Spyderco's Best Folder (IMHO)

This is what I believe to be the best Spyderco pocket knife. Reliable, great cutter, solid locking mechanism, unparalleled ergos, multiple opening methods,etc. It just checks all the boxes!

[@Wolverine-hj2cd]

I don't have any exotic flavors yet, but If I had to pick one knife forever......hard to beat this one.

[@WillLiam32]

Manix 2 is my personal favorite spyderco as well. It's an amazing knife as is, but throwing some AWT linerless scales on it makes it a whole other beast. Love my manix 2

[@dk210913]

I have to be honest, I bought a set of AWT scales for my PM2, and the fit was atrocious to where the blade actually grinded against the scale. It wasn't my first time taking one of these apart and putting it back together. I tried to remedy it, to no avail. The company ignored me altogether when I reached out to have them make it right. I'm not a fan of them or their products.

[@WillLiam32]

@dk210913 That's unfortunate. I've personally only had one experience with them, and it was great. Their scales were even better than expected, and they shipped fast. With that being said, I didn't have to deal with their customer service, so I can't personally speak to that. I've only heard great things about their products, but they've only been on my radar for a year or two. Hopefully, they've ironed out their issues because the more America knife options, the better

[@dk210913]

@@WillLiam32 I agree! I'm glad you like them, though!

[@HAIL-WAR.C]

It's like a small shaman. And it fits most hands, plus different steel types. I envy your collection my dude. I got a crazy spyderco addiction as well.

[@dk210913]

Thank you sir!

[@TopDog8762]

Since there seems to be a trend for knife KZbinrs not to leave a trace as to what knife is the subject of the video, not in the title or description I will honor that trend and not mention the subject knife by name. I agree its my favorite for sure. I bought the Smock in great anticipation from all the rave reviews but found that the subject knife got carried way more. The subject knife remains my favorite.

[@richardvirchow3390]

I bought the lightweight white with satin blade in REX 45. I like your collection of Manix 2 knives.

[@dk210913]

That's a great pick! Thank you very much! 👊

[@Arkie407]

FRN = Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon (which is a polymer)

[@dk210913]

@Arkie407 Thanks! I honestly confused myself lol because I know Spyderco uses different polymers like the FRN, FRCP, and maybe abother.

[@Whitepinoy]

I got one of those storm trooper

[@Ok15402]

I have a Para 2, 3, Shaman and even a SpydieChef. But I don't have a Manix 2. I heard a lot of good things about it. Maybe ill get to it and pick one up. Definitely would like one in magnacut, but they all look pretty nice regardless. Those would look sweet in some titanium scales. I know the knife community is crazy about titanium, not everything has to be in titanium but it really does make the knives feel different. Heavier, but just preference. I am just not a big fan of G-10, on some occasions its perfectly fine. I guess I just don't like the feeling of it at times. FRN isn't too bad though, lightweight.

[@dk210913]

Pick one up in Magnacut, then you can buy aftermarket handle scales for them in titanium through Ripp's Garage Tech, and others. The lightweight model has screws and not pins anymore so you can easily disassemble👌

[@ct2368]

I think the lightweight specifically is the best. Truly amazing knives.

[@dk210913]

I couldn't agree more!

[@JedHead3409]

I totally agree with you on the spine whack test. I used to think it was bullshit until I cut my thumb really bad with a Miguron Elgar. I didn’t think I was doing anything stupid, but in hindsight, I shouldn’t have done it on a knife that I wasn’t 100% familiar with yet. I was just using the back of the blade to stuff some plastic wrap boxes on a pallet that I was wrapping. I was holding it in a reverse script when it failed on me. The blade came down on the tip of my thumb and went about a half inch in, causing my thumb to like a snakes tongue. Just finally healed up from that exactly 4 weeks after it happened. After that, I decided to spin whack the knife a couple times to see what would happen. And wouldn’t you know it? Even with white taps, the lock failed every single time. I had purchased that as a work knife due to the thick blades and the S90V, but now it sits in my display case and probably won’t see use. ever again. I guarantee any other knife that could handle a harder spine whack than that would not have closed on my thumb. It wasn’t like I was abusing it, I wasn’t even putting much pressure on it so now I understand why the spine whack test is important. Especially for a work knife

[@dk210913]

I'm so glad you've healed up and that it wasn't worse! I also commend you for seeing the importance of making sure a knife doesn't close on you. Thanks for sharing your experience and story! 👍

[@JedHead3409]

@@dk210913 no problem! Thank you for making this video. I’m trying to pick out my first Manix 2, and this helped a lot. I think I’m gonna go with the Magnacut, seeing as though Dr. Thomas actually helped with the heat treat. I did not know this. I was already interested in the Magnacut, but that little tidbit sealed the deal for me! Magnacut Manix 2 LW with the Original Goat aluminum scales sounds like a great idea

[@davidf3974]

I love the manix, but like with a lot of spyderco knives, too much of the forward choil is on the blade vs the handle of the knife

[@dk210913]

I understood where you are coming from. I'd even agree. However, the Manix 2 has a good finger choil built into the knife handle, which works beautifully, in my opinion. It is one of the exceptions to the rule I believe.

[@chrisk7984]

Lighting is not great, colors are nearly indistinguishable.

[@dk210913]

Thanks for watching! :D

[@corpsmind5920]

Nah. Ball bearing locks all have the same catch at the end, right before it closes. Not care for them. Compression locks are the way to go.