Great video, my man! I've been on the hunt for the perfect knife for me, and I think I may well have come to the conclusion of the Manix 2 being it. Looking forward to finding one in the perfect steel and configuration for me.

I wish manix had a 2-3 inch version

Spyderco Swayback....

The Land 812 for $55 on Amazon is a better knife and value.

The manix is my fav edc knife model out there.

I agree with you, Wharncliffe is my favorite

Worst thumb stud in the entire business!

You deserve more credit, period.

The knife industry has been greedy for years. Not much innovation too. Took advantage of the buyers. Played games with the buyers. Same as Chevrolet did to its customer base. Knife industry now sucks.

555.

I have the crucarter... love it

Super Freak and the Osbourne would be my picks. I'm hit and miss on the Crooked River. I have one but don't carry it much.

Another really good discontinued Benchmade is the arcane.

Is there one with pink scales?

You are Correct Sir!!!!

I have multiple pm2s, para 3s, a shaman and a sage and love the compression locks. I’ve been eyeing these for quite some time and believe it will be my next. Not sure what steel or scale material I want but the white with black coated blade really has my attention. Spyderco is my favorite

If it was the best, you wouldn't need 7 of them. Just a wierd version of a funko pop collector at that point.

The 481-1 is so good, i just wish it was bigger. A 940 was my only knife for 3 years in the Marine Corps, and about 5 years after. It survived, and i cant think of a better compliment than that. Just not what i look for in a knife, now. The 781 and 425 are probably my favorites, but the Anthem is interchangeable with the Vicar depending how much i hate crossbar locks on the particular day the question comes up. I have a beater anthem that i think about selling every so often, then i carry it and remember what made me use it enough to consider it a beater. Great knife.

I'll at least give you a like for doing video! I'm surprised not more likes etc . Considering been out 11 days , people at least hit the thumbs up if you watch video! Not right not to. Thanks

The mosad ayoub tactical. Fully serrated. In cpm Cru wear.

My choice is very close- Manix 2XL in cruwear. I like the extra weight and strength. Thank you. Edit: Love the BBB 15V.

Good video, Spyderco has a large following, collectors and working folks. I enjoyed your take on the Manix

Happening all good hope. Just watching your video. Love my manix2 but it's the all CPMS30V coming from the UK it's illegal to carry most over 3in and slip join . I started collecting again 2year ago use to when I was young never carry any knife 🔪 but love to collect and take care of especially manix2 it's my wee baby Spyderco make amazing quality knives so they can be expensive 🫰. Definitely want the lightweight manix. Looks cool 😎 in the yellow 💛 . Respect from . Jim 👍🥊💯🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Man, this is such an enviable collection. I love my Delicas in all its variants, and I thought I found my goldilocks Spyderco in the Para 3. This is another example of the good being the enemy of the best. I picked up my first Manix 2, a SPY27 variant, last month, and it is nearly the perfect knife, in hand, for me. Fantastic ergonomics in the grip, wonderfully effective blade shape, tons of grip on the scales. True ambidextrous design which gives it a significant advantage over the Para 3. Esthetically, I just love the look now. Before I thought the carved underside grooves for the index finger was a little aggressive, as if it was trying to clumsily compensate for insufficient grip elsewhere. Now, I see how it just binds the knife to the hand better. A younger me would be shopping the secondary markets for the variants I missed. I'll keep things within budget by shopping the variants available at the usual retailers.

The only spydie better than the Manix 2 is the Manix 2 XL. I prefer full sized knives and the 3” of cutting edge on the regular Manix is just a bit small for my preference. The xl has another 1/2 inch of blade while simultaneously improving the blade/handle ratio. The swell at the base of the handle is more prominent on the xl which REALLY locks my L/XL size hand in place and imo improves what was already nearly perfect ergonomics.

Serious Manix 2 collection! I haven't been able to find a choice for this one because of all the different designs and blade types and I don't know why Spyderco doesn't have a build your own option when it comes to their knives? I don't like the idea of knowing I would have to modify the knife and spend double the cost to get it to where I want

Just got this bad boy in SPY27. It’s awesome. So much blade and handle for the weight. Also the scales feel way better than FRN. It’s my favorite Spyderco I’ve owned. Bye bye Para 3 LW 😂

Where did you get these deep carry wire clips for the LWs? Been searching forever for those (they need to be the right length to hit the flat portion of the handle - the sage or Spyopera ones don't work).

As far as drop points go I'd probably have to go with Manix 2 leaf or something like the Kizer Cormorant or Sencut Brazoria with a low tip and a place to get your finger near it for maximum control if needed. Typically I roll with sheepsfoots and wharnecliffs for edc though.

i always buy two of what i like ! one to rock one to stock… some will double in value ! but will only carry one at a time

Manix Salt is excellent, I own one along with the 15V. However, would have loved it if Spyderco also offered a G10 Manix Salt with the grippy handle scales similar to the PM2 Salt.

Great video but would love follow up videos focusing on why you would choose this knife over other Spydercos- PM2, Shaman, Native, etc. Thanks!

Tisk Tisk 😅

I carry a stretch 2 XL g10 cruwear, and a Native 5 LW serrated edge MagnaCut. Daily. And a sub compact 9mm.

I don’t carry my Benchmade infidel mini anymore. Spyderco 4 life! Lol.

NO NO NO. DONT DO THAT! THATS a 2A statement lol. Two is one and one is none. THATS the reason I can’t stop buying guns LOL I already REALLY like Spyderco knives. lol. I got a Manix 2 and then ordered 5 more while I was waiting for the Manix to show up. Now I just ordered a Para3 LW because 6 is 5 and 5 is 4 and 4 isn’t enough apparently. lol

I will not say of course and spoil the surprise of which one have a good one

Yeah for the money its a no brainer really. Nice collection brother just searching for new fellow knifetuber brothers to help out.

I carry a heavy use knife and a slicey knife daily. I also carry a traditional. The exception is Sunday when a more elegant choice is better.

I carry three a heavy, slicey and traditional or fixed blade. The traditional or fixed blade is the loaner.

I enjoy the Manix 2. Applied Weapons Technology scales and Flytanium Ball Cage with Ceramic Ball really up it.

My first wire type clip was a milwaukee razor knife and I knew they would end up on a lot of edc. They don't tear up your clothing like the others

"Buddafucco" on the forum is amazing at posting alert threads for upcoming releases, and updating them as retailers list them. "RamZar" is the one who posts and maintains the yearly recap threads. Ive never not been able to get a sprint/exclusive/flash batch that i wanted at retail when using one of the resources on the forum. Have you ever tried the Domino? Its basically a 95% scale, framelock flipper Manix. Unfortunately, its also plagued with the issues that all early Taichung bearing models had, but its an easy and worthwhile fix.

Stretch xl g10 cruwear is a great knife. Along with police 4 lw k390 and Native Chiefs are some of my favorites. And g10 manix 2’s.

I had that XHP lightweight version i remember they were 89.99 on KC. Definitely regret selling that one

Manix 2 didn't even need to watch this. I beginning to think my next couple of knives are a spyder co salt manix and not sure of the other maybe a para 3. Not found of blades much over 3 inches for a edc pocket carry

Manix is great. My only complaint is they take up so much room in pocket

U just missing the maxamet….

I could certainly be wrong, but i don't think BBB is from Texas. Im almost positive he's from/in the PNW area.

Really like the LW versions of the Manix 2. Love the way they carry. I have a Rex 45 with white scales and a Spy27 with blue.