hi all adivce please
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hi all adivce please
hi all i think im gonna go for a spyderco for my first folder. I like the manix. What model do you guys think would be a good carry mulituse knife. Much appreciated thanks :D
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Hi charlie, welcome to the forum.
That's a loaded question around here. Am I to understand correctly that this will be you first knife? As in ever?
Most people around here will not discourage you from the Manix, as every spydernut should probably have one.
When choosing a knife, it helps to first extablish some paramaters.
What sort of tasks will you be using it for? What are laws in your area? Will a pocket tank be an issue for you? ect...
That's a loaded question around here. Am I to understand correctly that this will be you first knife? As in ever?
Most people around here will not discourage you from the Manix, as every spydernut should probably have one.
When choosing a knife, it helps to first extablish some paramaters.
What sort of tasks will you be using it for? What are laws in your area? Will a pocket tank be an issue for you? ect...
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[quote="i.v"]my first spyderco was a delica, really can't go wrong with a delica :D
but a manix really is a great start, can't go wrong with any spydie really :rolleyes: ]
Aloha and welcome Charlie!
I agree with i.v here! You cannot go wrong with a Delica, or as Stevie ray pointed out an Endura. They are sized just right for pretty much anything, and are economical.
BUT...
ghostrider has a point here also. I believe more info on how, what, when, where, etc. you will use your knife would help in choosing your first :spyder: .
God bless :cool:
but a manix really is a great start, can't go wrong with any spydie really :rolleyes: ]
Aloha and welcome Charlie!
I agree with i.v here! You cannot go wrong with a Delica, or as Stevie ray pointed out an Endura. They are sized just right for pretty much anything, and are economical.
BUT...
ghostrider has a point here also. I believe more info on how, what, when, where, etc. you will use your knife would help in choosing your first :spyder: .
God bless :cool:
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I say
Endura
Delica---------------all can be had for under $50
calypo jr
Also get a Spyderco Sharpmaker 204. Your bill be will a little below, $100 and you can learn to take care of your tool. You arent going to buy 1 knife and judst never buy another one so, Get one of the suggested versions above and then, when you are confident that you can take care of it and keep it sharp.. Then go for the Manix or any other $100+ knife that you want.
Endura
Delica---------------all can be had for under $50
calypo jr
Also get a Spyderco Sharpmaker 204. Your bill be will a little below, $100 and you can learn to take care of your tool. You arent going to buy 1 knife and judst never buy another one so, Get one of the suggested versions above and then, when you are confident that you can take care of it and keep it sharp.. Then go for the Manix or any other $100+ knife that you want.
Well my first "knife" was a Spyderco Native, and I loved it and still do (although I lost the darn thing in this country )
I think its a safe, well built knife for many situations, it was used back home at work, home and for camping.
It has a wonderful shape which sinks in your hand, its very comfy, has an awesome grip with the FRN handle and a finger choil to help you in not cutting your fingers off.
I had the Native II with CPM440
Cheers
MaNcEr
I think its a safe, well built knife for many situations, it was used back home at work, home and for camping.
It has a wonderful shape which sinks in your hand, its very comfy, has an awesome grip with the FRN handle and a finger choil to help you in not cutting your fingers off.
I had the Native II with CPM440
Cheers
MaNcEr
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Welcome to the Spyderco Forum. Enjoy your stay here.
I think you made an inspired choice. The Manix is a very strong, reliable and comfortable folder. It is quite versatile, well thought and with quality materials. I am sure it will serve you well.
I think you made an inspired choice. The Manix is a very strong, reliable and comfortable folder. It is quite versatile, well thought and with quality materials. I am sure it will serve you well.
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New Military(great knife) Manix cheaper?
Just picked up my Military. What a great knife this is. It's solid, no bladeplay, scary sharp; I'm happy. One thing: the knife is very light for such a big folder. Is this knife really that strong? It doesn't feel that way.
The Manix is much heavier than the Military but at my distributer the Manix costs less than the Military who is much lighter but the same steel. Is there a reason for it?
The Manix is much heavier than the Military but at my distributer the Manix costs less than the Military who is much lighter but the same steel. Is there a reason for it?
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hello,
i have to agree with ghostrider about learning what your spec's are and then work from there. but as stated above you cant go wrong with any model really. the delica,endura,native,military,etc are all great. you also may want to look into a salt I if it fits your needs. but if you had your eye on a manix then i wont tell you any different. All are sound choices, and will make you proud. Let us know your decision.
GS
i have to agree with ghostrider about learning what your spec's are and then work from there. but as stated above you cant go wrong with any model really. the delica,endura,native,military,etc are all great. you also may want to look into a salt I if it fits your needs. but if you had your eye on a manix then i wont tell you any different. All are sound choices, and will make you proud. Let us know your decision.
GS
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Hey charlie4727 welcome to the forums. I guess you can't really go wrong with the Manix, as long as it is within legal limits in your area. You may want to check out the Paramilitary and the Lil Temp since you're in the price range. If you want something more affordable without compromising quality, I would suggest a Delica, then you can get the sharpmaker. Either way, you can't lose.
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Welcome to the :spyder: co forums. My first knife was the Delica. Can't go wrong with it. Your first :spyder: knife won't be your last :spyder: knife. I like the Calypso Jr.,Cricket, Jester, etc. too many to name. I still have my first :spyder: knife and use it everyday. No matter which :spyder: you get, you will like it. Enjoy. :)
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