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Spyderco Manix 2 XL vs Spyderco Paysan
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 68% 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 68% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 217% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Paysan stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Manix 2 XL stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 5% 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 Paysan 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$290Cheapest
US$920Most expensive
Weight
147 g (5.19 oz)Heaviest
125 g (4.41 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
98 mm (3.86 in)Shortest
99 mm (3.90 in)Longest
Overall length
227 mm (8.94 in)Longest
222 mm (8.74 in)Shortest
Closed length
129 mm (5.08 in)Longest
123 mm (4.84 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.18 mm (0.13 in)Thinnest
4 mm (0.16 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S30V
CPM S90V
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
Titanium
Finish
Satin (varies with model; some Black DLC)
Stonewashed
Lock type
Ball Bearing Lock
Frame Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible Tip-Up
Tip-up, right side
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryTough challengesCampingOutdoor use
Everyday carryGentleman's knife
Not best for
Unknown
Unknown
Common praise
Excellent build qualityStrong and reliable ball bearing lockAmbidextrous carry and deploymentGood cutting performance and edge retentionComfortable and secure gripCan handle tough and heavy use
Smooth opening action with ball bearing washersPremium CPM S90V blade steelDurable titanium handle with Reeve Integral LockCompact and ergonomic designHigh-quality construction and finish
Common complaints
Heavier and larger size may not suit all users
Right-hand only pocket clip orientation
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