Civivi Baby Banter vs Spyderco Manix 2

There was a lot of compelling value to the original knife and i think this baby banter is equally so and if you're the dragonfly take notice, uh, ther...

Congratulations! Out of the many Spydercos I ve got the Manix 2 remains one of my favorites due to the great ergos and awesome blade. Its just melts in hand and is my go to knife for breaking down cardboard.

Crkt squid, to heavy for my liking with the full steel handle scales, but there should be lighter aftermarket ones, again a small blade, good for EDC/office, but very annoying to use for anything outdoors.

I swapped ti scales and cage and it weighs a ton but its like a freaking tank, love it. Definitely check out the ti or aluminum cage, makes a big difference.

It's held a great edge for me. I use it for everything from opening and breaking down boxes at work, to cutting paracord and whittling while outdoors, and it keeps up. It retains its edge pretty well, and takes a sharpening easily. Cons: - Price

They stay sharp for days or potentially weeks longer with daily use. Then again the premium price could also be related to being a "lightweight" addition. I've kept this knife at 5 stars because I don't just "like it", I "love it" despite the mentioned caveats.

Overall, this is a folder that I'm super excited about. It feels like really good value. The attention to detail is really great, and as much as I love Spyderco and my N5LW, this knife really makes it hard to take it out of my pocket for another knife (as if the Elementum didn't give my beloved N5LW enough of a run for its money). Really, when you can get something this nice for this price in this package, how much more of a knife do you need for EDC? For me, it's opening packages and light-use cutting stuff

The locking mechanism is solid, the handles are comfortable, the blade is utilitarian for just about anything you need a pocket knife for, and it’s a US made Spyderco for $105. Forgot to mention that I love Spyderco’s wire clips because they’re quite inconspicuous and don’t cause a hot spot for me when using the knife.