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Para 2 Black, Digicam are OK here.
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:45 pm
by Beanie-Bean
Both of mine (Black/Satin, Digicam/Satin) were very fast upon initial receipt, but both had to be oiled, after which all was well.
Mineral oil on the black one (got kind of gummy inside) and Ballistol followed by WD-40 on the Digicam. I had to wash away the Ballistol due to the nasty smell. Let it air dry, then hit it with some WD-40. No problems now.
Neither one has an off-center blade, either.
I still think that the black one deploys a tad bit faster, but neither open as quickly as my Manix 2 Orange, which is still my fastest opening blade--even faster than the AXIS Assist :) (...and that's all I'm gonna say 'bout that.)
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:40 am
by Ben_1323
I've had two S90V Para 2's. The first one had a lock so sticky that it was nearly impossible to operate. Spyderco customer service replaced it for me.
The second one (the replacement) was good when I first got it, but now it has a sticky lockbar. Somehow, breaking it in has had a negative effect. Also, the detent is too strong, but it doesn't bother me as much as the sticky lockbar.
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 4:52 am
by TCRooster
Mine (CF/S90V) is perfect. It opens and closes smoothly. The lockbar is only a trifle sticky, but I like that resistance. The detent is perfect.
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 5:28 am
by JNewell
Donut wrote:I have a number of Manix 2's, and on every one that I use, tightening the pivot will get rid of all blade play. The detent on the Manix 2 is quite a bit different than the Para 2. When you tighten the pivot, the Manix 2 detent does not become a nuisance.
Right now, I think I am being over critical. I am going to watch some more replies. It seems like the reaction to this knife is 95% or more positive.
My Manix 2s are all over the place - some won't clamp no matter how tight the pivot screw and therefore have (very minimal in all cases) lateral play; some can be cranked down tight and are perfect; some can be clamped if you over-tighten the pivot screw. It's all ok, especially at this price point. I agree that it is easy to be over-critical here. :D :spyder:
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 10:04 am
by sgt Merrey
how about its still on back order at cutlery shoppe,and cant git it!!
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 4:43 pm
by Captron
Got my Para2 couple of weeks ago. Put old Endura in drawer and the Para2 is my edc. Love it.
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:07 pm
by SmoothOne25
sgt Merrey wrote:how about its still on back order at cutlery shoppe,and cant git it!!
knifecenter has it for like 2 weeks. yes a few bucks more but it gets in your hands asap. kc shipping is $6.95 vs cs's $8.95.
why is jeff's usps box $8.95 to ship yet when i sell someone something in a normal usps box its like $3.57? always wondered that. cause i mean his prices are the best i know of!
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:58 pm
by chuck_roxas45
SmoothOne25 wrote:
why is jeff's usps box $8.95 to ship yet when i sell someone something in a normal usps box its like $3.57? always wondered that. cause i mean his prices are the best i know of!
That's probably why he can give better prices.
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 7:07 pm
by phillipsted
It's as perfect a knife as I've ever owned...and it gets better every day as it breaks in...
TedP
Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2011 9:24 pm
by BHDKnifer
Was perfect right out of the box. I love it. Take care.
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2011 12:22 pm
by angusW
I would like to change my vote. I just purchased a DLC black G-10 Para 2 and it is much easier to close than the first one I have. Absolutely no issues with this one at all. Not that there were any issues with the first one. It's just a bit difficult to dis-engage the lock. Not a problem in my book.