Mantis Mt-5

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Chinikaylo

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Ok, I know that Mantis is frowned upon as a company here, but what can you tell me about the Mt-5:
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Heres the specs:
Overall Length 9"
Blade Length 3 1/2"
Blade Material 154CM
Handle Material Machined G-10
Lock Style Liner Lock
Carry System Pocket Clip
Weight 9.2 oz.


I dislike Mantis for the bs they did years ago but I actually really want to purchase this knife, and found it for as low as $120. I prefer larger pocket knives, and this looks to meet my expectations. Thoughts about the knife, not the company? Thanks
 
Thoughts about the knife
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I think I can get a big beefy Spyderco Manix 2 in 154CM for $70.
I think I'd rather go with the known brand for half the price.
 
I'm sure it's probably a half decent knife. That said... it's a 9oz blade... if I'm toting around a 9oz knife, it better be tough as nails... so... ZT200!

For that much dough, you can get an emerson, spyderco, BM, etc... Kershaw JYDII.. so many better choices... made in USA too...

Perhaps look into the Pohl Force knives? similar styling... quality knives.
 
That knife will cut like any other, but as everyone has already written: Go with something else (better).
Spyderco, Kershaw, ZT, Emerson, Benchmade, Pohl Force, so many branmds to choose from with high quality steel, heat treat, and warranty. You won't regret it. Now, step away from the mall ninja item...
 
Chinikaylo said:
Ok, I know that Mantis is frowned upon as a company here, but what can you tell me about the Mt-5:
MN-MT5.jpg


Heres the specs:
Overall Length 9"
Blade Length 3 1/2"
Blade Material 154CM
Handle Material Machined G-10
Lock Style Liner Lock
Carry System Pocket Clip
Weight 9.2 oz.


I dislike Mantis for the bs they did years ago but I actually really want to purchase this knife, and found it for as low as $120. I prefer larger pocket knives, and this looks to meet my expectations. Thoughts about the knife, not the company? Thanks
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Here's my unbiased view of the knife. It looks ergonomic enough based on the handle shape. The blade steel is pretty good. The machined g-10 looks to offer great traction.

9.2 ounces does seem hefty though.
 
I'll have to agree with harkamus. Handle looks relatively ergonomic and G-10 very grippy but for over nine ounces knives I feel I need more.

Save up your cash and look at a ZT300 ;)
 
The ZT200 costs the same and has a somewhat similar profile, is made in the U.S. by a reputable manufacturer, was designed by Ken Onion, and weighs less. I've never had a ZT200, but I did have a ZT300. The build quality on the ZT300 was excellent, and I expect the ZT200 is the same. ZT has an excellent reputation.

I don't know anything about the Mantis knife you're looking at other than it was designed by a member of the "Mantis Militia," and it looks kinda funny, at least to me--sort of an exagerated version of the ZT200.

If I were you I'd look at the ZT.
 
I don't know that it would be all that ergonomic with that top divot on the handle. Think I'd pass.
 
1. its ugly.
2. its heavy , heavier then zt300 ! and zt ti framelock with 3,3/4 blade 4mm thick !!
3. its mantis .

for that money you can find lots of quality knifes made by good companies .
 
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I don't know that it would be all that ergonomic with that top divot on the handle. Think I'd pass.
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I'm wondering that too. I'm thinking that when you hold it your hand will naturally fall into a very exaggerated sabre grip. Almost like you're holding it like a pistol rather than a knife. Probably designed for a "knife fighting" by somebody who doesn't know a damn thing about knife fighting.:rolleyes: As such, it looks like you'd be very limited in gripping the knife for every-day tasks. It looks like it takes up a TON of pocket space...way too much for a 3.5" blade. It also looks like if you carried something else in that pocket (not sure if there's enough room to do so though), it'd be very easy to pull out your hand in a way that pushes the flipper and opens the blade a bit in your pocket (probably not enough to hurt yourself, but it might cut your pants up).

Mantis obviously designs knives based on how they appear, rather than how they perform. Their marketing practices confirm this. The stark opposite of this would be Spyderco, which arguably makes some of the ugliest, yet most comfortable and practical knives on the market.

As mentioned several times above, something in ZT's line would probably be more useful, yet have similar design cues to that Mantis.
 
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What I find really funny is that some people say they think Spyderco knives are ugly. They've obviously never seen Manis or DarkOps knives before.
 
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