Which Manix 2 to get next?

dreadpirate · Apr 29, 2015

I have a Manix 2 LW w/ S110V - love it. Been thinking about a Manix with G10 scales. Options;

1. Manix 2 w/ G10 and S30V black on black
2. Manix 2 XL G10 S30V black on black
3. Manix 2 Cruwear grey G10 Sprint run - found one new - more money though.

GatorFlash1 · Apr 29, 2015

#3 Cruwear

ncrockclimb · Apr 29, 2015

Cruwear. It is one of my all time favorites knives, and I will never sell it. Besides the amazing steel, the liners are skeletonized, making the knife lighter but just as strong and durable as the S30V version. IMHO, it is more than worth the premium you will pay.

Surfingringo · Apr 29, 2015

I would lean towards the cruwear but it would depend on how much more.

3rdGenRigger · Apr 29, 2015

CruWear for sure.

dreadpirate · Apr 29, 2015

Surfingringo said:
I would lean towards the cruwear but it would depend on how much more.

$165.50 total delivered

whp · Apr 29, 2015

Cruwear.

STAINLESS90 · Apr 30, 2015

Get the Cruwear first and then work your way down the list. If you like the G-10 models it will become an addiction.

SURVIVAL&WEAPONS · Apr 30, 2015

Cruwear, then XL, etc.

vanslem6 · Apr 30, 2015

dreadpirate said:
$165.50 total delivered

I contemplated pulling the trigger on one at the same price. I didn't as you can get two G10 blk/satin S30v versions for the same price.

Seneca18 · Apr 30, 2015

Cruwear. Love them, at first the weight difference wasn't that much different, now when I pick up my regular Manix 2 it feels like a tank (love the skeletonized liners)

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grownstar · Apr 30, 2015

Good Lord, I love that checkered G10!

Surfingringo · Apr 30, 2015

dreadpirate said:
$165.50 total delivered

They went for around $150 when they were released last year I think. I would probably get the cruwear if it were me.

vanslem6 · Apr 30, 2015

But $168 gets you two, blk/satin, G10, S30v knives, shipped. I'm such a penny pincher.

At $20 less than a standard PM2, the G10 Manix is excellent value. It's so good, I wish I had one myself. Lol.

hhmoore · Apr 30, 2015

Surfingringo said:
They went for around $150 when they were released last year I think. I would probably get the cruwear if it were me.

I think I paid $165 new for mine...but I was a just little late to the party and it was already sold out at KW.

SpeedHoles · Apr 30, 2015

If you started with the lightweight, the regular Manix 2 will probably feel like a lead brick to you.

dreadpirate · Apr 30, 2015

Pulled the trigger on a Cruwear Manix 2 from Sooner State Knives.

Seneca18 · Apr 30, 2015

dreadpirate said:
Pulled the trigger on a Cruwear Manix 2 from Sooner State Knives.

You won't regret it!!!!

Yo Mama · Apr 30, 2015

One other option, I know you already bought, was the XL sprint run with moonglow scales over at edc forums. I'm thinking of selling my normal XL for that one.

bdmicarta · Apr 30, 2015

dreadpirate said:
Pulled the trigger on a Cruwear Manix 2 from S***** S**** Knives.

I've bought several knives from this seller including a Manix 2 Cruwear and he is reliable.

I don't think there are any bad choices in the Manix 2 line. My first one was an older 154CM version. The standard G10 models in 154CM or S30V can be found used for relatively low prices. The G10 models are good work knives, the LW models are good for EDC. If you don't mind larger knives you should try the XL version too.