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Evshrug
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kennedyzero
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Nov 15, 2017
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EvshrugI have the non-lightweight version of this knife in S110V. It’s my absolute favorite “practical“ work knife. Its also what I carry as my backup to my camp knife when hiking. The ergos are as damn near to perfect as you can get and seems to fit a wide variety of hand sizes. Not to mention the blade shape is extremely versatile, a relatively thick blade stock that thins down to a great slicing edge. The point is strong enough for a good work knife and can do fairly delicate tasks at the same time.
Alot of people call this a “big” knife, to me, it’s just the right size to be big enough to do almost anything you could expect of a folder and it carries like a much smaller knife. The shape of the knife closed and the clip canting allows your hand to slide past it when it’s in your pocket.
The only thing that would make me pause on this drop is that this is for the CTS- BD1 version, not the S110V. I don’t own anything in CTS BD1, but it seems to get mixed reviews with a lot of people dinging the steel for inferior edge retention compared to thing like VG10 and S30V. That being said this is a pretty good price, $10 cheaper than I’ve seen this knife coming from a trusted retailer.
Alot of people call this a “big” knife, to me, it’s just the right size to be big enough to do almost anything you could expect of a folder and it carries like a much smaller knife. The shape of the knife closed and the clip canting allows your hand to slide past it when it’s in your pocket.
The only thing that would make me pause on this drop is that this is for the CTS- BD1 version, not the S110V. I don’t own anything in CTS BD1, but it seems to get mixed reviews with a lot of people dinging the steel for inferior edge retention compared to thing like VG10 and S30V. That being said this is a pretty good price, $10 cheaper than I’ve seen this knife coming from a trusted retailer.
Saru
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Nov 15, 2017
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kennedyzeroHave you had to sharpen the S110V yet? I got a PM2 in S110V a few months ago and am dreading it.
Dr.Oetqer
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Nov 15, 2017
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SaruS110V will take a great edge and is pretty easy to maintain. In my experience the hairpopping edge will be gone pretty soon and replaced by a good working edge.
As a value steel BD1 does a good job, easy to sharpen and bring back. Both are good corrosion resistant.
kennedyzero
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Nov 16, 2017
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SaruHaha, haven’t had to sharpen that one yet, but from what I’ve heard from others it's actually easier than S90V and sharpens well, just takes a little longer. It can’t be any worse than my Benchmade Contego with M4 😳 that ones a chore.
LazarusLong
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Dec 28, 2017
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kennedyzeroNot an expert and never used a BD1, but have come across comments that the BD1 is in the same category as the AUS 8 and 8cr13MoV just better edge retention and corrosion resistance. The VG10 and S30V is a level above the AUS8s. So this places this as a budget steel. Which is probably why this is under $100.
Which I have no complaints. I loves me AUS8.
Which I have no complaints. I loves me AUS8.
LazarusLong
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legopikaCouldnt tell you man, never handled a Manix in BD1. Cheers!
Jebrand
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Jan 1, 2018
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LazarusLongBd1 is better than aus 8 and 8 Cr 13 Mov in my opinion. I have this exact knife, the steel has held up well to daily use.
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There are tons of knife review channels that call this Manix 2 Lightweight their favorite knife. They praise how much blade length you get for the weight, the ergonomics and gimping, the new blade steel BD—1 (not a super Steel, but almost), smooth folding action (flick open!), and one handed lockup system. They get excited and wax on about it for 15-20+ minutes about it, but that short summary basically covers it. I think this price is even pretty good.
I’d buy a Mini version of this, because the Manix 2 simply is too large for me. Usually, I only need a blade about the length of my thumb to open plastic packages and mail, and I only need a larger knife for cutting food, like a pizza at home I will end up just grabbing a bread knife or chef’s knife. I still like the one-handed opening and closing so I can have the object to cut in my other hand, and I think it would be fun to flick this open and closed.
Problem is, if we’re just talking flipping for fun, and I already have a Tigh Tac Two with a button lock. It’s my smoothest fall-shut knife I have, second fastest deploying, and too fat to use for anything other than going Rambo on a deer. This Manix and it’s full-flat grind could actually be a user where the TTT isn’t for me, but I don’t go camping or street vigilante so the knife would just stay at home. A Ganzo would also fill the big-flipper-you-don’-use role easily too, and cost $20 or less.
To be sure, this remains a “hall of fame” knife with quite a reputation. I’m curious, what would or do others use this for? And is there something like a midget version of this knife?