I've received my Manix 2 XL dlc black today, and I had the classic Manix 2 version by a year now. They are both really freackin' good knives! Sturdy, slicey, smooth and all in all the perfect work knives. A bit extra humpf on the XL version, and a bit more carry ability for the classic one. Why choose one if you can choose both? Best of the worlds!
At 5.1oz it's only 0.2oz lighter than the superior Cold Steel Recon 1 (for the purposes you mentioned) with it's legendary strong Tri-Ad lock. The 'hammer-grip' is fine for hard tasks, but the whole point of the forward finger choil (on the Spyderco's) is to facilitate lighter tasks. I'm not 'knocking' Spyderco's by the way, I have ten of them!
Very fond of Spyderco and the Manix. Also the Spyderco Military, Para Military 2 and the Shaman. Great hard use knives. For your use the Cold Steel triad lock is extremely strong, maybe the strongest and most rugged. EG: 4 Max Scout, AD-10, Voyager, Recon-1, American Lawman... Nice review! Thank you.
@@SteveMarvell shaman is heavier and the blade is thicker. Both with leaf type blades. Both very sharp. Both carry about the same. I'm not a fan of any lightweight models. Carrying the Manix 2 in G-10 last few days and probably prefer it over the Shaman as a general use/carry knife. You'll be happy with either.
@@SteveMarvell Shaman has a smooth G-10 and different locking mechanism both Manix and Shaman very effective working knives. I like Spyderco's better than benchmade cause the omega spring on the axis lock breaks and need to send knife for repair to benchmade if live in America benchmade will ship new springs to Europe or other countries but not in the USA
I will agree to disagree with your statement on how to hold the blade. No doubt the fist grip is great but the thumb pressing down on the back of the blade has a place as well. Waiting for a Manix 2 XL in Cruwear.
Quite honestly it's silly to say you shouldn't use the knife that way. You can hold by 2 damn fingers depending on what your doing with it. It all comes down to what you're doing. From cutting string to cutting wood. If you didnt realize, the grooves on the back of the blade is called jimping and it's there to secure your thumb on the back of the blade. Literally designed for that.
I have a manix 2 lightweight the thing is unbeatable ergos are phenomenal I have other spyderco knives such as the pm2 and pm3 all of which are great but this one has all of those better. I have heard even better things about the shaman
That’s actually not a belt clip “mate” it’s a pocket clip… I’ve been using the 154cm with Sabre grind for 5 years and it’s NEVER fallen out of my pocket
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I've received my Manix 2 XL dlc black today, and I had the classic Manix 2 version by a year now. They are both really freackin' good knives! Sturdy, slicey, smooth and all in all the perfect work knives. A bit extra humpf on the XL version, and a bit more carry ability for the classic one. Why choose one if you can choose both? Best of the worlds!
That little bit did it for me.
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Fix the lanyard on the Spyderhole, the other side on your belt.
Make it full auto. ;)
At 5.1oz it's only 0.2oz lighter than the superior Cold Steel Recon 1 (for the purposes you mentioned) with it's legendary strong Tri-Ad lock. The 'hammer-grip' is fine for hard tasks, but the whole point of the forward finger choil (on the Spyderco's) is to facilitate lighter tasks. I'm not 'knocking' Spyderco's by the way, I have ten of them!
That's one I'll look put for. I am no collector, but I do take recommendations.
Very fond of Spyderco and the Manix. Also the Spyderco Military, Para Military 2 and the Shaman. Great hard use knives.
For your use the Cold Steel triad lock is extremely strong, maybe the strongest and most rugged. EG: 4 Max Scout, AD-10, Voyager, Recon-1, American Lawman...
Nice review! Thank you.
@@DixieLiving I considered the shaman. What is the difference between it and the Manix in your experience?
@@SteveMarvell shaman is heavier and the blade is thicker. Both with leaf type blades. Both very sharp. Both carry about the same. I'm not a fan of any lightweight models. Carrying the Manix 2 in G-10 last few days and probably prefer it over the Shaman as a general use/carry knife. You'll be happy with either.
@@SteveMarvell Shaman has a smooth G-10 and different locking mechanism both Manix and Shaman very effective working knives. I like Spyderco's better than benchmade cause the omega spring on the axis lock breaks and need to send knife for repair to benchmade if live in America benchmade will ship new springs to Europe or other countries but not in the USA
Sniffles made this unwatchable for me.
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I will agree to disagree with your statement on how to hold the blade. No doubt the fist grip is great but the thumb pressing down on the back of the blade has a place as well. Waiting for a Manix 2 XL in Cruwear.
I disagree 😀
How do you like it?
Quite honestly it's silly to say you shouldn't use the knife that way. You can hold by 2 damn fingers depending on what your doing with it. It all comes down to what you're doing. From cutting string to cutting wood. If you didnt realize, the grooves on the back of the blade is called jimping and it's there to secure your thumb on the back of the blade. Literally designed for that.
Hello,I run PM2. S30v&s90v dlc & satin
Always wanted both manix 2 and the xl
Soon enough I’ll purchase one or the other(both)
How big are your hands?
I have a manix 2 lightweight the thing is unbeatable ergos are phenomenal I have other spyderco knives such as the pm2 and pm3 all of which are great but this one has all of those better. I have heard even better things about the shaman
If I have a choice between carrying a full tang belt knife and a pocket knife its a no Brainer. Where I live I don't leave home without my belt knife.
My brain says it's fine if you choose your battles.
Bruh this comment is useless it’s about pocket knives different purposes for different uses
9:21 you can use a saber grip on a knife quite safely if you arnt acting like a child.
They’re mislabeled, in the screenshot. The XL, is on the left.
Try Cold Steel Voyager large. There's a plenty of space for grip, and it costs much less, then Manix 2 XL.
Thanks for the tip
I've got an 8.25" span, so which one would you think might fit my hand better? As a starting point.
I have a 9 inch span and the XL is great
The clip won’t break
I have both. Definitely worth the money
I have a Manix 2 xl on the way. Thanks for the review
Let us know how it is.
@@SteveMarvell will do
Ordered mine today mate! Coming in on Monday. Cheers!
Let us know how you like it.
Was it all you wanted?
That’s actually not a belt clip “mate” it’s a pocket clip… I’ve been using the 154cm with Sabre grind for 5 years and it’s NEVER fallen out of my pocket
If you went to his survival class you might understand....
I've used it as a pocket clip. Teaching and standing and crouching, up, down, it just worked its way out. Quick lanyard and it is safe.
@@MountaincraftOutdoorsif it's anything like this review no thank you never heard so much crap in my life