Hey guys, semi-new Spyderco fan here. I'm wondering what you guys think would be a better EDC for me as I haven't really seen too many comparisons. I have narrowed it down to these two for my EDC. I have a Delica4 which I love. I love the size and the handle so I'm starting to think the N5 might be a little better for me. I have semi-small hands. I don't normally use my knives hard, just the normal everyday, "good to have a knife" type tasks but want something durable enough to handle hard use if need be. For larger knives I like my Benchmade 940 and 746 albeit a little too beefy for my pocket so I don't think the PM2 will be too big to get used to.
I'm torn because both look awesome and intrigue me but I can't decide between the two. Steel doesn't really matter to me. Anyone mind sharing their opinions?
Thanks guys
Also, those looking for a PM2, Cutlery Shoppe has the C81GP2 model in stock as of now. Thinking of picking up two and store one since these are becoming harder to come by :)
Native5 or Para-Military2 for EDC?
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I am a little biased towards the PM2 as I own 5 or 6, have not counted recently. Any true knife nut owes has to atleast give it a try as I consider it the pinacle of folding knives at the price point it sells for. Pick one up and give it a try, if the PM2 isn't for you then you will have no trouble unloading it for the price you paid as in demand as the model is right now. That being said, I don't own a native 5 but I have played with one multiple times. It is a great knife, very nice EDC size, very stout construction and one will someday grace my pocket. It just doesn't compete with the PM2.
Current :spyder: : Para2's Brown, Blue & Orange, Etched Spin, CF Caly3 ZDP189, Gayle Bradley, UKPK Orange G10, Manix2 M4, Sage 1, Caly 3.5 in Super Blue, Urban Orange G10
To me the Para 2 is about as good of an all-around knife as you can get. The ergo's are
awesome, it opens and closes as smooth as any that I have. The compression lock makes
it sweet to open and close one handed. The blade is big but not too big.
There are a few Spyderco's knives that I think are must haves and the Para Military is
one of them.
Good luck
awesome, it opens and closes as smooth as any that I have. The compression lock makes
it sweet to open and close one handed. The blade is big but not too big.
There are a few Spyderco's knives that I think are must haves and the Para Military is
one of them.
Good luck
I kind of prefer the Native V over the Para2 mainly b/c of the size. I lead a pretty mundane knife-using life and every time I pulled out my Para2 to slice open an envelope or bag of chips it felt so excessive. I've had 2 PM2s and sold both. I haven't encountered a non-kitchen knife task yet in 20 years that the blade length of a delica or Native wouldn't be able to handle even if it had to make an extra cut or 2.
Adam
I recently added a Native 5 to my rotation and find it to be a very well built knife. I used a Native Lightweight for years so find the rgos very familiar and comfortable. Based on your actual knife needs it may be the way to go.
That being said I agree with the other posters that the Para 2 is in a class by itself for value. It is sometimes a bit hard to justify the size for my needs which is why I would lean to the Native 5 for EDC.
Very tough call on these two.
That being said I agree with the other posters that the Para 2 is in a class by itself for value. It is sometimes a bit hard to justify the size for my needs which is why I would lean to the Native 5 for EDC.
Very tough call on these two.
With all due respect to Para2 I strongly prefer Native5. I love this knife. It feels so good in my hand. I absolutely hate to admit, but Native5 kicked Caly out my pocket, which I carried for years. Native4 couldn't do this. I hope this is just temporary. Every day in the morning, when I put N5 in my pocket I see Caly3.5 lonely laying on the counter again and feel shame. But I just cannot stop using Native5. It is loosing initial sharpness fairly fast, but even than it goes through cardboard like laser. And than just few passes on the flats of medium rod and it is razor sharp again. Terrific knife.
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf"
My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
You can't go wrong with either. I have both and they both perform very well. I find that EDCing the Native 5 is much less threatening in public. At least for me and my location :rolleyes: . Take Good Care and Be Safe Always.
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What color? Anyway I am in for at least two. who is taking pre-orders? :)kbuzbee wrote:No arguement here. That knife cries for some sculpted Micarta.
Ken
"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf"
My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
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