Manix 2 or Shaman? Help me out...
Re: Manix 2 or Shaman? Help me out...
Since the lightweight Manix was mentioned. Here is how it looks next to the shaman
Just one more knife...
Re: Manix 2 or Shaman? Help me out...
I'm a huge outdoors hunting/fishing fan. I usually carry a large folder to gut/clean my deer and game. Gutting a deer is supper tough on a knife, especially cutting through the bone and cartilage in the sternum. Last fall I broke the tip off my Kershaw Blur cutting through the sternum of a deer. I wasn't pleased and don't want that happening again. I think from what I'm hearing the Shaman is a better choice for my particular use. I like the ergo of the handle and the thickness of the blade. Plus, I don't like the idea of blood and guts interfering with the operation of the lock of the Manix 2 as I fear it would bind up in there. Thanks for all the input. Let me know if you think i'm wrong on choosing the Shaman.
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Here is the link to field dressing & spydercos... viewtopic.php?f=2&t=93254&hilit=field+dressingjmj3esq wrote: ↑Tue Jan 31, 2023 3:16 pmI'm a huge outdoors hunting/fishing fan. I usually carry a large folder to gut/clean my deer and game. Gutting a deer is supper tough on a knife, especially cutting through the bone and cartilage in the sternum. Last fall I broke the tip off my Kershaw Blur cutting through the sternum of a deer. I wasn't pleased and don't want that happening again. I think from what I'm hearing the Shaman is a better choice for my particular use. I like the ergo of the handle and the thickness of the blade. Plus, I don't like the idea of blood and guts interfering with the operation of the lock of the Manix 2 as I fear it would bind up in there. Thanks for all the input. Let me know if you think i'm wrong on choosing the Shaman.
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As one who has processed my share of deer, owns a bunch of Manixes, but has never even seen a Shaman in person, I would still unhesitatingly recommend the Shaman. Though neither has a blade ideal for skinning, the Shaman is a little closer, and it would be great for the non-skinning chores. And I believe you're correct in thinking the Shaman would feel a little more like using a fixie than the Manix would.
It's available, or at least has been, in several excellent steels. Even the base model S30V is no slouch. A Shaman in 15V would be an awesome hunting knife!
Edited to say I think a more neutral handle is a benefit when maneuvering a knife inside a game animal so, again, the Shaman would be my choice. This discussion makes me wish I still hunted, so I'd have a legit reason to buy a Shaman!
It's available, or at least has been, in several excellent steels. Even the base model S30V is no slouch. A Shaman in 15V would be an awesome hunting knife!
Edited to say I think a more neutral handle is a benefit when maneuvering a knife inside a game animal so, again, the Shaman would be my choice. This discussion makes me wish I still hunted, so I'd have a legit reason to buy a Shaman!
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Im not so much skinning game, but cutting through skin, small bones, and cartilage. Basically opening up the animal and emptying the internal organs. I know what I need and I think the Shaman will provide it. That thick deep spine of the blade will work perfectly. I easily cleaned my last buck with my Kershaw Blur, which is similar sized. Unfortunately, as stated above, the tip broke off in the sternum of the deer.
I couldn't take it anymore so I gave myself an early birthday present. I just purchased an exclusive Shaman Brown Burlap Micarta in S90V. I paid too much, but I love the looks and the steel. I'm pretty pumped to get this bad boy in hand.
I couldn't take it anymore so I gave myself an early birthday present. I just purchased an exclusive Shaman Brown Burlap Micarta in S90V. I paid too much, but I love the looks and the steel. I'm pretty pumped to get this bad boy in hand.
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Recently started carrying two, my Cru-wear Manix in my RFP, and a serrated LC200N Salt 2 wharncliffe in my LFP. And I have to say....it's a great combination!
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Small lightweight folding saw for sternum.
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I really wonder about Spyderco's failure testing, I would love to get a peek at the numbers between these two because even though the Shaman seems like the beefier knife I bet the lock and pivot areas are stronger on the Manix 2. On a Compression Lock I assume the first thing to fail is the stop pin and/or screws, compared to the CBBL that has twice as many screws securing the back spacer. The Shaman has a larger pivot though, and I'm sure it's probably stronger in a lateral direction so it may withstand more prying and twisting.
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I hear what you're saying about the saw for the sternum, but I don't want to pack one. Plus, I can do it in half the time with a knife. I know I can get through it with muscle and a good solid blade. I'm also going on a Wyoming elk hunt this fall. Hopefully we put the Shaman to the test on some REAL big game.
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I used my police 3 g-10 SE to process my deer this past season. A specialty knife is a better choice. I have a buck that has a gut hook a saw blade and a plain edge knife blade. Makes the job much easier.
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If you're a one knife only kinda deer hunter, there is much to be said for a CrossLock. I wish Spyderco adopted the Zipper on a couple of their knives. Royalties honored, of course.