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Para 2 and Manix 2 photos
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Para 2 digicam, 950 rift, manix 2 foliage green, orange manix 2, cqc 15
Para 2 digicam, 950 rift, manix 2 foliage green, orange manix 2, cqc 15
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Some questions though, the Manix 2 looks very wide in the closed position. Is it to the point, that it feels annoying when carried in the back pocket and sitting down?
The Para 2 blade, especially the tip, looks very delicate compared to the Manix 2. Am i correct on that observation?
Thanks again for the comparison pics. They're a big help!
Don't know about the back pocket, but the para 2 is more pocket friendly for me- but the manix only feels a smidge bigger and is fine...although these 2 are as big as I go for folders.
I think the tips are almost the same. They are not ZT's, but are both fine for me. I did some drilling in hard wood with both and they managed fine.
I think the tips are almost the same. They are not ZT's, but are both fine for me. I did some drilling in hard wood with both and they managed fine.
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Yeah the manix 2 is wide in the pocket, but I have never wished it was different. However more of the knife is concealed in your pocket compared to the para 2.
The tips on my FFG manix 2's are thicker than on the para, noticeably so. But with use I found there to be no problem in the fact that the para 2 has a thinner tip. Overall I prefer the manix 2 on looks, feel, robustness, and performace.
The tips on my FFG manix 2's are thicker than on the para, noticeably so. But with use I found there to be no problem in the fact that the para 2 has a thinner tip. Overall I prefer the manix 2 on looks, feel, robustness, and performace.
I've never carried my manix 2 in my back pocket but I can say that the pocket clip placement really helps it to dissapear in the pocket. I was very worried when I got it about how wide it was closed, but the first I slid it into my pocket my worries went right out the window.
The only time I really notice it moreso than other times, is when I wear shorts because the pockets are slightly angled instead of vertical like my jeans. But, in jeans, this thing hides in the pocket very well
The only time I really notice it moreso than other times, is when I wear shorts because the pockets are slightly angled instead of vertical like my jeans. But, in jeans, this thing hides in the pocket very well
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My two favorite folders of all time! Im buying every sprint run of either from now on.
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I waffled for days between Manix 2, Para 2 and a Superleaf as my first 'real' (non-Byrd) Spyderco.
In the end I decided to get the Manix first cause then i could afford to get a FFG Delica too. But I think the Para might have to be next.
I tried a bit of wood carving with the Manix tonight. I was suprised by how easily and deep it bit. I wonder if that's the hollow grind at work.
In the end I decided to get the Manix first cause then i could afford to get a FFG Delica too. But I think the Para might have to be next.
I tried a bit of wood carving with the Manix tonight. I was suprised by how easily and deep it bit. I wonder if that's the hollow grind at work.