The Spyderco Manix 2 (REX 45) Pocketknife: A Classic Mild Mannered Review

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  • Опубликовано: 1 авг 2024
  • The Spyderco Manix 2 is a staple of the Spyderco lineup and comes in various steels, scale materials, colors, etc. I have had several over the years, but this latest "sprint run" in REX 45 really caught my interest and I just had to pick it up... and so far I am pleased as burnt orange punch!
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    Stay safe out there, be mild mannered to one another and all the best!

Комментарии • 62

  • @timmyt964
    @timmyt964 6 месяцев назад +1

    I have several of both. I just can't decide, I like both.

  • @bigboreknifegear8349
    @bigboreknifegear8349 4 года назад

    The Manix 2 checks a lot of the boxes. Ergos, looks, functionality, aesthetics. It is one of the quintessential knives from Spyderco. Great choice, great knife, great video, and that's a fantastic flashlight 😁

    • @mildmannerededc
      @mildmannerededc  4 года назад

      Manix is awesome! All day slicer extraordinaire. That flashlight happens to be my favorite!! 👊🏻👊🏻🍻🍻

  • @gregoryburke2562
    @gregoryburke2562 4 года назад

    Thank you and please keep doing reviews.

    • @mildmannerededc
      @mildmannerededc  4 года назад

      Thanks Gregory,I appreciate the kind words. No plans to let up at this point. Thanks again and be well.

  • @Marlah4
    @Marlah4 4 года назад +1

    Love my manix and pm2’s. Spyderco and Benchmade all day!

    • @mildmannerededc
      @mildmannerededc  4 года назад

      Hard to argue with you there! Definitely two of my favorite brands. Thanks for watching.

  • @monkeyfaceII
    @monkeyfaceII 4 года назад +1

    Great review man and that ORange Manix is a perfect channel knife for you man 👌🏽

    • @mildmannerededc
      @mildmannerededc  4 года назад

      Thanks my friend. It's a very cool version of the Manix 2. Look forward to hearing your thoughts.

  • @mickkeim4142
    @mickkeim4142 4 года назад

    Thank you Mr Manners...

  • @choirboyzcutleryoutdoors
    @choirboyzcutleryoutdoors 3 года назад

    Great review! Beautiful knife!

    • @mildmannerededc
      @mildmannerededc  3 года назад +1

      Thanks for checking out the review! It's a pretty cool knife, I'm definitely a Manix2 guy! Take care!

  • @klc4867
    @klc4867 4 года назад +1

    Nice review as usual, I like the leaf blade and ball lock also.
    I tend to edc the para 3 more now that its broke in well.

    • @mildmannerededc
      @mildmannerededc  4 года назад +1

      Para3 is a phenomenal edc option. Can't argue with that. Appreciate you watching and the support. Take care!

  • @edclife8773
    @edclife8773 4 года назад

    Cool review I like the leaf shaped blade aswell i have 2 ukpk's at the min but spydercos handle materials so far have set me off so got custom scales on each

  • @growl2088
    @growl2088 4 года назад +2

    I'm a sucker for the compression lock not that i've ever tried the ball one so at some point i will have to check one out.

    • @monkeyfaceII
      @monkeyfaceII 4 года назад +1

      est normannorum the light weight version is quite nice too generally am in the pm2 camp tho

  • @gregorywilson3318
    @gregorywilson3318 4 года назад

    Great review, as you mentioned Spyderco is known for continuously making improvements in their runs which deserves more attention as you nailed it on the hammer which is it’s something that is learned but Spyderco doesn’t publicize very much or not often enough at all.
    I have been thinking of the Manix 2 a whole damn lot lately so I am truly glad to see you reviewing their sprint run and I am curious if it’s possibly smoother but the milled out liners speaks volumes for I like the original but the lightweight is so tempting and I feel this is the middle ground best in-between. Awesome color!
    I appreciate your sign off message “Be mild mannered towards everyone.” I may be slightly paraphrasing but it’s exactly what helps in times like these being nicer and more tolerable as much as possible even going as far as walking away from those troubled and stressed out individuals when ever they cross our path out there in germ land.
    be safe and Happy late Easter to you Brother, your videos are fresh even among all the other Knife stuff I watch so keep doing you!👍🏻🤘🏻

    • @mildmannerededc
      @mildmannerededc  4 года назад +1

      Greg, thank you for the very kind words and for your support of the channel. Your comment made my day. Being able to connect with cool members of the community like yourself, really is the best part of this whole RUclips journey. A little kindness and patience is always a good addition to any edc (corny but true). As to Spyderco and the Manix 2, both are top notch. I've been a Spyderco fan since my first Delica. The Manix is just a great everyday slicer, really hard to beat. As you noted, with the weight reduction and slightly smoother g10 it's an even more compelling option. Thanks again my friend, really glad to have you here!! Be well!

    • @gregorywilson3318
      @gregorywilson3318 4 года назад

      Mild Mannered EDC I am proud to say I will be finally pulling the trigger getting my first Spyderco!
      This amazing sprint run is out of stock on bladehq. Great things come to those who wait. 😈
      I was wondering if on the earlier version in s30v doesn’t the blade have more cutting edge?! I most certainly be mistaking.
      I like it in rex45 though. May I ask what is the channel you mentioned with cutting tests and info for learning about steels.

    • @mildmannerededc
      @mildmannerededc  4 года назад +1

      @@gregorywilson3318 Congrats! I'm sure you will enjoy your Spyderco, they make great knives. The steel testing channel I mentioned is Cedric & Ada. Fantastic channel!!

    • @gregorywilson3318
      @gregorywilson3318 4 года назад

      Mild Mannered EDC Thanx, I was actually watching his video on Rex 45 and he also has funny videos in his playlist. I forgot the name of the playlist but the video was about how the Delica is completely irrelevant now with the P3/p3 lightweight and how life can go on better tossing the Delica out of our lives.
      Funny stuff and the info he also has goes in one ear and stays instead of some info out there where it goes in and out the other ear.
      Anyway, if I may trouble you with just one more question I’d like to ask a silly question: Is the Orange sprint run of the Manix 2 a limited run?
      I am obviously clueless and I am assuming Spyderco will restock the Manix in Rex 45 ..Any insight will be greatly appreciated.
      Thanx for taking me under your wing and tolerating a newb to the Knife game. 🤘🏻

  • @christianhaykus452
    @christianhaykus452 4 года назад +1

    I got the Manix 2 Lightweight with CTS BD1N steel. I personally love it.

    • @mildmannerededc
      @mildmannerededc  4 года назад

      That's a great model! I need to spend more time with the lightweight version. Thanks for watching!

    • @christianhaykus452
      @christianhaykus452 4 года назад

      @@mildmannerededc np man, I enjoyed the video.

  • @knaftasticedc956
    @knaftasticedc956 4 года назад

    Love it

  • @paddyspotatopeelers2154
    @paddyspotatopeelers2154 4 года назад +2

    Great review, it's a knife I've not gone for yet, probably as you hinted I have a pm2 and not sure where it would fit. Who am I kidding ill get one sometime. Lol🤣Atb paddy 👍☘️😃

    • @mildmannerededc
      @mildmannerededc  4 года назад

      Spoken like a true knife addict!! Thanks for watching Paddy! PM2 is a fantastic knife, the Manix has always just connected with me more for some reason. Look forward to seeing your review on that Manix you'll be buying soon!!! 😂😂🤑

  • @paulh9439
    @paulh9439 4 года назад +2

    I'm a manix fan, at the moment I have the lightweight in cts bd1, not the best steel but will do until I upgrade to the s30v version. Great review thanks.

    • @monkeyfaceII
      @monkeyfaceII 4 года назад +1

      Paul H the light weight one is great that’s the one I checked out! The edge held well even in db1

    • @mildmannerededc
      @mildmannerededc  4 года назад +1

      Thanks for watching Paul. That lightweight Manix is a great option, I need to spend more time with one, might win me over, oh heck it's a Manix, already has. Take care!

  • @rhino5419
    @rhino5419 4 года назад

    Hello Brad. I wish you and yours a very HAPPY EASTER. All the best. I am part of a very exclusive club of only 3 members that i know of that don't like Spiderco. Lol.

    • @mildmannerededc
      @mildmannerededc  4 года назад

      Hello there my friend! Happy Easter and a joyous day to you and yours as well! I used to be in that Spyderco club, but they won me over eventually. But with knives, ya like what ya like, that's all the matters! Be well!

  • @conductorcammon
    @conductorcammon 4 года назад

    I have the Para 2 in M4 and one in Maxamet, got a Manix in Cruwear...the Para's are more fiddle friendly.

  • @badmunkyedc1
    @badmunkyedc1 4 года назад

    I really like the Manix 2 over the pm2. A lot better ergos and usability over the pm2. I really dig the color, Hook 'em Horns!

    • @mildmannerededc
      @mildmannerededc  4 года назад +1

      Ha! 🤘🏻🤘🏻 Yeah the color is pretty cool! I'm with you, I'm a Manix guy as well, that bad is just too good. Take care man!

  • @NaenDILLIGAF
    @NaenDILLIGAF 4 года назад

    So I just bought the Boker Kalashnikov automatic, I love the way it feels in my hand , not a big fan of the black and red color scheme. So far I have the civivi wyvern "d2", rat 1 "aus 8" , and Booker Kalashnikov "aus 8" in my collection , along with some other cheap gerbera, and leatherman multitool

    • @mildmannerededc
      @mildmannerededc  4 года назад

      Sounds like some great knives in the collection!! Glad to have you here. Thanks for watching!

  • @DShiflet01
    @DShiflet01 4 года назад

    Of the 2 I am much more a Manix 2 person than a PM2 person. Although the Native is more my go to choice than any of them. I was gonna get this one but it was sold out before I had a chance. Did get the Native Lightweight in REX 45 at least.

    • @mildmannerededc
      @mildmannerededc  4 года назад

      Thanks for watching! I'm a Manix2 person as well. That Native Lightweight in REX45 was very tempting as well. Hope you're loving it. Take care.

  • @Outpost_76
    @Outpost_76 4 года назад +1

    Definitely a Manix fan with 19 of them. It would be the last model to ever go for me. I'm waiting foe the LW Rex 45 version, I have enough of the G10 ones already, who am I kidding. I'll probably end up with one of these ar some point too.

    • @mildmannerededc
      @mildmannerededc  4 года назад +1

      19 of them! Wow! Definitely a fan and I can't blame you, its a fantastic knife. Let me know if you end up picking this one up. Thanks for watching!

  • @gaylordpantamime
    @gaylordpantamime 4 года назад

    The manix IS the best Spyderco

  • @KaniToLLIKa
    @KaniToLLIKa 4 года назад

    just order it before i found your review ).

    • @mildmannerededc
      @mildmannerededc  4 года назад +1

      Ha! Well you will enjoy it I hope. It's a very good knife. Thanks for watching.

  • @andrewbalahura1555
    @andrewbalahura1555 4 года назад

    Hi
    When you bought this knife?
    Does it sprint 2020?

    • @mildmannerededc
      @mildmannerededc  4 года назад

      Hi! I bought this knife from Indiana Knives a few weeks ago. Yes, it is a 2020 sprint run in REX 45 steel and burnt orange handle scales.

  • @nOObels1
    @nOObels1 3 года назад

    A Manix or a Native 5, looking to get high cutting performance..

    • @mildmannerededc
      @mildmannerededc  3 года назад +1

      Guess it depends what you mean by cutting performance. I think the Manix2 is a fantastic slicer if that's it's primary task (breaking down boxes etc), but the blade is a bit thin, so if you looking for something a bit more hard use the Native 5 is an idea choice, especially considering how many steel variations it come it.

    • @nOObels1
      @nOObels1 3 года назад

      @@mildmannerededc yeah, should have been more specific on that, I look for a good slicer with thin bladestock. Manix looks like a great option. Thank you for helping!

  • @stevenlachance8576
    @stevenlachance8576 4 года назад

    I go both ways, or really all ways..military nothing beats the thunk of a well deployed military, except the K2, PM2 a good thunking fidget knife, manix fill the hand and a challenge to fidget, endura 4 spydie flick this, domino now that’s a slicer but often a tad small for my ad hoc use.... so many good choices, so few sentence breaks... now can we talk steels....

  • @Killlerbee
    @Killlerbee 4 года назад

    I was never a leaf shape guy but after all the reviews and Spyder love in the EDC family I decided to try it out with my first (and recent) purchase a G10 Tenacious. Now I'm a fan! Since then I've gone back and forth between the Manix 2 and the Para 2. I have handled neither but am leaning toward the Manix 2. I agree, I think the ball lock system seems cooler than the compresssion lock (fidget factor). Thanks for another great review. BTW what do you personally think of the lightweight???

    • @mildmannerededc
      @mildmannerededc  4 года назад

      Thanks for watching! I think if you're OK with a bit more with when closed, which I am, you'll really like the Manix as a slicer and fun edc. I've only handled the lightweight a few times, but liked it a lot. Manix can be a bit heavy so I definitely see the appeal of the lightweight model. I may just need to pick one up as well!!

  • @Killlerbee
    @Killlerbee 4 года назад

    Btw, just saw the Artisan Archaeo Dylan Mallory design... in ORANGE! Looks like a Centros on steroids. $48. 😳

    • @mildmannerededc
      @mildmannerededc  4 года назад

      After I read this I immediately went and checked it out... you are right, that's a sweet deal... I think the channel needs that sucker! :-) thanks for the heads up and for watching!

  • @knaftasticedc956
    @knaftasticedc956 4 года назад

    I'm a manix and tropen guy

    • @mildmannerededc
      @mildmannerededc  4 года назад +1

      Tropen is a very cool knife, pretty unique! Thanks for checking out the vid!

  • @erikramaekers63
    @erikramaekers63 4 года назад

    I like the Manix but i'm not going to spend 200 euros on a knife because of a different steel.

    • @mildmannerededc
      @mildmannerededc  4 года назад +1

      Hahaha. That just makes you smarter than me! 🤣 Take care my friend.

  • @conductorcammon
    @conductorcammon 4 года назад

    Did you get it because its ORANGE?!?! Lol

    • @turing2376
      @turing2376 4 года назад

      Yes, I want to know as well.