Noob with new knife question.

Joe Kidd

Joe Kidd

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Hello and thanks for the privilege to post!
I'm looking to buy a new knife and I need some help making up my mind. I've settled on the Spyderco Manix2 or the Paramilitary 2. I currently carry a Benchmade 9053nsn or a SOG Twitch XL
Recommendations please and thanks.
Jeff
 
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Go with para 2 it's amaizing g both of them are they have many same quality but para 2 is more rare so if you can get it i also prefer the blade on the para 2 more but mostly the difference is the lock blade shape and handle shape both super comfortable para 2 is just rare manix 2 aren't
 
If you like a knife that has several ways of blade deployment--the PM2 can't be beaten. The unique locking system adds a lot to the knife.

IMHO every knife collector/user needs at least one PM2 in their arsenal.

BTW...welcome to the forum.

Mike
 
Manix 2.
The PM2 is not rare, by any stretch; but they can sometimes be difficult to find at dealers (the PM2 is quite popular).
The Manix 2 is considered by some to be a better work knife (which I guess means it will stand up to harder use) - personally, I just like it better.
 
Is weight a consideration? The PM2 feels really light for its size IMO. I've considered the Manix several times but I can never pull the trigger because it's substantially heavier than the PM2. I guess if you need a really heavy duty knife the extra weight is justifiable, but I have a hard time believing it's that much sturdier than the PM2.

I think every knife owner needs to try a PM2 at some point. I didn't care anything about Spydercos when I first got into knives, but I bought a PM2 to see what all the fuss was about. I now own only Spydercos, the PM2 being one of my all time favorites :)
 
I guess I have a tough time considering 1.5 oz considerably heavier...but, if approx 5.2 oz is too much weight, there is always the Manix 2 lightweight (might as well go with the s110v version). It's a matter of personal preference - the OP won't know which he likes better until he tries them.
I'm not knocking the PM2; I just happen to be one of the people that wasn't enamored with it. I like a lot of things about it; it just doesn't quite feel right to me.
 
Pick the one you think looks coolest. Not even joking, it's very hard to go wrong with those options. Personally, I prefer the PM2 to the standard Manix 2, though I like the Manix 2 XL better than either.
 
I settled on the Manix2 XL. It's seems like an awesome build for a $100 folder. My BM auto is off to Josh for some TLC. Thanks for the replies.
 
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