Spyderco Manix Kicks Butt of Sebbies,Striders

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Wow, actual cutting tests! This is what I like to see. Thanks for the thread and link!
 
Nice link :D

When I lent Ropeman the Strider, I thought that it would win hands down. The case was indeed different.

The Manix proved to be the best at all the various challenges and has really done the Spyderco folks proud. I have used all three since and found the same results.

Credit where it is due, there are better results with other Striders - the thickness of a SMF blade combined with a very short bevel to the sharpened edge makes it rather awkward for fine cutting and slicing - flip side is that these same features make the SMF a very strong brute, if it were to be used hard. The SnG model does perform these lighter duties a whole lot better than it's big brother.

To be brutally honest, I now think that the Manix is just about as good a user knife as you'd ever need. Be it the standard or 80mm one. I am using both and they are delightful. To produce a knife than can win every time for normal uses against tight competition, whilst costing maybe a third of the price, or less, is an incredible feat.
 
I'm not suprised at the results. My Manix has been my new EDC ever since I got it. Just because a knife costs more, does not mean that it will perform better. The Manix is hard to beat for a general use folder.
 
I have gone through 3 Spyderco Manix in my collection. I finally got one for EDC use. This knife is extremely tough and versatile for a knife of it's stature. I have the combo edged version I am keeping for a camp knife and I plan on it being a long term keeper.

Now I just need to find a really good belt sheath for it. There is something special about Golden Colorado Spyders ;)
 
I sent our Manix reviewer/tester an email and asked if he could do another test adding the Spyderco Military model and the Benchmade Rukus and Skirmish models. I'd like to see how these big honkers do.
 
That was an excellent article!! It looks like I need a Manix! (I also want an digicam SMF.)
 
I'm not surprised either. I have owned several Sebenzas and they don't strike me as being anything special for the money. They are biult well and have rock solid lock-up (something Spyderco needs to improve on) but for $300, I want more than just a solid locking knife.

I had a Manix as well as a bunch of other Spydercos and they seem to be some of the best deals I have found. I would take a Manix over a Sebenza anyday if it were my money. In fact, even if it wasn't my money, I would prefer a Manix in a hairy situation because it is not slippery when wet like the Sebenza. I have cut myself because my hand slipped on the smooth metal of the Sebenza handle. The Manix is a better slicer as well. The Sebenza is a good knife but the design is outdated already and it is over priced.
 
kgriggs8 said:
I'm not surprised either. I have owned several Sebenzas and they don't strike me as being anything special for the money. They are biult well and have rock solid lock-up (something Spyderco needs to improve on) but for $300, I want more than just a solid locking knife.

I had a Manix as well as a bunch of other Spydercos and they seem to be some of the best deals I have found. I would take a Manix over a Sebenza anyday if it were my money. In fact, even if it wasn't my money, I would prefer a Manix in a hairy situation because it is not slippery when wet like the Sebenza. I have cut myself because my hand slipped on the smooth metal of the Sebenza handle. The Manix is a better slicer as well. The Sebenza is a good knife but the design is outdated already and it is over priced.
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For all the complaints I hear about liner-locks my Spyderco Military is like a vault door closing when it locks up. I have never had a problem with Spydie locks of any kind even on very old knives from way back in the 1980's.
 
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