Spyderco MANTRA!!!!! Oh boy!

[SpyderNut]

Tough call, but I probably prefer the Mantra 1 over the 2 simply because I like opening holes on my blades. The slim blade profile IS pretty sweet on the 2, though. I'd like to hold both in-hand before making the final call...

[mattman]

This is the first time Spyderco has used powder M4, no?

[RamZar]

This is the first time Spyderco has used powder M4, no?

No. Spyderco has used CPM-M4 in Bradley Air and Gayle Bradley folder. Also, the upcoming Gayle Bradley 2, BladeHQ's exclusive ParaMilitary2 and KnifeWork's exclusive ParaMilitary2 use CPM-M4.

[mattman]

This is the first time Spyderco has used powder M4, no?

No. Spyderco has used CPM-M4 in Bradley Air and Gayle Bradley folder. Also, the upcoming Gayle Bradley 2, BladeHQ's exclusive ParaMilitary2 and KnifeWork's exclusive ParaMilitary2 use CPM-M4.

I thought the current Bradley offerings were ingot M4...?

[RamZar]

This is the first time Spyderco has used powder M4, no?

No. Spyderco has used CPM-M4 in Bradley Air and Gayle Bradley folder. Also, the upcoming Gayle Bradley 2, BladeHQ's exclusive ParaMilitary2 and KnifeWork's exclusive ParaMilitary2 use CPM-M4.

I thought the current Bradley offerings were ingot M4...?

The Spyderco product page for both say CPM-M4:

http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=772" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=445" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[mattman]

My mistake, then. I have been thinking they were ingot for a long time...

[Ruarch]

These 2 are my favorite designs in this year's catalog. Could the Mantra kick the Domino out of my pocket? I can't wait to find out!

[SpeedHoles]

Where can I see photos of these??

[TheOutdoorNerd]

Where can I see photos of these??

http://catalog2016.spyderco.com/

[SpeedHoles]

Where can I see photos of these??

http://catalog2016.spyderco.com/

Thanks! ...now I cannot sleep. :p
Surprised there aren't any photos yet in this thread!


And wow, looks very promising! :spyder:
I don't even like full metal handles much, but definitely gonna have to give these a go! :D

[TheOutdoorNerd]

You know you're getting old if the wife walks in and catches you looking at pocket knives.

[RamZar]

[Liquid Cobra]

Tough call, but I probably prefer the Mantra 1 over the 2 simply because I like opening holes on my blades. The slim blade profile IS pretty sweet on the 2, though. I'd like to hold both in-hand before making the final call...

I've had it with all this fooling around fellas. Get both. That's the answer.

[SpeedHoles]

I've had it with all this fooling around fellas. Get both. That's the answer.

Oh, I never had a question about it! :p



...so then, now it makes me wonder what that proto GB Flipper, and the Manix Flipper looked like...? And also those value line flippers that were discussed back around Amsterdam time. Sorry to side track, but these Mantra just got my mind all stirred up over old talk.

[Liquid Cobra]

I thought the Manix flipper was actually a Manix xl flipper.

[vlawson]

I like the 2!

What's up with M4? Compares to...? Hope it's not like D2...

[Surfingringo]

...so then, now it makes me wonder what that proto GB Flipper, and the Manix Flipper looked like...?

Like this.

[Surfingringo]

I like the 2!

What's up with M4? Compares to...? Hope it's not like D2...

Nothing like D2 really. Edge retention in the s90v range but easier to sharpen to high level sharpness. MUCH tougher too. Great steel with an outstanding set of properties other than not being stainless.

[Igi964]

Am I the only one who is disappointed????

By the description that leak after Amsterdam. Mantra supposed to be a Manix flipper with M4. This doesn't look like Eric design at all. No finger grooves, no choil. It's an old Delica shape with flipper and high end materials:( And Mantra 2, with that extra slim blade looks absolutely horrible. YMMV.

That Gayle Bradley flipper looks absolutely fantastic. This should go to production ASAP.

[ABX2011]

And Mantra 2, with that extra slim blade looks absolutely horrible. YMMV.

I don't know if it's a fear of tip breakage, but designing a drop in the blade right before the tip ruins the aesthetic, IMO. Spyderco needs to stop doing that. :) I think the blade should just have a more gradual drop.