The Spyderco Manix, model C101GPS, has a 3.13″ CPM-S30V blade with a G10 handle. It sells for around $159.99, so it is one of the most wanted folding knives out in the market at current time. Reviews have been made all over the internet about the Manix, so we compiled what we thought were the best and made the most sense, plus, a dab of our own opinion.

Reviews

“With a suggested retail value of $199.95, the Spyderco Manix is not the cheapest knife on the market. If you’re looking for a top-notch folding knife that will be your trusted companion for years to come, then check out the Spyderco Manix.” — Santiago Gutierrez

“The Manix has become “my” knife. It’s in my pocket everyday. It’s got some heft to it but is not at all uncomfortable to carry routinely in my pocket. The pocket clip on the Manix can be located on any one of four positions on the handle, so it’s convenient for right or left handers and for tip up or down carry. It’s all up to your preference, unlike other knives that are limited in this regard. The Manix feels like it’s made so well that it will last at least a century. It’s just a great utility knife.” — K. W. Forsythe

Blade Blog

The Manix’s blade is on the short side—3.13 inches, which makes it legal in many states. The knife appears bigger because the blade is broad, which makes it virtually indestructible.

The G10 handle is comfortable and is quite a looker as well. The handle has dual steel liners which enhance the strength without adding much weight.

The Manix has a great opening mechanism. It has a hole-type latch—a Spyderco trademark—which really is very easy to use, looks neat and reliable. It takes a bit of effort for new owners to get used to opening Spyderco knives with the hole, but once you get the hang of it, there’s no turning back.

A lock holds the blade in open position; you retract the blade with a release mechanism located at the back of the blade. There is no way you could accidentally close the blade in its open position, it is virtually worry free.

This knife is indestructible, dependable and is quite affordable ($120-160). It should be on everyone’s list.

The Spyderco Smallfly is part of the Spyderfly range of knives from Spyderco. It is a butterfly knife—a balisong, and has a 3-inch plain edge blade with G10 handles. The Smallfly is not cheap, it retails for $289.95, but you can get it for around $130-$150 from dealers.

The Smallfly has some inovative features over the conventional balisong. For one, it has an elongated handle which changes the knife’s center of balance. It (handle length) creates a controlled equilibrium feeling when manipulating and swinging. It has a 4-way tip-up clip with a spring loaded lock hatch on both sides. To release the lock latch, you simply need to squeeze the closed handles. The blade is made of 154CM stainless and is sharpened only on one side only with PlainEdge and swedge-gring on the spine.

The Smallfly measures 183 mm overall and 116 mm closed. It weighs only 90 grams. Spyderco butterfly knives are made in Golden, Colorado.

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