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Spyderco Manix 2
Retail Price
$198.00
Lowest Price
$74.83
Release Date
Early 2010
The Spyderco Manix 2 represents Spyderco’s cutting-edge passion for knife making with its capability as an EDC knife and ability to handle tough tasks. The blade S30V can be used for striking, and the handle has enough jimping and scales to reduce slips. Overall, the Manix 2 excels in performance and ergonomics but not in looks. However, the lightweight with clear handle variants looks great.
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Overview
- Build
- Purpose
- Overview
- Break In
- Size
- Design
- Positive
- Negative
Build - The Manix 2 has a chubby blade; it is stiff and reliable and is not lightweight. The Manix 2 is one of the toughest EDC knives that can withstand abuse. It's also a great value as it's a US-made EDC knife with an S30V blade and a good locking mechanism under $100. Overall, it offers a quality worth considering.
POCKET KNIFE INFO - James Davis
01/08/2021
Purpose - It's not as good as others, but it is enough to add to the rotation of knives.
TheRealPicard118
05/13/2021
Overview - The Manix 2 represents Spyderco's cutting-edge passion for knife making with its capability as an EDC knife and ability to handle tough tasks. The blade S30V can be used for striking, and the handle has enough jimping and scales to reduce slips. Overall, the Manix 2 excels in performance and ergonomics but not in looks. However, the lightweight with clear handle variants looks great.
THE POCKET KNIFE GUY
Break In - With the ball bearing lock in the Manix 2, you'll have to break it in.
RedWolf EDC
01/27/2020
Size - The Manix 2 is big enough that it won't disappear in your pocket, and you'll feel its presence when you carry it as it's not space efficient and is heavy.
Nick Shabazz
12/20/2017
Design - The Manix 2 has a comfortable blade that is sharp. It has a length of 8.49" and weighs 5 oz. It is made in Golden State, Colorado, and its designer is Eric Glesser. Lastly, the Manix 2 came with a slight change in the handle shape, along with the addition of the ball-bearing lock. Overall the Manix has a great look and design compared to other Spyderco knives.
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- Purpose
- Overview
- Break In
- Size
- Design
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- Positive
- Negative
Pros - The pros of the Manix 2 are its tank-like build, good blade, value for money, legality, ambidextrous capability, ball bearing lock, US-made, and ergonomics with the jimping, finger choil, and thumb ramp.
Cons - he cons of the Manix 2 are its heavy weight and stiff closure for some.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2020
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Build & Design
- Ambidextrous
- Blade
- Blade-To-Handle Ratio
- Build
- Coating
- Contradictory Detail
- Design
- Dimensions
- Drilled Scales
- Ergonomics
- G10
- G10 - Handle
- Jimping
- Lanyard Pipe
- Left-Handed
- Options - Scales
- Pocket Clip
- Portability
- S30V
- Size
- Spyder Hole
- Tip
- Weight
- Positive
- Negative
Ambidextrous - The Manix 2 is ambidextrous, as the ball-bearing lock can be accessed from either side.
Nick Shabazz
12/20/2017
Blade - The blade length of the Manix 2 is 3.4", which gives you a less useful blade than the PM2, and it is leaf-shaped, which makes it fragile for prying things open. Also, there are other blade options for the Manix 2, including the BB1 steel for $20 less and S110V for $40 more.
Blade-To-Handle Ratio - The blade-to-handle ratio is large, with the handle taking up most of the knife's size.
Build - The Manix 2 is sturdy, but it's heavy. The whole knife is lined, there's a metal portion that supports the ball-bearing lock, and the lock is reliable and solid enough that it won't be deformed. The material used for the Manix 2 is S30V steel for the blade that measures 154 cm and G10 for the handle.
Coating - There’s a coating on the blade that doesn't add to the drag.
5 Minute Knives
06/21/2020
Contradictory Detail - The contradictory detail on the Manix 2 is the screwed metal pieces to the scale that are not skeletonized, which makes the knife heavier though it makes the construction more solid.
POCKET KNIFE INFO - James Davis
01/08/2021
Design - he Manix 2 looks cool overall though the blade's simple design contrasts the handle design.
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Dimensions - The overall open length of the Manix 2 is 8", while the closed length is 4.625", and the blade is 3.375" long.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2020
Drilled Scales - The custom drilled scales are a feature to play for people who like the weight in their knives, and it also allows easier removal of debris and trash in the drilled scales.
POCKET KNIFE INFO - James Davis
01/08/2021
Ergonomics - The Manix 2 have superior ergonomics because of its deployment and pocket clip; no knife can beat it in this aspect.
POCKET KNIFE INFO - James Davis
01/08/2021
G10 - The Manix 2 comes in different variations, such as the G10 with full metal liners and the one with fiberglass-reinforced nylon.
G10 - Handle - The handle of the Manix 2 is made of G10 with skeletonized stainless steel liners, which provide a strong grip and additional strength but also add to the weight, and there are textured scales for a tactile feeling. It also features choils for a comfortable grip.
Jimping - The Manix 2 has jimping on the thumb ramp, handle, choil, and blade to improve grip.
POCKET KNIFE INFO - James Davis
01/08/2021
Lanyard Pipe - The lanyard pipe is suited for a standard paracord, though using a lanyard may not work as the hole placement is odd.
Left-Handed - The ergonomics of the Manix 2 are great, even for left-handed users.
RedWolf EDC
01/27/2020
Options - Scales - It would be better if other scale options were available for the Manix 2.
NickySmith23
11/11/2021
Pocket Clip - The Manix 2 comes with a standard belt clip, which has the right amount of tension to be attached to the pocket, though a deep carry clip may help improve the pocket feel. Also, the pocket clip is reversible, allowing ambidextrous use.
Portability - The ergonomics of the Manix 2 are great, and it doesn't feel too big in the pocket.
Nick Shabazz
12/20/2017
S30V - The Manix 2 comes with a CPM S30V, full flat ground with an aggressive jimping blade, and a 14mm Spyderco hole for quick deployment. The S30V steel is resistant to wear and corrosion and was developed by Dick Barber and Chris Reeve. Furthermore, the steel is made of evenly distributed vanadium carbides, making it harder and allowing it to cut more effectively than a chromium carbide-based blade. In terms of sharpening, it may take some time, but it will hold its edge for a long time.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2020
Size - It was surprising that the Manix 2 is actually smaller than expected.
RedWolf EDC
01/27/2020
Spyder Hole - The Spyder hole is a part of the deployment system, and is a trademark of Spyderco knives.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2020
Tip - The tip of the Manix 2 is on the fragile side.
Nick Shabazz
12/20/2017
Weight - The Manix 2 is not a space-efficient knife as it is big though it’s not thick and heavy at 4.9 oz. Some users may still find it light as it is below 8 oz.
Nick Shabazz
12/20/2017
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- Ambidextrous
- Blade
- Blade-To-Handle Ratio
- Build
- Coating
- Contradictory Detail
- Design
- Dimensions
- Drilled Scales
- Ergonomics
- G10
- G10 - Handle
- Jimping
- Lanyard Pipe
- Left-Handed
- Options - Scales
- Pocket Clip
- Portability
- S30V
- Size
- Spyder Hole
- Tip
- Weight
Sources
- YouTube
- POCKET KNIFE INFO
- KNIFEINFORMER
- THE POCKET KNIFE GUY
Nick Shabazz
12/20/2017
POCKET KNIFE INFO - James Davis
01/08/2021
Nick Shabazz
12/20/2017
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2020
Nick Shabazz
12/20/2017
Nick Shabazz
12/20/2017
coffeeshopslut
05/21/2022
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2020
Nick Shabazz
12/20/2017
Rybo's Workbench
10/29/2020
5 Minute Knives
06/21/2020
POCKET KNIFE INFO - James Davis
01/08/2021
THE POCKET KNIFE GUY
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2020
POCKET KNIFE INFO - James Davis
01/08/2021
POCKET KNIFE INFO - James Davis
01/08/2021
Nick Shabazz
12/20/2017
5 Minute Knives
06/21/2020
POCKET KNIFE INFO - James Davis
01/08/2021
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2020
POCKET KNIFE INFO - James Davis
01/08/2021
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2020
5 Minute Knives
06/21/2020
RedWolf EDC
01/27/2020
NickySmith23
11/11/2021
POCKET KNIFE INFO - James Davis
01/08/2021
Nick Shabazz
12/20/2017
Nick Shabazz
12/20/2017
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2020
RedWolf EDC
01/27/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2020
Nick Shabazz
12/20/2017
Nick Shabazz
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Performance & Specifications
- Assembly
- Blade Performance
- Cutting Potential
- Durability
- EDC
- In-Use
- Performance
- Sharpening
- Specifications
- Positive
- Negative
Assembly - The Manix 2 is difficult to disassemble and assemble.
dipski-inthelipski
05/13/2021
Blade Performance - The blade was able to hold its edge for weeks of heavy usage, which says a lot about its quality. Performance-wise it works for slicing and dicing most of the things you want.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2020
Cutting Potential - Since the Manix 2 has a full flat grind blade, there’s nothing to worry about the cutting potential. It’s good enough to cut paracord, cardboard, linoleum, and plastics.
POCKET KNIFE INFO - James Davis
01/08/2021
Durability - The Manix 2 is durable enough to last for years, and the spots can also be removed by polishing it with oil.
5 Minute Knives
06/21/2020
EDC - The Manix 2 is starting to push its limits as an EDC, but it’s still sleek enough to fit in the pocket.
THE POCKET KNIFE GUY
In-Use - The Manix 2 can still be easily operated even with gloved hands because of its oversized Spydie hole, aggressive jimping on the thumb ramp, proud liners, and extra room in the handle.
Nick Shabazz
12/20/2017
Performance - The Manix 2 is great to use as an EDC.
MyNewAlt5836484
05/13/2021
Sharpening - The factory edge of the Manix 2 is good enough, but you can sharpen it if you want, but it’s best suited to keep a knife that is not too sharp.
5 Minute Knives
06/21/2020
Specifications - The Manix 2 is made in USA Golden Colorado, its blade material is CPM S30V, its handle material is G10, its locking mechanism is a ball lock, and the deployment mechanism is through the thumb hole. The knife's overall length is 8”, the closed length is 4.625”, the blade length is 3.375”, and it weighs 5 oz. The package is sold for around $100.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2020
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- Assembly
- Blade Performance
- Cutting Potential
- Durability
- EDC
- In-Use
- Performance
- Sharpening
- Specifications
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- KNIFEINFORMER
- POCKET KNIFE INFO
- YouTube
- THE POCKET KNIFE GUY
dipski-inthelipski
05/13/2021
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2020
POCKET KNIFE INFO - James Davis
01/08/2021
5 Minute Knives
06/21/2020
THE POCKET KNIFE GUY
Nick Shabazz
12/20/2017
MyNewAlt5836484
05/13/2021
5 Minute Knives
06/21/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2020
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Deployment & Lock
- Ball Bearing Lock
- Ball Bearing Lock - Flaw
- Deployment
- Lock - Downside
- Unlock
- Positive
- Negative
Ball Bearing Lock - The ball bearing lock is stiff and difficult to use at first, but after breaking it in, it can be quickly closed with just a thumb, and the opening becomes fast as well. Specifically, the lock works by a caged ball moving inside the chamber, which makes the ball and the stop pin hold the blade. Also, there’s a zero-blade play on the Manix 2.
Ball Bearing Lock - Flaw - The spring bar in the Manix 2 is hard to compress, so you’ll have to grip it down to disengage the lock.
Rybo's Workbench
10/29/2020
Deployment - The knife can be deployed with the middle or index finger, the thumb, or by depressing the lock. Overall, the deployment mechanism is fun to play with.
POCKET KNIFE INFO - James Davis
01/08/2021
Lock - Downside - The only downside of the lock is the strength of the spring, as it may be hard to disengage the lock with one hand because the lock is made stiff to prevent locking failure though it will get better after you break it in.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2020
Unlock - Unlocking can be done without placing the finger on the blade’s way, which is a plus for one-hand operation.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2020
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- Ball Bearing Lock
- Ball Bearing Lock - Flaw
- Deployment
- Lock - Downside
- Unlock
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Alternative & Comparison
- Ball Bearing Lock vs Compression Lock
- Benchamde Lock vs Manix 2 Lock
- Omega Springs vs Ball Bearing Lock
- Other Options
- Paramilitary 2 vs Kershaw Blur vs Benchmade 940 Osborne vs Manix 2
- PM2 vs Manix 2
- Silver Ax vs Manix 2
- Sprint Runs
- Variants
- Positive
- Negative
Ball Bearing Lock vs Compression Lock - For the ball bearing lock, you just compress the spring, and the blade will drop, and with closing, you don’t have to shut it with your finger, which is nice though it’s hard to use. While with the compression lock, you can easily open and close it shut.
Rybo's Workbench
10/29/2020
Benchamde Lock vs Manix 2 Lock - The plastic texture pads for opening and closing the lock work well but are not prominent outside the knife; the little bolts sticking out, like in the Benchmade’s, would be better as it provides a better grip.
Nick Shabazz
12/20/2017
Omega Springs vs Ball Bearing Lock - The ball bearing lock is unusual, but it works by pulling the trigger back to unlock the knife and flop it around, and when you lock the knife, it springs forward. While the axis lock lets the blade swing, it allows you to deploy with the lock only if you'd like. Overall, the advantage of the ball-bearing lock is the stronger spring and smoother operation.
Nick Shabazz
12/20/2017
Other Options - The Delica 4 is a great alternative with a length of 4.25” and a weight of 2.5 oz, which is half the weight of the Manix 2. Other EDC knives include the Kershaw Cryo and Benchmade Barrage 580, both of great quality and similar to Manix 2.
THE POCKET KNIFE GUY
Paramilitary 2 vs Kershaw Blur vs Benchmade 940 Osborne vs Manix 2 - In comparison of weight, the PM2 is 3.75 oz, the Kershaw Blur is 4.2 oz, the Benchmade 940 Osborne is 2.9 oz, which are all lighter than the 5 oz Manix 2.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2020
PM2 vs Manix 2 - The Manix 2 wins in terms of ergonomics and price. Also, it feels sturdy, has a bearing lock, is tough as nails, means business, lacks little finesse, has excellent ergonomics, and is a bit wider. While the PM2 feels good in the hand, it feels smoother, lighter, stylish, sexy, capable, deadly, and much more fun to open and close; it has a compression lock, which is an easier lock system; it has a longer blade, and has a bigger handle. Overall, both are good knives and are must-haves.
Silver Ax vs Manix 2 - The Silver Ax was cool but the Manix 2 is flawless.
NickySmith23
11/11/2021
Sprint Runs - There are many sprint runs of the Manix 2 as it was made in the golden factory, some runs are the S9TV with a CPM154 composite, and another is the one with M4 steel, which is the lightweight version of Maxima.
Nick Shabazz
12/20/2017
Variants - Some variants of the Manix 2 include the Manix 2 Lightweight version, which has the same overall design. Such as the Carpenter’s CTS BD1 steel and fiberglass reinforced co-polymer handle scales, an oversized or XL version of the Manix 2 with a blade under 4” long.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2020
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- Ball Bearing Lock vs Compression Lock
- Benchamde Lock vs Manix 2 Lock
- Omega Springs vs Ball Bearing Lock
- Other Options
- Paramilitary 2 vs Kershaw Blur vs Benchmade 940 Osborne vs Manix 2
- PM2 vs Manix 2
- Silver Ax vs Manix 2
- Sprint Runs
- Variants
Sources
- YouTube
- THE POCKET KNIFE GUY
- KNIFEINFORMER
Rybo's Workbench
10/29/2020
Nick Shabazz
12/20/2017
Nick Shabazz
12/20/2017
THE POCKET KNIFE GUY
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2020
Rybo's Workbench
10/29/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2020
NickySmith23
11/11/2021
Nick Shabazz
12/20/2017
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2020
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Miscellaneous
- Lacks
- Manix 2
- Release
- Spyderco
- Positive
- Negative
Lacks - The Manix 2 lacks a sharpening choil though there’s no little cut, which allows you to sharpen the entire length. Also, there’s no wire clip.
Nick Shabazz
12/20/2017
Manix 2 - The Manix 2 may not be the favorite but is one of the great knives chosen by users.
Release - Original Manix is released in 2004, Manix 2 bursted in the market in 2009 which features a unique ball bearing lock.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
06/12/2020
Spyderco - Spyderco is the cornerstone of the industry, with foundations built on good-quality and well-designed knives, and the Manix 2 is one of their building blocks. They produce knives that are suited well to the demands of an EDC knife. The company, based in Golden, Colorado, is owned by Sal Glesser, who was inducted into Blade Magazine’s “Cutlery Hall of Fame” for his innovation in the industry. Overall, they have long been a leader of the US knife industry and a strong favorite among enthusiasts and military/law enforcement personnel. They are well known for their innovative designs, quality manufacturing, and well-balanced ergonomics.
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- Lacks
- Manix 2
- Release
- Spyderco
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