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Goods and What? of Para2? I suppose the "bads" are if you only buy one at a time.
Sonny

Sharpness is measured by pints.
Sonny

Watch out with M4... patina all over your lap.
Sonny

someone would have to have some nerve to knowing sell a fake in person. I doubt you'll see any fakes there. heck, you'll be lucky to even sell real ones. you will most likely find a better price on the internet anyhow. It does bother me when I find out about fake Sebenzas. That could really hurt So...

I've been in the charts on Spyderco and Benchmade, as well as several of the major steel companies. My best help has been from the many posts, and I've known about ZDP for a long time, but have never had one. I've had a Caly3 for yrs, but with VG10 and never did try ZDP due to cost at the time. But ...

They're sold out now. Fortunately, I wasn't after one.
Sonny

SolidState wrote:
I'm pretty sure he has an M390 Para2, and he cuts space and time with it.

If HE's really God, then he has a S90v blade, what I consider awfully close to the top. I know M390 is also good, but it came in a bit later than s90v.

Good one. I'd probably go with the classic Military. It's lighter to carry, still very strong, and the ultimate work knife. It has a great point for stabbing, great grind and belly for slicing and skinning, works great with gloves on and has a huge grip that provides great comfort over long periods...

I have a Caly3 serrated edge that I used for about 3 yrs. Yes, I love that wire clip. Much nicer than any of my other clip designs on Spydies or BenchMades.
But I carry Para2's these days, or a Millie. I want the longer blade. The Caly3 is no longer an active part of my EDC.
Sonny

If the people you are with wouldn't think it was odd and the knife provided was dull then go for it. Frankly, I don't care what strangers think. If you try to impress everyone you will never succeed. +1. I agree totally. Why would using your own sharp folder be considered tacky? What is there about...

Nah, I turned down the Gayle Bradley and picked the Manix2 M4 as basically the same animal. I sold that one right away, as I don't need that heavy-duty knife for my EDC and it's a pocket-hog, IMO. I think the GB is a great knife, but too big and too heavy for my needs. I do have two Para2's in vario...

I believe that the orange and blue are both sold out. I "almost" bought the blue; would have liked that M390. But the prices now are running $215 or so, and I won't pay that. I have a couple of nice Paras that are top super-steels, so I "quit" on that model, at least for now. :) ...

It appears to me that the Para2 is about as popular as they come. This is just a slice of time, however, as has been mentioned previously, and so it doesn't fit the bill for long-term popularity...quite yet. I do have two at this point and may be getting a third rather soon. The lock and one-handed ...

I suspect that the LionSpy, Military, Manix2 and Gayle Bradley must be in the top six or seven. It appears as though there are a whole bunch of "right" answers. Perhaps suffice to say that Sal et al make some good strong designs.
Sonny

I have two Para2's and am NOT interested in the Gayle Bradley. Yes, the Bradley in M4 is a good knife, but is too heavy-duty for me. I had a Manix2 in M4 that I sold because it was just too big and too heavy. The Para2 is slim, efficient and carries SO NICELY.
Sonny

Para2 and Bob Lum Sprint Tanto. Both are super knives; love 'em.
sonny

I remember when the Manix2 FFG with M4 blade was coming out. Only 600 of them. Lots of us pre ordered them and got them when they first came out. Can't speak for others but I've enjoyed that knife and intend to do so for a long time. The knife was on sale on eBay for up to $250 and $300 the very sa...

There are the normal folks who do not wish to keep a bunch of new knives in their safe all the time. They sell 'em. There's a bunch of guys like me who may have missed out on some of the good Sprint offerings. I buy 'em. There are some guys who just buy 'em cheap and run 'em up and then sell, making...

What I'm seeing big-time are the Para2's. Para2 flippers all over the place. Orange is $210 or so, CTS-XHP I guess. The S30V's are cheaper; M4 Sprints or "exclusives" are expensive, as are CTS 20CP and S90v's...if you can find them.
Sonny

S90V with 20CP as follow-up.
Sonny