Spyderco Manix 2 Signature Knife with 3.37" CPM S30V Black Steel Blade and Durable Black G-10 Handle - PlainEdge - C101GPBBK2

I have 10 Spiderco knives and they are all high quality, versatile, easy to sharpen and rugged. My latest is the Manix 2 black blade. It is a beast.

If what you are looking for is a well made and well finished out knife with premium steel you found it. Size IMO is medium/large. (I chose the all black). Though it came sharp out of the box I went ahead and mirror finished it. They sharpen very well. The lock mechanism being ambidextrous is a nice touch. I own many of their products this is one of my very favorites. This particular knife has the reputation it does for a reason. They have a solid build and everything is even and aligned. There are a ton of customizations out there for these. I would absolutely recommend Spyderco, this one in particular.

The blade is impressively sharp, and holds it's edge well. Sharpest I've ever seen, and I've seen and used many. The handle ergonomics and texture is amazing, the jimping is exemplary; this will never slip or twist in your hand. The lockup is rock solid, everything is incredibly solid and well made. It flicks open with a solid click, and drops closed with just gravity when the lock is pulled. Solid detent to stay closed, but it's easy to flick open and closed if you pull the lock back, and can be quickly flicked open using the hole with your thumb or middle finger. My only negative is that I prefer a low-ride clip (but, you can just buy one aftermarket, since Spyderco doesn't make it).In use, this is a perfect EDC. In my mind, that means it can do ANYTHING, and I have no doubt it can handle any task after putting it to use.It's on the thick and heavy side for EDC, but even in dress pants at the office, it's still what I choose to carry over my smaller and lighter knives. They make a lightweight version, but rock solid is worth the weight if you ask me.I'd trust this knife with my life, and that's the highest praise I can give.Edit: 3+ year update. Only needs to be sharpened about once a year. Still locks up solid with no wiggle at all, still perfectly smooth to operate, still haven't found anything better.

I've got a bunch of very nice knives, but if I could only have one, the Manix 2 would be my choice. It ain't pretty, but looks aside, it has a perfectly sized, do-everything blade, solid construction that is designed for hard work (sprung like a dump truck), good steel - sharp as a razor and easy to sharpen - and arguably the best locking system on the planet. I'm not sure what more you could ask of a pocket cutting tool. Other knives have many of these features, but to my knowledge, no other has the ball-bearing locking system of the Manix 2. Yes the spring is tight- but it will break in. If you want a fidget toy, then buy a plunge lock. If you want superb strength that you can depend on, buy it, break it in and use it.

Excellent Knife!Loved It!But I lost it on the 405 FWY.No fault of the maker.I caught the clip on my truck steering wheel.I thought I bent it back good enough.(Just a Tiny Gap)Anyhoo... it fell out of my jeans while I was riding :-(Yup!I'm a Dummy!!Cheers!Cheers!

OVERVIEW:I have now had this knife for a few months and I must say that I enjoy it as an every day carry knife. I have used this for a wide variety of tasks such as cutting down cardboard at work, to cutting many lengths of paracord for teaching classes. It cuts smoothly and is easily controlled due to the excellent jimping that catches your fingers better than any of my other knives. The blade is of excellent quality (what you would expect from s30v), I really like the blade's grind and profile, it has a constant taper that is quite thin but still very strong and good for cutting through thicker objects.Features:*G10 handle is excellent quality and grips nicely in the hand but slides easily out of the pocket. The pocket clip is also quite firm and does not jostle when clipped to the pocket.*Ball Bearing Lock is VERY satisfying on each open! The click it makes when it is locked is addicting and I often finding myself opening and closing it when I am bored. It is also quite a strong and reliable lock due to the coiled spring design as opposed to Benchmade's Omega clip which will fail after years of use. People have complained about this knife being too difficult to close, however I believe that these people were attempting to open it with just their thumb. You are supposed to pull from both sides of the release using your thumb and index finger.*S30V steel is among the best quality out there. Takes an edge and holds it. I quite literally shaved half of my left arm from displaying this knife when people asked about it. BTW it also comes with a razor sharp edge so it is hassle free out of the box.*Made In "Golden, Colorado U.S.A. Earth" unlike many other Spyderco knives.Major Complaints:I have no "Major" complaints at all with this knife, the only thing I can say is that I wish it could be more than just Tip-Up carry? I do prefer Tip-Down, but have gotten used to Tip-Up.Summary:Beautiful knife with a sleek and very maneuverable feel. Excellent for fine work as well as hard cutting. Has become my new favorite folding knife due to it's excellent feel and build quality. Only complaint is Tip-Up only carry, but not worth knocking off a star for something as trivial as that.