Can you tell which end is sticking out of his pocket? :DEric Glesser wrote:My Dad has the new Para 2 prototype in his pocket. We’re still listening and refining but progress is being made.
Paramilitary refinement - Need input.
Awesome! Now that I know you guys are watching, here's my 2 cents :D :Eric Glesser wrote:My Dad has the new Para 2 prototype in his pocket. We’re still listening and refining but progress is being made.
- slightly narrower and less of a hump in the handle will give it a more sleeker look (a la sebenza), and will be more in proportion with it's big bro.
- shorter handle/better blade to handle ratio
- Less pronounced butt-end of the handle (more like the civilians end would be nice)
- A change in color perhaps
- Most definately, get rid of the sharp corner on the blade when the knife is closed
And just for kicks, a photoshopped image :D :
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SlideTechnik
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tenaciousj
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sorry but i completley disagree with all of spygineer's post and since he brought it up, i figured i should speak up. i love the para's "little big knife" characteristics especially the blade to handle ratio.
i would like to see the sharp edge of the tang in the closed position dealt with and would love to see a low riding (possibly wire) clip.
my three favorite spydies(small, medium, large)
Caly 3
Paramilitary
Police 3
i would like to see the sharp edge of the tang in the closed position dealt with and would love to see a low riding (possibly wire) clip.
my three favorite spydies(small, medium, large)
Caly 3
Paramilitary
Police 3
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Fred Sanford
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I'm gonna have to buy a few more Para's to make sure I'm covered for the small chance that I don't like the new Para.
I'd however love to test the snot out of a new one as the original Para has been my favorite Spydie and I own more than any other knife.
I'd however love to test the snot out of a new one as the original Para has been my favorite Spydie and I own more than any other knife.
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The more you use it the better it gets, I would buy several more D2 models if I had the money.Seanski wrote:I just got the Para in D2 a couple of days ago. I love it. I'm not so sure really if I have any suggestions. What a great unit!
sean
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Sal,
Other than four way clip and G10 color change if you change anything else please still offer the current model. It is too good to be messed with and many of the wants could be filled by other knives. The Para is a classic. Update but please don't mess with the spirit. I know you will do the right thing, we all trust your judgment.
Other than four way clip and G10 color change if you change anything else please still offer the current model. It is too good to be messed with and many of the wants could be filled by other knives. The Para is a classic. Update but please don't mess with the spirit. I know you will do the right thing, we all trust your judgment.
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I don't really have an issue with the clip placement on the current Para. I really like tip up carry knives, so much so that I won't usually buy a tip down carry knife. I took a chance on the Para though and I'm glad I did, I don't actually think it would work better with tip up carry. It just seems to work well the way it is. Personally I wouldn't mess with a good thing, I hope any changes made are SMALL. :)theCuttingEdge wrote:Sal,
Other than four way clip and G10 color change if you change anything else please still offer the current model. It is too good to be messed with and many of the wants could be filled by other knives. The Para is a classic. Update but please don't mess with the spirit. I know you will do the right thing, we all trust your judgment.
Those who choose to live a life without risks, arrive safely at death's door.
I love my para, too. If I ever want any change to the current design, it's only cosmetic, which is the protruding tang when closed 
I remember Sal said he will do something about it :)
Since now he is playing with a new para prototype, I'm happlily awaiting the new para that will be aesthetically pleasing and functionally perfect!
I remember Sal said he will do something about it :)
Since now he is playing with a new para prototype, I'm happlily awaiting the new para that will be aesthetically pleasing and functionally perfect!
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Hopefully they also include the 4-way clip idea? Single clip position has really been the deal-breaker from my point of view as a lefty. If it wasn't for that, I would've jumped on the Para like a..a...something that jumps on things ;Psal wrote:Changes are small refinements on the ergos. I believe it is a better knife with the refinements Eric made.
sal