The Para Military. Thank You!
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2009 12:07 pm
I use my pocket knife everyday. Tasks range from cutting a loose thread to carving up a whole chicken to opening up packages and breaking down cardboard. Starting as a young boy, I've always appreciated the ability to have a tool on me that would get the job done. There have been lapses of years when I didn't carry. Since September 2008, I have carried and used a knife every single day. I read so much on these forums that I drove to the local knife shop to find out what all the fuss was about the Spyderco knives. I ended up walking out with a Stretch that was calling my name. Seriously. This knife had probably been in that case for 3 years. Seems like it was waiting for me.
Since the Stretch, I bought the Caly3 on recommendations here. I wanted something that was more non-knife people friendly. It's a fine knife. It just felt a bit inadequate for me. It was like I was compromising what works for me. Along comes the Para Military. Wow. Just Wow. This is the best all-around knife that I have ever owned. Period. The lock mechanism (if you can even call it a mechanism) is so solid, so elegant. One handed closing is superb. Held like I grip my chefs knife, the grip is perfect. The knife is so balanced and the blade is heavy enough to not worry about hard use. The kicker is it's made right here in the United States of America. Golden Colorado, Earth.
My quest for the perfect folder has ended. Thanks to everyone here who contribute to this forum. Without you I would have probably spend way too much time and money hunting for a knife that really works for me. I might post a review with photos to help others decide if this knife suits them as well. Thanks again to everyone here and thank you Spyderco!
Since the Stretch, I bought the Caly3 on recommendations here. I wanted something that was more non-knife people friendly. It's a fine knife. It just felt a bit inadequate for me. It was like I was compromising what works for me. Along comes the Para Military. Wow. Just Wow. This is the best all-around knife that I have ever owned. Period. The lock mechanism (if you can even call it a mechanism) is so solid, so elegant. One handed closing is superb. Held like I grip my chefs knife, the grip is perfect. The knife is so balanced and the blade is heavy enough to not worry about hard use. The kicker is it's made right here in the United States of America. Golden Colorado, Earth.
My quest for the perfect folder has ended. Thanks to everyone here who contribute to this forum. Without you I would have probably spend way too much time and money hunting for a knife that really works for me. I might post a review with photos to help others decide if this knife suits them as well. Thanks again to everyone here and thank you Spyderco!