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Super happy with my New Mantra 2
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2019 4:58 pm
by dreadpirate
What an awesome knife! Very nice flipper right out of the box. And it's on sale to boot!! Best deal currently in my opinion.
Re: Super happy with my New Mantra 2
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2019 8:03 pm
by fanglekai
I ordered one of these as well. I didn't read the specs, so it was a bit smaller than I had imagined, but it's a really nice size for office carry. It has nice flipping action, the stonewash looks good, and I really like CPM-M4. It packs a lot of cutting edge length into a pretty small package.
Re: Super happy with my New Mantra 2
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2019 9:27 pm
by aaronkb
For real. I love how much attention the Mantra 2 is getting lately because I’m really, really hoping for an updated version in the future. It was a great knife to begin with and would be even better with improved washers and maybe even a solid CF show side.
Re: Super happy with my New Mantra 2
Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2019 11:07 pm
by koenigsegg
I'm sure a mantra 4 would have s30v and peel ply.. that being said I hope they do the bushing pivot and no recurve!
Re: Super happy with my New Mantra 2
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2019 1:10 am
by aaronkb
koenigsegg wrote: ↑Sat Oct 26, 2019 11:07 pm
I'm sure a mantra 4 would have s30v and peel ply.. that being said I hope they do the bushing pivot and no recurve!
Stop you’re giving me anxiety -twitch-
Re: Super happy with my New Mantra 2
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2019 8:04 am
by Tdog
I really like my M2 however I've said before, an XL version in LC with washers would be fantastic. The extra blade mass would really improve the flipping action. This is a GREAT design, (thank you Eric) just needs to be larger. The M2 disappears in the pocket, the Ti is fantastic, and even a larger model would carry the finest. M2 is a deal at the closeout prices.
Re: Super happy with my New Mantra 2
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2019 8:05 am
by Tdog
Tdog wrote: ↑Sun Oct 27, 2019 8:04 am
I really like my M2 however I've said before, an XL version in LC with washers would be fantastic. The extra blade mass would really improve the flipping action. This is a GREAT design, the blade profile is a classic (thank you Eric) just needs to be larger. The M2 disappears in the pocket, the Ti is fantastic, and even a larger model would carry the finest. M2 is a deal at the closeout prices.
Re: Super happy with my New Mantra 2
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2019 8:45 am
by dreadpirate
So the picture of the M2 might lead you to believe it's a bigger knife. Even so, I think the M2 is a good (even optimal) size for pocket carry. The handle length is about the same as a Delica, but the blade more slender and a bit longer. More of a slicer for sure. I love the looks of a titanium stone washed handle. I am a fan of the RIL design.
Oh - and the flipper action right out of the box is perfect; no break in required. I think Spyderco got it right.
Re: Super happy with my New Mantra 2
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2019 9:43 am
by GarageBoy
So underrated - great blade shape (not a fan of the mantra 3) - hope it comes back in a different form