Gonna go out on a limb here…
Gonna go out on a limb here…
…and say this just may be the finest knife Spyderco has ever produced, prove me wrong!
It’s been talked about here many times before about opening up a custom shop, whether or not it would be profitable and it may be more than Sal and crew would want to deal with, obviously they know what works best for them and their business model.
But, if they ever decided to look into it, I think the Manix 2 would make the perfect beta test model to try it out on! Two steel selections, a tool steel and a stainless, and a selection of 4 or 5 different colored G-10 scales to go along with their standard black.
Just thinking out loud, I honestly just wanted to show off this perfect folding knife!
It’s been talked about here many times before about opening up a custom shop, whether or not it would be profitable and it may be more than Sal and crew would want to deal with, obviously they know what works best for them and their business model.
But, if they ever decided to look into it, I think the Manix 2 would make the perfect beta test model to try it out on! Two steel selections, a tool steel and a stainless, and a selection of 4 or 5 different colored G-10 scales to go along with their standard black.
Just thinking out loud, I honestly just wanted to show off this perfect folding knife!
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Re: Gonna go out on a limb here…
I don’t normally like this color but this one is a beautiful knife.benben wrote: ↑Sun Nov 14, 2021 10:06 am…and say this just may be the finest knife Spyderco has ever produced, prove me wrong!
It’s been talked about here many times before about opening up a custom shop, whether or not it would be profitable and it may be more than Sal and crew would want to deal with, obviously they know what works best for them and their business model.
But, if they ever decided to look into it, I think the Manix 2 would make the perfect beta test model to try it out on! Two steel selections, a tool steel and a stainless, and a selection of 4 or 5 different colored G-10 scales to go along with their standard black.
Just thinking out loud, I honestly just wanted to show off this perfect folding knife!
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Re: Gonna go out on a limb here…
Define "finest"?
There are some Kiwis and Kopas that surely rank way up there on the fancy scale.
Fit and finish wise, I think possibly the best that I've personally owned may be my Southard. That knife truly is a work of art, and I say that as subjectively as I can, it's less about how much I like it, the thing is just flawless.
There are some Kiwis and Kopas that surely rank way up there on the fancy scale.
Fit and finish wise, I think possibly the best that I've personally owned may be my Southard. That knife truly is a work of art, and I say that as subjectively as I can, it's less about how much I like it, the thing is just flawless.
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Re: Gonna go out on a limb here…
This is still my opinion of the "finest" Spyderco I own. The Kapara.
However, if you had a top 10 Pocket Knives in History, I would sure hope the Manix 2 would be on there.
However, if you had a top 10 Pocket Knives in History, I would sure hope the Manix 2 would be on there.
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Re: Gonna go out on a limb here…
Evil D wrote: ↑Sun Nov 14, 2021 10:11 amDefine "finest"?
Let’s see, an American made folder at a price point that rivals knives two or three times more expensive! Great materials, innovative lock, action slick as glass, locked in ergonomics, and cuts like a beast! This particular Manix checks a lot of boxes for me, all around great knife!
As I said, it was just an excuse to post a pic, who doesn’t like pics? I’ve personally never owned a Kiwi or Kopa, but trust me I’ve seen enough of Deacon’s beautiful knives to absolutely agree with you!
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I don't own a wide variety of Spyderco folders, so I really cannot say what the best of the bunch is but I'm loving the 6 - Native Chiefs that I have.
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Six huh? I’d say you do!Naperville wrote: ↑Sun Nov 14, 2021 10:59 amI don't own a wide variety of Spyderco folders, so I really cannot say what the best of the bunch is but I'm loving the 6 - Native Chiefs that I have.
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Thanks! I really fell in love with the knife, and the steels are sweet.benben wrote: ↑Sun Nov 14, 2021 11:01 amSix huh? I’d say you do!Naperville wrote: ↑Sun Nov 14, 2021 10:59 amI don't own a wide variety of Spyderco folders, so I really cannot say what the best of the bunch is but I'm loving the 6 - Native Chiefs that I have.
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Re: Gonna go out on a limb here…
Yep. Fit and finish on the Kapara is above anything else I own. It's a masterpiece in quality.
Re: Gonna go out on a limb here…
This can only be beat by Fluted CF Military
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Re: Gonna go out on a limb here…
The Manix isn’t my favorite model but of the ones I have I carry the Cruwear model the most. I like the checkered g10.
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Re: Gonna go out on a limb here…
I think everyone has their most beautiful Spyderco. Here is one of mine . MG2
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Re: Gonna go out on a limb here…
Yeah, I think the fluted titanium models really are the premier flagship Spyderco models, it's a shame more versions weren't made. I know there have been technically higher end models like the Nirvana but I feel like the fluted titanium Military and Native 5 are in a class of their own.
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Evil D wrote: ↑Sun Nov 14, 2021 1:09 pmI agree they’re are both on a different level of craftsmanship.5-by-5 wrote: ↑Sun Nov 14, 2021 11:25 amThis can only be beat by Fluted CF Military
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Yeah, I think the fluted titanium models really are the premier flagship Spyderco models, it's a shame more versions weren't made. I know there have been technically higher end models like the Nirvana but I feel like the fluted titanium Military and Native 5 are in a class of their own.
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Re: Gonna go out on a limb here…
Military/PM2/P3 Native Chief/Native GB2 DF2 PITS Chaparral Tasman Salt 2 SE Caribbean Sheepfoot SE SpydieChef Swayback Manix2 Sage 1 SSS Stretch 2 XL G10
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Hard to argue with the fluted Ti Military. Still there are a lot of great Spyderco knives.
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As much as I praise the watu, the manix is one of the best all around-ers in the lineup. It’s one of the only models I’d be comfortable using in really any scenario, my mystic Manix lw is a gem in my collection.
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Current favorite steels: sg2/R2, lc200n/Z-FiNit, 3v
Current spydie collection: Watu, Rhino, UKPK Salt G10 bladeswap, Yojimbo 2 Smooth G10 Cru-Wear, Manix lw “mystic” 20cv, SmallFly 2, Waterway, Ladybug k390, Caribbean
Current favorite steels: sg2/R2, lc200n/Z-FiNit, 3v
Re: Gonna go out on a limb here…
I can't prove you wrong, it is one of my 2 favorites. As you can see when you suggest one particular model to receive special treatment, you will get anybody and everybody suggesting their favorite models. People will even suggest obscure models that I would guess account for a very small amount of Spyderco sales. This has happened when people suggest ideas for sprints or exclusives, ideas for a forum knife, etc. I will suggest that the PM2 is the most universally liked Spyderco model.
Beyond all that discussion, I think a custom shop would be a good idea. I've always said that the most popular models should be available from the factory in a variety of steels- standard stainless, salt stainless (I don't know what to call it), high performance stainless steel, and high performance carbon tool steel.
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I like to think that I also have the perfect Manix my friend!
I agree though, the Manix is a great platform. Especially if the ergos and lock work for you. So happy their both my favorite!
I agree though, the Manix is a great platform. Especially if the ergos and lock work for you. So happy their both my favorite!
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1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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Re: Gonna go out on a limb here…
the manix is my favorite knife so far. i need to pick up a g10 version.
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current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C