The Spyderco Manix 2 (REX 45) Pocketknife: A Classic Mild Mannered Review

The Spyderco Manix 2 is a staple of the Spyderco lineup and comes in various steels, scale materials, colors, etc. I have had several over the years, but this latest "sprint run" in REX 45 really caught my interest and I just had to pick it up... and so far I am pleased as burnt orange punch!
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[@gregoryburke2562]

Thank you and please keep doing reviews.

[@mildmannerededc]

Thanks Gregory,I appreciate the kind words. No plans to let up at this point. Thanks again and be well.

[@edclife8773]

Cool review I like the leaf shaped blade aswell i have 2 ukpk's at the min but spydercos handle materials so far have set me off so got custom scales on each

[@monkeyfaceII]

Great review man and that ORange Manix is a perfect channel knife for you man 👌🏽

[@mildmannerededc]

Thanks my friend. It's a very cool version of the Manix 2. Look forward to hearing your thoughts.

[@timmyt964]

I have several of both. I just can't decide, I like both.

[@klc4867]

Nice review as usual, I like the leaf blade and ball lock also. I tend to edc the para 3 more now that its broke in well.

[@mildmannerededc]

Para3 is a phenomenal edc option. Can't argue with that. Appreciate you watching and the support. Take care!

[@bigboreknifegear8349]

The Manix 2 checks a lot of the boxes. Ergos, looks, functionality, aesthetics. It is one of the quintessential knives from Spyderco. Great choice, great knife, great video, and that's a fantastic flashlight 😁

[@mildmannerededc]

Manix is awesome! All day slicer extraordinaire. That flashlight happens to be my favorite!! 👊🏻👊🏻🍻🍻

[@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors]

Great review! Beautiful knife!

[@mildmannerededc]

Thanks for checking out the review! It's a pretty cool knife, I'm definitely a Manix2 guy! Take care!

[@mickkeim4142]

Thank you Mr Manners...

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

Great review, it's a knife I've not gone for yet, probably as you hinted I have a pm2 and not sure where it would fit. Who am I kidding ill get one sometime. Lol🤣Atb paddy 👍☘️😃

[@mildmannerededc]

Spoken like a true knife addict!! Thanks for watching Paddy! PM2 is a fantastic knife, the Manix has always just connected with me more for some reason. Look forward to seeing your review on that Manix you'll be buying soon!!! 😂😂🤑

[@rhino5419]

Hello Brad. I wish you and yours a very HAPPY EASTER. All the best. I am part of a very exclusive club of only 3 members that i know of that don't like Spiderco. Lol.

[@mildmannerededc]

Hello there my friend! Happy Easter and a joyous day to you and yours as well! I used to be in that Spyderco club, but they won me over eventually. But with knives, ya like what ya like, that's all the matters! Be well!

[@Marlah4]

Love my manix and pm2’s. Spyderco and Benchmade all day!

[@mildmannerededc]

Hard to argue with you there! Definitely two of my favorite brands. Thanks for watching.

[@paulh9439]

I'm a manix fan, at the moment I have the lightweight in cts bd1, not the best steel but will do until I upgrade to the s30v version. Great review thanks.

[@monkeyfaceII]

Paul H the light weight one is great that’s the one I checked out! The edge held well even in db1

[@mildmannerededc]

Thanks for watching Paul. That lightweight Manix is a great option, I need to spend more time with one, might win me over, oh heck it's a Manix, already has. Take care!

[@knaftasticedc956]

Love it

[@mildmannerededc]

Thanks man, really appreciate it!

[@gregorywilson3318]

Great review, as you mentioned Spyderco is known for continuously making improvements in their runs which deserves more attention as you nailed it on the hammer which is it’s something that is learned but Spyderco doesn’t publicize very much or not often enough at all. I have been thinking of the Manix 2 a whole damn lot lately so I am truly glad to see you reviewing their sprint run and I am curious if it’s possibly smoother but the milled out liners speaks volumes for I like the original but the lightweight is so tempting and I feel this is the middle ground best in-between. Awesome color! I appreciate your sign off message “Be mild mannered towards everyone.” I may be slightly paraphrasing but it’s exactly what helps in times like these being nicer and more tolerable as much as possible even going as far as walking away from those troubled and stressed out individuals when ever they cross our path out there in germ land. be safe and Happy late Easter to you Brother, your videos are fresh even among all the other Knife stuff I watch so keep doing you!👍🏻🤘🏻

[@mildmannerededc]

Greg, thank you for the very kind words and for your support of the channel. Your comment made my day. Being able to connect with cool members of the community like yourself, really is the best part of this whole KZbin journey. A little kindness and patience is always a good addition to any edc (corny but true). As to Spyderco and the Manix 2, both are top notch. I've been a Spyderco fan since my first Delica. The Manix is just a great everyday slicer, really hard to beat. As you noted, with the weight reduction and slightly smoother g10 it's an even more compelling option. Thanks again my friend, really glad to have you here!! Be well!

[@gregorywilson3318]

Mild Mannered EDC I am proud to say I will be finally pulling the trigger getting my first Spyderco! This amazing sprint run is out of stock on bladehq. Great things come to those who wait. 😈 I was wondering if on the earlier version in s30v doesn’t the blade have more cutting edge?! I most certainly be mistaking. I like it in rex45 though. May I ask what is the channel you mentioned with cutting tests and info for learning about steels.

[@mildmannerededc]

@@gregorywilson3318 Congrats! I'm sure you will enjoy your Spyderco, they make great knives. The steel testing channel I mentioned is Cedric & Ada. Fantastic channel!!

[@gregorywilson3318]

Mild Mannered EDC Thanx, I was actually watching his video on Rex 45 and he also has funny videos in his playlist. I forgot the name of the playlist but the video was about how the Delica is completely irrelevant now with the P3/p3 lightweight and how life can go on better tossing the Delica out of our lives. Funny stuff and the info he also has goes in one ear and stays instead of some info out there where it goes in and out the other ear. Anyway, if I may trouble you with just one more question I’d like to ask a silly question: Is the Orange sprint run of the Manix 2 a limited run? I am obviously clueless and I am assuming Spyderco will restock the Manix in Rex 45 ..Any insight will be greatly appreciated. Thanx for taking me under your wing and tolerating a newb to the Knife game. 🤘🏻

[@growl2088]

I'm a sucker for the compression lock not that i've ever tried the ball one so at some point i will have to check one out.

[@monkeyfaceII]

est normannorum the light weight version is quite nice too generally am in the pm2 camp tho

[@christianhaykus452]

I got the Manix 2 Lightweight with CTS BD1N steel. I personally love it.

[@mildmannerededc]

That's a great model! I need to spend more time with the lightweight version. Thanks for watching!

[@christianhaykus452]

@@mildmannerededc np man, I enjoyed the video.

[@conductorcammon]

I have the Para 2 in M4 and one in Maxamet, got a Manix in Cruwear...the Para's are more fiddle friendly.

[@DShiflet01]

Of the 2 I am much more a Manix 2 person than a PM2 person. Although the Native is more my go to choice than any of them. I was gonna get this one but it was sold out before I had a chance. Did get the Native Lightweight in REX 45 at least.

[@mildmannerededc]

Thanks for watching! I'm a Manix2 person as well. That Native Lightweight in REX45 was very tempting as well. Hope you're loving it. Take care.

[@NaenDILLIGAF]

So I just bought the Boker Kalashnikov automatic, I love the way it feels in my hand , not a big fan of the black and red color scheme. So far I have the civivi wyvern "d2", rat 1 "aus 8" , and Booker Kalashnikov "aus 8" in my collection , along with some other cheap gerbera, and leatherman multitool

[@mildmannerededc]

Sounds like some great knives in the collection!! Glad to have you here. Thanks for watching!

[@badmunkyedc1]

I really like the Manix 2 over the pm2. A lot better ergos and usability over the pm2. I really dig the color, Hook 'em Horns!

[@mildmannerededc]

Ha! 🤘🏻🤘🏻 Yeah the color is pretty cool! I'm with you, I'm a Manix guy as well, that bad is just too good. Take care man!

[@Outpost_76]

Definitely a Manix fan with 19 of them. It would be the last model to ever go for me. I'm waiting foe the LW Rex 45 version, I have enough of the G10 ones already, who am I kidding. I'll probably end up with one of these ar some point too.

[@mildmannerededc]

19 of them! Wow! Definitely a fan and I can't blame you, its a fantastic knife. Let me know if you end up picking this one up. Thanks for watching!

[@KaniToLLIKa]

just order it before i found your review ).

[@mildmannerededc]

Ha! Well you will enjoy it I hope. It's a very good knife. Thanks for watching.

[@gaylordpantamime]

The manix IS the best Spyderco

[@andrewbalahura1555]

Hi When you bought this knife? Does it sprint 2020?

[@mildmannerededc]

Hi! I bought this knife from Indiana Knives a few weeks ago. Yes, it is a 2020 sprint run in REX 45 steel and burnt orange handle scales.

[@Killlerbee]

I was never a leaf shape guy but after all the reviews and Spyder love in the EDC family I decided to try it out with my first (and recent) purchase a G10 Tenacious. Now I'm a fan! Since then I've gone back and forth between the Manix 2 and the Para 2. I have handled neither but am leaning toward the Manix 2. I agree, I think the ball lock system seems cooler than the compresssion lock (fidget factor). Thanks for another great review. BTW what do you personally think of the lightweight???

[@mildmannerededc]

Thanks for watching! I think if you're OK with a bit more with when closed, which I am, you'll really like the Manix as a slicer and fun edc. I've only handled the lightweight a few times, but liked it a lot. Manix can be a bit heavy so I definitely see the appeal of the lightweight model. I may just need to pick one up as well!!

[@nOObels1]

A Manix or a Native 5, looking to get high cutting performance..

[@mildmannerededc]

Guess it depends what you mean by cutting performance. I think the Manix2 is a fantastic slicer if that's it's primary task (breaking down boxes etc), but the blade is a bit thin, so if you looking for something a bit more hard use the Native 5 is an idea choice, especially considering how many steel variations it come it.

[@nOObels1]

@@mildmannerededc yeah, should have been more specific on that, I look for a good slicer with thin bladestock. Manix looks like a great option. Thank you for helping!

[@Killlerbee]

Btw, just saw the Artisan Archaeo Dylan Mallory design... in ORANGE! Looks like a Centros on steroids. $48. 😳

[@mildmannerededc]

After I read this I immediately went and checked it out... you are right, that's a sweet deal... I think the channel needs that sucker! :-) thanks for the heads up and for watching!

[@stevenlachance8576]

I go both ways, or really all ways..military nothing beats the thunk of a well deployed military, except the K2, PM2 a good thunking fidget knife, manix fill the hand and a challenge to fidget, endura 4 spydie flick this, domino now that’s a slicer but often a tad small for my ad hoc use.... so many good choices, so few sentence breaks... now can we talk steels....

[@knaftasticedc956]

I'm a manix and tropen guy

[@mildmannerededc]

Tropen is a very cool knife, pretty unique! Thanks for checking out the vid!

[@erikramaekers63]

I like the Manix but i'm not going to spend 200 euros on a knife because of a different steel.

[@mildmannerededc]

Hahaha. That just makes you smarter than me! 🤣 Take care my friend.

[@conductorcammon]

Did you get it because its ORANGE?!?! Lol

[@turing2376]

Yes, I want to know as well.