New EDC knife recommendations?

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donkeytron

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I have a $75 dollar Amazon gift card from xmas that I want to use before I cancel my prime account. Looking to pick up a new EDC knife that's anywhere between $50-$100. I currently own a Griptilian, Delica, Ontario Rat 1, Kershaw Skyline, and have a Para 3 pre-ordered. I also have a couple of Victorinox saks. I love knives that are a little on the lighter side but the handle can't be too short as I have larger hands. For example, the mini-griptilian is too short, but the Delica handle is just long enough for my liking. I only reason I mention the Amazon part because I'm not sure if all knives are sold there, for example sprint runs might be out of the question with this purchase.

So far I've been considering the Manix 2 lightweight or the PM2. Was considering the PM2 just because of it's overwhelmingly rave reviews, but probably going to pass on the PM2 for now just because I have the Para 3 coming, and it's a little on the higher end of what I was planning to spend. I was almost ready to buy the Manix 2 but have seen so many mixed reviews on it. Some people love it and others say they return it immediately. I'd be getting either the translucent blue or black that comes with CTS BD1 steel, which I've also seen mixed reviews on. Anyone with an opinion on the Manix 2, and are there other knives I should consider in this price range?
 
You could get the g10 version of the manix 2 for just at the high end of your budget, and you'd get a much better steel in s30v over bd1. The native 5 light weight sounds like something you'd like. S35vn steel and really nice ergo's in a light weight package. Lots of good choices in that price range. But I'd definitely go with either the native 5 or g10 m2 over the m2 light weight.

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I love my manix2 in s110v blurple. Tho it's so wide in the pocket. If you have an empty pocket it's fine but I keep keys or wallet in my front pockets so that's one con. It's also a bit heavy. The blade geometry is stronger than the pm2 but the pm2 is a better slicer. I like the pm2 but mines the carbon fiber and m4 version. Well worth the money. It's a long knife tho. Going to get a para3 sprint hopefully in carbon fiber and better steel than s30.... Which is a good steel regardless, I just like other steel better.
 
native 5 or manix 2 lightweight. I prefer the g10 manix but it is noticeably heavier than the lightweight version. I also like the kizer begleiter quite a bit for it's understated looks, especially the green and functional. Spyderco chaparral is a little above the price range but there is a used one listed for $99 from amazon warehouse, returned open package?

Cold steel BROKEN skull also gets some good reviews on the forum and would be longer than anything you have currently listed for a little diversity.

Edit: Fixed the name on the cold steel, my bad. Worse part is I searched the name check out the weight specs... coffee must have not kicked in yet.
 
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I second the Cold Steel broken skull option. A truly nice package for the $

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Why not an endura wave? Or a Dragonfly Salt H1 SE. Probably two of my all time favorites. The dragonfly goes everywhere with me. Cuts most anything and you dont notice its on you. Best EDC knife all round IMO. I own 4.
 
The Manix platform is great, I love my LW. But I was not a fan of the BD1 steel, I sold mine and went with S110V. The regular G10 version is also a bit heavy, maybe better with the milled liners. I would also suggest a Dragonfly, but if handle size is an issue, it may be a bit small.
 
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