spyderco [Archive] - British Blades

mloc

13-10-08, 10:32 PM

The Manix ( and NOT it's little brother ) just because or the Lil'Temp if you can find one, both discontinued in the first edition but there is a new green Manix. In my opinion they both have great ergos hey they are Spydie's after all.
Or you could try the Native series or the good old reliables the Endura or Delica, they've been around for a while but they are great designs

KamSingh

13-10-08, 10:33 PM

Manix or Military.

Quickbeam

13-10-08, 10:35 PM

I'd go for a Military or ParaMilitary, mainly because they are a lot lighter than the Manix and I prefer the liner lock and compression lock to the back lock on a Manix.

Nick

rcs

13-10-08, 10:44 PM

what sort of money are we talking for a military or manix?

yellowhammer

13-10-08, 10:46 PM

I'd have a Manix over a Millie any day. Fluffy will be along in a minute no doubt, and he'll say the same too betcha ;)

Danzo

13-10-08, 11:11 PM

Manix, without a doubt.

The Native III is surprisingly large in a fairly small package, if that makes sense, and an excellent affordable choice if the Manix is a bit too large and spendy.

Danzo

fluffy

13-10-08, 11:12 PM

I'd have a Manix over a Millie any day. Fluffy will be along in a minute no doubt, and he'll say the same too betcha ;)

Have to agree. The Manix is a solid handful. Check the reviews especially what happened when it was put up against a large sebbie and a strider.

The Military is a bit more wand thin and while nice... the Manix has that thick slab of S30V of a blade.
Everyday user you can keep so sharp with a few strokes on the sharpmaker.

mloc

13-10-08, 11:19 PM

you could also wait for the rocklobster
http://scott.club365.net/uploaded_images/drooling_homer-712749.gif

rcs

13-10-08, 11:20 PM

looks like the manix won that fight:D thanks guys for your answers to my question

regards Rob

rcs

16-10-08, 10:36 AM

The Manix I've just got is exactly what i was after. Thanks for the suggestions guys, much appreciated.

regards,
Rob

ZDP-189

16-10-08, 10:43 AM

after falling for the UKPK I've been thinking of getting a large locking spyderco which do you recommend? and why?

regards Rob

Most Spydercos are optimised for one job or another. What's the intended purpose, carry, and typical thing you'd cut?

gorilla

16-10-08, 10:50 AM

for value for money, i think the Tenacious is hard to beat as a bigger version of the ukpk. having said that, i am waiting for a lil temp to arrive on my doormat...

Andy

16-10-08, 11:05 AM

Tenacious

it's cheap but gets the job done, needs sharpening more often but I don't mind that so much

bigreddog

16-10-08, 11:43 AM

you could also wait for the rocklobster
http://scott.club365.net/uploaded_images/drooling_homer-712749.gif

I know - I have no need of one, no particular use for one - but boy do I covet it

crow

18-10-08, 07:31 PM

Just got the new endura 4 with a stainless steel handle and it has got to be one of my favorite knives.

The General

18-10-08, 07:46 PM

Another vote for the Manix.

I have 4 Militaries, or is it three... I might have sold one... can't remember. Anyway, much as I love the Military and I know that lock is pretty much the best Liner lock on a production knife around... Well, that a lot of long blade thats also razor sharp and its supported by a liner lock.

That makes me slightly uncomfortable in a way I never realised till I got the Manix. That lock is immense! Heck the whole feel of the Military changed for me when I got the Manix. Now the Military feels more like a rapier to the Manix Claymore like heft. If that makes any sense at all?:D

Noddy

18-10-08, 07:49 PM

I have had a few bigguns - but never got on with them in the end - got a big Boker and a few Pumas and Bucks to do all that

I do like the CF Caly 3 for outdoorsiness though - its lockback UKPK - very elegant way of doing hard work

harryf3

18-10-08, 10:26 PM

If we are talking about value for money it's hard to beat the delica 4.

Sam Vimes

18-10-08, 10:28 PM

Love my Manix but if someone were looking for something similar to the UKPK with a lock I'd suggest the Sage or Caly III. If the budget were tighter I'd go for a Tenacious.

parkman

18-10-08, 11:00 PM

If we are talking about value for money it's hard to beat the delica 4.

+1.

Preferably in shocking pink or, for those low-key moments, British Racing
Green. :D

Not a big knife, really, but a very useable tool. Bring on the pallet bands, the
shrink-wrap, and the carton tape. My Delicas eat that stuff all day.

Franciscomv

19-10-08, 12:50 AM

There are lots of excellent Spydies, I'm sure you'll find any of the knives suggested earlier quite handy. My absolute favourite is the Persian (75mm one), it's a bit different from the regular Spydercos, I love it. It looks rather nice and is very useful.

harryf3

19-10-08, 07:40 AM

Consider also the weight. Caly 3 for example is a brick. I suspect the same for some others like the manix.

Quickbeam

19-10-08, 08:34 AM

The Manix weighs the same as a small semi detached house.

That's why, for me, the Millie is a much better knife.

Nick

fluffy

19-10-08, 12:03 PM

The Manix weighs the same as a small semi detached house.

That's why, for me, the Millie is a much better knife.

Nick

Have you ever tried to get a small semi detached house into your pocket?
Even in your " Barbie" period? :D

The CF millie is nice and light, it's true, with lots of winning features especially if it no longer has the "MILITARY" slogan on the blade.

The Manix is not but the pocket clip can be removed unless you want a constant from pocket deployment. If it has to stay in your pocket without a clip it would be a noticeable lump but on the pocket rim with the clip it's not a problem, any more than a large sebby.
I confess I take the clips off and use belt pouches or throw them into packs for travelling. A ukpk on the pocket clip is fine for most things.

In the garden use a fixed!

Zoe_Hutchinson

19-10-08, 12:31 PM

Since I bought a Tenacious I've stopped looking at other, bigger Spydies, it might not be the biggest folder around, but it's so usable. Mind you, if a Lil Temp came up at the right price.........

Quickbeam

19-10-08, 05:57 PM

In the garden use a fixed!

I agree, I found that a small fixed blade was much more versatile, and lighter than a Manix. For me the Manix is over-engineered, why do you need all of that strength in a locking folder? At the end of the day its still a folder and isn't going to enjoy being batonned into wood, eventually this is bound to created some blade play even if the lock doesn't fail.

The Tenacious is a cracking knife too. I used mine today to cut up some old rope that was holding a swing together. I like the fact that it won't be too expensive to replace if I damage it or lose it. Its a real work horse.

Nick

manofthewood

19-10-08, 06:06 PM

Tenacious, the manix is comedy big, it serves no real purpose apart from being a Really big folder.

rcs

19-10-08, 06:40 PM

the manix is comedy big.

Fortunately so am i:D

Noddy

19-10-08, 07:05 PM

In the garden use a fixed!

Correctamundo! Couldn't agree more!

Big folders - for me in any case - need to feel light and a bit breakable - even if they aren't - because I might feel tempted to lean into it a bit - and then feel all nervous afterwards

Its because I'm a bit of a ninny really, but I don't like asking any folder to push to hard - they might just turn and nip you in the leg :D

NoFair

20-10-08, 11:18 AM

The Manix weighs the same as a small semi detached house.

That's why, for me, the Millie is a much better knife.

Nick

+1 for me:D 4 Millies and no Manix (and I've tried the Manix)

Since I cut with the blade and not the spine I don't worry much about the supposedly weak lock on the Millie:P

Sverre

PS! The liner lock on my Millies is rock solid so I'd probably get away with cutting with the spine;)

PPS! If you can get a Lil'Temp it is lighter, stronger and (imho) better than the Manix. A lot cuter as well:D

Sverre

Unsub

21-10-08, 04:12 AM

I have a CarbonFibre Caly3 which is a fantastic EDC and the CF makes not to heavy.
I have a Chinook3 which is the same size as the big manix. It is a great fighting folder which is what it and the Manix are designed for. It fits great in a parka pocket and is heavy enough for lots of hard use besides MBC.

One of my absolute favorite Spydercos is the 52100 Mule. The new M4 Mule is coming out on wed the 22nd for those who want one.

harryf3

22-10-08, 10:38 AM

It is a great fighting folder which is what it and the Manix are designed for.

I thought knives are tools.

rcs

22-10-08, 11:10 AM

I cant imagine anything less suitable for you to do with a knife that you've payed a lot of money for than fight with it:D just think how you'd feel if it got damaged:lol: the last fight i got in left me feeling knacked, i must have run for over an hour:lol: :lol:

regards,
Rob