SpydercoManix 2 Lightweight Salt Folding Utility Pocket Knife with 3.37 Inch CPM MagnaCut Steel Blade and Yellow FRCP Handle - PlainEdge - C101PYL2

A year ago I purchased this knife, and it has been worth every penny. Since then it has been my EDC, including four months on the ocean.The corrosion resistance of the blade is amazing. The other components of the knife (lock, spring, detent, pocket clip, screws) have also remained rust free. It holds an edge very well, and resharpens easier than other modern super steels I've used.This is not a small knife, but is light and slim in a pocket. Spyderco's pocket clips are the best I've found. The lock is very strong, and works fluidly. The scales provide great grip, even with wet hands, without being abrasive. Spyderco's signature thumb hole makes it easy to open with either hand including with gloves on.

I am very pleased with this knife.- The handle is wonderfully ergonomic, and the texture is grippy without being abrasive to hands or pockets.- The blade is "centered" in the handle when the knife is closed (a mark of manufacturing quality)- Feels like one solid piece when locked open- The edge is hair-shaving sharp- The lock is not "sticky" and disengages smoothly and easilyMy criticisms:- The edge bevel is not even (one side is slightly steeper).- The seams between the FRCP handle pieces are visible and slightly uneven** I think this might have some effect on how weather-proof the knife is, as one seam has a slight gap a little narrower than a sheet of paper but still large enough to see and ultimately hold moisture and fine debris like dust and lint. This appears to be the result of a slight imperfection in the handle scale's molding.- - -The rest of this review is an opinion piece about the brand / blade steel.Magnacut steel is the hot new thing and a lot of manufacturers are rushing to get their knives to market, but, honestly, I don't trust them to get the heat treatment right. Heat treatment has a dramatic impact on how the blade performs. Despite this, many larger knife companies (looking at you, Benchmade, CRKT, and Lionsteel) historically have sub-standard "soft" heat treatments, which largely negates the point of using - and paying for - a "super steel" like Magnacut.Spyderco is one of only a handful of companies I trust to do it "right" and independent HRC testing data consistently validates this notion. Basically, if you're buying a knife for the properties of the blade steel, buy Spyderco first (2nd place going to Hogue, Kershaw is 3rd)

Authentic Spyderco, excellent quality, lightweight and Magnacut blade steel, what’s more to ask for!

Great knife, great steel, and it feels great in the hand. Perfect blade shape. I did buy an aftermarket set of handle scales and now they look pristine. Love Magnacut.

Light and Sharp. It’s been in salt water several times with no issues.

This knife is a joy to use. Came out of the box properly sharpened. I thought the hole in the blade was an acceptable affectation. But it is actually useful. The knife is light but feels sturdy, and is obviously well made. The lock is brilliant. Easy to open and close with one hand safely.I wish they made one that included a marlin spike.

An American classic and hall of fame knife. Magnacut is an excellent A-tier steel and represents a historic discovery in novel steel properties. A crucible steel. The manix 2 Salt Lightweight is a tool knife for outdoor professionals. It cooks, builds fire, does surgery, and sexy AF in the new yellow. A good one-knife knife. There are some items that stirr my American pride and the Manix 2 is one of them. HOOAH.

Junk plastic