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It's back at WMK again (now I've got a notification and snatched one). They still have 9 in stock.
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kennethsime wrote:
Thu Feb 17, 2022 8:45 am
Xformer wrote:
Thu Feb 17, 2022 7:55 am
Is the compression lock tab really thicker in the Crucarta model ? I didn't notice when I was handled one.
I don’t think the liner is thicker, but the finger tab is wider so it’s easier to gain purchase and reduces hot spots. Big improvement if you ask me.
What do you mean by "wider" ?
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Xformer wrote:
Thu Feb 17, 2022 4:50 pm
kennethsime wrote:
Thu Feb 17, 2022 8:45 am
Xformer wrote:
Thu Feb 17, 2022 7:55 am
Is the compression lock tab really thicker in the Crucarta model ? I didn't notice when I was handled one.
I don’t think the liner is thicker, but the finger tab is wider so it’s easier to gain purchase and reduces hot spots. Big improvement if you ask me.
What do you mean by "wider" ?
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Left to right:
- Para 3 K390
- PM2 K390
- PM2 Crucarta
- Shaman Zcarta

The first two have aftermarket RGT Micarta scales, but they are nearly exact copies of the stock scales.

The wider lock tab really is a lot more comfortable, and the full liners are skeletonized so the knife is significantly lighter weight.

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Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
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I received mine and honestly it was worth the wait even though I canceled my preorder with Knife center (from 10/14 to 2/15) and bought it at Indiana Knives.

It takes one heck of an edge with a little stropping and feels great in the hand.
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Available at KP this afternoon . MG2
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Manixguy@1994 wrote:
Mon Feb 21, 2022 3:08 pm
Available at KP this afternoon . MG2

You mean Knives Plus: https://www.knivesplus.com/spyderco-par ... -lock.html

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RamZar wrote:
Mon Feb 21, 2022 3:17 pm
Manixguy@1994 wrote:
Mon Feb 21, 2022 3:08 pm
Available at KP this afternoon . MG2

You mean Knives Plus: https://www.knivesplus.com/spyderco-par ... -lock.html

The only KP I know are UK's KP Peanuts! :smlling-eyes
Yes knives plus . Sorry buddy
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Para 2 Crucarta in stock at Spyderco.
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Still in stock at BHQ.
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Knifeworks has them in stock this morning . MG2
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I'm holding out for DLT Trading, but man it's getting harder and harder when I see these in stock at a few different places!
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fixall wrote:
Fri Feb 25, 2022 10:10 pm
I'm holding out for DLT Trading, but man it's getting harder and harder when I see these in stock at a few different places!
Came and went - mine came from DLT. May get more soon.
I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel.

Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
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kennethsime wrote:
Fri Feb 25, 2022 10:12 pm
fixall wrote:
Fri Feb 25, 2022 10:10 pm
I'm holding out for DLT Trading, but man it's getting harder and harder when I see these in stock at a few different places!
Came and went - mine came from DLT. May get more soon.
Oh really now!? I didn't realize that DLT had already gotten their February restock! They are waiting on another restock now, but don't have an eta. If it's going to be within the next month, I don't mind waiting... Otherwise, it looks like I better just pull the trigger elsewhere. :(
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Order in. :)

Thanks Kenneth.
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fixall wrote:
Sat Feb 26, 2022 12:20 am
Order in. :)

Thanks Kenneth.
Congrats! It’s a sweet knife - revived my love for the PM2.
I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel.

Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
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My Paramilitary 2 came in today. :D

It's BIG knife, lol. I have rather small hands, but we'll see how this goes, lol. Strangely, even with the large handle, it seems to fit my hand very, very well in every position other than when I choke up and use the choil. I'm going to carry it to work for a week as a trial, but I'm think this is going to work out nicely. :)

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fixall wrote:
Mon Feb 28, 2022 5:36 pm
My Paramilitary 2 came in today. :D

It's BIG knife, lol. I have rather small hands, but we'll see how this goes, lol. Strangely, even with the large handle, it seems to fit my hand very, very well in every position other than when I choke up and use the choil. I'm going to carry it to work for a week as a trial, but I'm think this is going to work out nicely. :)
Congrats! I thought my first PM2 was a bit large also, but I quickly got used to it. I find that a Lynch clip helps it disappear in the pocket a bit more, but it doesn’t really need one per se.

Have you tried a Para 3? I like the lightweights the best, but the G-10 models are nice also.
I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel.

Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
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kennethsime wrote:
Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:43 pm
fixall wrote:
Mon Feb 28, 2022 5:36 pm
My Paramilitary 2 came in today. :D

It's BIG knife, lol. I have rather small hands, but we'll see how this goes, lol. Strangely, even with the large handle, it seems to fit my hand very, very well in every position other than when I choke up and use the choil. I'm going to carry it to work for a week as a trial, but I'm think this is going to work out nicely. :)
Congrats! I thought my first PM2 was a bit large also, but I quickly got used to it. I find that a Lynch clip helps it disappear in the pocket a bit more, but it doesn’t really need one per se.

Have you tried a Para 3? I like the lightweights the best, but the G-10 models are nice also.
Thanks! I think I'll get used to it also. I gotta say, the fit and finish on my example is absolutely stupendous. Probably the best grind I've ever received from Spyderco. :)

Yea! I'm a big fan of the Para 3. I have one in M4 and threw a set of canvas Micarta scales and a Lynch clip on it. Excellent knife, and one of my all-time favorite work knives... Second only to the Delica Wharncliffe.

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fixall wrote:
Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:01 pm
kennethsime wrote:
Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:43 pm
fixall wrote:
Mon Feb 28, 2022 5:36 pm
My Paramilitary 2 came in today. :D

It's BIG knife, lol. I have rather small hands, but we'll see how this goes, lol. Strangely, even with the large handle, it seems to fit my hand very, very well in every position other than when I choke up and use the choil. I'm going to carry it to work for a week as a trial, but I'm think this is going to work out nicely. :)
Congrats! I thought my first PM2 was a bit large also, but I quickly got used to it. I find that a Lynch clip helps it disappear in the pocket a bit more, but it doesn’t really need one per se.

Have you tried a Para 3? I like the lightweights the best, but the G-10 models are nice also.
Thanks! I think I'll get used to it also. I gotta say, the fit and finish on my example is absolutely stupendous. Probably the best grind I've ever received from Spyderco. :)

Yea! I'm a big fan of the Para 3. I have one in M4 and threw a set of canvas Micarta scales and a Lynch clip on it. Excellent knife, and one of my all-time favorite work knives... Second only to the Delica Wharncliffe.
Man, what a collection! A very capable bunch.

I feel like the thing about the PM2 is that it takes up about the same pocket real estate as the Para 3, doesn’t weight much more, yet offers a much more useful blade length. Hard to pick the Para 3 over the PM2 unless I’m wearing tight jeans. ;)
I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel.

Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch.
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