Now that I have the Paramilitary 2 in my hand, what was all that hype about?
Now that I have the Paramilitary 2 in my hand, what was all that hype about?
I mean sure it's a good small sized folder, but the lock doesn't make for easy one handed closing, as well as being tough to press in to disengage, and the blade locks itself into place two clicks (weird). Aside from that, it looks nice and the g10 is grippy...yet another knife I can't understand the price tag justifying itself. Is it all because it's made in Golden, Colorado, USA, Earth?
- OtisCampbell
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I'm gonna have to break out my camcorder and shoot a video of how to handle this lock because i too didn't get it at first. It is probably the forth easiest lock i can think of to operate one handed, behind a liner/frame lock and the ball bearing lock and the bolt action lock. One press with your index finger and the blade falls shut. It doesn't get much easier than that.
But hey...to each his own. You can't expect not to get rave reviews on a Spyderco knife when you're on a Spyderco forum. I won't bash you for not loving it...i would suggest selling it while the knife is hot on the market and/or return it for a refund.
But hey...to each his own. You can't expect not to get rave reviews on a Spyderco knife when you're on a Spyderco forum. I won't bash you for not loving it...i would suggest selling it while the knife is hot on the market and/or return it for a refund.
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I find it to be the easiest lock to operate one handed to open (even without the spyderhole) and close, including the AXIS lock, just pinch the lock between thumb and index finger and wrist flick open and closed, super easy. Aside from that its ergonomics, simplicity of design (open back, not many parts, super strong lock) that makes it so great, of course the ergonomics will vary from person to person, and IMO the 3.5 inch range is the best blade size for EDC.
You're talking about the S30v version, right? Not the Sprint run.
I've handled enough knives to know what my hands like. And for me, this knife fit my hands like no other. I mean Spyderco knives are famous for their ergos but the Para 2 is better than most. I like the new pivot system but the Manix 2 is a bit too big for EDC and so the Para 2 happens to be the perfectly sized knife with the new pivot. That and the light weight makes it the perfect fit for me.
If it doesn't work for you, then pass it on and continue your search. :)
I've handled enough knives to know what my hands like. And for me, this knife fit my hands like no other. I mean Spyderco knives are famous for their ergos but the Para 2 is better than most. I like the new pivot system but the Manix 2 is a bit too big for EDC and so the Para 2 happens to be the perfectly sized knife with the new pivot. That and the light weight makes it the perfect fit for me.
If it doesn't work for you, then pass it on and continue your search. :)
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Latest 10: Techno, Centofante Memory, Bradley Air, Tuff, M390 Blue Para 2 (2), Yojimbo 2, Des Horn, DiAlex Junior, Native 5, Chaparral
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I already made one. :)Evil D wrote:I'm gonna have to break out my camcorder and shoot a video of how to handle this lock because i too didn't get it at first. It is probably the forth easiest lock i can think of to operate one handed, behind a liner/frame lock and the ball bearing lock and the bolt action lock. One press with your index finger and the blade falls shut. It doesn't get much easier than that.
But hey...to each his own. You can't expect not to get rave reviews on a Spyderco knife when you're on a Spyderco forum. I won't bash you for not loving it...i would suggest selling it while the knife is hot on the market and/or return it for a refund.
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