Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight VERY Long Term Review (Post Price Increase)

[@angelosedge]

Just got the trans blue yesterday, I'm really late to game. But like it so far. Nice video.

[@devon08059]

Manix 2 is a very good knife. It was the knife that got me into knifes.

[@jcb6713]

...the blue lightweight goes with me nearly every day...have a great week...

[@frederickj.7136]

...And the stick out part kind of matches (and blends in a bit) with a pair of jeans. I'm still a bit sad I missed out on the earlier, cheerier version with the translucent perspex blade release nubs. 'More different'. I'm also loving my new V-Toku2 Endura 4, though -- my first Endura. Still super lightweight at 3.27 ounces carry weight (vs. the 2.89 ounces of my Manix 2 for its +0.44 inches extra blade length and even longer relative cutting edge). Both, nice stuff, though the blade finish is far superior on my BD1 Manix 2, irrespective of cladding aesthetics issues on the sprint run Endura.

[@TheOfficialCaseMade]

You're really validating my choice to hold out for the blue version instead of just getting the black one because it was cheaper. Can't wait for it to get here!

[@Outpost_76]

I'm a Manix and PM2 person. I love them both and have multiples of each. I like the light weight more it seems since I have 3 and only 1 G10 Manix. I agree with you about this knife 100%.

[@keats27]

I have that same model Sebenza =) The scary part is, I just recently starting USING it. It was made in 2008--I bought it used in 2011-2012 or so. And man, what an AWESOME knife. I always saw it as a piece of art--now, I'm addicted. It's my new home beater and it can freaking take it.

[@Damen0530]

Manix 2, all day every day...

[@ecwstyle]

Always. best ever:-)

[@rihsatqvert4561]

Damen0530 PM2 ✊)

[@orendz7740]

I have the translucent blue one. I love it in fact I love it enough I'm gonna get the black one too. I usually carry it and the chaparral light weight. It feels like I'm not carrying anything since they're both light weight. I also like how their blade shapes are similar

[@VStarTraveler]

Excellent review, with your long-term experience adding weight to your findings. This is on my wish list. Thanks!

[@MetalRush666]

Manix 2 seems to take a back seat to the pm2 but 9 times out of 10 I reach for my s110v lw it's reliable holds an edge and ergonomics are great and perfect for around the house use

[@barrylevitt1170]

I own one Manix 2 lightweight, a Knife Center exclusive with brown FRN and CTS-XHP steel. Enjoyable video.

[@SliceyDicey]

That's a nice one!

[@frederickj.7136]

Seemingly unobtanium at a guilt free price on the secondary market if you're a user. Great if you snagged one ahead of the disappointed hopeful horde originally.

[@richardjones1743]

Thanks for taking time to answer. I'm retired and have arthritis in both hands so it gets a little painful but I've got many other knives to play with like my military since my hands are xxl thanks again Richard

[@Federalwaywebbs]

Richard Jones I have several knives that I can easily use with gloves. I know they has nothing to do with arthritis, but I'm saying these are ALL VERY easy to open and close with very little effort because the lock requires simple push or push/pull motions. Try them out: Spyderco Smock (button lock) Hogue knives have bar locks or button locks CRKT Tighe Tac Two (button lock) Benchmade 940 (bar lock) The CRKT and Smock run on ball bearings, so they drop open and closed without any fine motor requirements. You could easily open/close them with mittins on (pain free I think for you). I can't think of the name, but Kizer makes a button lock on bearings knife and CRKT has a very large hard duty knife called the Siesmic and a slightly higher quality version on the Tac Two called the Rade.

[@robertmorano2372]

I just purchased my first manix on the secondary market. I got the lightweight s110v for a steel....(haha) Tracking says it's supposed to be here tomorrow! Let's see if it sends me down the manix wormhole like I think it will. And to be honest, the thing that's kept me from buying the manix was your recommendation on the civivi praxis about 6 months ago. Love that thing. Another reason for the s110v (besides the price I got it for) is that it's time to see if my sharpening "chops" are up to snuff. Thanks again!

[@Rashoop]

Thanks Slicey for the "get the blue" message. I did, and love it. A couple things: 1. My blade is not centered, and nothing that I've tried can correct that. It's not far off, so I'll just be okay with it. 2. For actuating the bearing lock, there's a fair amount of force required to move the caged ball. I am GLAD to have the pocket clip to increase grip/leverage. Have you, or anyone else, tried actuating the lock with the clip off? Just curious. It almost seems essential to have the clip there. Overall though, I am also happy with my purchase. For reference, I also have the Manix 2 G-10 S30V, which is great but a bit heavy for me, and the back-lock version which is just a lovely chunk of a knife. Please keep the great videos coming!

[@frederickj.7136]

Now that the new 'n' improved, nitrogen bearing BD1N blade steel is starting to work it's way into Spyderco's production chain, man, do I want to see an updated Manix 2 LW with that (pending?) upgrade! For my at least nominally "harder working" Manix 2 among my Spyderco LW collection, I really did not want any of the harder to repair 'premium' blade steels out there for the LW. No Cruware for a Manix 2, right? So, like yours here, my translucent blue LW is in BD1. But I would hop on an LC200N 'Salt' version Manix 2 LW like poor blood starved Renfield did on that juicey bug in 'Dracula'!

[@johnaugustin5447]

The Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight was the first higher quality/pricier knife I ever bought too. I got the translucent blue one though. Sadly I lost mine, but I have another one in S110V and a Knife Center exclusive in CTS XHP with brown FRN handles. Probably the best EDC knife ever. Perfect ergonomics, size and weight. Not the prettiest knife in the world, but it would be my pick if I could only have one folder.

[@SliceyDicey]

I'd LOVE to have one of the XHP ones. Congrats!

[@poopshootpoop7531]

It's weird, i keep hearing people say the manix is ugly but i find it to be one of the least ugly spydercos. I own multiple delicas and enduras and pm2s and pm3s and i think they are all ugly as Hell but work great. The manix 2 is the most "normal knife" looking spyderco i own

[@EngineersPerspective701]

Pretty new to your channel and I’ve been enjoying it thoroughly. Keep up the good work! I had the exact same thing happen to me with my manix. It’s in my top 3 favorite knives but I’m waiting for a sprint to upgrade steel

[@frederickj.7136]

If Spyderco changes out the standard blade steel to the new BD1N, I'd tentatively advise jumping on that. It could happen relatively quietly (BD1N is already appearing -- quietly, it seems -- on the Golden, CO built UKPK folder). This is a quite different steel, despite the similarity in name. Look it up (Google, etc.). FYI.

[@zedax7122]

So I see people have had that plastic ball bearing cage break in half on these knifes. Wonder what happens then since one cant just open it up to replace any parts due to the use of pins instead of screws.

[@mountaindont34ify]

Mine os real stiff out of the box. The ball bearing lock tab springs are super stiff. It wont drop shut period. Lol. I'm leaving it barely open for a day or 2

[@rong.9130]

This knife has been an itch since I first heard you praising it years ago. Whatever misgivings I've had have disappeared, and I finally ordered one. Thanks for all the inspiration, and I hope life is treating you well.

[@bruceleo2607]

I own 4 Manixes, only one is a lightweight. I don't like the pinned construction, but it was my first and had sentimental value. My favorite ones have the skeletonized liners, and I prefer the peel-ply CF over the smooth. Would it be blasphemous to switch out the scales of a DLC M4? I don't like the way the liners show thought the translucent when oil wicked between the scale and the liner. I've taken it apart to clean and tune, because the action wasn't so good out of box, so I assume it no longer has the NIB status and the big money secondary market price tag. I bought it mostly for the black blade and skele. liners. I haven't carried it yet. I just take it out of the box, open and close it a few times and put it away. I think if I got some after market scales it would go in my pocket.

[@ryan93civic1]

I got the clear blue one with BD1N last Saturday. Love it so far. Not sure whats different with that newer blade steel that they switched to

[@LuisGonzalez-gl4wc]

I have a Manix 2 in 52100 steel. I am tempted for Manix 2 LW in BD1 steel.

[@macro820]

Cts-bd1 is not really a tool steel. Was designed for knives and is quite stainless

[@SliceyDicey]

The little knife app thing referred to it as a tool steel.

[@poopshootpoop7531]

The maker is carpenter tool steel so i would call it tool steel. And a knife is a tool lol.

[@TheGamerGuy1981]

Now that it's been upgraded to BD1N, any reconsideration of buying the blue one?

[@chrissexton6634]

Just bought the db1n in black get it in soon really excited.

[@dentonramsey30]

Love mine in bd1n

[@appalachiangunman9589]

That’s what I want, translucent blue. I’ve never handling the ball bearing lock but I like the idea.

[@maxk5038]

Now it's $109 :( Still might buy one tho

[@appalachiangunman9589]

I want the translucent blue one in a bad way.

[@TWTourist]

Isn’t hind sight 20/20. How many times have I said “Dam, I screwed up “ 🤣

[@tgonzalez1983]

Not sure if I should get this or the xl version

[@Frank-uf2vn]

I live in upstate NY and assisted opening knifes are illegal, at least having one shipped (Amazon) to my location on line, however you can buy as many as you want in any store that sells assisted knifes, I have several knifes that I bought in stores that wont ship to my location?....dont ask I have no idea? But all Spyderco knifes will ship, but not a single local store sells Spyderco knifes???? I have the Byrd Cara Cara 2 , Byrd Meadowlark 2, Astute, Delica 4 and just ordered the Manix 2 lightweight. I have yet to review a knife where every person that says anything bad about this knife is jumped by many other reviewers or are just stating that it is the best knife they have ever owned? at $113 for the newer CTS BD1N, I was hesitant but just had to pull the trigger on this gem...cant Wait for it to arrive. and if the Ball Bearing Lock is anything like the axis lock on my Benchmade mini Barrage it will be so fidget friendly!

[@SliceyDicey]

Assisted knives are not illegal here. (I live in Rochester) Amazon won't ship hardly anything here because they can't read laws.

[@Frank-uf2vn]

@@SliceyDicey I beg the differ, they wont ship because they can read the laws and they are all over the internet, I do however understand why you think that because you can buy them anywhere in stores (as I have and carry daily at my own risk) but if you catch the wrong cop on the wrong day looking for a loophole to mess up your day....Knives are like guns in NY even if you have a legal AR platform odds are if a cop sees it it will get taken from you because they are just not informed enough and will end up having to get it back latter, I have read several articles about it happening.

[@SliceyDicey]

@@Frank-uf2vn Okay. It’s kinda my job to know and I’ve asked many a cop and even a couple judges. They’re absolutely fine upstate. Just not in the city. Amazon applies the city’s laws to all of us. On the wrong day, a cop can ring you up for any knife. All they have to say is that you carried it intending to use it as a weapon.

[@Frank-uf2vn]

@@SliceyDicey You have talked to cops and judges and still believe Im wrong? its all in the wrist, ask a cop that you haven't talked to kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZoGYh5ucfZp3rpo

[@Federalwaywebbs]

Thanks for the video. I love the feel of the g10 , but look forward to saving up enough for a LW. My obsessive compulsions require me to carry my flashlight and Leatherman at all time, so my belt/waste take a beating with the weight of this bad boy. I also think I need to hold out for better blade steel over the bd1

[@jordansteffanson4998]

I love FRCP 😁

[@chrissexton6634]

Vs. the Frn materal is it something you still like? I love the Frn it's like a tank never broken or had issues... Not sure about the new materal but get it on Saturday so I guess I'll see what's up.

[@prolessness9699]

Currently only own the bladehq manix. Mine has gotten a bit of patina though so i doubt i could ever sell it. The new one sprint run with the brown acid wash scales and s90v might be mine.

[@SliceyDicey]

I missed the acid wash one... Link?

[@prolessness9699]

Slicey Dicey www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Manix-2-Sprint-Run-Knife--80834 Side note the manix is essentially a big sage or chapparel

[@SliceyDicey]

Different lock also. And ooooooo.... I like that Acid Wash! I signed up for the email alert. Guessing it will be pricey, though.

[@prolessness9699]

Slicey Dicey if its anything with how spyderco has been going recently it will be gone before your email has been sent. I picked up one of the lum tantos and it was gone within minutes. The last few manix/pm2 sprints/exclusives have all been selling out within an hour or 2 from what ive noticed

[@SliceyDicey]

I have a guy that gives me a warning. I'm guessing it will be like $180 or more and I'll pass anyway.

[@Blenzo480]

does the lock spring ever loosen up? I just got mine and it's way too tight, I can bearly get the knife closed.

[@orendz7740]

I had the same issues and yes it does seem like it does sort of loosen up. Either that or I just got use to the pain.

[@Blenzo480]

​@@orendz7740 Ya, i think you just get use to the pain.

[@orendz7740]

@@Blenzo480 good knife though for sure

[@Federalwaywebbs]

I have the same experience. Love the knife, but would easily give up 20% strength of the lock for 20% easier to open.

[@MrRPM110]

Damn my g10 s30v version was 85$ on Amazon in 2015

[@SliceyDicey]

Yeah... You got a good deal but I seem to remember that when I got this the LW and the G10 were almost identical in price if you shopped around. I got this one in early 2016 I think.

[@MrRPM110]

@@matthewlangley5565 not worth it either imo.

[@dentonramsey30]

@@matthewlangley5565this one is $105 now with bd1n i bought the dlc coated for $119 not to long ago and im happy with it they last forever so it’s worth it to me

[@orendz7740]

This might be a dumb question but that crkt m16 you showed that looks like it has 2 flippers can you use that other flipper tab kinda like you can with an emerson waive? Like pull it out of your pocket and itll catch and automatically opens?

[@SliceyDicey]

You can if you carry it tip down, yes,

[@orendz7740]

@@SliceyDicey ok. I was curious why it was like that in the first place. I'm assuming to give it a fixed blade feel

[@chattifactory]

i swapped the translucent blue scales from mine the day i bought it for some orange g10 scales i bought at the same time as the kniffe ifff you wantt them let me know bbro ill shoot them to u

[@DSilvergun]

If you could only one 3 Spydie models which would you get??

[@SliceyDicey]

Kapara, some sort of Manix and currently the Native Chief or a Para 3 LW.

[@tpaynemm]

Haha, I have a translucent blue one :) I'm really torn about whether I want to buy a S110 version of this knife...I generally try to avoid doubles of knives. I'd be interested in an American Lawman (btw why do you sing that? I keep thinking of a Dr. Pepper commercial but I digress) vs Manix 2 LW comparison.

[@SliceyDicey]

No one likes a braggart! (Kidding) I want an S110V Manix but I'd probably get the G10 one just so it's a bit more different. I sing the song because the logo on the blade looks like the logo from a 1980's TV show starring Chuck Norris or something. I explained it in the original review.

[@tpaynemm]

Yeah, I must have missed it. What's next TJ Hooker references? :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bp7UqaN4paidaZo

[@SliceyDicey]

I do often find myself on the hood of moving cars...

[@abc456f]

Slicey Dicey Look at how you're expanding your fan base! People loving the American Lawman song! I have the Manix 2 xl and it's a beast, love it. But the Shaman has quickly made it into my top five knives. Got one before the price increase, thankfully.

[@SkyBridgeRE]

Titanium Frame lock? please! ..also with no lanyard hole

[@richardjones1743]

I just bought a manix 2 and the lock is twice as hard as my benchmade boost and freek is it suppose to be that stiff. Richard

[@SliceyDicey]

They break in but they'll always have more tension than an Axis lock.

[@Federalwaywebbs]

In my most kidding voice- you seriously don't see why people compare the BBL to an Axis Lock? I just received my Manix and it's taken hundreds of opens/closes to coming close to being able to unlock without two fingers and concerted attention and effort. Also, one of the benefits to this and the Axis lock is so that your fingers aren't under the blade when unlocking. Even now that it is breaking in a bit, I can't hold the knife and unlock it without funding my fingers under the edge. I guess I'm glad it's not running on ball bearings or my fingers would be sliced to a mess. I love the knife, but I open and close it WAY More often then I will ever rely on our push the lock to it's limits. I guess I'm saying is prefer it to be 20% easier to open than 20% stronger than my 940. Even as a heavy duty knive. Hopefully the lock will loosen a lot more and the action a little more.

[@tj-kv6vr]

no REAL content until, 5+ afterwards Good content

[@brickhunter9537]

Does anyone find the actuator buttons to be very stiff and hard to pull down? I found griptilian buttons to be so smooth and easy but mantix buttons to be very stiff.

[@shadowninja911x]

Just got this for $75 brand new with box and papers on secondary market... howd I do?

[@TheGamerGuy1981]

Shoulda waited, base steel is now BD1N.

[@shadowninja911x]

@@TheGamerGuy1981 i have BDN1 on it!

[@zachz699]

Its 132 in 2023 lol

[@GaMedic64]

I hope that knife isn’t stolen.

[@samnangith19]

$91? Try $166

[@travistackett8600]

1. Just say fuck it. 2. I spent all of Afghanistan with an m16

[@SliceyDicey]

Knife videos are hard enough to get monetized on KZbin without the swearing so I'm much more careful than I am in my daily life. The M16 is cool. Just not my thing anymore.

[@SliceyDicey]

And thank you for your service. I spent 9 years in the USAF but never got sand in my boots.

[@travistackett8600]

And you for yours. 10 years c130 maintenance

[@SliceyDicey]

I was Command and Control. We didn't get deployed very much.

[@jonlipton9079]

My only issue is the fact that Our soilders keep getting deployed with garbage made by CRKT. Sure you can trash on it but i would never Trust my life with an CRKT.

[@captiankidandcrew]

First

[@charlesadams6205]

I bought the lightweight returned it and bought the pm 2 lightweight feels like a cheep gas station knife