IMG_20170211_050804 by cwaring13 posted Nov 28, 2017 at 7:29 PM The Mantra, I like this knife, love M4 but I don't carry it cos it's just too light. Weighs nothing after years of carrying ZTs mostly, so I use it as a kitchen knife now.
I love the Mantra too, it's my most carried knife for a over a year now. The M4 keeps its edge for a loooong time, and like you said, the knife disappears in the pocket. I really think this knife is not praised as much as it should.
Nice patina on yours, I feel the Mantra and Mantra 2 are cheaper options to the two Slysz frame locks but just as good also. It's definitely the sharpest knife out the box I've ever bought. I'd like to get a fixed blade in M4, it really is a great performing steel IMO.
You'll love it. I got it for Christmas from my wife last year, and I've only had to sharpen it once! The Maxamet is truly some amazing stuff!