While I am super late to the party here, I wanted to thank you for pointing me at the Manix line. After hearing your thoughts on the Manix I picked up the CPM154/s90v CF version of the manix 2 (used for a steal) and fell for it completely. Now, after this video I've ordered the XL. Thanks as always for the thoughtful and solid review!
I traded a dude one of my Benchmade knives (can’t remember which one) for a all black Manix 2 xl, really like it! It’s not small but it’s a worker that’s for sure.
Superb craftsmanship, really enjoyed this vid, I never knew people modded knives, I’m bang into my spyderco’s but never seen one modded, thanks a lot for the vid, loved watching a skilled man at work 👍🏻
I have had the pleasure of carrying both the manix 2 XL and a true pocket behemoth (kizer megatherium) the manix 2 XL was awesome aside from the lock stick, when I first started carrying I was paranoid about the 3/4" of ass hanging out, not so much anymore.
I got a blacked Manix 2 XL then the Manix 2 half serrated. There’s only 10 grams difference between the two. My Manix 2 has full liners, the XL is milled out. I prefer the XL.
Hmmm... Well... The Manix 2 XL is bigger for sure. If I was going to have just one, it would be the Shaman because occasionally the XL is just TOO big.
Thanks SD! I was leaning towards the Shaman, but the 'low' price on the Manix XL was tempting me after the price increase on the Shaman. Buy once, cry once? Now I have to promise myself which knives I won't ever buy that add up to $180... that's what I'm doing to try keep it all under control. Now there will probably need to be a couple of Bestech, Steel Will, and/or Cold Steel that I won't allow myself to ever get. Sigh...
I was gutted when Mark Catlin left but I’m really liking Andrew Cullen too, a proper decent nice bloke who knows his stuff and conveys it well with all the info, Pompey is definitely on the up big time,,COME ON play up Pompey.
There similar you have a point. But the pm 2 is like 150$ now at lots of places same as the manix 2 xl. (I want one but can't seem to make.up my mind) have the manix 2 let bd2n and really like it.
Had one a while back but didn’t keep it. That said it’s a great knife. Check here: cutleryshoppe.com/spyderco-c95gp2-manix-2-xl-3-85-cpm-s30v-ffg-blade-black-g-10-handle/
Don’t look at spydie prices now 😱😭 Although I just picked up the Manix 2 xl in cruwear and brown micarta yesterday for $166.69 shipped 🤩 that’s a freaking steal in my book
While I am super late to the party here, I wanted to thank you for pointing me at the Manix line. After hearing your thoughts on the Manix I picked up the CPM154/s90v CF version of the manix 2 (used for a steal) and fell for it completely. Now, after this video I've ordered the XL. Thanks as always for the thoughtful and solid review!
I traded a dude one of my Benchmade knives (can’t remember which one) for a all black Manix 2 xl, really like it! It’s not small but it’s a worker that’s for sure.
Picking up one next paycheck. Might pick up one of them Slicey Dicey hoodies, too. Good video, brother.✝️👍🏻
Superb craftsmanship, really enjoyed this vid, I never knew people modded knives, I’m bang into my spyderco’s but never seen one modded, thanks a lot for the vid, loved watching a skilled man at work 👍🏻
I have had the pleasure of carrying both the manix 2 XL and a true pocket behemoth (kizer megatherium) the manix 2 XL was awesome aside from the lock stick, when I first started carrying I was paranoid about the 3/4" of ass hanging out, not so much anymore.
Looks superb, proper well done to all involved PUP 💙
Great video, I’ve been trying the spidey flick for ages and ages, watched your vid and straight away I done my very first ever one, cheers mate 🗡🤘🏻
Superb, the old girl has never looked so good PUP PPU 💙
I finally got to handle one a few weeks ago, and thought it would be awesome as a fixed blade, also. Could be a bad idea. What do you guys think?
I avoid Amazon at all costs. CutleryShoppe still has it for the old map cost $125
I usually do as well. This was even less than that from a place that I trust.
I got a blacked Manix 2 XL then the Manix 2 half serrated. There’s only 10 grams difference between the two. My Manix 2 has full liners, the XL is milled out. I prefer the XL.
Shaman vs Manix 2 XL? What do you think? Best value? Best overall?
Hmmm... Well... The Manix 2 XL is bigger for sure. If I was going to have just one, it would be the Shaman because occasionally the XL is just TOO big.
Thanks SD! I was leaning towards the Shaman, but the 'low' price on the Manix XL was tempting me after the price increase on the Shaman. Buy once, cry once? Now I have to promise myself which knives I won't ever buy that add up to $180... that's what I'm doing to try keep it all under control. Now there will probably need to be a couple of Bestech, Steel Will, and/or Cold Steel that I won't allow myself to ever get. Sigh...
I keep waiting for this video comparison ! Shaman vs M2XL ! PLZ someone out there make it happen ! Lol
Whoa! What is that discontinued Spydie, almost the same size, that you compared it to last?
I would love to see a Manix 2 xl comparison with a Caribbean.
I was gutted when Mark Catlin left but I’m really liking Andrew Cullen too, a proper decent nice bloke who knows his stuff and conveys it well with all the info, Pompey is definitely on the up big time,,COME ON play up Pompey.
Sick manix. Both hHa. Wish the xl had a thicker blade though. Just me
I put one through a semi-truck tire with no problems !
Why is the manix 2XL Less expensive than the pm2
There similar you have a point. But the pm 2 is like 150$ now at lots of places same as the manix 2 xl. (I want one but can't seem to make.up my mind) have the manix 2 let bd2n and really like it.
I don't know. Carhart slack pants have pretty big pockets.
Great overview
Great review - thanks m8
Before it is too late don't buy from Amazon. Support knife dealers.
An XL lockback would rock.
AGREED!
Why?
What would you prefer for self def manix 2 or para 2
Manix xl seems to be a beefer knife. Here people take about breaking the tip of the pm2 all the time (done it myself kind of hurts)
pepper spray
less weight is better
less prison time is better
Thank you for common sense. 😃
2020 got manix 2 xl coming in bhq trim.
Would you choose this over the Para 2? Can this be Spydie flicked?
It can but I wouldn't choose it over a pm2 or a pm3
@@BDSwaim Cheers. PM2 or PM3?
@@Meloncholymadness para 3. But it's close I like both.
@@BDSwaim Cheers bud, why do you prefer it, the size?
Had one a while back but didn’t keep it. That said it’s a great knife. Check here:
cutleryshoppe.com/spyderco-c95gp2-manix-2-xl-3-85-cpm-s30v-ffg-blade-black-g-10-handle/
The cage should be metal and we shouldn’t have to buy flytanium cages imo .
These are 180 bucks now, yikes!!😳
150 at cutlery shoppe... 180 for the dlc coating.
Don’t look at spydie prices now 😱😭
Although I just picked up the Manix 2 xl in cruwear and brown micarta yesterday for $166.69 shipped 🤩 that’s a freaking steal in my book
Sorry, its suuper boring video 🤨
You got it from Amazon it's fake