← ComparisonsLength and spine thickness drawn to true scale from published specs. Outline traced from the maker's side-profile photo.
Head to head
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight vs QSP Penguin Plus
Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight runs a 3.37″ drop point blade in CTS-BD1N; QSP Penguin Plus runs 3.375″ of sheepsfoot in CPM-20CV. The Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight is the lighter of the two by 0.67 oz.
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- Spyderco Manix 2 Lightweight · Drop Point3.37″ blade · 0.125″ spine · 3 oz · ~1.36″ tall
- QSP Penguin Plus · Sheepsfoot3.375″ blade · 0.142″ spine · 3.67 oz · ~1.18″ tall
Spine thickness, same scale
0.125″
0.142″
| Spec | SpydercoSpyderco Manix 2 LightweightCheck price | QSPQSP Penguin PlusCheck price |
|---|---|---|
| Blade length | 3.37″ | 3.375″ |
| Spine thickness | 0.125″ | 0.142″ |
| Overall length | 8.03″ | 7.875″ |
| Closed length | 4.66″ | 4.5″ |
| Weight | 3 oz | 3.67 oz |
| Blade shape | Drop Point | Sheepsfoot |
| Steel | CTS-BD1N | CPM-20CV |
| Grind | Full Flat | Flat |
| Lock | Ball Bearing | Frame Lock |
| Handle material | FRCP | Carbon Fiber + Titanium |
| Country of origin | USA | China |
| Price band | Premium | Premium |
Tinted rows are where these two differ.