New PM2 FRN

[Road Tripper]

Is the feel of the PM2 FRN similar to the Seki City FRN, or more like the Manix FRCP?

[TkoK83Spy]

Is the feel of the PM2 FRN similar to the Seki City FRN, or more like the Manix FRCP?

I say in the middle. Something about Seki seems a bit more grippy and refined to me for some reason compared to Golden FRN (I have the Lil Native LW in hand right now) Nothing feels as cheap as FRCP. Manix LW was my first ever Spyderco and I'm glad I didn't put off the brand based on that experience alone! I just can't get on board with FRCP. Throw an "A" in the mix and do a word jumble and that's what I think of it

[SpyderEdgeForever]

Is the feel of the PM2 FRN similar to the Seki City FRN, or more like the Manix FRCP?

I say in the middle. Something about Seki seems a bit more grippy and refined to me for some reason compared to Golden FRN (I have the Lil Native LW in hand right now) Nothing feels as cheap as FRCP. Manix LW was my first ever Spyderco and I'm glad I didn't put off the brand based on that experience alone! I just can't get on board with FRCP. Throw an "A" in the mix and do a word jumble and that's what I think of it

I saw a pic you posted in this main forum of what looked like a Military with FRN scales. Do you recall the pic?

[silver & black]

Is the feel of the PM2 FRN similar to the Seki City FRN, or more like the Manix FRCP?

I say in the middle. Something about Seki seems a bit more grippy and refined to me for some reason compared to Golden FRN (I have the Lil Native LW in hand right now) Nothing feels as cheap as FRCP. Manix LW was my first ever Spyderco and I'm glad I didn't put off the brand based on that experience alone! I just can't get on board with FRCP. Throw an "A" in the mix and do a word jumble and that's what I think of it

[silver & black]

Admittedly, I don't know much about the FRN knives. Do all FRN knives only have one washer, other than the new PM 2 LW? If so, what is on the other side of the blade?

[horzuff]

I don't think so. The native chief lightweight has two washers, while the stretch 2 xl lw has none. Depends on the model

[Wandering_About]

Admittedly, I don't know much about the FRN knives. Do all FRN knives only have one washer, other than the new PM 2 LW? If so, what is on the other side of the blade?

It varies from model to model. The Para 3 has one washer. The Native 5 LW has no washers (as well as I think all of the Seki City salt models). Manix 2 LW has 2 washers. On models with no washers, the blade contacts a raised portion of the handle material. The non washer side of the Para 3 contacts the handle material in the same way.

[silver & black]

Thanks guys.

[Sharp Guy]

I've been waiting for the PM2 LW ever since Sal said Eric's working on it a long time ago. I actually kind of like BD1N and don't even mind the black handle but I'll probably wait until some other flavor come out. I'm no longer buying several versions of the same knife. So I need to make it a good one

[RugerNurse]

In short, the knife doesn't feel as 'glidey' or 'drop shut' as a regular PM2, but the action feels more controllable. I like both.

I always tightened up the pivot screw on the PM2 so it wasn’t drop shut. I don’t like blades that fly around easily. I’m considering getting the BD1N version even though the 15V is coming. I’d be happy with the lesser steel. I loved the idea of the Para3 lightweight but it was too small feeling for me. I loved the size of the PM2. Now it’s lightweight

[Bill1170]

Is the feel of the PM2 FRN similar to the Seki City FRN, or more like the Manix FRCP?

I say in the middle. Something about Seki seems a bit more grippy and refined to me for some reason compared to Golden FRN (I have the Lil Native LW in hand right now) Nothing feels as cheap as FRCP. Manix LW was my first ever Spyderco and I'm glad I didn't put off the brand based on that experience alone! I just can't get on board with FRCP. Throw an "A" in the mix and do a word jumble and that's what I think of it

I know what you mean. I also prefer the Seki FRN, with Golden FRN just behind, and FRCP last. The Golden FRN feels harder and stiffer, as though it has a higher glass fiber loading. The Seki FRN is “softer” and just feels good in the hand.

[Red Leader]

In short, the knife doesn't feel as 'glidey' or 'drop shut' as a regular PM2, but the action feels more controllable. I like both.

I always tightened up the pivot screw on the PM2 so it wasn’t drop shut. I don’t like blades that fly around easily. I’m considering getting the BD1N version even though the 15V is coming. I’d be happy with the lesser steel. I loved the idea of the Para3 lightweight but it was too small feeling for me. I loved the size of the PM2. Now it’s lightweight

I think you will really like it. It will also end up being a joyous platform for an innumerable amount of exclusives (I’m hoping for K390).

[JARHEAD]

Received mine today in the mail. It feels completely different from the OG scale wise. Great contours and feel. I really like it. It’s a real winner! Great job Spyderco!
Like the construction as well. Nicely thought through.