Parata
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curlyhairedboy
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- Location: Southern New England
Re: Parata
alas, this one has slipped down on the priority list. I'd still like to get one in hand at some point.
EDC Rotation: PITS, Damasteel Urban, Shaman, Ikuchi, Amalgam, CruCarta Shaman, Sage 5 LW, Serrated Caribbean Sheepsfoot CQI, XHP Shaman, M4/Micarta Shaman, 15v Shaman
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
Re: Parata
In many ways it is a really interesting design. Very light,but still an extremly wide blade (for the length), and if you really measure along the cutting edge, then there is a lot of it.curlyhairedboy wrote: ↑Wed Nov 13, 2019 12:00 pmalas, this one has slipped down on the priority list. I'd still like to get one in hand at some point.
I also like how rather slim it looks when closed (I think just about like a PM2) , but how wide the blade is when opened.
I don´t know how such a blade shape would work for me, but that´s exactly what would be interesting to find out.
Yes, and the stop lock... really would like to try this eventually. Only thing that could be a bit annoying (in pocket) are the two "knobs" protuding sideways from the handle.
But where I live, the Parata costs more than a Manix XL... and IF I were ready to lay down the money, I´d still go for the latter... Or a stright spine Stretch and save a bit for the upcoming sun and moon Chap... :rolleyes:
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: Parata
For what it's worth, the stop lock knobs are nested into the scales in such a way that they hardly protrude at all.
Re: Parata
Thanks for that first-hand-info!
I just know the knife / the lock from depictions, and feared the "knobs" could protrude significantly.
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: Parata
I have a Parata and absolutely love carrying it! Super light and ergonomic!! Unique design!
Re: Parata
And how do you like the stop lock on it?
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: Parata
Yup... I’m eager to hear from some users. I like unique shapes and the lock is also intriguing.
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Re: Parata
I like it a lot. Took a little bit of getting used to....a little stiff but it’s breaking in nicely!