Mnandi competitors

[MSchott]

I saw these with custom wood scales. Tickled tha fancy. The scales are usually offered on SleezBay from one guy that makes em.

Those are nice! I just purchased the Wenge scales.

 

[Dogdrawz]

Those are nice! I just purchased the Wenge scales.

Lucky dog! When I saw those...mmmmm.... I almost pulled the trigger on the knife & scales, but...a Sebbie came my way. Maybe next time.

 

[Akiha]

I saw them for $300ish.

There is maybe no more on the price, but can you able to tell me where you saw the price sir?

 

[gamma_nyc]

There is maybe no more on the price, but can you able to tell me where you saw the price sir?

I just checked knifeart and they have several from $275-$325.

 

[Akiha]

I just checked knifeart and they have several from $275-$325.

I didn't know that store, Thank you sir!

 

[mantzao]

A Massdrop Gent arrived yesterday and couldn't be happier.
For the price, i think you can't find a gentleman's knife like it.

 

[mbp]

Another vote for the William Henry E6. Almost identical size to the Mnandi (better blade to handle ratio), almost as many inlay options, much better steel as long as you get a newer one with M390. Ground thinner behind the edge too. If you like to fidget with your knives the action blows the Mnandi out of the water, so much smoother and faster than the clumsy-by-comparison nail nick. And all this for $50-$100 less depending on inlay.

Only 2 downsides: #1 aesthetics--the Mnandi is better looking knife IMO, even if the WH is no slouch; and #2 fit and finish--my E6 is just as good as any CRK but I have heard of others who had small issues with theirs.

 

[somniloquist]

I owned a Mnandi and enjoyed it very much. Then I bought a Spyderco Air and liked it about as much for a fraction of the price. It is very similar in size and shape, has arguably better blade steel and can deploy with one hand. The downside is that it will rust if you aren't cafeful. Also, it cuts very, very well. It is an excellent knife.

I sold the Mnandi and kept the Air.

 

[mbp]

Another cheaper option is the AG Russell Light'n Bug. Very classy option for only $75. 8Cr13MoV is a pretty bad steel, but in a gent's type knife it's still serviceable, especially with a nice thin grind.