Spyderco Manix 2 vs Para 3

The Manix 2 has the longer blade: 3.375 in against 3 in, 0.38 in more. The Manix 2 is 0.55 oz lighter (2.85 oz against 3.4 oz). The Manix 2 uses BD1; the Para 3 uses S45VN. Today the Manix 2 is $38.25 cheaper: $159.00 against $197.25.

C101PBBK2 · BD1 · Black FRCP

Spyderco Manix 2

$159.00

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C223GP · S45VN · Black G10

Para 3

$197.25

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FactSpyderco Manix 2Para 3
Lowest price today$159.00$197.25
Dealers with it in stock6 of 7 dealers7 of 10 dealers
30-day price rangeSteady at $159.00Steady at $197.25
Blade steelBD1S45VN
LockBall BearingCompression
Blade length3.375 in3 in
Blade thicknessNot published0.15 in
Closed length8 in4.27 in
Overall length8 in7.27 in
Weight2.85 oz3.4 oz
HandleLightweight Black Edgetek FRCP (fiberglass reinforced co-polymer)G10
Blade shapeNot publishedClip Point
Made inUSAUSA
TypeFolding KnivesFolding Knives

Prices are the lowest in-stock price at the US knife dealers we check through the day, before shipping and coupon codes. Specs are the maker’s published figures.