Spyderco's Best Folder (IMHO)

[@georgelin8498]

As a lefty the manix is the best way I can experience the variety of steels from Spyderco. I wish they would put out more models with the ball bearing lock. I believe the magnacut manix are around 60 hrc for anti corrosion reasons.

[@dk210913]

@georgelin8498 To my knowledge, the HRC is closer 62.5-63. It can still be corrosion resistant with higher hardness. The TRC fixed blades are 63 HRC, and they have excellent corrosion resistance according to testing from Cedric & Ada's youtube channel

[@bornonthebattlefront4883]

The less talked about, but sometimes very important point about the manix, something it has over most of the other spyderco knives? It’s actually a nice looking knife Without a massive hump to accommodate that thumb hole, it looks like a normal knife, and doesn’t take up 2 acres of space in your pocket while doing it

[@Wolverine-hj2cd]

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

[@DuhYaThink]

GP Knives has a white Rex45 satin blade manix 2 lw for $107. Right now 👍🏻

[@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!

[@Wcquick]

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

[@dk210913]

@@Wcquick I appreciate that very much! 🤝

[@Sanguivore]

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.

[@dk210913]

@Sanguivore Thank you! Yes! You won't regret getting one. Keep on the lookout. You can definitely find the right one!

[@EDCandLace]

The manix is my fav edc knife model out there.

[@cmonman2476]

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

[@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!

[@MindBodyAtom]

I have the crucarter... love it

[@deadvikingtrolls]

I tried hard with the manix 2. Built a titanium one with $700 of pieces I bought. Native 5 is the best spyderco knife and I can explain why. It has their best ergonomics scaled perfectly between the lil native and shaman meaning no confining thumb ramp. Your thumb will go where you need it. The back lock is stronger and ages better, particularly more so than the compression lock, and the lock is perfectly suited for the massive finger choil. Fingerless locks are redundant here where the ball bearing lock is awkward to actuate. Lastly the native 5 is one of their best looking knives and the scales of the manix 2 look like they could have been pooped out. Manix 2's biggest strengths are the choked up position and cutting lines. Native 5 does the former better due to having no thumb ramp but the downward angle of the blade is at least exclusive to the manix 2. Sounds harsh. Manix 2 is a good knife overall. Native 5 is their most masterful design.

[@dk210913]

@deadvikingtrolls I certainly respect your in-depth liking and opinion for the Native 5. Though I may disagree as to which one is better, it certainly is an excellent piece. The lock back is very solid. The lines are very attractive too. I personally wish the Native 5 had a compression lock, but I know a lot of fans would dislike that.

[@deadvikingtrolls]

@@dk210913 I stand by it. Native 5 was my first spyderco and I couldn't beat it. Also have an ad20, that I would say is the higest end folding knife on earth but you know with the bladestock that is a whole different kind of knife. Agree with you on the ergonomics, it's like an apocalyptic manix 2 with a better lock. It doesn't cut as cleanly but at this level you are aware you're trading thin blades for strong ones. Depends what the enthusiast in you wants. Ultimately it was the lock that made me put away the manix 2's. I thought it was an improvement on the axis lock but you need two fingers and to fight the curved backside of the knife to close it one handed.

[@ct2368]

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

[@dk210913]

I couldn't agree more!

[@dourmoose]

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.

[@dk210913]

Great choices! You are right; they do carry well.

[@DuhYaThink]

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.

[@gjr1974]

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.

[@gjr1974]

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

[@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.

[@Cletus_the_Elder]

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.

[@dk210913]

@@Cletus_the_Elder So glad you purchased one for yourself and even more that you enjoy it! May it last you for years to come! 👊

[@Filotej]

I wish manix had a 2-3 inch version

[@AVH8TOR]

My favorite is my para 3 in maxamet, favorite edc self defense is my yojimbo. Not too many people talk about the Yojimbo. You either love it or hate it.

[@brians.4488]

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

[@dk210913]

@brians.4488 They certainly are great clips! FYI, Spyderco actually invented the wire clip :)

[@brians.4488]

@dk210913 oh ok. My first one was on a milwaukee razor knife. My first spyderco will have it too. A salt version woth magnacut

[@Steve-j5t]

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

[@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👌

[@imgadgetmanjim]

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

[@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

[@Layzboyedc]

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

[@dk210913]

@Layzboyedc Agreed! That's why the Manix 2 lightweight is fantastic because it's good to go without any upgrades 👌

[@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.

[@user-Bladewalker]

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

[@tacosaretasty]

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 😂

[@dk210913]

@@tacosaretasty So glad to hear you enjoy it! 😄 Have fun with Spy27. I haven't tried that steel yet.

[@goodnessgraciousitellya5004]

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.

[@dk210913]

@@goodnessgraciousitellya5004 I'm really glad that the XL works so well for you!

[@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.

[@Rareone167]

You are Correct Sir!!!!

[@user-Bladewalker]

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

[@Whitepinoy]

I got one of those storm trooper

[@StoneHands25]

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

[@dk210913]

@StoneHands25 Hopefully, you can find one for a reasonable price on the secondary down the road!

[@CNYKnifeNut]

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

[@MrTJohnston]

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

[@dk210913]

@MrTJohnston I've been pocket carrying one for so long that I don't even notice anymore. I notice when it isn't on my person lol

[@Eugensson]

Is there one with pink scales?

[@dk210913]

@@Eugensson There is! And 154cm stainless steel. It was released many years ago. They are hard to come across.

[@viniciuseleo]

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).

[@dk210913]

@viniciuseleo I got these from the Spyderco Foundry model. It's discontinued now, but I ordered a few from the factory outlet store. They fit perfectly. Maybe they have some left you can buy! 🙂

[@viniciuseleo]

@@dk210913 Amazing! Thanks a lot!

[@tomsoja6549]

AWT sells them pretty cheap. I bought one when I bought their scales

[@dopvmine_p]

U just missing the maxamet….

[@DuhYaThink]

And Spy27,M4,s110v,s90v,20cv 52100,s30v,bd1n…..many more.

[@DuhYaThink]

Tisk Tisk 😅

[@chrisk7984]

Lighting is not great, colors are nearly indistinguishable.

[@dk210913]

Thanks for watching! :D

[@RalphLess]

I agree.

[@brians.4488]

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

[@dk210913]

@brians.4488 Para 3 is a good choice also, so is the Sage! 👌

[@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.

[@BC08]

Compression lock…MEH

[@johng.7560]

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

[@dk210913]

@@johng.7560 You're entitled to your opinion

[@odie2763]

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

[@dk210913]

@odie2763 Having 7 is exactly why it's the best. If something is great, you have more than one of them. That's common sense. Thanks for watching!! :D