Help me pick my new Spyderco knife.

[vivi]

I don't think you're going to go wrong here, but I voted "other" for the Military. I can't get over how light this thing is for its size.

The FRN Police is a little lighter than the standard G10 Military, and squeezes in a bit more cutting edge.

Both are amazing folders in their size to weight ratio. The slightly wider handle of the Military can be a little more comfortable in harder cutting.

The Manix XL / Police / Military trio can handle anything a folding knife should be used for. All three very nice designs.

[kennethsime]

The FRN Police is a little lighter than the standard G10 Military, and squeezes in a bit more cutting edge.

Ugh, don't tempt me. I don't need to buy another yet. :rolleyes:

[Enactive]

Chief.
And btw dealers, we're still waiting on that Chief 52100 PPCF
k thanks

Right!? That would be nice.

[JonLeBlanc]

Chief.
And btw dealers, we're still waiting on that Chief 52100 PPCF
k thanks

Right!? That would be nice.

To me it seems like a natural extension of the concept.

[BLUETYPEII]

I don't think you're going to go wrong here, but I voted "other" for the Military. I can't get over how light this thing is for its size.

The Spyderco Military has been tempting me but two things... I don’t really care for liner locks and if I’m not mistaken I heard on the forum somewhere that Spyderco might make a Military with a different lock. Maybe we’ll get a compression lock Military with a four way clip. I think if they made this it would sell like crazy.

Another thing. Isn’t Spyderco going to be making a bunch of their regular production models like the Military, Paramilitary 2 and Para 3 in their new proprietary steel Spy27?

[Igi964]

Endura K390. Longer actual edge than Manix XL, light, easy to carry, four way clip and one of the best steels on the market.
P.S. If still want a biger knife wait for Police K390 LW

[BLUETYPEII]

FYI Manix 2 XL DLC inbound from Knifeworks ETA 12-30-2020

Thank you everyone for your input, it’s much appreciated.

When I receive the new Manix XL for fun I’ll post some pictures of it with some other Spyderco knives.

Thanks again all.

[vivi]

[BLUETYPEII]

I especially want to thank you vivi, your in-depth review of the XL was a deciding factor.

[BLUETYPEII]

Here is the pic of the Manix 2 XL as promised.

I’m quite impressed by the Manix 2 XL. When I first opened the box and held this knife I was seriously wowed! The knife is big in pocket and a little intimidating but I knew all this way before I bought it; no complaints here. This will be a weak hand SD blade / outdoors knife so the “intimidating” size is a good thing.

Flawless except for the slightest bit of lock stick (please tell me this will go away). This examples lock feels about the same if not a hair less difficult to actuate than the S110V shown above. I think it’s actually slightly easier to operate the lock on the XL than the Lightweight. I suspect this is because the handle spine is so slick in the lightweight model. Also I think this Spyderco came sharper from the factory than any other of the 20 I’ve bought or any other knife for that matter. I took it to a standard piece of printer paper and I was able to cut the tiniest little curlicues I’ve ever been able to cut.



Thanks again everyone and thanks again Spyderco! This is a great place to share.

[vivi]

Here is the pic of the Manix 2 XL as promised.8E464834-3350-4F36-9773-8E70C1B5F297.jpeg
I’m quite impressed by the Manix 2 XL. When I first opened the box and held this knife I was seriously wowed! The knife is big in pocket and a little intimidating but I knew all this way before I bought it; no complaints here. This will be a weak hand SD blade / outdoors knife so the “intimidating” size is a good thing.

Flawless except for the slightest bit of lock stick (please tell me this will go away). This examples lock feels about the same if not a hair less difficult to actuate than the S110V shown above. I think it’s actually slightly easier to operate the lock on the XL than the Lightweight. I suspect this is because the handle spine is so slick in the lightweight model. Also I think this Spyderco came sharper from the factory than any other of the 20 I’ve bought or any other knife for that matter. I took it to a standard piece of printer paper and I was able to cut the tiniest little curlicues I’ve ever been able to cut.



Thanks again everyone and thanks again Spyderco! This is a great place to share.

Glad you like it! I'm carrying my green S30V straight spine Manix XL today. Such a great model.