Manix A Bit Too Heavy for EDC?

Thanks Deacon and everyone else,

I decided to go with a full size Persian after all. Its still a bit heavy but at least it'll be a whole lot slimmer in my pocket than a Manix or a Chinook II. Downside is the lock isn't as strong as the other two and maybe not as strong as an Axis Lock. Also, the micarta handle is not as grippy and the blade probably not as quick to open. Despite all that I'm still getting it because the more I read about the Persian here the more it became one of those "gotta have it" folders. I want to try out VG-10 steel as well. So, its not EXACTLY what I was looking for but its pretty close.

And, I also ordered a Chinook II as well.:D Not for EDC but just as a heavy duty folder. The Chinook blade seems like its built better for hard use than the flat grind Manix. If I need a "cutter" I'll use something else. The Chinook for chopping.:thumbup:
 
I have never handled a Manix, but I EDC a Strider AR and a Tarani Masters Karambit folder with no problems, and that is both at the same time, no rotation. I consider the Civilian to be a small, slim, back-up blade.
 
Maybe I'm just a glutton for punishment, but I never had a problem carrying the Manix as an EDC.

Now, even if it were legal, the Dalton Comcat is a different matter . . . :eek:
 
Ian111 said:
Thanks Deacon and everyone else,

I decided to go with a full size Persian after all. Its still a bit heavy but at least it'll be a whole lot slimmer in my pocket than a Manix or a Chinook II. Downside is the lock isn't as strong as the other two and maybe not as strong as an Axis Lock. Also, the micarta handle is not as grippy and the blade probably not as quick to open. Despite all that I'm still getting it because the more I read about the Persian here the more it became one of those "gotta have it" folders. I want to try out VG-10 steel as well. So, its not EXACTLY what I was looking for but its pretty close.

.:thumbup:
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From what I understand from reading the designer's thoughts on the Persian design, it was purposefully made to not have the friction grippyness you have with FRN or G-10 Spydies. Wet and friction rub skin raw fast and avoiding that was the reason for the design. However, the palm swell and how the choil and the pommel hug the hand prevent slippage of the handle. Again, that is how I understood his words. So it may not "feel" as secure, it certainly is still just as secure as the other knives...maybe even more so. ;)

New Persians are notoriously over stiff until broken in. Either a hot water bath, drying, lubing with lube of choice; or WD-40, clean and lube of choice seem to be the most often methods of speeding up the "breaking in process".
 
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