The Very Best All Around Hard Use EDC FOLDING KNIFE! Spyderco Manix 2 Knife Review
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- Опубликовано: 14 мар 2021
- The full knife review/overview of my new EDC folding knife, the Spyderco Manix 2 in S30V with G10 handle scales. I truly feel that this is one of the very best EDC folding knives that money can buy.
The various versions of the Manix 2 come in at around $140-150 USD or $170-180 CAD-forgot to mention that in the video...
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-Spyderco Manix 2, S30V blade steel/black G10 handle scales;
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-Leatherman Squirt PS4, keychain/mini multitool, black scales;
-Cold Steel Recon 1 (Spear point w/combo edge) AUS-8A blade steel w/black DLC coating/black G10 handle scales;
-KA-BAR USMC 1211 Fighting/Utility Knife, 1214 version (black kydex sheath/black polymer handle/1095 carbon steel blade w/ coating and combo edge)
-KA-BAR Heavy Bowie Knife, Large (discontinued), 1085 carbon steel blade steel w/coating, black nylon & leather sheath;
-Ontario Knife Company R.A.T. Model 2, D2 Tool Steel Blade, aluminum handle scales.
-Gerber Bear Grylls Ultimate Knife, 7Cr17MoV steel coated blade, rubber handle
-Grohmann D.H. Russell Canadian Belt Knife #1 Design, High carbon German stainless steel blade, Rosewood handle scales, Sabre-flat grind.
-Smith & Wesson H.R.T. Boot Knife, 8Cr13MoV blade steel
-Smith & Wesson Spear, 8Cr13MoV blade steel
-Smith & Wesson Karambit, 8Cr13MoV blade steel
-CRKT M16-10k Special Forces EDC-sized flipper-tab knife, 8Cr13MoV blade steel, aluminum handles
-Buffalo Brand Ruko Knife, made in Solingen Germany, Solingen Steel blade, unknown handle material
-Martin Jaguar Take-down Re-curve Bow
and more...
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I am a recent arrival to the Manix 2 party. I thought the Para 3 was my goldilocks Spyderco, and bought multiple variants. The compression button on a Crucarta purchase made me realize how the Para 3 wasn't perfectly ambidextrous, and I had to rely on grippy scales for traction. I was able to one-hand open and close easily with my right hand, but my dominant left hand had difficulty. Switching the clip to the other side helped. I have no such problems with the Manix 2. It excels at all the different methods of deployment and closing the knife is just like the Axis lock knives I own.
Just picked up the CruCarta Manix XL for $166 and I absolutely love it! I love me a legitimately full size folder, and the 2.99” cutting edge on the standard Manix 2 is just a tad small for my taste.
Manix 2 with AWT liner less aluminum scales is absolutely amazing. It makes the manix feel even better, more high quality than it does to begin with. The aluminum liner less scales make it lighter, even more ergonomic, it just feels great. Getting rid of the steel liners and g10 scales for 2 solid aluminum scales so you have a manix with 2 aluminum scales as opposed to steel liners and g10 scales. It feel a lot like all metal frame lock knives. It has that solid high quality feel that all metal frame locks have. But it’s lighter. And the ball bearing lock is butter smooth. Drop shut. Manix 2 with aluminum scales and a ti or aluminum ball cage is just fantastic.
Can't wait for your long term use reviews on tje manix knives
I just changed the ballcage from the plastic one to a new aluminum ballcage from Flytanium, and now i totally love the manix2! It was sooo worth the money for the upgrade! :)
Best and most reliable folding knife i have owned. (And i have owned quite a few) :)
That’s awesome to hear! I’ll likely do that upgrade at some point in the near future. Thanks for the tip 🤘
Is it difficult to change it yourself en then after it center the blade again?
Was it difficult to install?
The hardest part is removing the thread locked screws. As long as you use a high quality driver, and are able to remove the screws, the install itself is pretty simple.
Just pre ordered Brown CruCarta Manix2 and Bought Manix2 Black G10 Black DLC… think i am gonna switch out the ballcage hardware and back spacer on my black g10, to Purple.
Not changing anything on the CruCarta when it inevitably eventually ships out to me.
Took mine apart earlier today (05/29/2023). I got scared because the spring got away from me. Luckily I was able to find it. I wiped everything with rubbing alcohol and then I lubricated not only the washers but the pivot itself. My Manix 2 came with the blade not centered. I tried centering it before but it went back to the show side so I didn't bother trying to center it. As long it's not dragging, as long as there's no blade play, lock rock or pivot lash, I'm happy. It's a great carry knife. A true do-it-all blade.
I’ve got a brand new S45VN PM2 that’s the same way but I haven’t taken it apart yet to try and get the slide to center. I’m going to do just as you did but I’m going to take some 3000 grit sandpaper on my granite block to polish the washers, plus buff them with a dremel and some compound. I need to get a few new ball catches for my 3 Manix 2’s along with lightweight springs and ceramic balls. I’ve heard that makes a great knife phenomenal.
I've got a standard g-10 model and a lightweight in m4 steel both fantastic knives
I absolutely LOVE the Manix 2!!! I have 3 so far, S100V, S30V and the BladeHQ exclusive CPM-M4 mint green LW and if Spyderco would get up off the asses and drop the Manix 2 “Cru-Carta” Cruwear I’d have 4-5 Spyderco Manix 2’s, but all I see from every knife seller is “coming soon” and “coming soon” has come and gone and they need to get to work dropping the damn knife.
Can't agree more with the cru wear
Enjoyed your video on the zt0350 great video
My Fav Spyderco probably my all Time Fav pocket knife is the Shaman. I have 2 the standard S30V stonewashed and The Knife Joker Exclusive.
Just bought 2 Manix2’s Pre Ordered Brown CruCarta
And Bought the Tactical Black G10 example.
Can’t wait to get them. I am done buying knives for awhile… bought 6 this year 😬
Great review
Appreciate it 🙏🍻
Nicely done
Thanks a lot 🍻
Spyderco recently announced they're releasing the manix 2 lightweight series with screwed together construction... finally! Why it wasnt always that way idk but better late than never
Solid! Sounds like it will be wayyyy more field reliable than it already is.
I rocked the S30v w/ G10 version for a year before picking up the lightweight (DLC) M4 version. The lightweight body is probably way better for EDC, though it remains to be seen about the steel itself. I figure the coating will help.
Speaking of omega springs, I don't have any Benchmades but I do have some SOGs. I snapped the ones in my TAC-XR. Now I'm quite leery of using my Vision XR. Spyderco's ball-bearing lock is a lot sturdier. I also hear that if you somehow break the coil spring, you can use the spring of a ball-point pen.
Great review. Very entertaining and informative. Maybe you should give the Spyderco Shaman a try. I have a Manix 2 (actually 3 of them), 3 PM2s and a Shaman. If comfort is something you really value, I guess you're going to love the Shaman.
Thanks a lot! The Shaman has been on my list, but once I finally handled one I was a little dissatisfied. I didn’t really have time to get used to it or give it a fair shake though, so I haven’t totally written it off by any means.
i had shaman... manic 2 lw still the best
@@donjobi9400 I guess to each his own. I've got a couple of Manix 2 Lightweights (SPY27 and BD1N). I prefer the standard G10 with S30V version. I still prefer the Shaman over that.
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My 2nd Spyderco, first being a bug. So first non lol Spyderco was the manix2 lite. I need to break it in some but so far I really like it. My only complaints are that you can't easily take the scales of without a drill, and the spydie hole in my opinion is a bit too big. It is too easy to accidentally put your middle finger in the hole during the reverse flick. That being said I am already saving to buy one of the more premium versions. Preferably one with magnamet. So these issues aren't that bad.
I own the very same manix2 and I couldn't agree more. Its just the best folder one can get. Benchmade is maybe half the feel in terms of quality. A griptilian with heavy scales could MAYBE equal it but that would be almost 2 manix.
100% I have a few benchmade knives, and I just never use them anymore. Spyderco all the way. Even if you buy nice aftermarket scales for a spyderco, it's less than most nice benchmades, and you get a much sturdier knife.
Totally agreed. That being said, the M4 Freek came as close as any benchmade has yet. That one felt pretty clean out of the box.
THAT BEING SAID… it still feels like kind of a toy compared to the Manix 2 👊
@@HardOnGearChannel you said it best. Feels like a tool not a toy. Reminds me of the older steel works we used to tool. Its solid and refined. Simple and precisely executed by craftmanship. Me likey. Im probably going to mod it at some point but damn I kind of really dig that 90's vibe on the black and satin. Its so slick and fidgety.
@@chimchu3232 The feel in hand just sells the blade. I tried pretty much all the benchmades before picking up the manix2 and I just knew that was my blade. I examined the demo and 2 other blades and they were absolutely all ridiculously identical. That my friend is skilled craftmanship. Ive never seen such standards in any mid range knife. I mean, in this day. Im very tempted towards the lil native compress lock to match the set 🤪 (The 3 manix all drop shut the same way, same weight in lock, same snap, same finish and detail. All perfectly smooth. That's worth gold in this day and age, spydercolorado doing some good stuff)
Love the manix series but the sr1 lite is insanely hard to beat for $38... if joe x can't kill it, then it can't die.
But the manix is definitely a more refined and all around better knife for everything EXCEPT abuse. If you're planning to pry a car door open or baton a log with a folder the cold steels are #1. If you're going to be realistic and use a knife as a knife, I love my spydercos.
No arguments at all with that comment. You nailed the Manix 2’s area of expertise exactly. The SR1 Lite is a way tankier knife, but harder for many to EDC comfortably. The Manix 2 just hits it for me better across the board 👌
I think I've convinced myself that manix 2 is probably the next knife I'm getting but i may go gentleman's first and get the sun/moon , only cause i think it's far more likely to be sold out and possibly not to return for a while if ever and I've convinced myself I'm buying it without buying it for so long, (i hope someone can relate or appreciate the absurdity of what I'm about to say) I've practically counted it in my collection for so long, the excitement of owning it will possibly lose its thrill, enough so or when i get jazzed about a new knife, i have to weigh is this new knife against the one i should own already and decide if it's worth getting this new and exciting find, pushing back the now undeserved sun/moon. Something has to give and we all know where this ends. New rule, when buying a knife it is recommended you purchase up to 3 knives or $300 and change, whichever comes first. My real concern right now though is, lightweight manix 2 or something else. This is the 3rd approval of the ball bearing manix2. I suppose I'm not as concerned about the blade steel as they'll all be a first
I have one, let me know if we can trade or something. A manix 2 20cv g10 red. I have 5 spyders need to sell one to get a different one I only came to this video to make sure I'm not wanting to hold onto a manix 2 instead.
Love my manix-2s! Best hard use tactical folder out there for EDC.
Wayyyyy late to the party here, but I wanted to comment on the field touchup aspect. DMT Dia-sharp card. I have a Manix 2 on the way, but I question whether it can be more comfortable than a Griptilian.
aww hell, scratch that about the Griptilian. I see that you've done a head to head with it. I suppose I should mosey over and watch that to find out your take on their relative merits.
Right on, thanks for the comment and for tuning in 🤙
In case it helps…You can send the knife to Spyderco and they sharpen it for free. It will cost you $5 for the return shipping.
True enough! I’m stubborn and I like to torture myself on whetstones, so I always forget that most decent companies do that. Thanks 🤙
And they will regrind your knife to the factory edge that all the edge complaints about this knife in this steel come from. It looks good but that’s about it.
@@LB-np5zv Im curious, what do you consider better?
The lock stronger than the Benchmade Axis lock?
Without a doubt! Quite a bit stronger according to Blade HQ’s lock test video, if I’m remembering correctly.
Hi. I've recently moved here to Canada to pursue filmmaking. I've had some camera operator, gaffer and cinematographer jobs and I want to be able to carry this and a wave +. Are there locations I shouldn't be carrying this?
It never hurts to check local city laws (because this definitely isn’t legal advice), but in Canada so long as you are carrying them as tools and not showing any intent to using them as weapons, you’re good to carry them just about anywhere other than an airplane 👍
@@HardOnGearChannel Thank you! I've purchased my first pocket knife which is the Manix 2 online in. Cutting Edge Cutlery.
Would be awesome to make content specifically for Canadian retailers! I've said to myself to buy this 1 knife for life but as with guitars and watches, it's kind of addictive. 😅🥲
My choice would be hogue doug ritter msk
The Grip is a great knife, so I’m sure the msk will just be that much more awesome once I finally get my hands on one 👍
Tip for us viewers; Slow down the movements with the object in question, in this case, the knife. When you whip around the knife the viewers can't see the knife. When the viewer pauses to try and get a good look, the image is smeared. Sloooooow down. Show the object from every angle and let the viewer get a good look. We are here for a good look at the subject. Not get smeared images.
Appreciate the valid feedback! I have the attention span of a squirrel on meth and have a difficult time staying still, but this’ll help me remember to slow it down when recording in the future.
I notice it when I’m editing and I’m surprised more people haven’t commented about it. Cheers 🍻
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Affiliate ? You get paid to do these ‘reviews’?
Not even a little or at all lol. Everything is 100% my opinion and I’m pretty quick to call things out that I don’t like, but there isn’t much NOT to like about the Manix 2.
I have Amazon affiliate links in the description people want to purchase knives through those links (I get 3% kickback) but it’s just extra pennies and not at the point or agenda of the H.O.G. Channel.
@@HardOnGearChannel for what purpose is this knife for? Is it better than the para 2?
@@royk9028 For my purposes of general EDC use, the Manix 2 is just notably tougher than the PM2.
I usually have a hard use fixed blade for anything that I don’t want to use my folders for, but still, I tend to break stuff.
The PM2 is great, but the tip is more fragile and the knife itself just doesn’t feel even have as sturdy as the Manix 2. Both great knives though, no doubt.
What do you think about this lock versus the tri-ad lock when it comes to reliability
Benchmades are overpriced. End of story.
I have had a Claymore and Griptilian in my hand. They both felt "cheap" to me.
not likely !!! My custom ,by me recon 1 is the best folding knife !
what is the best survival knife in the world ??? ... The knife you have with you in a survival situation!!!
I'll bet you a dollar the manix 2 will not take what the recon 1 will ! butt you are entitled to your own wrong opinion !
Goodness me. One exclamation point at a time would probably be sufficient…
Also, did you watch the whole video? I love the Recon 1 and carried one for 8 years. It’s the knife that made me believe in paying for quality knives. I agree-the Recon 1 would almost without any doubt take more abuse and punishment than the Manix 2 ever could.
But the video isn’t “which folding knife is the toughest”. Both knives are hard use folders. OVERALL, I think the Manix 2 wins in more departments EDC-wise. Like you said though, that’s just my opinion, so I don’t really know how much it’s worth or if it’s really worth engaging in any level of keyboard argument over it 🤷♂️
If that blade will fall freely when u pull the lock back then it is illegal in Canada to carry as is true with the benchmade axis lock as well -- check federal knife laws
It will certainly fall shut when the lock is retracted. The blade will freely and smoothly swing back and forth with zero friction when the lock is retracted if it's properly adjusted with all play just taken out. Later Spyderco models with the bushing pivot including the manix-2 come from the factory pre-set and non adjustable with either no play at all or just .001" to .003" side to side play when the lock is retracted. Older models with standard pivots can be adjusted but either way it sounds like they all may be illegal in Kanada. What a shame.
butter knives are illegal in communist canada existing in canada is illegal
@@redleaderone8429 assault style butter knives are no joke
I did some research on this and asked someone in law enforcement and they agreed that it was more so butterfly knives and autos or a knife that could be engaged by the wrist flick that fell into what they would confiscate. If you had to manipulate the locking mechanism to make it happen it didn't fall into the categories they were generally looking for. But in the same breath it's up to the discretion of the officer. Canadian knife laws need a major over haul to be much more clear.
@@patrickstamp7214 i generally carry a small fixed blade because the law is much more clear regarding them
Manix 2 hogs up the pocket with very little cutting edge, and is just heavy and fragile definitely not hard use. It has good ergos and action once broken in but it fails miserable everywhere else same as the pm2 if you want good working spydercos the Japanese models are where it's at
Agreed that Spydercos aren’t “Hard Use like Cold Steel or Emerson models, but I can promise you that the Manix 2 can handle plenty of abuse. Nothing flimsy about that knife.
So much of this is personal preference and experience though 🤷♂️.
Thanks for the comment ✌️
It's a pocket knife for man. Taiwan doesnt make american XL size. 😃