Need Help Choosing
Need Help Choosing
have a black g-10 s30v pm2 as the first spyderco I purchased. Followed that up with a Spyderco Domino C172CFBLTIP, CTS XHP Steel, Titanium Frame & Blue Weave Carbon Fiber Handle. I ordered a manix2 Light weight but didn't like the handles. I have found a Spyderco Sage Knife Carbon Fiber Handle S30V and also found a Manix 2 black g-10 handles with cpm-s30v. Anybody have both and can tell me which one you like better. Don't think I can go wrong with either one
- adancingmonkey
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Re: Need Help Choosing
Both those knives are great sage 1 probably is one of my favourite knives. If you're going to go with a manix try to find a sprint so you get the benefit of the skeletonized liners. Saves about an ounce of weight. 4 oz as opposed to 5 oz. if that's a big deal for you. The sage is more sheeple friendly if thay is a concern.
Current favorite: Manix 2 with carbon fiber scales and cru-ware.
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Between those two, I'd take the Sage. But it depends on what you want and like in a knife. I find the Sage easier to carry, and the liner lock more comfortable to use in general than the caged ball bearing.
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Those are pretty different knives. I find the G10 manix to be too heavy. The Sage 1 is a very nice knife especially if you like CF handles.
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For an amalgam of the benefits of both of those knives I highly recommend the Sage 3. It's a bit more refined than the blue-collar manix, the F&F are amazing, and the bolt action lock is a joy to use. But you are correct, you can't go wrong with either.
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Hi dl1340!
Both are way different.
What do you want it for? :rolleyes:
- EDC wise: Sage 1.
- Hard Work blade: Manix 2.
Both are very high quality, awesome F&F, outstanding blades.dl1340 wrote: I have found a Spyderco Sage Knife Carbon Fiber Handle S30V and also found a Manix 2 black g-10 handles with cpm-s30v
Both are way different.
What do you want it for? :rolleyes:
- EDC wise: Sage 1.
- Hard Work blade: Manix 2.
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I didnt care for the Sage but LOVE my Manix2!!! Fits my hands better I guess!! John :)
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Re: Need Help Choosing
+1. Took the words right out of my mouth.gbelleh wrote:Between those two, I'd take the Sage. But it depends on what you want and like in a knife. I find the Sage easier to carry, and the liner lock more comfortable to use in general than the caged ball bearing.
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Isn't the Manix close to your Domino in size? I'd definitely go with some variation of the Sage, if only for variety! (Don't get me wrong: I love my Manix 2 sprint...)
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The Manix is just a wee bit larger than the Domino, pretty much in every way. If you like the Sage, I would absolutely recommend the Sage 3 with the bolt lock, it's a superb knife and would make an excellent EDC.
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pulled the trigger on Sage 1, should be here early next week
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Imo, the Sage is something you need to own. Incredible F&F.
But can I add, try a Delica. Myself and numerous others tend to go back to the Delica, even after owning more "higher-priced" or more "upper-class" Spydercos.
But can I add, try a Delica. Myself and numerous others tend to go back to the Delica, even after owning more "higher-priced" or more "upper-class" Spydercos.