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Evil D wrote:It just means you have to compromise somewhere. You either suck it up and carry a knife that isn't at all suited for business attire, or you carry a smaller gents knife that isn't quite up to par for a weekend of camping.

Evil D wrote:Probably a good compromise would be a Manix 2 Lightweight. It isn't much of a gents knife but it's reasonably light for it's size and tough enough for serious use. The wire clip will also be easier on your pants.

ero2 wrote:

Evil D wrote:Probably a good compromise would be a Manix 2 Lightweight. It isn't much of a gents knife but it's reasonably light for it's size and tough enough for serious use. The wire clip will also be easier on your pants.

Yea, Native in Maxamet or Manix 2 would probably be good choices too...I know the Native won't cause issues because I've carried one, and the FRN/Clip would be easier on slacks.

Is there a clear winner between the Native and Manix 2? (Aware the maxamet is supposed to be amazing, just trying to justify the extra cost.)

I guess sticking to what I know is fine or will work, is easiest...and I'll just add to my "non work"/EDC collection going forward. :)

Evil D wrote:

ero2 wrote:

Evil D wrote:Probably a good compromise would be a Manix 2 Lightweight. It isn't much of a gents knife but it's reasonably light for it's size and tough enough for serious use. The wire clip will also be easier on your pants.

Yea, Native in Maxamet or Manix 2 would probably be good choices too...I know the Native won't cause issues because I've carried one, and the FRN/Clip would be easier on slacks.

Is there a clear winner between the Native and Manix 2? (Aware the maxamet is supposed to be amazing, just trying to justify the extra cost.)

I guess sticking to what I know is fine or will work, is easiest...and I'll just add to my "non work"/EDC collection going forward. :)

I see it as more of two sizes to choose from than one being better than the other. Ergonomically they're pretty similar but the Native is a bit small to get a good grip behind the choil, whereas the Manix can be used without ever touching the choil. Personally I would only choose the Native over the Manix if I had to deal with blade length laws. The Manix only weighs about a quarter ounce more and gives you a lot more to work with when it's time to do real work. With this scenario I would have to make my choice heavily biased towards off work use while finding the least bothersome knife to carry in a suit. You can do random office tasks with any blade so the biggest compromise would come from choosing a smaller gents folder to use when outside of work.

PayneTrain wrote:Where are we on the pic of a PM2 wearing a suit? I came into this thread chuckling to myself at the thought of it!

For me, the PM2 is too conspicuous for formal attire. I usually grab either a deep wire clip like the Caly, or most often I go for my super fancy Lionsteel SR2 which carries even deeper with a very small clip. Plus it's titanium, handsome, and expensive so it really fits. That being said, I hate wearing a suit. I am not a fancy man!

But if you really want a PM2 with you, I'd suggest just carrying IWB.

ero2 wrote:
Ironically the sr2 (alum one) has been on my radar recently. I know it's not a spydie but am curious on your thoughts on it, if you wouldn't mind sharing?

ero2 wrote:

Evil D wrote:This feels like one of those "tell me what I want to hear" questions lol. Your best bet is to get one with smooth CF scales but even then the clip is going to wear on the fabric over time. You could loosen the clip some but then you run the risk if losing it. I couldn't carry a knife this large and heavy loose in a suit pants pocket, it would flop around everywhere. If you're really determined to make it happen maybe take some pants to a tailor and have some extra fabric seem to the outside of the pocket where the knife clips. Maybe they can do it nice enough and match the fabric so it isn't an eyesore. Another option may be carrying it in your waste band or if you always wear a suit jacket maybe have a really nice leather sheath made and carry it on your belt.

I think my problem really is that I want one knife as both my suit knife and my "do everything else under the sun" knife...and that probably isn't the best option. Realistically, listening to everyone and having one for after hours/the weekend or my bag, and one that's extremely subtle in pocket, is where the happy medium will be.

So much for my "one knife, just one" lol. I'm a one wallet, one watch, etc person, so was trying to stay with 1 that could take the beatings and be worn in a suit was all. Certainly can see how my question came across that way though lol.