Since none of the Busse companies produce a folder at present, I tried out a few Spydercos recently. I have their Spyderfly balising but these are the first traditional folders I've purchased from Spyderco. They are the Native III, the Manix and the Mini-Manix all with plain edges. The Manix and Mini-Manix are being dropped from the Spyderco line in 2008 so I wanted to get them while I could. All three came extremely sharp and have seen some kitchen duty. They are tomato slicing fools.

what?!?!?! dropping manix?! that's their claim against the striders of the world!

i better get one now, thanks for the heads.

I did not realize the Manix was being dropped. May have to snag one then. I have carried Spyderco's for 10+ years now. My favorite is the Endura, my oldest one is beat to heck and looks like crap, but still my favorite folder.

this is terrible. criminal even! are they replacing it with something as good/better? don't do it sal!

unless dan releases a scrapper lockback, i'm gonna be pissed if i don't get one.

holy sugar, a scrapper lockback....that would rock so hard. they should just call it that, too.

I read on the Spyderco Forum, over on Blade, the Manix and Mini-Manix were being dropped. When I ordered my Manix, the guy at Cutlery Shoppe confirmed that both models were being dropped. He also said Spyderco was out of Manixs so I guess what is on the shelves is all tere will be. There is a whole list of knives being purged on Blade. There is a rumor afloat that there may be a Manix II but I don't know if their is any truth to it.

JUNK!! i was just checkin the online store i was going to buy the d'allara from, and they raised the price to $71! GRRRR!

Imho, the Mini Manix is probably the best looking Spyderco out there. I sure hope they replace it with something better.

There will be a Manix 2 and it will probably be better than the original but it is probably a good idea to grab one anyway. I have a Chinook3 which is very similar and I love the lock up on the back lock. The Chinook3 is used for back cuts so you know it needs a strong lock.

If you want a huge knife that disappears in your pocket there is nothing better than a SS Police. I got a brand new one for less than 100$ on BF.

They are so slim they literally disappear. The only problem is the finish gets scratched but I am going to try the 3M wheel.

I like the grip on the Mini-Manix better than that on the Manix. It's very comfortable.

That chinook is growing on me. I have the original; built like a tank, heavy as one, too.
The newer looks a lot lighter, and quicker.

My first and only Spyderco is the Endura in VG-10. This is one sharp, light knife. I'm impressed.

Boy I'm glad I got a Manix when I did. I really like it. I bet they do come out with an improved version and then we'll all want that one too... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/sad.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />