Believe the reviews and the hype about the Para MiIitary 2 --- the size, weight, feel and blade quality of this knife have made it an EDC classic! I had considered purchasing this knife for a few years before finally taking the plunge - now, I have been EDC'ing this knife since the day it arrived, and it is one fine knife that holds a keen edge, and holds it very well. I am really beginning to appreciate the S30V steel on the PM 2. S30V it is a very high quality knife steel!
I own three other Spyderco's - the Police Stainless, a Delica FRN and a Lil' Matriarch - and all have a lot of use between home, work, camping, hiking, backpacking, etc. But, the next backpacking trip will have this knife at my side, I enjoy the size and action of this knife a lot. It is very light for its size at 3.8 oz, and it has a very good feeling in the hand with the G10 handle. The balance is very good and most importantly it cuts like a dream. The locking mechanism has a good "snap" to it when opening, and it has just the right amount of stiffness on the action where it opens very smoothly.
Owning the Delica with a 3" blade and the Police with the 4" blade makes me realize how perfect the 3.5" blade of the PM 2 is for my hand size. The Delica always felt a little small and I carried mainly for its light weight.... likewise, the Police always felt a tad big, and heavy due to the all stainless construction. Then again, the Police was never an EDC for these reasons, I typically keep that for around the house duties.
I am not a big fan of the blade release / locking mechanism on the PM 2, but that is a minor concern and does not even come close to outweighing all the positives about this knife.
I liked this knife so much that I also ordered the Camo with the black blade - it is backordered and may take a few months to get it - but it will be worth the wait. I look forward to passing these knives on to my sons' some day....
I highly recommend this knife..... Thanks for reading.
EDIT: For those concerned about the number of ParaMilitary 2 fakes floating around out there, I thought I would add a few sentences...
First, the knife I purchased was sold / shipped by Amazon directly, and arrived with the box taped on both ends. This gave me initial cause for concern, as the Spyderco factory does NOT tape the box (I called Spyderco and they verified that). I still have not found who taped the box, whether it is Amazon, or perhaps a 3rd party that might be supplying Amazon (note again, I called Spyderco directly, and they stated definitively they do NOT tape the boxes). Also, even though my first box was taped shut, the knife had definitely been used and handled previously - perhaps a return? I called Amazon, expressed my concern, and they sent a replacement out - which was brand new, never used. However, the box on the replacement was also taped... so my guess is Amazon is taping the boxes shut. The tape job is professional, uses rounded corners and is well done, but just a heads up.
Next - as far as real vs fake - I spent a lot of time checking the knife I received from Amazon (both of them) and I am 100% confident that these are authentic. I checked all the known issues with the fakes, and none of them exist here.... this is an authentic Spyderco, so at the time of writing this, the current stock sold by Amazon looks good. Just don't be alarmed if your box arrives taped on both ends... both of the PM2's I purchased Fulfilled by Amazon were taped on both ends.
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Product Description
The Para Military 2
Crafted for Life
Considered by many the perfect everyday carry cutting tool, the Para Military 2 distills all the proven performance characteristics of the iconic Military Model into a more compact package.
It then enhances the platform with the addition of Spyderco’s patented Compression Lock, which uses the handle’s nested stainless steel liners, the stop pin, and an upward-facing ramp on the blade’s tang to create a high-strength, extremely user-friendly locking mechanism.
A versatile, four-position clip and large lined lanyard tube complement the blade’s fully accessible Round Hole to allow a full range of carrying positions and fully ambidextrous one-handed opening. Hands down one of Spyderco’s most popular and in-demand models, the Para Military 2 is available with a variety of different blade steels, finishes, and handle materials.
SPECS
- MADE IN THE USA
- Full Flat Grind
- 0.57" Round Hole Diameter
- 3.42" Blade
- 8.24" Overall Length
- Compression Lock
- G-10 Handle
- Various Serrations, Handle Colors, Blade Steels, and Edge Configurations
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| Price | $197.95 | $174.00 | $255.00 | $202.50 | $165.00 |
| Model | C81 | C223 | C36 | C41 | C230 |
| Steel | CPM S45VN | CPM S30V | CPM S30V | CPM S30V | CPM S30V |
| Lock | COMPRESSION LOCK | COMPRESSION LOCK | COMPRESSION LOCK | Back Lock | Back Lock/Compression Lock |
| Handle Material | Textured G-10 | Textured G-10 | Textured G-10 | Textured G-10 | Textured G-10 |
| Carry | Four-Position Clip | Four-Position Clip | Tip-Down Right | Four-Position Clip | Tip-Up Ambi |
| Series | Signature | Signature | Signature | Signature | Signature |
| Blade Length | 3.42" | 2.95" | 4" | 2.95" | 2.42" |
| Overall Length | 8.24" | 7.24" | 9.52" | 6.95" | 5.89" |
| Origin | USA | USA | USA | USA | USA |
THE SPYDERCO WAY
Spyderco is a business that provides state-of-the-art innovation and product quality while maintaining traditional values and service.
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Great knife
Very high quality build. American quality. Excellent sharpening. Comfortable and balanced. I've wanted one for a long time, and I'm happy with the purchase.
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