For me the Manix 2 wins in every category especially ergos. Shaman and PM2 are close, they are designed to have different strengths/uses, but I lean towards the PM2. Para 3 is a different category to me based on size, but a nice knife all the same.

Great comparison video. Think you helped me make up my mind on my first purchase, thank you!

A good insight into the knives and the reasons behind choosing them. Thank you

Great review! Lots of good info

Excellent points views, I never thought it that way. Nice baby

Awesome video my Friend...keep up the fantastic work !!!

Great review and interesting insights! Part of why I like my para2 is because of the generous handle. But I don't have those other knives. I have the Chief in m4. That's a great knife, but I think all of these are great, basically we're splitting hairs here.🤣🤘🏼

Cool comparison definitely alot of food for thought because these are all considerations I'm have made

I own at least one of each of those four knives and love them (especially the Shaman). I learned the first day with my Shaman how to get my finger out of the way of the nub - it’s not a big deal..!

I bought that exact same para 3 and its the best knife I've ever owned by a mile. Guess I'll have to look into the shaman.

Nice run down review. Thanks man.

Very nice video, thank you!

wow, great video thanks! i've been wanting to see exactly this sort of comparison! I don't have any of these, but have been looking into checking them out! i think i might check out the manix 2!

I know there are lots of knives out there but I went with the Manix for my daily

Just got a knife center all black manix. LOVE IT!! Better than PM, PM2. I feel it’s going to be one of my go to EDC.

Great video I probably would have chosen the same way

Thanks for the USA spyderco vid!

Now that it’s been 2+ years, how are you liking maxamet?

Manix 2 PM2 Shaman Para3 I actually dislike the Para 3. I regret buying it. Most fidgety or best action knife though. Straight up to small and awkward for my hand and I dislike how thick the blade is for its length. Manix is the closest knife to perfect imo. Out of all knives, not just Spyderco. Slicey, durable, decent edge length, fore finger choil, no fingers in blade path type lock, fidgety, strong lock, minimal lock wear, closed back design (LW), flickable open, snap shut, wire clip (LW), large lanyard hole, large knife but only 3oz, aesthetically pleasing lines closed, aesthetically pleasing lines open, extremely grippy, very ergonomically comfortable in every conceivable position, balanced. Essentially it is a large knife that can be used like a small knife. Fit in a tactical role and edc. It cuts better than other offerings in its size while allowing maximum control by letting the hand go forward more so than others while being comfortable. I typically like a large knife and a small knife for different tasks. Large knives can feel unsafe or not offer the requires control for fine tasks. The Manix 2 fills every role I require for a knife. Including a lightweight jogging knife in my shorts without pulling them down and food prep. Closest to perfection at one knife doing everything well.

I don't have a shaman or para 3, but I do prefer the manix over the pm2

I saw the chaman in a store he was very scary sharp, spyderco make goods sharp in general but the chaman is amazing

Nice ranking. I would have thought the Para 3 would have placed above the Paramilitary 2, but they are close. I personally find them to be fairly ugly with that bird-skull look. I like the leaf shape better and think the Manix 2 is the best deal on the table.

Best blade steel for manix? Looking at cruwear, spy 27.

I have the same Spyderco Shaman sprint run knife from this video with Cruwear and brown Micarta handles which is my favorite Spyderco knife in my possession.

I feel like the sage should have been on this list too 🤔

My order is exactly how you have them lined up being the Shaman #1 / Manix 2 #2 / PM2 #3 / and the Para 3 #3 .👍🏼

Always amazes me to see knives reviewed that are in the $150 - $300 range, and then they are talked about in reference to how well they break down cardboard boxes. Really... I'm going to spend that kind of money for cutting cardboard? And then there's the fidget factor... I don't "play" with my knives, I actually use them. Somehow I get the feeling that most of the people that review these knives still live in their parents basement and spend the majority of their day on the computer or watching video games. Give me a knife a farmer/rancher, construction worker, or hunter/outdoors men uses, and then I'll believe the review. All the knives reviewed look like they're well made, I just think they are more show than go!

Same exact order I would place them in.

The conclusion that I draw is that I should buy them all. Lol

I own an XL Manix, but not a Manix 2. Depending on use The Para 3 is light use, Shaman heavy use, and PM3 is an in between knife fow me. I think the Manix 2 would be roughly the same use as the PM2. I would put the Para 3, Shaman, PM 2, then Manix 2.

For me, the Shaman is the best. The Manix 2 and the PM 2 are about dead-even for me. The Para 3 is fourth. Having said that, I noticed I've been carrying my Para 3 LW in SPY27 a lot the past few days. It just depends on my mood I guess.

You say you are a full-size knife guy, so where is your Spyderco Military?

If your fingers are smart enough you can front flip the Shaman, that is even cooler.

Manix 2 > (Native 5) > Shaman > PM3 > PM2. PM2 is basically the upgraded Rat 1.

I have seen the plastic ball cage break, I love spyderco knives, I have 2, they Para 2 and the tenacious, but they need to make the ball cage metal, either aluminum or titanium, for this reason my next spyderco is going to be the shaman

People’s hands are so different. Find the most reasonable option that fits your hand and go with it. Don’t listen to to the internet. The smallest minority is the individual.

Manix, Para 3, then the PM2 and Shaman tie it up for being last. I find the Shaman to be very uncomfortable and as it comes the PM2 is as well.

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You must have small hands.