I never thought I would want one of these...

[daddyo]

.... until the nice lady at Blade Show laid it in my hand and told me it was the last one she had. My hand went to my wallet and before I knew what happened, it was in my bag.

 

Now I see why this is one of Spyderco's most popular models.

 

Spyderco Para Military 2

 

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[Will Carry]

Is that a Tick on the blade?   That is a fine blade though.

[daddyo]

Is that a Tick on the blade? That is a fine blade though.

Spyderco logo.

[mav]

Nice knife.

[npgunner]

those are nice knives, a buddy of mine has one and I frequently drool over it!

[mikegideon]

That thing has a hole in it! :). I haven't warmed up to the Spyderco knives yet. When I do, it will probably be one of the military models.

Edited June 1, 2013 by mikegideon

[Erik88]

I like me some Spyderdo blades. That paramilitary is sick. Pretty sure Mac has the same one or the bigger one. It's only of the only folders that actually made me nervous when holding it. Wicked sharp blade.

[mikegideon]

Wicked sharp is my next goal. I'm gonna stop buying knives until I can get an Apex sharpening system in my hands.

[smithra89]

I would love to have a paramilitary. I'm a big fan of spyderco. My EDC is a spyderco stretch. Have a spyderco delica as well for back up.

[MacGyver]

Call me one day and we'll grab lunch. You can try both my military and paramilitary before you buy. I feel like I've got at least that responsibility to your girlfriend.

[Moped]

Really nice pick up! Congrats!!!

[xjsnake]

Love Spydies. Great choice on the model as well!

[daddyo]

That thing has a hole in it! :). I haven't warmed up to the Spyderco knives yet. When I do, it will probably be one of the military models.

I'm really a kershaw man myself, and was actually looking at a ZT, but since these are so scarce right now I couldn't pass it up. And, I got a great deal on it.

[leroy]

daddyo:  I like your para military!!  It looks good.  Looks to me like ya had a big time at the Blade Show.  That's why i cant go; too many temptations!!  As to spydercos; i like them.   They are light, sharp, and well made.  I EDC a FRN endura 4 in my left front pocket.  It's light, has a four inch blade, and is sharp as a razor.   I keep my ZT 200 or a ZT 700 in my hip pocket; or even an ESEE izula in a "knives ship free" pocket sheath (...looks like a wallet/sheath combination...) depending on what i pick up each mornin.  I'm a "knife junky"myself. 

 

Enjoy!!

leroy

ps---mike;  You really, really need a spyderco.  HEHEHE.  I think ya would like a military (...4 inch blade...).

Edited June 1, 2013 by leroy

[mikegideon]

I'm really a kershaw man myself, and was actually looking at a ZT, but since these are so scarce right now I couldn't pass it up. And, I got a great deal on it.

 

I'm with you on the Kershaws. Gotta have a Spyderco or two as well. So far, the Militaries have caught my eye over all the rest. Leroy has me pegged. I'll probably get the 4" blade :). One of these days, we're gonna get together and chop up a truckload of taters. :)

Edited June 1, 2013 by mikegideon

[TNcitizen22]

I own a couple of PM2's. For me, it is the perfect edc blade.

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[Oh Shoot]

... Pretty sure Mac has the same one or the bigger one. It's only of the only folders that actually made me nervous when holding it. Wicked sharp blade.

 

Mine's the Military in camo: (not my pic):

 

 

Helluva knife. But I've sort of gotten away from carrying liner or frame lock folders.

 

- OS

Edited June 2, 2013 by Oh Shoot

[willis68]

I am very fond of Spyderco knives and the military is a great one!

[jimmydeuce]

Congrats on the PM2. One of my favorite EDC blades. I've got one like yours and a camo/black.

[mikegideon]

Mine's the Military in camo: (not my pic):

 

 

Helluva knife. But I've sort of gotten away from carrying liner or frame lock folders.

 

- OS

 

I have one of these on the way. I don't own anything in camo, but this kinda grabbed me as I was going through the videos. I'm not following you on liner and frame lock though. Did you have an incident?

[Oh Shoot]

I have one of these on the way. I don't own anything in camo, but this kinda grabbed me as I was going through the videos. I'm not following you on liner and frame lock though. Did you have an incident?

 

Nope. But several  I have have failed the rap test (debatable application to real world usage), including lower end Kershaws and several Buck Vantages, including their highest end one.

 

No way any frame or liner lock can be as strong as other types, like various lockback and midlocks, especially with lateral force (flexing of liner or lock, not actual breakage). Cold Steel Triad seems to be the absolute strongest.

 

For normal cutting tasks, doesn't really matter, as even a slip joint is fine for pushing against blade away from you, but I always consider the remote outside possibility of stabbing into something hard. And there's just not much diff between best lockup with frame/liner and not touching at all, and this type of lock does wear over time -- it's the reason lots of folks want an "early" lockup, as it will wear over time to go farther toward other side of surface on blade, it's the reason the blade mating surface is beveled in that direction.

 

Mostly just a "thing" on my part, not really based on empirical evidence or actual usage.

 

- OS

Edited July 10, 2013 by Oh Shoot

[mikegideon]

Liner locks concern me a lot more than frame locks. Frame locks get stronger as you squeeze the grip. I'm not gonna spine whack any of my ZT's, but have lots of faith in them, even the liner locks. ZT's are just stout, all the way around. All my Kershaws are frame locks.

Edited July 10, 2013 by mikegideon

[Wiljo05]

Mine is darn near indestructible!

[Schadenfreude]

Spyderco Para Military 2

That isn't a typical liner lock on that series it's located on the the back side & engages differently
Edited July 11, 2013 by Schadenfreude

[mikegideon]

Yep. The para is a unique lock. The Military is a plain ole liner lock