

I came across a Spyderco Smock a couple of years ago and while it checks almost all the boxes for me (wharncliffe'ish, button lock'ish), it just never grabbed me, I was pretty disappointed by it overall. I've always been interested in the Spydy hype in the community and so I finally took the plunge on a Manix 2. A few days in, it's growing on me as it breaks in.
The reason I picked the Manix 2 is because of the blade, lock, size and ergos. The blade is a large flat grind with a lower tip, as I'm less interested in drop points and love 'cliffes. The lock allows for fidgety finger safe action. The size is perfect for EDC in the 3.25-3.5". The ergos are great with the forward choil.
Now I'm looking at my next Spyderco and I'd appreciate some input. I'm a lefty so the lock matters for easy actuation, as does the clip. Not interested in back or traditional liner locks. Clip needs to be reversible. I love the Manix 2 leaf shaped blade with the downward pointing tip.
What do you all recommend?
by meatman7569
5 Comments
Love the Shaman!
Wait for yojimbo in 15v to come out then get that
Native 5 is a beaut
Shaman for sure!
Left hand PM2