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Blerv wrote:There are still Para1's out there! :)

I would dig a Rookie G10 with a compression lock. Just dreaming of course.

Blade and Flame wrote:Now that's a dream I can get behind.

Ill second that!

cmcnie wrote:The paramilitary 1 is less than half an inch shorter than the PM2 and only weighs 2 grams less...hardly a mini version of it. I'm suggesting they take the PM2 and scale it down to the size of a delica or smaller. Big difference.

Ok but the Delica's blade comes in at 73mm vs. the Para's 81....so there's not much shrinking down being made here is there? Even if you compare a Delica to a Para 2 it's still only 1/2 inch or so difference. If you wanna shrink it down and make a mini version, take it down to Pingo/Dfly size or don't bother.

ChaoticMayhem65 wrote:Well id most definitely buy one if it was released but i really don't feel the PM2 is too large. I feel its pretty much the perfect size. If anything maybe the blade could be a little bigger.

+1.....

Actually the PM2 is over an inch longer than the delica (mostly handle) The cool factor wouldn't just be about the size, compared to the PM the delica is rough. It would be great to get that quality feel that the PM has in the smaller package. Going down to the size of a dfly for instance would make the knife a little too small for harder tasks aswell. I really think its a no brainer when you look at the success of the mini grip.

Evil D wrote:Ok but the Delica's blade comes in at 73mm vs. the Para's 81....so there's not much shrinking down being made here is there? Even if you compare a Delica to a Para 2 it's still only 1/2 inch or so difference. If you wanna shrink it down and make a mini version, take it down to Pingo/Dfly size or don't bother.

An interesting request. Isn't this similar to requesting the Salsa be brought back with G-10 and no hood?

cmcnie wrote:Actually the PM2 is over an inch longer than the delica (mostly handle) The cool factor wouldn't just be about the size, compared to the PM the delica is rough. It would be great to get that quality feel that the PM has in the smaller package. Going down to the size of a dfly for instance would make the knife a little too small for harder tasks aswell. I really think its a no brainer when you look at the success of the mini grip.

I was referring to blade length, but still the problem is with redundancy. It would have to be so different that it become a different knife completely or it'll never happen.

I believe Mini paramilitary is going to be a completely different kind in its class/size.
I want to see a smaller folder of paramilitary still with its spirit...by that I mean that stout feel, that 4mm thick flat ground blade, and that handle shape that distinguishes itself from other folders.

D1omedes wrote:What platform do you think a comp-lock should be on? Sage? Caly? Delica?

I would love a chaparral/ techno sized knife (i.e. just a bit smaller than a delica) with a compression lock. It wouldn't have to be along the PM lines.
But I've been mostly carrying my Techno and Chaparral lately. I personaly thinks its a great size (I've got large hand btw)

So a bit beefier chaparral with a compression lock would fit the bill for me!

You could just get a Native.Same kind of Ergos almost but with a different lock and a little smaller

D1omedes wrote:What platform do you think a comp-lock should be on? Sage? Caly? Delica?

It should be US made. Maybe something similar than the lil temperance or maybe the should just bring an updated lil temperance back.

Evil D wrote:I was referring to blade length, but still the problem is with redundancy. It would have to be so different that it become a different knife completely or it'll never happen.

now ya lost me lol, why would it have to be so different? Spyderco has a ton of knives that are similar in size. Look at the native and caly 3, same size, totally different knife.

There are so many under 3 1/2" Spyderco's.
I would like to see more over 3 1/2" my self.
Just my 2. :D

D1omedes wrote:What platform do you think a comp-lock should be on? Sage? Caly? Delica?

a compression lock caly would be godly

Imagine that : A new generation Para3 with a shorter handle(a better blade/handle ratio) in 3D ( like lil'temp ) and different screws.Let's talk about the blade: a high hollow grind( a la Bradley ) with a stronger tip.

From what I'm getting here it sounds like everyone wants a G-10 Delica with a new lock mechanism. Personally I like the size of the current Para2. In public it may seem like a large knife but that may also be due to the colors of the Para2. Black and Digicam (in the stock models) are not the most friendly colors. My mini BM Barrage still freaks people out and I'm fairly certain that's because of the black handle. So I would be completely down if we can get it in the current Delica colors.

TheViper wrote:From what I'm getting here it sounds like everyone wants a G-10 Delica with a new lock mechanism. Personally I like the size of the current Para2. In public it may seem like a large knife but that may also be due to the colors of the Para2. Black and Digicam (in the stock models) are not the most friendly colors. My mini BM Barrage still freaks people out and I'm fairly certain that's because of the black handle. So I would be completely down if we can get it in the current Delica colors.

Jip, and a few months down the line there will be a thread requesting a new Delica with a choil, G10 and a few posts later someone mentions the Compression Lock :p

IMO, the Para is supposed to be a smaller Military, that it is. The Delica is supposed to be a smaller Endura. Two different models that dont need any change, they do what they are supposed to.

Welcome to the forums.

A general comment - It's funny sometimes when I see threads and comments about
a certain knife and wanting it bigger or smaller with this change or that change. Many
times there are great ideas tossed about that perhaps Sal and Eric might pick up on
and think about them.

However, many times that particular knife already exists, it is just called something
else. There are knives larger than the Para 2 for those of us that like the bigger blades
and smaller ones for others and for use at the office. I carry a Para 2 at the office myself
but also have a delica and a ladybug.

Trust me, anything Paramilitary is right up my alley and I would be interested in a
mini Para 2 or even a Military XL .

If Paramilitaries came something like this :confused:

David Lowry wrote:I would love to have them get rid of the choil and shorten the handle about 3/4 inch. It wouldn't be a Para 2 but it would be a great knife.

It would be pretty close to a Tenacious then.

I guess the S was a very elusive model.