How Does the Spyderco Manix 2 Compare? :Grail or Garbage

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How Does the Spyderco Manix 2 Compare? :Grail or Garbage

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Rollshambo EDC

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@collinfarmer1190 Жыл бұрын

Great review! Absolutely love the Manix 2. Fidget factor goes up to a 10/10 imo when you add a lightweight spring and ceramic ball. Makes it very addicting to flip all day!

@Rollshambo Жыл бұрын

You're speaking my language! A buddy of mine did scales, ball, and cage on his manix 2 and after I checked it out I was supremely jealous...got some ideas now for my manix! Cheers🍻

@holdernewtshesrearin5471 Жыл бұрын

I'd be cautious with a manix-2 so modified. The Spyderco ball bearing lock is NOT an Axis lock. Instead of a cylindrical pin it uses a hardened ball bearing to wedge between the blades locking ramp and the back spacer/anvil and as such actually has very little surface contact as compared to the Axis locks cylindrical pin. The bearing requires heavy spring pressure to keep it from "PYOOOIINNGING!" out of the lock ramp and allowing the blade to close on your fingers. It's fine to reduce spring pressure by 10% maybe 20% MAX but most of these ceramic ball/spring kits I've seen reduce pressure by 40% or so, well beyond the 20% safety margin designed into such things. Plus the ceramic ball has a lower friction coefficient than the standard tool steel ball further reducing the locks ability to remain locked. If you dont "hard use" your manix-2 it's probably fine but of you do, I'd exercise extreme caution. If it were me, I'd replace just the polymer cage with a titanium or aluminum model and leave the ball bearing and spring stock. Or just reduce spring tension by 15% . Which can be done by removing a couple coils from the spring and installing a spacer or stretching it out. Detailed info on springs and spring rate modification is available online. It's more complex than you realize. Just my 2 cents....

@btuthill9653 Жыл бұрын

I love Spydercos. I couldn’t get behind the Manix 2 until I went to the factory store and tried the Manix 2 XL. That one felt much better in the hand. I think if I get one, I would put on an aftermarket ball cage. The plastic was just a fail for feel.

@Rollshambo Жыл бұрын

That ball bearing cage is definitely something that is going to (eventually) get upgraded on mine, scales too because I'm a suckered for titanium😂

@YPEDC Жыл бұрын

I’ve carried a Manix 2 for over a year now. I do a lot of heavy cutting for my work and it hasn’t failed me yet! I understand the handle would be uncomfortable for some, but my hands are pretty calloused so it doesn’t bother me. Love your content!

@NedKnives Жыл бұрын

I agree with your assessment of this knife. I grabbed this same knife and then upgraded the scales with Applied Weapons Technologies scales that take the weight down 2 oz and remove the liners completely. I also changed out the plastic ball cage lock for an aluminum one from Flytanium and then changed the clip to a LynchNW deep carry clip. Vastly improved the knife in my opinion.

@Rollshambo Жыл бұрын

Nice mods!! I love that there are options to switch out parts for spyderco my only problem is that between scales clips hardware and other pieces it can get expensive😂 then again its also because I have a thing for making these knives titanium so that's entirely my fault

@mihaidragnea9785 11 ай бұрын

I'm eagerly awaiting my first Spyderco from the US, the manix 2, and based on what I've seen online, I strongly disagree with your rankings on several aspects. Even though I'm a year late to this video, I'll provide my final assessment once I receive the knife. While I haven't had the chance to handle other Spydercos, there are certain points in your review that I disagree with and find relevant even without a direct comparison. I'll be back with my thoughts as soon as I can.

@Rollshambo 11 ай бұрын

It's ok to disagree, opinions are unique to individual people, also I'd recommend coming up with your own opinion after you've handled the knife because until then you're just leaning on the opinions of others to disagree with mine, thanks for watching

@mihaidragnea9785 11 ай бұрын

@@Rollshambo It's been interesting hearing your opinion and I didn't want the comment to come off as rude. As I've said I didn't get to handle it yet, but the way you ranked it seems a bit weird. Have a great day and thanks for responding!

@tombrown4683 Жыл бұрын

I have the same model. Visited Golden Colorado a year ago & Spyderco HQ was a must stop. So had mine a year. Only other Spyderco I've owned is the Endura. Got it when they first came out, lost it in house fire. Bought another Endura in K-390 while I was out there. I would have rated the Manix higher in a couple of those categories but it's your channel & respect your view. BTW, am I the only person that likes the Spyderco pocket clip ? I'm not a big deep carry fan. Manix is good grip but I wear Xtra large gloves so I'm thinking the XL Manix is on my future buy list.

@Rollshambo Жыл бұрын

At the end of the year ratings will be subject to change based on what the community votes on! Stay tuned, your opinion matters!

@MrSabram07 Жыл бұрын

I kind of used pocket clip as a finger hold for flicking the blade

@MrSabram07 Жыл бұрын

I love the teeth on the handles, I love how they look and feel

@aandris86 Жыл бұрын

I don't own a Manix 2 yet, but I've been wanting one for awhile. I do have more Spyderco's then any other brand in my collection though. Thanks for the review bud. I'll probably pick one these up down the road, but I definitely wanna pick up a Yojimbo 2 first.

@Rollshambo Жыл бұрын

I have both and could recommend both, I love my yojimbo 2! Just haven't ranked it yet since I'm trying to space out my spyderco videos🤙

@aandris86 Жыл бұрын

@@Rollshambo Yeah, I can't wait for that review. Not sure if it's still available, but I know KnifeCenter had a Yojimbo 2 exclusive in cruwear steel for $160. That's a hell of a deal.

@jordy703 Жыл бұрын

The manix 2 is the most ergonomic knife ever period.

@sprinkleddonuts6094 8 ай бұрын

It is comfy but most? No

@sebastianromero113 6 ай бұрын

what better?@@sprinkleddonuts6094

@gjr1974 4 ай бұрын

@@sebastianromero113Shaman is the only knife I’ve held that feels better in the hand

@deaconnyte9748 Жыл бұрын

Good video - My ranking Love my Manix 2 LW in SPy27 once I lubed it up (was sticky when I first bought) - solid knife, also it came with screws instead of the rivets like my older Manix2 CPM110.. Love my Smock once I switched out to Ti scales, added skiff bearings and removed the 2nd detent .. Bought a PM2 in Crucarta - dont like it and really dont see what the love of the PM2 is all about - Manix does it better to me.. Have a PM3 that is fun but I dont love it, very fidgety much more than the PM2 Crucarta... anyway will be selling the PM2,PM3 and Manix S110V soon.... Hoping Spyderco makes a Manix 2 in LC200 or Magnacut - be all over that one... Merry Christmas to ya !

@Hungrybird474 Жыл бұрын

Totally dig the manix 2 . I never liked the look since they came out in the 90 s and never tried one until recently ar a fin fir and feather store and was impressed with the ergos from the rip , especially choked up 👍👍. It wasn’t overly pricey either with the g10 scales amd s30v , $140.00 and then the aftermarket mods are plentiful which made the purchase even better . Scales , cage , screws , backspacer , clip , all available for modding but hardly needed . Just the cage and scales totally changes the look

@holdernewtshesrearin5471 Жыл бұрын

One of the best hard use tactical folders on the market imo. I've owned 7 of them and they've all been excellent. The CPM-M4 blade and natural G-10 model is my favorite but the standard CPM-S30V and black G-10 is my go-to EDC. I've owned it for 12 yrs now and it's still trucking like new. Superb knife. I paid $72 for it brand new!

@Rollshambo Жыл бұрын

The longer I have mine the more I love it and the better it gets!

@jonathanrowan4802 Жыл бұрын

Shit y’all bout to cost me more money, I have the PM2 and love it. It’s the fidget factor for me. I love my benchmade’s I have 3 of those my favorite is the super freek but I carry the bug out more then anything. Broke the omega springs after 3 months cause I’m a fidget Jedi. But easy to replace. Anyway sounds like this is my next purchase. I need to stop watching KZfaq you guys costing me a small fortune. Have like 30 knives hell I only carry one.😂

@EverNumb 8 ай бұрын

Have you used the Manix 2 Lightweight? it seems to address the gimping issue on the handle that you mentioned. The FRCP does flex but not very much unless you are trying very hard to press both sides together and not that I have noticed when actually using the knife to cut stuff. I have the recently released GPKnives Rex 45 "Stormtrooper" limited edition lightweight. The first one isn't drop shut and I am still breaking it in. The 2nd one (being the first knife model that I bought two of the exact same SKU twice) was actually drop shut out of the box but I am keeping it unused as a spare, just in case.

@aintwhatitaint8626 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you finally ranked a spyderco lower than literally any other knife you've reviewed 😂😂 I was starting to question unintentional bias and what-not, which I know I personally have. I actually think the manix is better than the smock, almost as good as the pm2 (which is imo better than the para 3). Can't wait to show my disagreement in the year end sub poll 😂 Good stuff buddy!

@Rollshambo Жыл бұрын

Check out the leaderboard its definitely the lowest I've ranked a spyderco but still beats out my opinion on the demko ad20.5😂

@aintwhatitaint8626 Жыл бұрын

@@Rollshambo I think I worded it wrong, I meant I'm glad all 3 spydercos reviewed weren't the top 😂

@Rollshambo Жыл бұрын

@@aintwhatitaint8626 haha fair enough right now the list is going to look skewed because I haven't ranked that many knives yet, more to come though!! Although I won't deny that I'm definitely a spyderco fan, there are better knives out there I just need to get em in hand to review

@aintwhatitaint8626 Жыл бұрын

@@Rollshambo I didn't like spyderco, then ended up with 11. Unintended bias 😂 I forget your reddit name, but I'm sure I've got a few knives I could send you for review 🤷‍♂️

@michaelmorales8945 Жыл бұрын

Manix 2 looks sick! Would love to get my hands on one with a premium steel and try out that ball bearing lock.

@jimmycricket7946 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you about the ball bearing lock strength it's incredibly strong and a very smart innovative approach. The manix is just a working knife man it's super utilitarian. And yes I also think spyderco has a great factory edge they always come extremely sharp. I think the only issue with spyderco heat treatments have been with some of their sprint runs but generally speaking there consistently on point.

@Rollshambo Жыл бұрын

they make a damn good knife for sure, its probably for the best that I dont own more of them otherwise this would be exclusively a spyderco channel hahaha

@adolfoandresgarzafernandez764 Жыл бұрын

Great review man. I'm from Mexico and I've carried a Manix 2 and PM2 for the last couple of years. Can't stay away now a days from my AD15 tho.

@Rollshambo Жыл бұрын

Ad15 is an awesome knife, great user good materials decent fit and finish cool sturdy lock design..what's not to love?!

@christopherhuynh8195 8 ай бұрын

Love the content, thanks for in depth info.

@Hungrybird474 Жыл бұрын

Oh yeah , there’s a way to fix the button stick on the civivi s . Baz on blades has a vid so I tried it and it did t work , so I tried again and it worked . Polishing the button and blade where they meet up solved the stick . I used some 2000 k paper wrapped around a golf pencil and shined it up . Careful the spring and button doesn’t go flying 😂

@billnott5811 Жыл бұрын

After you gave the ergonomics a 6 out of 10 , this video is completely discredited with you knowing what you’re talking about... epic fail.

@Rollshambo Жыл бұрын

its just my opinion, sometimes people wont agree but that is after all the nature of opinions. To my hands the extra jimping on the palm side of the handlescales is uneccesarily high and wears on the hand for extended use (many aftermarket scale options delete this so I know its not just me) so while its not immediately a hotspot at least for me it becomes one, I do think the manix 2 is a good knife but for my tastes I prefer the paramilitary 2, the para 3 or the shaman, thanks for dropping by

@billnott5811 Жыл бұрын

@@Rollshambo I have to apologize, I was having a pretty terrible day and in an awful mood when I left that comment. I didn’t mean to be so rude. I’m really sorry, and you have a wonderful day

@Rollshambo Жыл бұрын

@Bill Nott no worries man hope you have a great day today!

@chriss8206 Жыл бұрын

I like a lot of spiderco knives. Probably as many as I dislike. I feel they are attempting to just make as many models as they possibly can to fit a model for everyone. My main issue with spiderco is most of thier knives generally look the same. Probably the reason I really like the smock. Looks just different enough.

@jeremynedrow7003 Жыл бұрын

The Manix 2 is a grail and my favorite knife.

@stephen_crumley Жыл бұрын

So for a first spyderco, PM2 or Manix 2?? I can’t get away from telling myself I have to get a compression lock, I have an older Benchmade 530 and the I hate everything about the lock. Maybe it’s because how tiny and light the blade is but man it’s atrocious to close lol.

@Rollshambo Жыл бұрын

If you don't like the axis lock I can't suggest the ball bearing lock on the manix since it's even stiffer(it is much more robust in its load bearing capacity though), I say get the pm2 I have both and like both but the pm2 is an edc legend that you won't regret

@chriss8206 Жыл бұрын

Roll I really feel your videos are spot on. your analysis of knives are thoroughly done. Ps have you served in the military.

@Rollshambo Жыл бұрын

Thanks man I try to give the info I think people will care about, as for serving I have not but have many family members who have it just wasn't my calling, hasn't kept me away from the guns n knives though😂

@chriss8206 Жыл бұрын

Please tell family members that have served I said thank you for your service.

@clintonmason3693 7 ай бұрын

Does it have blade play issues I’m stuck between manix 2 or the Pattadese

@gjr1974 6 ай бұрын

Never had a Manix with blade play, they are exceptional in this regard!

@sebastianromero113 Жыл бұрын

As you said, you can peel it of with sand paper in 3 min job, to your liking.

@lwilson95990 Жыл бұрын

It's not a grail knife for me but it's one of my favorite knives to use !

@Rollshambo Жыл бұрын

I totally agree!

@Hungrybird474 Жыл бұрын

Oh bro . You put a nice edge on that one 👍👍. Yeah I would say the spiderco s are great users and slicers . That darn miguron velona should be more popular . I don’t think many people outside the community even know it exists . For $100 with a coupon code there’s 2 really good miguron knives from wmk , the velona obviously and the akrI 2 front flipper have been amazing . Not just “ for the money “ . They’re good ass knives period even if they were $80 -$100 a piece . They just seem very well done with great detents and fit and finish 👍👍. Probably a good video on the dynamic duo might be interesting .

@Rollshambo Жыл бұрын

👀 Ooh I like the video idea for the migueron knives! Adding it to my ideas library, thanks Hungry Bird!🤙

@Hungrybird474 Жыл бұрын

@@Rollshambo thanks as well for bringing excellent , interesting content . 👍👍

@r.w.6251 6 ай бұрын

You made way too big a deal about the jimping and scored the ergos too low. I use this knife daily in construction bare handed and have never had a hot spot or discomfort from the ergos. In fact, I would score this knife at the top of your list in the ergonomics category. I own well over 100 knives with the bulk numbers being Benchmade and Spyderco. The Manix 2 is always my default carry knife when I can’t make up my mind which one to use for the day.

@bladesnchill Жыл бұрын

I like the Manix 2, but I LOVE my Para 3 and Smock

@Rollshambo Жыл бұрын

all 3 are great but I definitely agree!

@MrSabram07 Жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for my PM 3 from bladehq show up in the mail. It was a hard choice between the PM 2 and the PM 3 but I'm starting to lean towards smaller blades for my pocket