Is Bigger Always Better? The Latest in the Spyderco Salt Series and How it Compares to the Manix 2
Published: 1 week ago
FIRST IMPRESSIONS Series: Episode
Spyderco keeps bringing the heat with their Salt Series -- this time with the Manix 2 XL! See how it compares to other Salt models as well as a side-by-side comparison with the standard Manix 2.
CHAPTERS -
0:00 Introduction: Model/Packaging
0:29 Blade & Test Cut
1:55 Handle/Dimensions/Size Comparison
4:57 Action: Open/Close/Lockup
6:27 Ergonomics
8:32 Pocket Clip & Shot in Pocket
11:19 Cost & Availability
13:11 Final Thoughts
Resources –
Where to get one? Picked mine up from Indiana Knives, but it appears they've raised the price to $236. Knifeworks still has it at $224 when I last checked on 2/17/2026:
https://knifeworks.com/spyderco-manix-2-xl-salt-3-85-magnacut-black-leaf-g-10-c95gmcbkp2/
What's Magnacut? https://knifesteelnerds.com/2021/03/25/cpm-magnacut/
Spyderco keeps bringing the heat with their Salt Series -- this time with the Manix 2 XL! See how it compares to other Salt models as well as a side-by-side comparison with the standard Manix 2.
CHAPTERS -
0:00 Introduction: Model/Packaging
0:29 Blade & Test Cut
1:55 Handle/Dimensions/Size Comparison
4:57 Action: Open/Close/Lockup
6:27 Ergonomics
8:32 Pocket Clip & Shot in Pocket
11:19 Cost & Availability
13:11 Final Thoughts
Resources –
Where to get one? Picked mine up from Indiana Knives, but it appears they've raised the price to $236. Knifeworks still has it at $224 when I last checked on 2/17/2026:
https://knifeworks.com/spyderco-manix-2-xl-salt-3-85-magnacut-black-leaf-g-10-c95gmcbkp2/
What's Magnacut? https://knifesteelnerds.com/2021/03/25/cpm-magnacut/