Manix 2 or the para 2? Which is your favorite?
Manix 2 or the para 2? Which is your favorite?
I own a couple Manix 2 and I'm looking into maybe starting to collect para military 2. Which one do you guys prefer?
dont have a manix 2 so i cant speak on it, but my pm2 is perfection.
its going to be lighter and the compression lock is awesome
im actually going to order a manix 2 tonight bc i think both of these knives are a must own spyderco...
its going to be lighter and the compression lock is awesome
im actually going to order a manix 2 tonight bc i think both of these knives are a must own spyderco...
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I'm not such a hugh Manix fan, I only have 2 but I have 4 PM2 and a 5th preordered. Can't get enough of this knife!!! :D
I like the blade shape, comp lock and feel of the PM2 more, compared to the Mainx2.
I like the blade shape, comp lock and feel of the PM2 more, compared to the Mainx2.
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Not crazy about either one, think they're both excessively bulky. However, a hand neutral lock will always get my vote over a handed one, so between the two, I'd pick the Manix 2.
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Manix 2 wins for me. I like a knife to fill my hand and I find that the handle of the Manix does that far far better than the Para2. Also, I like a knife that has some heft to it. The Manix, while not heavy at all IMO at least feels more solid in the hand. Plus, the Manix despite the fact that it has less of a point at the tip, is a better slicer than the Para2.
They both come in some really great steels, and no matter what anyone tries to convince you of, they both take up pretty much the same amount of pocket space.
I might put some thicker scales on the Para2 to help it fill in my hand a bit, but it still won't slice as well.
And the Manix 2 XL is amazing, even better than the Manix 2. Though I wish that they had stuck with 154CM.
They both come in some really great steels, and no matter what anyone tries to convince you of, they both take up pretty much the same amount of pocket space.
I might put some thicker scales on the Para2 to help it fill in my hand a bit, but it still won't slice as well.
And the Manix 2 XL is amazing, even better than the Manix 2. Though I wish that they had stuck with 154CM.
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I switch between both. Since you already own a Manix 2, definitely pick up a PM2 and see what you think. Both are must have Spydies. it just depends on what feels good in your hand!
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Those are Just beautiful! I want my collection like that I want to own every Manix. And start on para 2.michaelm466 wrote:I really like both, I actually have one more Manix 2 than Para 2, though that will change once the orange and green para 2 sprints come out, but I like the Para 2 a little more, due two the compression lock and easier pocket carry.
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I just bought both: Manix2 in cpm M-4 and PM2 in 20CP. Both are great steels. The PM2 is in my pocket. The Manix2 is larger and is the one I would rate at for serious heavy-duty work, like living in the woods for a while. The blade is massive in width compared to the PM2. I prefer the compression lock on the PM2 by far.