Compared to what else is out there I think $130 is an ok price for what you are getting but not great. Though knowing how much I like the knife now, I'd be more likely to spend a bit more for it and it's displaced more expensive knives out of my pocket as of late. There's zero risk with a PM2 at $130, if you don't like it, it will take you 5 minutes to sell it for what you paid and that includes boxing it up, but yes that can be a hassle. If you are not a knife nut searching for the "perfect knife" it might seem silly but most are forced to do a lot of "buy and try, then sell". There's usually a reason a knife like the PM2 is as popular as it is, but it's not for everyone, it's just a very good combination of features in a light package and no knife is great for everyone.
Now if you really want value I think the Manix 2 G10 is one of the best going, you can find the satin blade for $85, still S30V, it's larger/heavier than the PM2 but is a great knife as well, very solid. I find myself using the PM2 more just because it's lighter and takes up less pocket room and I prefer handles that don't have sharply defined finger grooves like the Manix 2 does but every time I open the Manix I'm impressed by how solid it feels and locks up. Price wise though it's hard to argue that at $85 the Manix 2 isn't a better value for the knife itself than the PM2 at $130. Though the PM2 has more work involved in producing it, relieved G10 scales, cut outs in the steel liners, lock bar fitting etc. so it's going to cost more.
Still don't know if you like it?
