The Manix 2 XL is my favorite folder. It does everything you could ask of a folder very well. It's a great edc as well as a fantastic hard use folder. Edged perfection! 👍🏻⚔️🔥

The Manix 2 is one of the best EDC knives out. It’s so good. You won’t have any issue with Spyderco’s Cruwear. I’ve got a couple in Cruwear and haven’t had a single issue. Good stuff man!👊🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔪🇺🇸

Manix 2 is one of my all-time favorites.

At some point I want to pick up the Manix 2 Spy27 after handling one.

I definitely prefer the standard size Manix 2. I really like the LW model for its size to weight ratio.👌

I love the Manix 2 with AWT aluminum scales. They delete the metal liners and they have a thinner more comfortable handle/scale grip. I already love the Manix 2 but after trying those it makes the knife so much better.

Love the manix 2 and the xl even more. I can't believe nobody has made contoured scales for either one. Better than crossbar! And cruwear and 3v are the most stainless non-stainless steels there are

Sometimes u just gotta grab an extra knife for a good lil custom job! I did a hardware swap on my Spydiechef n also picked up some titanium scales for a pm3 custom job

They loosen up nicely after awhile. Got the crucarta in standard size.

My favourite knife from Golden. Price to performance is actually decent still and the blade finish is nicer than the standard satin finish as well (the non-coated Manix 2 has a stonewashed blade). Also has a thinner blade than the Paras. Also the Manix 2 does not have skeletonised liner making it easier to clean but also heavier than the XL in that regard.

Let’s go, I’m here for it

I also didn't spring for the manix2 so fast but I love them.. I prefer the regular size.

Yea this is one of those things I’ve always considered but just never bought. I’ve only experienced the Shaman, PM2, and SpyMyto. SpyMyto being my favorite knife period for EDC. Axis style locks haven’t really been my thing though, that’s the main reason I haven’t pulled the trigger. My next axis style lock will be the fluted carbon fiber Amphibian I just ordered yesterday.

Spydercos s30v is great stuff, and the manix 2 is top tier Spyderco imo

After waiting 2 months for restock I got my Manix 2 in G10 $210 only to discover the lock was defective I lube it KPL and try to loosen some of the screws but nothing I think Spyderco has gotten so big they don't have no quality control .I have already purchased Endurance Edella Warned Cliff and RockJumpre with back lock and open close with one I changed out factory clips for Titanium deep carry but will never purchase another Spyderco.

Wow surprised you’ve never had one. I’ve never had the xl but I love the regular. I’ve had many in a lot of different variations, upgrades, etc.

Skeletonized liners (XL) vs non-skeletonized liners (regular) make the difference in weight. Only the sprint runs have skeletonized liners in the regular version.

Both very cool bro 😊

The Manix has always interested me. Just never went for one.

Actually really surprised the XL is lighter than the regular one!

I have 5 Manix2’s both you have here 1. DLT Purple Exclusive DLC CruWear 2. CruCarta 3. black G10 DLC S30V 4. BHQ Mint Exclusive LW DLC M4 5. StNicks Red Exclusive LW DLC 4V

Ohhhh boy , just when I have gotten a grip on slowing down on accumulating… or buying new knives… I too a Spyderco fan … 20 years plus … buy them for my kids and friends. Delica is my favorite. Have some others … but never really looked at the Mannix. And there’s a lot I don’t know about Spyderco.. it’s just that spiderco I see as the best everyday carry for me and I do push them on folks that don’t know a lot about knives… at least it’s a good one to start out with.. for edc .. that would be the first knife I give to somebody the second would be Swiss army knife.. then perhaps a good fixed blade combat knife to keep in the bedroom… if nothing else. Some family members have gone on other knives and some have just stopped there . One nephew is really getting into heavy duty.. Hey, it’s better than spending money on alcohol and other vices for sure. Thanks for the review I just started to get into more knife channels lately…. Yours came up. I have to check more into your past ones…. Back in the old days of utube ( mid 2000’s) I was doing a search for a Camillus knife.. and nut n fancy utuber came up … I was still working and so got away from KZfaq a little bit … but now I’m retirement. I’m getting drawn back into it…. Great coffee break time and break time from the heat..

I think you should get scales for the XL before you judge the difference

I hope they make more manix 2s with different steels

@bencase88 That sounds awesome too. I don’t have any S110V but would like to get some!

I still need to pick up a Manix 🤦‍♂️

The Xl will grow on you , it's slicey and you can flick it

I’m not even sure why people get so excited about Spyderco. OK, it’s not a bad knife, but about 95% of their models look identical. You just keep buying the same knife over and over again.