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Spyderco Chinook vs Spyderco Manix 2 XL
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Chinook stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$345Most expensive
US$290Cheapest
Weight
158.76 g (5.60 oz)Heaviest
147 g (5.19 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
Overall length
226 mm (8.90 in)Shortest
227 mm (8.94 in)Longest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
129 mm (5.08 in)Longest
Blade thickness
3.5 mm (0.14 in)Thickest
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S30V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin
Satin (varies with model; some Black DLC)
Lock type
Lockback
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Ambidextrous one-hand opening via trademark round hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Side to side reversible steel pocket clip, right or left tip-up
Reversible Tip-Up
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryAll-purpose usePersonal defense
Everyday carryTough challengesCampingOutdoor use
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Solid ambidextrous designStrong patented Power Lock mechanismGood ergonomics with secure gripSleek, lean design with a quality blade steel
Excellent build qualityStrong and reliable ball bearing lockAmbidextrous carry and deploymentGood cutting performance and edge retentionComfortable and secure gripCan handle tough and heavy use
Common complaints
Unknown
Heavier and larger size may not suit all users