? No, as I like the Manix 2 XL better. Value? I'd say you're trading up a bit as the PM2 is usually a tiny bit more expensive and, for as value for trade bait, it's a more popular model.
 
Bushido185 said:
I just haven't been able to warm up to the ball bearing lock on the Manix. The compression lock on the PM2 is much better.
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I agree with the above. Larger hands have an easier time of managing the bbl mechanism.
Also you didn't mention the steel. I have 3 PM2s each with different steel. My Manix2 xl has s90v. That needs to be calculated in the mix too.
 
Never even seen an XL in the flesh before, but I have a PM2 and I bought a Manix 2 G10 for my brother (not the XL). Doing it over again, we'd both have the Manix. I think like the BBL more than the compression lock. I like the ergos WAY more on the Manix - the PM2 is slippery in my hands. Probably can't go wrong either way though.
 
I love my Manix 2 XL. One of the best feeling knives in hand I've ever had. It just fits. And it is a very robust knife that can take anything I throw at it. Having said that, I lost (hopefully only temporarily) my PM2 a few days ago so have been using the XL a lot more. While I love the XL, I really, really, really miss my PM2.
 
I picked up an XL recently, edc'd it for a couple weeks and really like it....
but still, mostly prefer my PM2 for M-F work edc, the ergonomics just work.
 
The manix 2 is technically worth a few $$ less than the PM2....which I don't really get. The manix sure does look more expensive to produce, and has features that the PM2 doesn't.

That being said, I'd rather have the PM2 than the manix 2, and I have both. I carry the manix more, but I like the PM2 better.
 
co556guy said:
The manix 2 is technically worth a few $$ less than the PM2....which I don't really get. The manix sure does look more expensive to produce, and has features that the PM2 doesn't.

That being said, I'd rather have the PM2 than the manix 2, and I have both. I carry the manix more, but I like the PM2 better.
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Having owned both, the Manix 2XL is superior in my opinion. I'd go to war with that blade!
 
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