Compact, purpose-built, and finally back in a size many of us have been asking for. The 3″ PM MAC 2 GEN 2 is a return to a more pocketable configuration of Jonathan McNees’ Performance Machined classic, without sacrificing the feel or performance that made the larger 3.5″ version so popular.

This version features a 3″ MagnaCut blade paired with smooth titanium scales and matching satin hardware, creating a clean, understated look that lets the machining and geometry do the talking.

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Note from Lone Star Knife & Supply

The 3″ PM MAC 2 hits a sweet spot. It carries easier, feels lighter in the pocket at just 3.4 oz, and still delivers that unmistakable McNees solidity in hand. If you love the MAC 2 but always wished for something a little more discreet for daily carry, this is the one.

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High Performance Hollow Grind, Real Cutting Geometry

Every PM MAC 2 GEN 2 now features McNees’ updated high performance hollow grind, done in-house. This grind gives the blade a noticeably slicier profile than you’d expect from the stock thickness, making it far more capable for real cutting tasks than its robust build might suggest.

The MagnaCut blade is heat treated to a hard 63–64 HRC, striking an excellent balance between edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance. This is a knife meant to be used, not babied.

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Compact, Ergonomic, and Built Right

Despite its smaller size, the PM MAC 2 maintains excellent ergonomics. The smooth titanium handles flow naturally whether the knife is open or closed, and the frame lock provides confident, secure lockup. Ceramic bearings keep the action smooth and controlled, with that unmistakable McNees feel.

Everything here is intentional. No flash, no filler, just thoughtful design and precise execution.

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Specifications

• Blade Length: 3″

• Overall Length: 6 5/8″

• Blade Steel: MagnaCut, hollow ground

• Blade Finish: Satin

• Handle Material: Titanium

• Hardware: Satin finish

• Lock Type: Frame lock

• Opening Method: Manual

• Bearings: Ceramic

• Hardness: 63–64 HRC

• Weight: 3.4 oz

• Generation: GEN 2

• Country of Origin: USA

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Why You’ll Want It

The 3″ PM MAC 2 GEN 2 delivers everything people love about McNees knives in a more pocket-friendly format. It’s lighter, easier to carry, and still built with the same attention to detail and in-house craftsmanship.

Supporting knives like this helps keep high-end manufacturing alive here in the USA. If you want more knives made this way, this is the kind of piece worth backing.