Para Military 2

I am a retiring police officer of 29 years… And for the first time in my life I’m calling my knife an EDC, before that I just called it my duty knife. I’ve researched survival knives, tactical knives , hunting knives and camping knives since high school. But for whatever reason I have not researched pocket knives very much at all. I’m not sure why other than I read all 24 Tarzan books by Edgar Rice Burroughs and some of them over and over as a kid and fell in love with full tang hunting knives. I I have carried a pocket knife my whole life… I don’t know the year but I know it was quite a while ago I was in a police supply store ( it was a once a week occurrence back then ) looking at the newest gear… That is when I came across a New Spyderco display case and gravitated to it. Honestly my first response was “Hey, what the hell are those”? I was handed an Endura and within about sixty seconds knew I had to have it. Spyderco has been my “ Duty Knife ever since. Btw why all the background... well when I read reviews, especially about things I’m gonna spend a little money on, I like the background of the person that’s giving the rating and I’m writing this for the like minded. Now that I’m going to have to retire due to on duty injuries I’ve had a lot of time on my hands and I have been researching pocket knives… knife steel...brands and EDC reviews written and on video for several months. I wanted to be open minded and not just look at Spyderco even though I love every one I own. I narrowed it down to three brands, Spyderco (of course), Benchmade and Zero Tolerance. I read more reviews than I can count and watched a buttload of videos. Spyderco won out as brand for several reasons...reviews about the quality of knife received, happiness with choice others have made and even the tone of voice used in head to head comparisons. Of course my experience with every Spyderco I have being flawless out of the box.... okay okay I have a little brand loyalty but I consider myself open minded which is how I switched to Spyderco in the firstplace. I wanted S30V steel above ALL others for its well rounded qualities. I narrowed my choices down to the Manix2, para2 and para 3. I ruled out para 3 because I like to carry tip up and the large lanyard hole ( which I Love) prevented tip up carry from riding low in the pocket as well as the fact I have ex large hands. I chose para 2 over Manix mostly due to personal prverence. I received the knife and inspected every square 1/64 th of an inch of it...as always...flawless. Very sharp out of the box. And to me...beautiful...but then I think Glocks are beautiful. I’m a function over form guy and I think high function is beautiful. I love the way the G2 scales feel. I love that my hand fits very well and the I can grip high for more detail cutting. If you wanna pry something get a prybar, if you wanna stab someone get a combat knive or better yet stab yourself. If you want to cut things over and over be able to depend on the knife I say get a Spyderco in the model that suites your needs. 10-7

If you're thinking about buying a Spyderco Paramilitary 2, chances are you already know knives. The chances are excellent that you already own a few knives and know what you're looking at. I'm a spyderco nut. I have a half dozen or so with a few kershaws, S.O.G's and a Benchmade sprinkled in. The one that fought it's way to the top of my collection and the one that I just keep grabbing in the morning is the Native 5. I got it as a gift and it is a fantastic knife. It's the first one I've owned with the S35VN steel and it is definitely a hyped steel for a reason. It's been 6 months or so of moderate use and the factory edge is still flawless and I don't see myself needing to sharpen it any time soon. I said all of that to say this, as much as I adore that knife it's going to lose it's spot at the top to this Paramilitary 2. For one, I much prefer the G-10 to the FRN of the Native 5. It has a nicer feel, adds a little heft and just looks and feels like a superior material. Number two, I prefer the blade size and shape on the PM2. That's not really a fair knock on the Native 5 because if you're going to buy that knife then you go in knowing what it is you're purchasing. But for my tastes the PM2 blade shape and size and lack of serrations is what I prefer. I also prefer the way this one locks in to place and releases. Again, it just makes for a classier and beefier feel. Now of course the blade is absolutely sharp enough to shave my wife's legs right out of the box. That goes without saying, or should for any quality knife at this price point. And if you're looking at this knife, chances are you realize that it really is one of those iconic knives that has been around and earned it's reputation. This knife really lives up to the hype. I'm glad I bought it and truth be told I shouldn't have waited this long. If you have the spare cash (I got mine at 109.95 shipped + no taxes) do yourself a favor and jump on it. You won't regret it.

The extra quality really is apparent. I used to think people who hyped up expensive knives and steels were just exaggerating, but the S45VN on this is amazing. I bought a Benchmade 550 in S30V at the same time for about the same price, and while I really like how that one feels in the hand and its a fine knife, the blade dulls disappointingly quickly, and I need to keep sharpening it. If it's a game it's a very convincing one. The Para 2 is harder to sharpen but it really just keeps that edge once you do. It really is a different class from any other knife I ever had. Only thing I would say is that I kind of wish I hit the 3 instead. There is a lot of handle on the 2, for he size of the blade, more than I really need, it seems like an unnecessary amount of handle. The 3 is probably more reasonable unless you have large hands. It's harder to open then the Benchmade, you need to adjust the pivot AND pin screws to get the right tension or it is stiffer than I like, and you need to use some blue loctite or risk loosing screws, which led me though a hell of a merry-go-round trying to replace them. Turns out that aftermarket screws don't all use the same threads, and they will fall out if you try to mix them. And the "titanium" screws cross threads extremely easily if you aren't very careful to back them until you feel the thread ends drop together. I gave probably bought 5 new sets of hardware by this point, hopefully now I have figured out all the pitfalls and won't need more. All in all for me I would rate the Para 2 as a bit worse than a Benchmade in ergonomics, and it's just a kind of strange way to assemble a knife, but the quality of the blade is clearly far better, so it's probably better overall. Some nice micarta grips will make it more enjoyable to use as well. Just watch out, the ones I got won't with with the stock clip screws, I needed to do substantial trimming to get the base area for the clip thin enough that the screws could reach the threads. Had none of these issues with the Benchmade. Although I do arm to recall the spring for the axial lock being a real $$%@ when I was trying to reassemble it. Anyway, I would say that if youare hesitating over dropping that much money on a knife, do it, it's worth it. Especially since the price seems to be much lower than it was. I am pretty sure I paid about $200 and it's not even $150 now.

Good quality knife for the price. The knife edge let me just put it this way OMG is this thing sharp!! feels good in the hand I recommended it at this price point.

Spiderco Para Military 2 Pocket Knife. Excellent knife, Spiderco quality. Made in the USA (some Spiderco Knives are made in China). This is pleasing in every respect. Worth the price.

I couldn’t be happier with my Spyderco Para Military 2. The fit and finish are outstanding – everything feels solid, precise, and purpose-built. The blade is incredibly sharp right out of the box and holds its edge extremely well even with regular use. It slices cleanly and effortlessly, whether I’m opening packages, cutting rope, or handling everyday tasks. The CPM S45VN steel (on my version) strikes a great balance between edge retention, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening. One of the standout features is the ergonomics. The handle feels natural and secure in hand, with excellent grip thanks to the textured G-10 scales. It’s lightweight for its size, yet still feels durable and confidence-inspiring. The compression lock is also a huge plus – smooth, strong, and easy to operate one-handed once you get used to it. The deployment is fast and reliable, thanks to the signature Spyderco round hole. It opens smoothly every time and locks up tight with zero blade play. You can tell this knife was designed with real-world use in mind. Another thing I appreciate is how versatile it is. It’s slim enough to carry comfortably every day, but robust enough to handle tougher tasks when needed. The pocket clip is secure and offers multiple carry options, which is a nice touch. Overall, the Para Military 2 absolutely lives up to the hype. If you’re looking for a high-quality, dependable folding knife that performs exceptionally well across the board, this is a fantastic choice. It’s not the cheapest option out there, but the performance and build quality make it well worth the investment. Highly recommend.

Nice knife, well made good weight to it and the quality is outstanding. Only took a few minutes to get the hang of flipping this thing open, which you can do with a little practice very fast. Very sharp and the perfect size to carry in your pocket. The knife blade appears to have a thin coat of oil on it which was nice and I'm sure helps with deploying the blade in a heartbeat. Some reviewers questioned the authenticity of this knife ? I looked it over pretty well and mine looks like it is no counterfeit, the Spyderco emblem is on the blade and also on the pocket clip, there is also a stamp on the blade near the handle that says Spyderco CPMS30V on one side and on the other side it says Golden Colorado USA Earth. I like the locking mechanism on this knife once the blade is opened, very secure and no worries about it folding back in on you when in use. The handle is very nice as well with a non slip grip to it and the Blade also has a nice non slip thumb rest. Beautifully made knife and I am very pleased with my purchase. Shipping was super fast for not being Amazon Prime eligible the initial delivery time was Jan 4th-9th, but I just got it today Dec 31, I ordered it Dec. 29th.

The PM2 was the second Spyderco knife I purchased out of a total of 4 that I own and I wanted to love it. I love it conceptually: ergonomics are perfect, great size (little big for an EDC IMO), fit and finish is flawless. My main complaint about the knife is that it was the most expensive one of the 4 I've purchased total this year (PM2, Delica 4, Sage 1, and Tenacious) and it was the least sharp out of the box (not a huge deal - easy fix, but still I would have figured the 100+ dollar American made Knife to absolutely crush the sub 50 dollar Chinese made Tenacious, but that was not the case). The compression lock is nice and sturdy, but, and this is purely preference, I prefer the Liner Locks and Back Locks that Spyderco makes. What makes this knife so pricey is the fantastic blade steel and "Made in U.S.A" status. Overall unless you have to have an American made Knife I would look at their Taiwanese and Japanese or even Chinese made knives first if you can get over the inferior materials. The G10 on this knife is far superior to the Chinese G10 if you want super grippy G10 as a side note. Also it is one of the smoothest knives I own to deploy. It has many positives, but I guess I just expected more from it. I bought it and the Tenacious together and side by side I thought the half price Tenacious compared a little too favorably to make the PM2 worth it. I did sell the Tenacious and still own my PM2... so... take that with a grain of salt. I think this statement speaks more about the greatness that is Spyderco's quality control throughout all of their factories all over the world than anything else though. If you really want a Paramiltary 2, I can't say don't buy one

Una navaja Spyderco de excelente calidad! además tiene muy buen metal para actividades de uso diario, siempre la cargo conmigo para lo que se ofrezca. Barata no es pero si es de muy buena calidad.

Kupiony od eKnives.Stal CPM S45VN,z prostym ostrzem nie falistym jak przedstawiają zdjęcia..Produkt 1A.:))

Tenia mis dudas sobre la compra de este cuchillo ya que los reviews decían que no era original. Tras ponerme en contacto con Amazon y me garantizaran que era un producto original, no dude en adquirirlo. Cabe mencionar que hay varios vendedores, yo adquirí el vendido y distribuido por amazon mexico. El cuchillo es de excelente calidad y viene muy afilado de fabrica. Lo recomiendo ampliamente.

El acabado, los materiales, su ensamblado y su acción son perfectos. No te decepcionará. Lo único malo fue que sus tornillos del clip venían sumamente apretados y les recomiendo comprarse desarmadores de buena calidad para no barrer los pequeños t6

Ich hab das Messer gekauft als es noch 170€ gekostet hat und von eknives verkauft wurde. Meins war original und in s45vn aber da sich der Verkäufer gewechselt hat kann ich nicht sagen ob das immernoch stimmt.