Which Spydie is right for me?

Spydieguy · #41

my only issue is that i don't really like lockbacks. i enjoy liner and compression locks (although i've never had one) more then lockbacks. i dont know what it is about them...

Spydieguy · #42

jack
i might agree. the resilience is a little cheaper, is larger, and has a liner lock.

Spydieguy · #43

is the mili a left-handed knife? i'm seeing some advertised as that.

Igi964 · #44

Yes. Military have a left-hand version.

Chris_H · #45

I agree with the comments of holding out and saving for your grail knife -- Military.

But if you have to have a new knife now, I concur with the Endura recommendations too. However, have you though about getting the Cara Cara 2 with the leaf-shaped blade? It's even available in G-10 just like the Millie.

Spydieguy · #46

i have thought about the cara cara. i have the cara cara rescue, so i wanted a little more variety, and i wanted a REAL spyderco. also, i dont really like lockbacks.

Allen R. · #47

You can get a para 2 for 95$. If at all possible save your cash. I own several enduras, and delicas, and a stretch. All are great knives, I also own a military, and para2. As said above difference is night and day all are great knives, but i read somewhere that the para2 is considered by many to be the greatest knife made in the U.S.A. at its price range, and I hafta say i agree. I love my military, don't get me wrong, but the compression lock to me is my favorite lock hands down. If its possible for you to save for the para 2 ,I suggest that.

Chris_H · #48

Spydieguy wrote:i have thought about the cara cara. i have the cara cara rescue, so i wanted a little more variety, and i wanted a REAL spyderco. also, i dont really like lockbacks.

Man, did I miss all of those clues in posts above?!?! :o Ha ha. Well then, I'll just go with saving up for a Millie. :D

Spydieguy · #49

so I'm either getting the resilience, or the para mili. (probably the para-military) keep the tips coming though! and let me know if you guys find a deal on a paramilitary or a military.

dbcad · #50

Ultimately Spydieguy the decision on what is right for you will rest on your shoulders. I don't think you can go wrong no matter which direction you choose to pursue. I'm confident you'll be happy with whatever end result comes your way :)

Spydieguy · #51

what are the differences between para-military 1 and 2?

Spydieguy · #52

dbcab----thank you. :)

razorsharp · #53

all the changes people requested on the pm1 were put on the 2.
95% people would agree that the PM2 is better.
I think you would enjoy the **** out of one :)

Blerv · #54

Spydieguy wrote:so I'm either getting the resilience, or the para mili. (probably the para-military) keep the tips coming though! and let me know if you guys find a deal on a paramilitary or a military.

The Para2 and Resilience aren't in the same league. With both you get a great product for the money.

Para1 to the Para2: thicker and shorter blade, wider handle, tip-down clip only, different pivot system.

The #2 is more refined but some prefer the # 1 (few but some I think do). You're not really saving any money going with the previous model.

Spydieguy · #55

thanks for your input Travis and Blerv. i am only asking because i found the PM1 cheaper than the PM2. so is the extra $10 or so worth it?

razorsharp · #56

Spydieguy wrote:thanks for your input Travis and Blerv. i am only asking because i found the PM1 cheaper than the PM2. so is the extra $10 or so worth it?

Sure is! :D

Spydieguy · #57

is there any way to tell a PM1 and 2 apart online? I cant tell which one this is :

http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-ParaMili ... B003X9WKOO

Allen R. · #58

thats a pm2 para 1s are kinda hard to come by

Allen R. · #59

howesknifeshop.com and cutleryshoppe.com has them for 95 and ill give you a free shipping code for cutleryshoppe where you get it $95 shipped jus pm me

Allen R. · #60

cutleryshoppe.com sold out sorry check howes though