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Tenacious vs manix 2 comparison
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sgt1372
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I own and like them both.
They are both about the same size/wt and, for my purposes, function equally well but, since the Tenacious costs only a fraction of what the Manix2 does, I am more apt to use it to cut things than I would the Manix2.
I know that there are some here that hold the opinion that every knife should be used and that it is pointless to own any knife unless you do.
I do not share this opinion. I agree that a knife is a tool and I think that you should use the best tool for a particular job but do you need to use a $100-300 knife to cut something when a $20-40 knife (or a $1 box cutter) would do the job just as well?
I think not because I also believe in the old adage, "waste not, want not." That's why I'd always use a replaceable blade box cutter or utility knife to break down boxes or any other demanding task that I think they could handle before I'd use the the Tenacious (or another less costly knife) which I would in turn use before the Manix2 (or any other of more expensive knives).
This is just my perspective on the matter. You are of course free to do as you choose and your pocket book allows.
They are both about the same size/wt and, for my purposes, function equally well but, since the Tenacious costs only a fraction of what the Manix2 does, I am more apt to use it to cut things than I would the Manix2.
I know that there are some here that hold the opinion that every knife should be used and that it is pointless to own any knife unless you do.
I do not share this opinion. I agree that a knife is a tool and I think that you should use the best tool for a particular job but do you need to use a $100-300 knife to cut something when a $20-40 knife (or a $1 box cutter) would do the job just as well?
I think not because I also believe in the old adage, "waste not, want not." That's why I'd always use a replaceable blade box cutter or utility knife to break down boxes or any other demanding task that I think they could handle before I'd use the the Tenacious (or another less costly knife) which I would in turn use before the Manix2 (or any other of more expensive knives).
This is just my perspective on the matter. You are of course free to do as you choose and your pocket book allows.
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I agree with you. I have a tenacious and it does a really good job for what a knife is intended for. I was just wanting a comparison. In the last couple years I've really gravitated to more budget knives.
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Seems like a shame to have a knife with a better steel, then not use it because it's more expensive.
Manix2 is only a $90 knife, unless you buy a gussied-up one. And the steel is notably better than 8Cr. Ergos also appear to be a lot better.
But you already have a Tenacious, so maybe consider sunbathing else.
I find these bigger knives to be better at breaking down boxes than a box cutter: more blade length to use and better edge retention.
Manix2 is only a $90 knife, unless you buy a gussied-up one. And the steel is notably better than 8Cr. Ergos also appear to be a lot better.
But you already have a Tenacious, so maybe consider sunbathing else.
I find these bigger knives to be better at breaking down boxes than a box cutter: more blade length to use and better edge retention.
I have and like them both. For some reason the Tenacious handle seems about 1/8" too short for my hand despite what that photograph above shows. Otherwise I think they are relatively interchangeable. I have a lot of knives and don't use the Tenacious much. I sometimes use it for travel because it is less expensive than many of my other knives.
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I'v borrowed the Manix2 and liked it. I just couldn't get over how much of a pocket hog it is since I carry my knife & wallet in the same pocket.
I owned the Tenacious for about a day and hated it. I returned it as soon as I could. The knife proves that it's possible for a value knife to be overpriced. At $30 bucks I thought it was very "meh" for what you got, but now that it's pushing $50?! To me there are WAY better options out there at that price that outclass the Tenacoius. Spyderco's own Byrd line comes to mind.
Of course this is my experience YMMV.
I owned the Tenacious for about a day and hated it. I returned it as soon as I could. The knife proves that it's possible for a value knife to be overpriced. At $30 bucks I thought it was very "meh" for what you got, but now that it's pushing $50?! To me there are WAY better options out there at that price that outclass the Tenacoius. Spyderco's own Byrd line comes to mind.
Of course this is my experience YMMV.
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There are many unique perspectives -- many of them opposing -- regarding the same knife or knives. You of course are entitled to yours.
FWIW, I find little difference between the Manix 2 and Tenacious and, given the cost, the Tenacious sees far more use from me than the Manix 2. I carry a Taxi Wallet in my right front pocket and I can fit any knife right up to the size of a K2 in it w/my wallet w/o any difficulty. Neither the Tenacious or Manix take up as much room. I also own the Resilience and the Manxi XL too which fit in my pocket just as well.
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