Spyderco Head to Head: Paramilitary-2 vs Manix-2 Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ก.ค. 2024
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Fun fact- spyderco was the first knife maker to put a pocket clip on a knife
Thanks for the review. I recommend really playing with the Manix 2. I hated the ball bearing lock at first. It was stiff and difficult to use. However, it broke in quite nicely and I can now close it with just a thumb. Opening is lightning fast also. Really flies open with flick of the first or second finger (or thumb). If you give it time I bet you’ll come to love it! I certainly do.
The screws come super tight . Cracking the screws and re setting relieves a lot of the stiffness .
Just going to be real here, and prob say what most of us think. You need both. Both are must haves
This versus was more for yourself than an actual versus.
Ya I agree I hear a lot of “in my opinion”
That doesn't make any sense. All reviews are subjective and he compared the two concisely.
@@Knivess0 that is true, but this was based on personal preference, and that's fine, but that's not an actual head to head showdown.
I have both, and love them in different ways. The manix feels more sturdy, and I love the bearing lock, but the pm2 feels smoother for me and is significantly lighter. I don't notice either in my pocket, weight or size, but I lean towards the manix.
Thanks for the review. I have a PM2 and looking to picking up a Manix 2 as a rotational work blade. Where you have me confused is when you gave the advantage to the Manix for the ball cage lock but in the end you gave the intangible advantage to the PM2 for the compression lock. So do you prefer one lock over the other because of fidget factor or because the one lock in your opinion is superior to the other?
A battle I've been always interested in.
I like the Manix 2 , I have 3 of them one blue FRN lightweight and 2 in M-390 one in satin finish one in DLC finish brown G-10 . I installed Flytanium ball cage locks in both Great knives .
How are those flytanium balls compared to original release? Worth the upgrade? More cosmetic than functional upgrade? Thx
I have the p.m. 2 and the Cold Swift American Lawman and I absolutely love them, I bought my son the Mattix 2 and I think I would like that over the Pm 2
but not enough to trade it, so I decided by the Mattix 2 extra-large can’t wait till it comes in see if it rivals the recon 1
I’ve had a pm2 in s30v and then i’ve bought a manix 2 in m390 later. Finally sold the pm2 because i didnt give it the love it deserved. The manix 2 speaks more to me but they’re both really good knives. Can’t go wrong with either
I've always said I like carrying a pm2 but I prefer to work with a manix.
Why do you remove your knife from pocket at the very end? Maybe i'm the odd one out but I put my index finger in the groove on the clip with my thumb opposite gripping the widest part of the g-10. I suggest you try that way and you'll have absolutely no problems with the manix.
I'll go Para 2 now that I see them next to each other.
THANKS!
I own both, the Para 2 is one of my oldest knives and as much as I like it, I like the Manix 2 a little more. I also own a Manix 2 lightweight (spy27) which is my least favorite of the 3.
awesome comparison. i'm sold on the para2!
Im still waiting on my PM2 to arrive this week. I ordered a preowned S30V version with a Lynch deep clip. Will be a nice addition to my Kershaw Link :)
if i know for a fact that im going to have a heavy duty day, ie cutting carpet, maybe drywall, ill carry my manix 2, normal edc is the pm2 all day
This is the most useful comment on this video. Perfectly said. EDC the PM2, and if you know u gonna do rough work that day, go with the Manix 2.
They’re both great imo . Can’t lose on either . Manix 2 would handle more woodsman heavier chores easier bit working on a farm even a para 3 comes in clutch. I found after cracking the screws and re setting relives a lot of the stiffness and running them dry for a week brand new. Apparently shaman and smock are winners too . These spydercos are getting pricey to mod out . $3-$450 knife inc.
I have EDCd the Voyager XL for a few months now and love it, but it is a little bit "too much" at times, and having to lug around a sharpener as well is getting tedious. So I ordered both these. Can't wait to try them out.
What do you think of your purchases?
@@Knivess0 Well, I have to admit that I havn't used the PM2 much yet, so it's hard to give any real opinion of that one. But I have been carrying and using the Manix 2 quite alot, both at work and at home, and it's mostly positive.
I do like the design, the mid-size format of it, the lock and that it gives the impression of fairly high precision in fit and finish. The blade geometry is also on the plus-side; it provides an acute tip but without the feeling that it will snap by breathing on it like the PM2 does.
The edge retention isn't as good as I would have hoped, but it's not bad either. I'd say middle of the tree "ok".
I'm not crazy about the pocket clip either. Not the design, but that it is a bit soft; had to bend it back into shape once already.
All-in-all I'd say it was a good buy for the money I spent, but wouldn't be if they priced it much higher.
It's not a new "versus" about the two spyderco's iconics, but the best, imo.
These two knives are delicious all modded to the gills but gets expensive but still worth it imo .
I prefer the g10 manix 2 in hand over the lightweight.
I had a decision to make, manix 2 lightweight salt vs pm2 salt. I went with the pm2 because I like the g10 manix and pm2 over the lightweight manix which feels a little unbalanced to me.
I can’t decide between these two I love the manix but wish it had a compression lock and I love the pm2 plus the version I am going to get is s45vn. The manix is s30v I’m so stuck idk what the hell to choose😭
Buy both
We need a new line with the ball lock or a new Manix.
Manix 2 all day
All day every day
The PM2 wins for me because of the reduced weight.
Manic 2 LW enter the chat
I can get a PM2 in a Wharncliffe blade which fits my uses more than other blade shapes.
If a Manix 2 is made with a Wharncliffe then I might reconsider.
You can get a regrind.
I like the look of blade shape of the manix-2, but the feel of the para 2 blade. As a lefty, I don't like the lock on the para 2, but I don't like the action of the manix either because the spring is too stiff. Manix feels heavier, but not too heavy.
There is a left handed pm2 with a mirrored compression lock
@@bushcraftjoe5961 I'm sure they make a few of them for lefties, but they are probably special order. I bought mine at my local outdoor sporting goods store on sale. I never pay top dollar unless I really love a product. Unfortunately companies and stores seem to forget about us lefties when it comes to products like that where it matters. I still use my PM2, and my PM3, but I'd use them more if they were for lefties.
@@jacklowe9017 fellow lefty here. There is a production version of the left handed pm2 (C81GPLE2). I also have a para 3 and find it usable but not even comparable to having the compression lock oriented correctly.
Manix 2 , shits all over the compression lock and axis, as well as linear and frame lock. Much more reliable and solid, allows you to grip your knife properly too without worries about deforming the lock bar on a frame lock
I’ve never had a manix 2 before, I’m interested in a comparison of that and a Benchmade. I’m curious about the feel, action, strength, etc comparison
I have the Manix 2 and had a Benchmade Freek. The Spyderco ball bearing lock to me is WAAAYYYY more solid then the crossbar lock. I love this knife. Sold the Benchmade because of it. Had no use for it after getting the Manix 2. Sturdier overall build as well. It just feels more solid...in a huge way.
Have heard so many problems people have with the Omega springs.
"I have a lot of trouble pulling the manix out of my pocket." ...Do you tho?
Hahaha the screws hurt his finger? Who are these ppl?
Manic 2 hands down is a better knife. The lock is the best. Nobody Carrie’s tip down. I changed the clip to make it a deep pocket clip.
i like the Manix 2 more then the PM2, i love the Ball Lock….
Opening the Manix is definitely not lightning fast love ball bearing lock.
You're point of how a knife feels pulling it out of pocket DOES MATTER. Another drawback of a lot of Spyderco knives e.g. PM2 and M2...is they have a lanyard hole at the bottom ..not comfortable to grab or on some knives not at all... even if you just throw your knive in your pokets ...there's nothing reall at the ends to grab onto...so you end up having to force your hand deeper into a tight jeans pocket to grab the middle of the knives...
T's have a better well thought through desgin throughout and are actualy "built like tanks"...not just marketing hype.
PM2 is great for right handers but sucks for left handers
Yeah I wouldn’t mind getting a left handed paramilitary but I’m glad I got the Manix 2 for that ambidextrous goodness. I was tossing up between the two and hadn’t really considered that the compression might be awkward for left handers but ended up getting the Manix and feels amazing having a knife that is actually fully ambidextrous after using right handed liner locks and frame locks my whole life
The pm2 looks more stabby
Manix # all day every day…
Who grabs just the end of their knife to pull it out of the pocket? Lol... Put your thumb in all the way down behind it... That's how normal people grab a knife...
why the fuk wouldnt u name the aftermarket clips
Most of them are lynch not that hard to look up
Clearly biased.
Nice concept to decide between the two. Your delivery is WAY TOO SLOW. This 13min vid should be 3min. We are not here for your life story and slow delivery.