Spyderco Manix 2 XL Knife Review

[@lansiman]

Good seeing finally there's a reviewer who hasn't bitch all day long about the size or weight of a blade Beefy knives rocks

[@silverNgunz]

Just ordered one for $95. Great review. Cant wait to get it.

[@ethosflux]

Nutnfany's 4 ounce rule has to be considered in context. He's usually carrying two knives, a multitool, a flashlight and a handgun.

[@68MIKEILIKE1]

I'm glad you debunked Nutnfacy's 4oz obsession. I do not notice my Manix XL in my pocket.

[@golddot370]

Great review John, ive been waiting for the Xl manix ever since the original was discontinued. I would love to see a cut test..Thanks again John and im glad to see you back

[@tacticaltwofour]

Covered a lot of points with comparisons. A very good review, all we need now is a cut test to complete it!

[@tom000]

This is a great review. Touched on things no one else thought of. Thanks.

[@Victorcreed85]

Been collecting knives for 18 years now, never really was a spyderco fan until now. All the sudden i now own the military, tenacious, my dads old police model, and just ordered a manix 2 xl, cannot wait to get this knife.

[@pietermoore]

Great job mentioning the closing of the knife. I had a feeling you'd have to switch your grip up. I have huge hands an can just barely close it the same way I do a reg manix 2. Great review jd

[@PanditaP]

People say this knife is way too big, but honestly it is not. Yes it is almost 9' long, but it does not seem as though it is a 9' knife. When I whip this out it doesn't seem intimidating to the people around me, and it fits so perfectly in the hand that I don't worry about doing little tasks with it either. I have other 9' knives that DO feel huge, but this one is simply perfect. My opening action was extremely rough when I first got it, so I dropped 2 drops of lube on the pivoting area and that fixed it and made it even better.

[@RussianVitamines]

thats why i like it, good steel, ffg, and same amount of cutting edge as tenaciuos, hard to find something like that from spyderco where i live, i would take military as an edc any time, but it has tip down pocket clip, and i am not a fan of that.

[@TNTnetTV]

I just purchased the blue one and really love it. Played around w/ it and cut a little cut on my finger, so sharp

[@locknload223]

Excellent review, subscribed for more. Thanks for taking the time.

[@BrandonSL500]

Nice review, i just got this exact version used. Everything said is spot on.

[@MFD00MTR33]

Just ordered the limited version in s90v with carbon fiber. Really excited for this knife. I love my military, I have bigger hands so having a big handle is always a plus and carbon fiber is my favorite handle material along titanium. Dont know about my limited version but I know themnew manix 2 xl weigh a full ounce less now due to the liners being super skeletonized. 7f it had a black ball frame its the new ones and the s90v has the black ball frame. Ill post once I get it with the weight. Great review as always.

[@KevinTheScreenKiller]

same very excited.

[@Traderjoe]

How do you feel about this lock over the Axis lock? I noticed that in most of the times in this video that the closure was slightly awkward, meaning that it didnt seem to fully close as you flicked it shut. Why is that? Is the jimping and that butt end horn comfortable in hard use? I love the flat ground blade too. How much does the Large Sebenza weight compared to this 6 oz knife? Where is it made USA or China? Please do a cut test, thanks!

[@Traderjoe]

@jdavis882 Thanks! I just ordered one haha. I had a ball lock once but I didn't EDC it like I do my Bone Collector, so I will compare the two just to see. Does the grip for the ball lock stick out enough, and how does it compare to how the Axis sticks out? One of my concerns is how how slot for the ball lock seems angled towards the black of the handle, while the axis is more in line with the handle. But like I said, I haven't handled one in a while.

[@pennfootball71]

Nice review I really enjoyed this knife and your feel for it.

[@86rican]

I cant wait to get mine! Good vid bro.

[@infidelmedicolmmedic2880]

I would love to see you come back man. I am sure your love of knives aint gone.

[@jdavis882]

robert fardella definitely not gone! I still love knives, always have one in my pocket. I've been getting back into it heavily lately. Can't believe all the awesome knives available now!

[@lotriguitarist]

if you want to carry this as a tactical/self defense knife it makes perfect sense to have that much sticking out so you can grab it and pull it out easily and quickly

[@CHOSEN7X7]

Great vid, I have considered this blade, thanks for the review

[@k.nightravenm298]

I LOVE my Spyderco Manix 2 XL. In fact, i'm getting Flytanium Titanium handles and Ball Cage for mine.

[@jdavis882]

I just snagged one in the jade and M4 from blade HQ. Great knives with amazing ergos. My only gripe is that unlocking it can be difficult. I usually put the butt of thr manix 2 in my palm then pull the cage back with my middle finger and thumb. With the XL the knife is just a touch too long to make that a comfortable move. That’s a tiny gripe though, the good things outweigh that little issue by far.

[@ThankThe2ndAmendment]

hopefully going to get mine in the mail on monday

[@CARGUY7LIFE]

Have you checked out the Manix 2 lightweight in translucent blue its really cool, my current favorite that I own.

[@Thirteen20sixx]

Great review, thanks for the show and tell. :D

[@5OclockSharp]

What would you say is a better cutter, this or the military. I just got a Millie off amazon cause I had gift cards there but this one looks really cool. Love my Millie though

[@jdavis882]

@traderjoes It was bouncing because I was holding the lock open. Same thing would happen if you held the axis lock fully open while swinging the blade shut. Honestly in my opinion the BBL is smoother than the axis. The axis has a weird "hump" in the closing feel that I don't like. The large micarta weighs in at 4.5 ounces. The Manix (all Manix knives) are made Golden, CO. I'll make sure I do a cut test. :)

[@gunnuts82]

i just subbed yesturday,, Im always down to watch a good cut test

[@asilaydying1984]

is the lock as stiff as the manix 2? because that was one thing that bothered me on the manix 2

[@kodiak690]

I just got this knife. It is my first Spyderco but I am a long time knife collector. The one I have is smooth opening but stiff. Now I can loosen the torx but then there is side to side blade play. Is this normal with spyderco? When torx tightened no blade play bit stiff. Thanks

[@TNTnetTV]

I noticed my non-xl manix 2 blade is not as shine as the the XL. Could it be fake? I heard someone got a fake Military so not sure if this also a case for Manix 2....

[@TheHindy]

Usually the Chinese companies go after the REALLY popular really expensive Spydies, like the Military and Paramilitary2, I've never heard of a Manix 2 being faked, but I could be wrong. You can usually tell if it's a fake just by the texture of the G10, they use a really slick G10 that feels almost like Zytel, not really grippy at all. Hope that helps.

[@SezMan716]

sick blade. will totally watch the cut test man :)

[@phillski1]

Good review. I just ordered mine and im stoked. Subbin.

[@newcoyote]

Point of interest. The "jimping" that is part of the liners (ie not the choil/thumb ramp) is is referred to as prowed liners. This I heard in an interview with Ed Schempp discussing the Manix 2.

[@QuadFishSurfer]

I'd be interested to hear what you thought about it VS the Benchmade Onslaught. They seem pretty similar in design & function ^.^

[@roy7420]

John are you going to pick up the s90v manix 2 xl?

[@defenseandsafety]

my xl blade is off center - what is the best method to adjust it so it is centered?

[@DXT61]

What is your opinion on the 3mm vs 4mm of the first Manix? Which blade thickness do you prefer?

[@Traderjoe]

Also, I like the full back spacer!

[@jgbelmont]

Depends on the grind as to how a blade will look with that 30 degree relief angle or edge angle. And if you have a micro bevel or not. My 940 looks no where near that keen yet its sitting around 20 degrees.

[@J4zzyDrummer]

If I am used to carrying a cold steel voyager large, would this be much of a difference size and weight wise?

[@John_BP]

Good review, however i will have to disagree with you on weight. I just recently picked up a cold steel recon 1 and it feels like a brick in my pocket by comparison, way to much grip under the clip too. I guess the endura 4 (my edc going on a year now) has spoiled me, i just love that knife.

[@dane.9388]

I'm so confused. Do they come with either a black or see threw lock button?

[@hangtowngunner218]

I was under the impression the gen 2 manix' and the manix xl came with the black one, but this one here has the clear.. No idea now..

[@J_CtheEngineer]

Wow J, an Emerson as a beater? I wish I could say I could do that

[@jdavis882]

@newcoyote Haha yeah they are "proud" liners, meaning they stand out from the handle scales. I just think of them as jimping out of simplicity. :)

[@mrvoodoo94]

wow where did you get it for 109$ amazon? good video brother :)

[@mcole6507]

I definitely feel a big difference between a 5 ounce and a 4 ounce knife in my pocket when I wear jeans... and a very big difference between a 4 ounce and 6 ounce! The Rat 1 is only 5 ounces and has a big flat grind blade. A large Cold steel voyager with a huge 4" blade weighs only 4.75 ounces. 6 ounces is pretty heavy for daily carry but worth it for the right knife.

[@BladesAndCounting]

Is that para2 new!? it looks like the blade is really small!

[@zujostix]

How does it compare size wise to the Military?

[@primalpunch]

Great review!!

[@Deredbaron]

Can I ask, do you prefer this or the Paramilitary 2?

[@SwervinSpliffs27]

Is the lock on the manix 2 xl similar to benchmade's axis?

[@golddot370]

Did you say you had the yojimbo?

[@freman007]

Was that the Emerson Commander?

[@tacdriver22mk2]

man i just got a m4 sprint manix 2 and i cannot disingage the ball lock easily i mean its probably 4x as stiff as a bm axis lock is this normal cause man its getting annoying

[@freman007]

The one you were thinking about.

[@jgbelmont]

Funny in your S30V test you praised out of S30V and in this vid you said you killed S30V. In what video did you kill S30V??? I searched. S30V's main characteristic is when blade begins to wear it turns into a good work edge and stays there for a long time.

[@pinkiewerewolf]

OK, the XL Manix just went to the top of the list.

[@alexreyes9672]

I have the regular size manix 2 with a ffg blade :p I got lucky when they shipped the wrong knife so instead of getting a 154cm hollow ground blade I got the ffg s30v as you can see in my profile pic :D

[@zunedog31]

do you still carry it a lot?

[@MadsBennetsen]

Nice background to reprecent a spyderco..... :D

[@mjfb1000]

@zujostix the manix is .6 in. smaller and the blade is .2 in. smaller

[@TheBeardBlade]

So what knife is a 10 for you?

[@jdavis882]

@DXT61 I prefer thinner blades. They cut better. :)

[@jdavis882]

@CHOSEN7X7 You're very welcome man. :)

[@dpihitithard]

By that I am pretty sure he means he has tested s30v many times. It is one of his favorites, hes not saying something bad, just he has tested it many times before therefore overdone almost.

[@maddie2359]

cut test please

[@SonOfAHerbert]

How do u like ur gs4

[@MrBikeguy99]

how much is this

[@jdavis882]

@phillski1 Thanks for the sub, let me know how you like it!

[@canadianknifeExpert]

Use it and it should wear in, if not then try taking it apart cleaning, then oiling it.

[@Traderjoe]

@traderjoes I meant near the pivot..oops haha

[@thesike4400]

I hate how everybody complains about a heavy knife do they not wear a belt

[@jdavis882]

@zunedog31 I actually got rid of them. Excellent knife, just too big for me. :)

[@jdavis882]

@tacdriver22mk2 Not normal, and there is an easy remedy given that you are willing to take the knife apart.

[@boombap420]

"i carry a glock 26 for that" LMFAAAAO dude

[@Tsukasamyheart]

Just order it...

[@knifeaddiction2011]

Hey man I sent you a PM a few days ago.

[@deckard9732]

Amen!.. I'm 6'2..315... XXL hands... you know the rest of the story.

[@CASTRO45ACP]

Yeah, little penis.

[@CASTRO45ACP]

+deckard9732 Born one, hahaha

[@deckard9732]

Copy that.

[@CASTRO45ACP]

+deckard9732 C'mon, it's a penis joke, we all know they're all in good fun

[@jdavis882]

@locknload223 Thanks for the sub. :)

[@robertmata4293]

got mine its got a black button this is American cutlery badassery

[@mandomeza1815]

Why do you have a Benchmade logo???

[@fredde90210]

thx bro...

[@DocileDestroyer]

Did anyone else catch when he cut his finger closing the knife?

[@etizzle915]

Wyde... very wyde. Lol southern twang

[@mjfb1000]

@zujostix your welcome

[@CNBaker94]

i had this knife for like 2 weeks i didn't like it so i sent it back :(

[@beveridge1313]

Don't bring a knife to a gun fight!

[@MarineWar1]

Stupid comment....

[@CASTRO45ACP]

I carry a gun at all times but plenty of people have been killed by someone with a knife well before they could pull their firearm.

[@KevinTheScreenKiller]

LOL no need 2 knife fight got a glock 26

[@zujostix]

@mjfb1000 Thanks

[@jeremyf5170]

Nice blade on the spyderco but shitty plastic made in Taiwan handles. Definitely not worth the price in my opinion.

[@vincereviews]

These have G10 handles not plastic. Essentially compressed glass and epoxy.

[@jeremyf5170]

+vincereviews very true, wrote that comment a year ago before I realized that it's not plastic. now I have two spyderco's and they're my favorite knives.

[@jgbelmont]

esˈTHetik not astetik. Just saying.