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Special edition Para

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I have been sorely tempted to buy a CF Military, but just can't bring myself to buy a knife I know I wouldn't carry (I don't collect, I use). But I would jump all over a carbon fiber Para like nobodys business. Has Sal or anybody else mentioned a special edition Para? Any plans on releasing a CF Para, or maybe a ZDP Para? Would yall be interested?
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Count me IN!!!!!!!
:D :D :D

Give me one with S30v, plain edge please :)
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A zdp para. Spyderco's most usefull knife with the best blade steel. sounds good to me, when can we start to preorder
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I'll take two!
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I'm in!!! :D
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Axlis wrote:Count me IN!!!!!!!
:D :D :D

Give me one with S30v, plain edge please :)

Hey Axlis, I just ordered a blue Dodo PE to carry with my Para :cool: I know that you are a big proponent of the Para/Dodo combo, I'm about to join the club.

I think a CF Para is just one of those knives I wouldn't even have to think over or budget in, I would just put it at the top of the list and order that sucker. I know CF looks really cool, but does it hold up has well as the G10? Even if, I would have Different Para's for different occasions.
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Count me in!
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A CF Para in ZDP? I'll buy it in a second. But, making it with a back lock so it can be utilized by us left-handers would really sweeten the pie.....
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I would just be happy with a new color of G10 on the Para. Not really into the new CF, and ZDP is nice...but the price will go threw the roof. :rolleyes:

Blue or Green G10... :)
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I've been holding off buying a Para for ages. Grippy CF or ZDP (both even!) and I'd be all over it.
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Man-o-man, a CF Para-Military? This must be another "what would a perfect knife be like" thread. Your minds are working well tonight. Buying one would be about the easiest thing I've ever been talked into.
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A foreign steel like ZDP-189 is very unlikely for a US model. IMO you'd have a better chance asking for S90V or 125V.
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I'd would be willing to pay $135 - $145 for a special edition Para, but it would have to have tip up carry!
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I would buy a CF Para. Not a ZDP!
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I would LOVE to see a Para inn CF!! I am so there!! I was thinking last night, I would like to see a CF & ZDP Sprint run. Anyone else? ZDP & CF Para Millie & Millie?? CF Calypso, Jr.?? What do ya think? I know, I know, more expensive, but I think well worth it! PS; I WILL be using my CF Military!!
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Great responses here...

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Im pumped to read that alot of you would support the idea of a CF Para, or even a CF Para with ZDP blade :eek: .

I am intereseted to see if Sal drops a message here regarding if he has any plans/thoughts on a special edition Para.
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Texas guy wrote:Im pumped to read that alot of you would support the idea of a CF Para, or even a CF Para with ZDP blade :eek: .

I am intereseted to see if Sal drops a message here regarding if he has any plans/thoughts on a special edition Para.
I am excited too!! I would love to hear what Sal has to say too!!
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It seems like zdp is tough enough to be used on a tactical blade, so a zdp cf para would hit the spot. After zdp, s30v seems to have much better toughness than s90v, not sure about the 125 though.
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CF Para with s125v steel will be an ultimate EDC and a #1 must have for me.
I hope Sal will hear our request
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Carlos wrote:A foreign steel like ZDP-189 is very unlikely for a US model. IMO you'd have a better chance asking for S90V or 125V.
Fair enough. Is it the S125V that can be hardened higher, like ZDP? I think that's what the ZDP freaks are after really-the increased hardness.
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