Quick snapshot of the sizing between the Military & Manix 2 XL; both handles where butted up against the back wall, not a direct shot from overhead but it gives you an idea :spyder:
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Quick snapshot of the sizing between the Military & Manix 2 XL; both handles where butted up against the back wall, not a direct shot from overhead but it gives you an idea :spyder:
My vote would go for the Military then. I carry a military fairly often whereas my Manix XL lives in my vehicle.
My next Spyderco will be the Manix Xl.Mattysc42 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 16, 2018 12:45 pmManix XL gets my vote. Extremely comfortable handle and strong closed bias while still being easy to thumb flick open. It is a pocket hog, but I always keep a pocket dedicated to carrying my knife. I don’t use pocket clips, so reaching past the knife isn’t something I’ve had to deal with.
You couldn't be more wrong about that. My Police 3 is a decade old and works better than the day I bought it. I've chopped and batoned with it, and even used it as a regular pocket knife from time to time. Only reason I retired it, is because I got the P4.
I'm not ruling either out in the future, I want to experience both but for now the Manix will fuel my (our) obsession. :spyder:Vivi wrote: ↑Wed Oct 17, 2018 12:49 amYou couldn't be more wrong about that. My Police 3 is a decade old and works better than the day I bought it. I've chopped and batoned with it, and even used it as a regular pocket knife from time to time. Only reason I retired it, is because I got the P4.
Either way, enjoy the Manix XL. Great choice, and one **** of a knife. Really, couldn't go wrong with any three of your options. Just don't write off any of them either, they all have their pros and cons when compared to one another.
BTW, The Manix XL's carry IWB very nicely. Plenty of handle sticking out to make retrieval a breeze, and it frees up your pockets.
It's one of their best designs.Luddite wrote: ↑Wed Oct 17, 2018 12:57 amI'm not ruling either out in the future, I want to experience both but for now the Manix will fuel my (our) obsession. :spyder:Vivi wrote: ↑Wed Oct 17, 2018 12:49 amYou couldn't be more wrong about that. My Police 3 is a decade old and works better than the day I bought it. I've chopped and batoned with it, and even used it as a regular pocket knife from time to time. Only reason I retired it, is because I got the P4.
Either way, enjoy the Manix XL. Great choice, and one **** of a knife. Really, couldn't go wrong with any three of your options. Just don't write off any of them either, they all have their pros and cons when compared to one another.
BTW, The Manix XL's carry IWB very nicely. Plenty of handle sticking out to make retrieval a breeze, and it frees up your pockets.
Agreed 100%
I think I might add one to the collection. Although would need to be SE.rgrad80 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 17, 2018 5:14 amAgreed 100%
I thought this tread was going to be done after Vivi’s post:)
I’m just stubborn as **** or I would carry a Police over my 204 Mili. I’m left handed, so the ability to have a 4 way clip would be amazing, the locking system on the Police would also be easier for me to use. But alas, I keep plugging away stubbornly with my Mili:)
I’m getting the FRN Police when it comes out:)