I need some Maxamet...which one?

[Surfingringo]

I need to try some maxamet. NEED it I say! :rolleyes: I've been holding off waiting for the native but I was getting impatient and was just about to pull the trigger on a Manix. Now that the native is out I've got myself all confused. I like backlocks better than cbbl. I like blade length of Manix better though I've got plenty of stuff in that size. I don't know, I'll probably get the native but thought I'd get some thoughts from you guys first. I know it's always fun helping spend someone else's money.

[3rdGenRigger]

My Manix has broken in really nicely so far and I can operate the lock one handed quite easily. Flips out and back closed perfectly and smoothly every time, and it's very satisfying. Definitely better than the S110V LW I have, and better than the black BD1 that I sold a few years ago. If it was my money I'd go for the Manix first, because they dropped earlier and will be harder to find than a Maxamet Native in a few months time, and should hold its value well enough if you decide in a month or two that you'd rather have the Native (I'm assuming you don't want the the "Buy Both" option). I'm biased because I like the size of the Manix better, and I don't need a knife with such an exotic steel that's any smaller because they don't see the same type of use that my larger knives do.

[3rdGenRigger]

[bearfacedkiller]

I'm a bigger is better guy when it comes to knives. Go for the Manix! I have the Mule and the ManixLW and now I just want a Military.

I know you have a luke warm relationship with S110V but I think you are gonna like Maxamet when you put it to the stones. Lance, it's the shiz. I look forward to your feedback. I am smitten. A Maxamet Military will ruin a lot of other knives for me.

[Nate]

I'm asking my self the same question. Initially thought I'd get the Native, but recently started to pivot toward the Manix.

I already have two of each. Manix I have the Cru-Wear and XHP g10 sprints. Native I have the s110v g10 and the s90v frn forum knives. Leaning toward the lw Manix because I don't have one yet, but I'm still on the fence.

Also, whichever one I buy will probably be offset soon after by a sale of the same model. So if I bought a Native I'd probably sell one of my existing Natives, etc... It's a tough decision!

[tripscheck'em]

The Manix. I like the Native, I carry it 4 days out of the week, but the Manix is my own favorite Spyderco, for what its worth.

[Sharp Guy]

Tough call here. I like both models and have several of each. I've been leaning toward smaller knives lately so I'll likely end up with Native at some point just try try the steel.

[abbazaba]

Five Manix2 and six Native5 over here. I guess I'm just as confused, but I carry the Manix2s way more. I'll likely pick up the Native, but I doubt it will be as carried as this guy:

[Surfingringo]

I'm going to get the native. I currently have one Manix but no natives. Also, I am interested in the cruwear and backlock Manix so I better go ahead and go Native on this one.

[Doc Dan]

I'm going to get the native. I currently have one Manix but no natives. Also, I am interested in the cruwear and backlock Manix so I better go ahead and go Native on this one.

This was a dilemma I was facing. I finally decided I would get more use out of the Native than the Manix because of practical every day size considerations. Plus, I like back locks better. I am putting that on hold, however, because of the Manix back lock and the Police 4, both of which I want. I can't buy everything. Added to that, someone gave me a new N5 LW recently that I am testing out. I will tell you that it is a very nice design, but it is a 3 to 3 1/2 finger (if I squeeze) knife for my large hands. If your hands are not as thick as mine it should fit nicely. I mean, without using the choil as primary gripping, I can barely get my fingers on it. With the choil, all of my fingers fit fine. The hole is a slight bit forward of where it is found on the Delica/Salt so it takes some getting used to in order to consistently and quickly find the hole to open the knife; at least for me.