Spiderco Manix 2 Review - Best Knife Made

Is this the perfect folding knife? I could be. I haven't seen a better folding knife anywhere, and I've seen a lot of them. I can honestly say that this is my all time favorite. They cost around $160, and I have two of them. I think that says a lot. First I bought the black oxide one, and then decided that I also liked the silver stainless finish. They are both great.

Blade and Handle Choices

Spiderco is known for special additions, and they make the Manix 2 in all sorts of steel types. I got the S30v for both of mine. It holds a great edge, and it easy to sharpen. Some of the higher end blade material is hard to sharpen, but it also doesn't dull as easily. S30V is great - it gets razor sharp and holds an edge very well.

They have a lightweight handle and a regular handle. Both of mine are the G10 which some type of polymer. I have never owned one of the lightweight versions, but I have read great things. The lightweight handles do not seem to be serviceable like the G10 handles. I'm not sure how that works, but I like being able to take things apart.

Locking Mechanism

This sliding ball lock is so cool, and it's a really strong lock. Some of the other Spiderco knives just don't feel as solid as this one does does. When this ball locks, it locks in the center of the blade as opposed to on the side of the blade where some others do. I just think it's a cool design, and it flicks solidly into lock. Some knife people have mentioned that the little plastic thing that the ball slides in has a plastic dowel that might not be so strong. However, you can buy titanium ball holders for this knife. I've never heard of this plastic piece breaking, but the upgrade is available. I have not done this with either of my Manix 2s, so I can't speak on it.

Handle Finish

The handle are very rough; you could almost file your fingernail on it. They will sand your pants if you that pocket clip. I actually took of the pocket clip and sanded my handles down to make them less destructive for my clothing. Be aware of this. They will wear a hole in your pants pocket being as rough as they are.

Blade Shape

Notice how the blade is completely smooth - no ridge where they ground down the edit. That ridge runs the full width of the blade. It's shaped like a V. While this does make the blade thinner, cutting is effortless because you don't have to overcome that big ridge that's halfway up the blade on most other knives. This design is the perfect cutting tool. You could slice an apple and have a perfect cut. I do also like the look of it; it sort reminds me of a bird just going at something. I like that.