Spyderco Manix 2? Paramilitary 2? Benchmade Griptilian?

[RLDubbya]

If you like to mod your knives, the Manix 2 is easier to get customized scales built due to the liners.

 

[KBA]

I have owned and carried several different knives including the 3 listed in the OP. I've had ZTs, Chris Reeve Sebenzas, Insingos, & Mnandis, Benchmades, and several Spydercos.

I'm not a huge guy. I have medium hands and don't care for a lot of stuff in my pockets. Some have mentioned weight and height but the Manix 2 is no issue to me.

I sold all my modern knives and kept only the Manix 2. The ergonomics of it is incredible and it has one of the strongest locks out there.

The Sage 3 is another option but the ergos on it are not as perfect as the Manix 2

 

[ATJ999]

All are great, but if it was my choice I would either get/look for, a sprint run spyderco, Cru-Wear would be my choice. And for the Mini Grip, either M4 or 20CV.

Honestly, can't go wrong with any of them!

 

[Wolverine777]

The KnifeCenter exclusive Manix2 Cruwear/CF is extremely light with superb build quality. It's an absolute steal at $165.

 

[benchmyderco]

My collection

My Manix 2 is stock with S110V steel.
My Paramilitary 2 has a Ti deep carry clip with M4 steel.
My Ritter Grip has Carbon Fiber Scales and Ti deep carry clip with M390 steel.

I have 8 Grip (five Ritter, two 551-1 and one 556-1), 6 Paramilitary 2 and only 1 Manix 2.
Does it mean anything to OP?

 

[Thin-Slice]

I own all thre, the blurple manix and PM but the grip is the 551-1. The Grip definitelly has a better carry feel in pocket since it is not as wide.

Also the Axis lock is much easier to use compared to the caged ball lock on the manix.

The PM2 has the most enjoyable lock out of all three.

There are advantages to all of them just depends what u prefer or willing to overlook

 

[tomsch]

I would vote for the Grip. Here's a Ritter but it is a bulldog in use and has quite a bit of aftermarket options.