Spyderco Manix 2 VS Benchmade Griptilian - Battle of the Ambidextrous Locks

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[@Metal_Matrix]

Manix 2 ftw. Imo one the best spyderco has made

[@kid5Media]

I have yet to buy a modern folding/locking pocket knife, but I'll probably end up with a Spyderco. Aesthetically, I do think the Griptillion looks better-folded. Open, I think the Manix 2 and most Spydercos are absolutely beautiful.

[@jtallday31]

Aesthetically I've never liked Spyderco but am glad to finally own some. They are probably the best overall production.

[@misterbaker9728]

Manix 2 is a great knife!! One of my favorites

[@carmelotansengco4605]

After having owned my S30V Manix 2 for over a year now, I prefer it to either of my lightweights. Some people complain about the weight of the knife. I love it. It adds to the feeling of sturdiness. I do not have a standard Griptilian but I do have a Mini Grip and I also have a SOG TAC-XR whose omega springs snapped. That gives me pause when it comes to knives so equipped. If the standard Griptilian is just like the mini but only bigger, I would choose the Manix over it (although I would still love to own a standard Grip). There's nothing wrong with how my Mini Grip feels (to me) and I assume the standard would feel the same (again, only bigger). I just love the ergonomics of the Manix 2 very much. It's right up there with my Shaman. I don't mind the blockiness at all. My fingers fall perfectly into those grooves and the curve at the back fits perfectly in the palm of my hand. Except for how wide the knife is when closed, I love the way it carries. Not deep but deep enough. I tried it on cardboard (the two ply variety) and it goes thru them like they weren't there. To me, it slices better than my PM2, way better than the Shaman and my Mini Grip. I didn't find the disassembly too difficult although it was harder than the compression lock Spyderco's and much more complicated than my Natives. In terms of looks, it used to look ugly to me but now, I find it beautiful. If it sounds like I'm singing the praises of the Manix 2, maybe I am because it's just that good.

[@cw9041]

Damn that manix actually looks really good in red.

[@mrmaxx4400]

Excellent comparison and contrast and admission of bias- I was really entertained this morning listening and happy with both of thee knives. Keep these comparisons coming.

[@nemo9919]

Blade Steel options would be a very important category in my opinion. Nice vid, thumbs up as always.

[@Dave-dh7rt]

I have the same full liner DLC Manix 2 as you and I love it!

[@danokitemanotoo1791]

The Manix 2 has come in a Saber Grind as well as the FFG. Same blade shape, but a bit of difference in cutting capabilities.

[@turbotimthree]

I have the manix 2 in carpenter’s tool steel XHP.

[@kevinosborne8308]

I just bought the manix2 for my Brother and myself yesterday. I truly enjoy the knife.

[@SteveKluver]

A great video! Thanks for doing this one. Both, are World Class knives. I have both, or should I say, I have the C101GPRD2, but recently sold the DLT M390 CF 551-1701. Not because its a bad knife. It's great. That blade shape though, just doesn't make me smile anymore. And yes, I do still have some other Benchmade Griptilians. This Manix 2 though, will never get sold. : - ) A few months back, I got the Doug Ritter/Hogue RSK Mk1-G2, in G-10 & M390. That knife, is on a whole 'nother level, when compared to any other Griptilian. Including this one, or even the much older (Dec. 2016 last Sale Date?) Benchmade produced Doug Ritter Griptilain FRN M390. Then, just last week. I bought the new Benchmade 560BK-1 G-10 Freek, in M4 steel. OMGosh! It's giving the new Ritter/Hogue knife, a run for it's money. These are two knives, that would make for a fantastic next battle, of the ambidextrous locks!

[@metal_complex]

I will definitely lool into that!

[@nachocheese3382]

@@metal_complex Epic foreshadowing!

[@megatrolltrollington]

I've always thought the griptillian was a fugly knife 🤢. I've always loved most Spydercos looks 🥰.

[@carmelotansengco4605]

The Manix 2 and the Paramilitary 2 have grown in my eyes. I used to think they looked weird. Now I actually think they are beautiful designs. Love my PM2 in S110V. Love my Manix 2 Lightweight in BD1N. I love it so much I'm getting a SPY27 version tomorrow (12/15/2021).

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

The manix-2 has always been the most aesthetic of the tactical Spydercos imo but i agree the PM-2 does grow on you. I love them both. I find that true of many Spydercos. Once you discover what great knives they are their aesthetics make sense.

[@chimchu3232]

Agreed. Stayed away from them for so long, but there's a reason they say not to judge a book by it's cover. They do look a lot more appealing now that I use them regularly

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

I own several Spyderco manix-2s including the S30V/G-10 base model and the FRN base model Benchmade griptillian 550 in 154-CM with the hollow ground sheepsfoot blade. I love both knives and find them equally useful, ergonomic and durable just for different purposes and tasks. The manix-2 is definitely a heavier duty knife imo although the grip is plenty strong and durable for any task a folder should be used for. The grips ultra thin edge and hollow grind make it one of the sliciest knives in my collection while the manix-2s full flat grind gives it an advantage going through thick materials and vegetables. The Spydy is definitely the more tactically oriented and capable of the two while the lightweight grip is more comfy as a EDC knife. My manix-2 centering is a little off but overall quality is top notch. My grip is perfect all around. Both are buttery smooth and lock up rock solid though the Spydys ball bearing lock gives me more confidence. Ive owned both a while. I paid $72 for my manix-2 and $90 for my grip, both brand new. Prices have gone up a bit as of late. Im pretty happy with both but if i had to crown a champ, i suppose id have to go with my Spydy although the G-10 model grip might be a closer comparison but would lose big on price comparison.

[@snakemonkey555]

Excellent comparison brother. The only com, IMO, the manix footprint is very weird compared to the Griptilian. Thanks again and subbed to your channel.

[@vikingfury2065]

When your omega spring breaks (which it will) then tell me which knife you like more

[@shindawawa]

Great review again. Subscribed. Thanks

[@sml2238]

Great review! I pretty much agree with most things you said and the way you scored it. Aside from one area…I think you trying to be unbiased has swung your review slightly in the other direction in being so unbiased towards the spyderco but it just seems to be a better knife. But because of your fear of being biased, you ended up being biased towards the bench made lol. I’m mainly referring to the deployment, you literally listed ways in which the manix or soyderco in general are easier and more functional to open both in more functional work situations and fun/trick/fidget situations. So I would def give the manix a +1 on deployment, despite the fact that they both feel similarly good in deployment when only comparing a couple of base deployment methods.

[@DrDave-yl1ov]

manix 2 is imo the best spyderco knife for the price. For Benchmade I'd pick the freek

[@joshuaclayton7478]

BEST BATTLE EVER!!!! keep it up. :D

[@RickyHuse]

I'm VERY excited to see the chart make a comeback. I hope it becomes a staple of the channel for years and years and years to come. You should frame and sell the charts. I'd buy :D

[@metal_complex]

Hahaha great idea 😄

[@vikingfury2065]

Absolutely love my Manix 2, such a solid good working blade

[@rickjohnson4009]

I'm fortunate I have both Manix S110V G10 and griptilian S30V. Both are fantastic folders

[@TheGamerGuy1981]

Any serious knife forum you go to seems to say Benchmade QC is up in the air atm.

[@kylewood8327]

Not even going to finish watching this video before I post my comment. Both are very nice but IMO the Manix 2 is hands down a better all around knife!

[@jrobertsrhs]

Definitely have to disagree with the tie when it comes to warranty. With Benchmade you get lifesharp, free replacement parts if anything breaks, and 30 dollar knife replacement if you break the tip or something.

[@TheGamerGuy1981]

Not sure about the tip with spyderco, but they replace parts NP. Even on the budget line such as the tenacious.

[@markarmstrong3394]

@@TheGamerGuy1981 they don't replace tip. I already tried. They just regrind it back down.

[@darioduran9855]

I have the manix 2 in m390 love it and also have the griptilian in 20cv

[@flyflung]

I bought a Griptilian when they came out. Black handle, 154cm blade. It’s been a workhorse. I haven’t used it every day since I bought it all those years ago, but I have used it multiple times most days. Never a problem. I wonder if Benchmade shouldn’t go back to their original supplier for the Omega springs? Thanks for the video

[@rickeybullington68]

I would take the spyderco manix 2 any day over that beanchmade gription.

[@TrueCarpenter]

love the vids. but are we really judging how the MOST important part of what a knife does (cutting) by slicing a piece of loose leaf paper? get a piece of wood, a steak, cardboard.. you talk about how it opens, quality of steel, how it holds in your hand.. well im a carpenter, i use knives for popping open nail boxes, prying a nail out of a pneumatic gun, cutting truss straps, cleaning up chisel cuts.. id say ALOT of viewers are tradesmen and id like to see some more vids geared toward us! Personally, i think its pretty hard to judge a knife by just using it to slice paper. the use determines the user. thanks again!

[@metal_complex]

If I had all the time in the world, you'd get that content. Alas, I don't. Glad you enjoy the current format though 👍

[@TheBigToe69]

Here’s an idea. Start your own KZbin channel and spend your own time and money on the content you want rather than demanding others to do it

[@tonydillinger2553]

The next knife on looking at is either para 3, or mannix 2. both benchmade I have gotten recently were uncenter and S30V blade dulled quite fast

[@TheBigToe69]

Then get a sharpening kit and sharpen it. Problem solved

[@vikingfury2065]

I got the Para 3 about 40 days ago, got the Manix on the weekend. Both are brilliant, you can’t go wrong with either

[@aznelite325]

When you are comparing blade performance, are you using untouched factory edges for comparison? I find the smoothness of slicing through paper is greatly dependent on the sharpening job. I resharpen all my knives and, as a result, they all slice through paper about the same since the edge finish is the same (though not geometry). I don't disagree that the Manix 2 is a slicier blade being FFG, but when you go through durability, there is no mention of the blade grinds. With all the Griptilians using S30V utilizing flat grinds midway down from the spine, one could argue that the Griptilian blades themselves are more durable than the Manix 2 blades. Great video though!

[@metal_complex]

I only ever do paper tests on unused edges. If I have used the knife, I don't do the test.

[@Southernknife_addict]

This comment section is great. You have a great following all talking up the spyderco 👌🏼👌🏼 benchmade is mostly overpriced IMO. The fanboys just eat it up and they love to let you know how bad they got ripped off for their bugout lol. Good vid just purchased a manix 2 myself the para 3 was my first spyderco last week 😅

[@BeefGold]

Just got the m390 manix that isn't supposed to be around anymore from knife center. It's going to be my gentleman's carry manix. Kinda matches my cheap khakis.

[@diablogt90]

Bah Im too early.. 360p! Interested to see this I own both in these versions and daily carry the Benchmade. Carried the Manix 2 today but haven't actually used it yet except to cut off a few tags from clothing and open a few letters.

[@jonathanvermillion7263]

Bought a all black manix g10 and it’s sooooo sweet

[@christophercloudstrider5877]

Cool video. Where you and I disagree is I find the griptilian ugly. While I find the manix 2 very nice looking. I’ve no doubt as to the quality and function of the Grip, as I own and carry every day an Osborne 940 for work. I know that benchmade knives are fine machines. I think I’m going to order a manix 2 lightweight for casual carry. You did a great job with the video. Thank You Sir.

[@AGC828]

Are there any companies making aftermarket scales for the Manix2? PM2??.. LIKE to have chrome handles. .

[@jchap2953]

What scales are those on the griptilian?

[@erihor86]

Maybe the version of the griptilian with the hollow grind would be more comparable to the manix

[@TheBigToe69]

I can’t believe you got rid of the 20cv Manix. You would have to rip my cpm 4v St. Nicks sprint run Manix 2 and Pm2 from my cold dead hands

[@revolvermaster4939]

Have em both, manix 2 (M390 & MAXAMET) blows the grip.

[@josepmariaaguascaribot9239]

I think that the little difference lies in more ability of the MANIX for incissions.

[@danofiremano]

Great battle, but I agree that some of these things are subjective. Although for me when I had only 2 Manix-2's & 2 Griptilian's and my best friend lost his EDC, I gave him one of the BM's because I couldn't part with a Spydie! ~ LoL

[@Bald_Head89]

I'd go with the Grip for the beefier blade and it's far more customizable!

[@TheBigToe69]

Blade stock thickness is exactly the same on the both of them. Manix 2 has way more steel options with all the sprint runs available. The ball bearing lock is stronger than the omega springs on the Benchmade. There’s micarta, g10, flytanium, carbon fiber scales available for the Manix 2, so it’s really got plenty of aftermarket support to do what ever you want to it. The Manix 2 comes with g10 in base form while the Griptilian comes with plastic. Pretty much everything you said is wrong

[@Abdul-Amburadul]

Wrong

[@wedo4444]

Guess I got lucky. My 20CV Manix came dead centered. It may sound like blasphemy, but I have never owned a Grip. Looking to change that soon.

[@Dave-dh7rt]

wedo4444 my DLC manix is near perfect but is the slightest bit off! It bothers me LOL

[@TheBigToe69]

David It isn’t a hard thing to fix

[@Damen0530]

Great battle...but the Manix 2 crushes the grip!

[@italianrelic]

Damen0530 if you support Chinese knives 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@metal_complex]

The Manix 2 isn't a Chinese knife. It's made in the USA.

[@nachocheese3382]

@@italianrelic Golden Colorado

[@Deadtileyedie]

@@italianrelic clearly your un educated on the manix 2 so why did you even comment. Benchmade is anti 2nd amendment do you support that?!?

[@banditgriot]

I gave my Manix 2 to my nephew and the plastic ball carrier on the lock broke. It was a bit of an ordeal in repairing the knife. He has a G=10 Griptilian he traded me for and would argue the opposite is true when it comes to durability.

[@metal_complex]

That is not something I hear often. Obviously, there's always that small chance it can happen though.

[@banditgriot]

Small chances/low probability end when it actually happens to the individual. I like my chances with Benchmade's customer service department over Spyderco's, even though I live in Colorado.

[@sergiotheg13]

I dropped my manix 2 from an apartment porch on the 2nd floor on accident. The lock was fine.

[@bp-hx9ts]

Answer to which you should buy both lol

[@ARes13FOX]

I watched the entire video and just want to add that your penmanship is on point.

[@DrillDaddy]

I just bought both these knives quincidentally and I have to say the Spyderco was perfect out the box, razor sharp and just feels down right amazing in my hand, the griptilian on the other hand was sharp but not hair shaven sharp and the lock was super sticky straight outta the box, so much I was gonna send it back but it smooth it's self out for the most part, still sticks if I fling it open to hard, so from my point of view Spyderco all the way, it's my first and only Spyderco but it made me not wanna look at Benchmade anymore especially considering them giving tons of cash to gun grabbers just because they don't want them to fuck with knive laws

[@tommybrownssod]

Problem I have with the manix is the lock is a lot harder to use then the axis. Just got mine yesterday don’t know if it need to be broken in but the Benchmade lock works a lot better

[@TheBigToe69]

It will break in. The lock on the Benchmade uses weak ass omega springs that eventually break. The spring on the Manix is a lot tougher and needs more breaking in.

[@AGC828]

One has a blade desgined for LGIHT slicing tasks and the other for LIGHT carving tasks. Both are "expensive fidget toys" IMHO. As there are MUCH better purpose built tools for medium to heavy-duty "slicing or carving", or for clearing a path in the forest, building a shelter....etc. Also, I see folding-knvies as that "back-up knife" for times when you lose your axe or machete. ..or "fighting knife" (military) or machete....e.g. what a keychain light is to a hand-held EDC flashlight. Good content though....

[@deviousderpster1823]

It’s not necessary or normal to carry an axe or machete everywhere everyday for most people. Pocket knives are for light tasks that are encountered during a normal day. Of course they won’t clear a path of branches, that’s not what they were made for… Different tools have different purposes

[@Chris-zj2cd]

"gonna have to give the deployment method a tie" when benchmade literally makes a griptilian with a spydiehole, i think u know which one is better lmao

[@doctoruttley]

Spyderco Shaman in Cruwear with CF scales for the win...oh 🥴

[@Marz7]

Those manix 2 scales….where’d you get em ??

[@Dudeee_]

It came with them. It was a DLT sprint run with red scales and 20cv steel

[@BParker55]

The grip also comes with the hole option

[@metal_complex]

Ya don't know why I didnt mention that. Someone else pointed that out too.

[@matthewclay4446]

I didn't know that spyderco will put a new blade on for $35

[@normcote270]

Awesome video Brother🗡🗡

[@coleprivett4651]

Oh manix hands down

[@TheFiendRacer]

Both great knives, I would take that grip though.

[@sambrown4424]

Currently carrying a manix 2 in left hand carry since I gimped my right hand recently 😂 and for opening action cmon now, Spyderco all the way

[@teddye1243]

Sheep's foot griptillian takes away spyderco's only advantage.

[@TheBigToe69]

eddy t Not really. The Griptilian still has weak ass omega springs

[@VT2NY]

You forgot to mention on deployment that the Grip comes in a version with a spydie hole. That might have changed your analysis on that since the Grip does everything the Manix does and more given the multiple versions. Great video though!

[@metal_complex]

Thats true!

[@kmsharley75]

Is it wrong that aesthetically, I find the Spyderco more attractive?

[@rickeybullington68]

Metal complex I have bd1 steel.

[@TheBigToe69]

Yours is a lightweight option then. The base g10 comes with S30v

[@jacklowe9017]

These kind of comparisons are really too subjective to get much out of them. The paper cut test would matter to me if I sat around cutting paper all day. I rarely ever cut paper, and when I do I use scissors. Irrelevant to most of us, unless it is solely to see how sharp the blade is. I don't sit around cutting up card board boxes all day either, only occasionally, and even then, there is usually a box cutter laying around, so no need to dull my expensive knife blade on that. Face it, for most people everyday cutting tasks are light and easy. I know there are people who's jobs require a good knife, and one that holds an edge for a long time would benefit them more than the rest of us, but thats not the majority. All most of us really want is something nice (for the ego), that'll get the job done. We don't want to spend hundreds of dollars for a new pocket toy just because someone designs something new. (I know there are people out there that seem to have money to burn that just gotta have it). So I have to ask, doest any of this really matter? My 20 year old benchmade, or buck, or cold steel, or whatever still works great, so why blow money on the latest and greatest, just to use it for a year or so until the next latest and greatest comes out?

[@matthewp2209]

manix is built too last. not some cheap plastic like benchmade

[@383SS420]

Benchmade always wins with stats and aesthetics. In hand Spyderco is unbeatable.

[@spydercoslacker7466]

Stats?

[@383SS420]

@@spydercoslacker7466 blade to handle ratio and such

[@tnekkc]

I have had the griptilian for years. I just recently bought the Manix 2 because I found out Benchmade is anti gun.

[@metal_complex]

You will love the Manix 2

[@profd65]

"Benchmade is anti gun" What does that even mean? Fucking moron.

[@TheAdam2877]

@@profd65 It means that Benchmades owners were putting money in the pockets of politicians that support and push unconstitutional anti 2nd amendment bills into legislation, you Fucking Moron! I bet all of you dip shits are running to your local gun stores now and wondering why you can't just simply buy and walk out with the so called "assault weapons" that the democrats love to scare all the women and children with their talking points. How are those lines you and all the other anti-gun sheep are waiting in to get those bad guns and ammo? I normally wouldn't jump in on a comment like this but you really have a way with putting people down when you obviously didn't know what you're talking about. gununiversity.com/is-benchmade-knife-company-anti-gun/

[@greenbudzzz]

@@TheAdam2877 well said brother. I didnt know bench made was anti gun. I will be talking everyone I know out of buying benchmade from now on.

[@thewolfofgod3908]

@@greenbudzzzyall are silly

[@jeffhicks8428]

knife bros are bewildering to me. what you consider "one of the most slicey knives i've ever used" I'd consider a pig that cuts like shit and needs to be reground out of the box to be worth a shit. You conflate blade stock for geometry, which is only tangentially related, that's what the grind is for. That is NOT what folks mean when they say a knife is thin... behind the edge. That Manix is pushing 30 thou behind the edge easily. It's a pig. Overbuilt for the underbuilt brains of knife bros. I don't own a single EDC that's thicker than 17 thou, most are 15 thou and some less. That doesn't sound like much, but it's a massive difference in performance. No gimmicky steels needed. My

[@GlockNinja]

Totally disagree with aesthetics. The Griptilian is a much butt ugly knife than the Manix. I love the leaf shape blade of the Manix and Native knives. It reminds me of primitive nature of what cutting tools are. And the pocket ability is better on the Manix. I believe the Manix is flatter than the Griptilian and prints less in the pocket.

[@sunnyrachelsson3169]

Manix is by far the better knife

[@ronnieshirilla]

Manix definitely should win usable edge. I’m speaking as a griptilian owner and not a manix owner, but realistically with 99% of knives, when you you use the extremely curved tip of the blade? Basically never, I think spyderco wins there with the more practical edge shape

[@matsherwood6277]

This is an old comment but here I am to disagree. 😂 I dull the tip and belly of my knives early all the time. Depends on how often you pierce tough materials. I also cut stuff with the belly of the blade at times.

[@evictioncarpentry2628]

Spydercos entire line up are like the Mullet of knives... 90% handle, 10% blade. How the shit is warranty a tie? Benchmade has the best warranty in the business. Go snap the blade on both knives or grind them down to nothing. Which one will be getting replaced for $25 and which one will be going in the garbage cause they don't offer that?

[@profd65]

You're a dumb guy, cpt awesome. Super dumb.

[@tappedurmom9739]

Damn cpt you killed the likes 👍

[@toddboone333]

Spyderco>Benchmade.

[@1969sofine]

A five dollar box cutter is superior to any pocket knife

[@metal_complex]

Nope

[@italianrelic]

Griptilian forever for me! I hate Chinese Spyderco

[@metal_complex]

The Manix 2 is made in the USA.

[@WhoIsSerafin]

The way benchmade sold out the 2nd amendment they are the biggest loser.