Lightweight EDC

Spydieguy · #1

I apologize right off the bat if there's already a thread about this. I have recently rekindled my love of Spydercos, and am looking to get a new one. I am looking for a nice work EDC, and where i work doesn't encourage large flashy knives (my favorites lol). So I've been looking at the Manix lightweight and the Native 1. I was wondering which knife would be a better value, and i figured all the cool folks on the forums would have opinions :D And considering that I am a man, would I be ridiculed for purchasing the pink Native? :p Thanks for the help!

krislacy · #2

I just purchased the manix lightweight and love it. The finger choil on the manix is very comfortable.

DigitalUrbanCamo · #3

Manix for sure. One of my favorite knives from spyderco.

yowzer · #4

Nothing unmanly about Tactical Pink.

Hmm. If those are the only two choices... I'd go with the Manix. Expanding out a bit, the Stretch, or even a Dragonfly if larger knives are an issue at your work.

O,just,O · #5

Centofante 3 or 4. Light thin, NKP friendly.
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KardinalSyn · #6

O,just,O wrote:Centofante 3 or 4. Light thin, NKP friendly.
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+1

Spydieguy · #7

Thank you all :) I have looked at the Centofante, but in my mind deemed the blade too thin lol. I was also trying to keep the cost of the knife at the lower end of the price range. And I like the way you phrased that: "Tactical Pink"

Donut · #8

Those are both kind of big.

Here's what I like to do. I carry a largeish blade in my front right pocket, then I also carry one of the following in my right rear pocket: Squeak, Chaparral, Dragonfly.

95% of the time I use the small knife in my right rear pocket.

Jazz · #9

I'm thinking a Salt 1. Very light and tough. Manix seems a bit big for NKP.

- best wishes, Jazz.

krislacy · #10

I love my manix but people are correct it is a very large knife. I don't have a large collection but I can send you a picture of manix with a dragonfly with a squeak and a salt 1 if it helps.

Nederspyder · #11

Air. It's perfect.

Spydieguy · #12

I do like the air, but like I said I have a very limited budget. the most I would want to spend is $70, which is why I was looking at the Manix and the Native. And to me, a knife with a 4 inch blade is the perfect size. so the native and the Manix seem a little small to me :D So the Dragonfly is a knife I would probably only have at a formal occasion. I'm just weird like that :rolleyes:

tobii3 · #13

Spydieguy wrote:And I like the way you phrased that: "Tactical Pink"

A good friend of mine just took over a 1SG position in USASOC. Her husband (retired SF) had custom Pink scales made for her Spydie Mili...there ain't nothing wrong with a Pink knife, my friend. Nothing at all.

spyderedge · #14

The manix is nice though I can't recommend it because I have no experiences with it.
A delica or endura are nice knives for the money. Strong, light, easy to sharpen, your choice of steel (VG-10 or ZDP-189), different FRN colors......etc

Evil D · #15

O,just,O wrote:Centofante 3 or 4. Light thin, NKP friendly.
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+2

dbcad · #16

Spydieguy wrote:I do like the air, but like I said I have a very limited budget. the most I would want to spend is $70, which is why I was looking at the Manix and the Native. And to me, a knife with a 4 inch blade is the perfect size. so the native and the Manix seem a little small to me :D So the Dragonfly is a knife I would probably only have at a formal occasion. I'm just weird like that :rolleyes:

For me a 4" blade in a folder is rather large :eek: :) In the >$100 category I would suggest the Endura. :)

Agreed with Nederspyder, the Air is fantastic and weighs as much as a L'Bug :)

dbcad · #17

Originally Posted by O,just,O
Centofante 3 or 4. Light thin, NKP friendly.
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+3 on the Cento :) Don't let the 2mm thick blade scare you away :) Very tough, light, and the price is right :D

bartvdb · #18

salt 1; ukpk (one for every outfit )

kbrouwer · #19

If you want lightweight and are on a budget I'd go with the Centofante III

Jet B · #20

I had a Native 3 in the past and really enjoyed it. I only have the big C-95 Manix so I can't really speak about the lightweight.

I like to carry a saber ground Delica for a small work knife.