Spyderco Paramilitary 2 vs Manix 2 DEATH MATCH!!!

Well... Maybe not a death match. More of a Sophie's choice. How do you choose between two of the best production knives from one of the best production knife makers in the history of ever? Watch Bryan struggle with the choice!

[landscapingspecialist]

Yeah i got my first spyderco last week. I always thought they were great looking. But you dont realize the build quality and the ergos until you hold one. My advice? Buy one sooner than later. The hype is real!!!

[johnkennedy]

It's fun to decide which knife to buy. But for OCD knife nuts, IT CAN VERY WELL DRIVE ONE

[dbfcrell]

I've owned both, but the M4 Manix2 is the only one I own now. It's the best. The P2 & 3 have that over accentuated spine behind the thumb hole. Looks weird to me. The Manix2 wins sexiest blade, best lock, best ergonomics hands down.

[tonycanniffe]

I agree about the plastic lock tabs on the Manix2. I find them less comfortable than they could be. They look less cheap on the grey G10. I just find it takes more effort than I’d like to grip them. Both great knives. I’d love a PM2 but can’t justify it when I have the Manix. They are ‘expensiver’ here in Australia. About $250 Ozzie roubles.

[jesusofamerica]

The pm2 is the only knife that comes perfect out of the box aside from a deep carry clip and matching bit size


Anything besides s45vn and cruwear is a collector piece


The s45vn is crazy corrosion resistant and keeps an edge till you lose it at work.😅

Im gonna cop a pm2, bodacious and pm2 emwave

[daisymontague]

Both knives truly are phenomenal. As great as the PM2 is, I feel that it gets more praise than it should because of the “military” in its name. A connection to subliminal messaging to the consumer. That’s not to take away from the knife since it truly is a quality and high functioning user. In contrast, the Manix 2 gets overlooked because of the PM2 and its cult following. I find that the Manix feels more robust in hand where it gives the user infinite amounts of confidence, where it can handle any task you put it against. I find the blade shape to be more efficient and versatile compared to the PM2

[poseidons_]

I have both of these knives and I love them both so much.

[MrRobeva]

Compression lock is the deciding factor for me. Pm2 is my edc.

[TheCutshaw]

I am disappointed... that I've never seen your reviews before. Very nice job! It doesn't hurt that you sound exactly like one of my close friends. Subscribed.

[robbyterrill]

Just bought the PM 2 and the Manix 2 Xl..Love both, im hooked...Ill def be buying more Spyderco knives..

[danokitemanotoo]

I really like both designs, but I have only one PM2 & I have 3 different Mx2's!

[brandont]

The older manix 2 with black g10 and S30v has non skeletonized liners. Extra heavy

[popnoice]

To me the Manix 2 is more ergonomic which is why I prefer it. Although I do love me a good Spyderco compression lock, but if I want that I definitely prefer the PM3 over the PM2 personally.

[landscapingspecialist]

I just got my Caribbean. LOVE IT!!! My first spyderco knife. I want a PM2 in s110v now!

[void]

You can have the compression lock with LW version, without scales, like with PM3.

[adrianbecerra]

Manix 2 lightweight and paramilitary 2! CAN'T STOP WON'T STOP

[landscapingspecialist]

The Caribbean uses the reverse liner lock. Its dimensions are in line with the lightweight version of the mantix 2 LW.

[menacewithaknife]

Bought the pm2 because of the left hand version 🐱

[silencesir]

I have the basic pm3...the blade is off center a little bit when closed. I have the higher end manix 2 and para 3 and both of those are dead center

[benbenavides]

I love the manix 2 the very first one I ever purchased was the 154cm Sabre grind.. I have a total of 7 manix including the jade m4.. a couple para2 and a couple para3