Mantra or Mantra 2?

RamZar · #1

One or the other but not both and no third (neither) option.

You can change your vote at any time later.

Liquid Cobra · #2

I'll certainly be getting both but I can only select one in the poll. So if I had to chose I would go with the Mantra 1. It reminds me of a Caly flipper which is pretty interesting.

RamZar · #3

Yes. One or the other but not both and no third (neither) option.

You can change your vote at any time.

TheOutdoorNerd · #4

Mantra.

ktsthiep · #5

Mantra

Surfingringo · #6

Very tough call and one I actually to make. I can't afford (nor can I justify) both but I'm still not sure which it will be. I am leaning towards the Mantra 2 so that's how I voted. It bothers me a bit that it has no functional opening hole but I think I can live with that. I also don't like the tip but that is easily fixed. What I do like about the 2 is the sleeker blade profile and the thinner profile when closed. I think it will make for a useful blade and a very comfortable edc.

sabb8pro2 · #7

I chose the mantra because I think I'll like that one just a little better, but honestly I plan to try out both and gifting the other to my dad.

Surfingringo · #8

sabb8pro2 wrote:I chose the mantra because I think I'll like that one just a little better, but honestly I plan to try out both and gifting the other to my dad.

Now this is a good idea. Get both and give away one or the other. I might just steal this plan. :D

demoncase · #9

Probably going to be both for me.

ABX2011 · #10

I'll get the Mantra I. It's like a Delica/Caly ti flipper. Taichung quality. Got to check it out.

BTG · #11

Like the look of the Mantra better, but will pass on both, I don't do wire clips, especially on something as heavy as titanium, which is my favorite scale material.

jimmyjohnjohn · #12

Both, of course

spyderwolf · #13

Mantra.I love almost everything on this knife.I dont care for flipers,but since it has a fuctional spydie hole,i dont care.

bearfacedkiller · #14

Are these gonna have an internal stop pin? If so will it be like the Southard or like the a Nilakka? I will need to know before I buy.

Mushroom · #15

I'm personally thinking both, but I think i like the newer style blade shape of the Mantra 2 over the Mantra. So i think I'm going with Mantra 2 in the poll.

farnorthdan · #16

I'm going to need both but voted for the 2

DutchBlades · #17

Loving both... Mantra is a Delica/Caly and the Mantra 2 is a Southard/Nilakka... Love them all :p But I have to go with the Mantra for now.

Joris Mo · #18

Definitely the Mantra2, great bladeshape and unlike many others I specifically love that tip. :)
(will definitely miss an opening hole, not a great fan of flippers but I'll get one for the bladeshape)

Mako109 · #19

I voted Mantra 2, but agree with others about the lack of functional Spydie hole. Going by the photo, a functional hole could have easily been incorporated without significantly altering the slender blade shape. Regarding the Mantra, I already have a drawer full of Spydercos' with a similar blade shape.

Very grateful for the low riding wire clip on both models.

RamZar · #20

Mantra 2 seems to have a similar decorative Spydie hole and low profile as Positron and I can open the Positron one-handed using the thumb and middle finger pinch method. It's a little awkward and slow but works.

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