Finally jumped on the PM2 bandwagon

[Jim Malone]

I finally ordered a PM2, camo handle, S30V blade from my online vendor.
I hope this knife will live up to it's reputation. I am a big fan of big bladed knives ( the military is about ideal), so i never got into buying the PM.
But seeing all those praise from the forumites who think the PM2 is the ideal EDC knife i jumped in.
It's in transit now, coming from canada.
It seems the PM is quit scarce. Is this limited to the sprint runs or a common phenomena for the PM2?

[Sir Ringo]

Just got my first PM 2 from WW in vancouver and it is very nice ( lock a little sticky but getting there with some use). I also wasn't sure about all the hype but now I can't keep it out of my pocket. It has become my favorite. The size, feel in the hand and the sound of openinig and closing is perfect. Sometimes the anticipation of its arrival out weighs the use of a new knife. This is not true with the PM2, it just gets better every day I edc it. Enjoy.

[Kev83]

It's a great all around knife period! It seems to be a shortage on all models for the current moment but I've heard reports that they're slowly trickling in. I hope you love it as much as I love mine! Enjoy!

[Evil D]

Welcome aboard!

[CombatGrappler]

Let us know how you like it. I've already got a PM1 and have been wondering if there is enough difference to justify buying a new knife.

[Evil D]

Let us know how you like it. I've already got a PM1 and have been wondering if there is enough difference to justify buying a new knife.

The similarities stop with the name and lock design. Believe me, I started with the PM1 and at first didn't really get it until I held both of them at the same time, then I was blown away.

[Lo/Rez]

I received my first PM2 from W&W last week and it's a pretty nice knife. Definitely worth getting.

[senorsquare]

Different Spydercos are always coming and going into and out of my collection, but I make sure there is ALWAYS a PM2 on hand. Every knife I own is game for sale or trade, but the Paramilitary 2 is not for sale. If I was only allowed to own one folding knife, I would choose this knife.

[10x]

The similarities stop with the name and lock design. Believe me, I started with the PM1 and at first didn't really get it until I held both of them at the same time, then I was blown away.

Hype isn't something I normally fall prey to- my PM2 arrived this a.m., It is everything that is said about it.
Smooth, fast & quality. Value & features that are over the price point.

I've had the same :spyder: Caly jr since 2000, a Tenacious, SuperLeaf and PM2 have been purchsed in the past 3 weeks. I may have a problem :rolleyes: , but it isn't picking the right knife.

[Holland]

welcome on the bandwagon! Its a very expensive ride :D

[phillipsted]

Welcome to the P2 Bandwagon!

TedP

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[wolfgaze]

New to the forum and knife-collecting in general.. A few questions about this model....

- Was it discontinued or just currently in limited production?

- With the locking mechanism design can left-handed users close this model with one hand?

Thanks for your feedback.

[10x]

New to the forum and knife-collecting in general.. A few questions about this model....

- Was it discontinued or just currently in limited production?

- With the locking mechanism design can left-handed users close this model with one hand?

Thanks for your feedback.

I'm not a lefty, but can close the P2 with the left hand. Practice should suffice for me. yymv.
There are some dedicated left handed Military models- not sure about the P2.

I'm guessing the demand for the P2 has exceeded the supply - keep your eye out and wallet at the ready (or in other words: be patient and fast)

[CarbonFiberNut]

I wouldn't call current production "limited" per se - it's just that the knife is insanely popular and Spyderco can't keep up with demand with all the other knives they are making in the same facility. I personally find the compression lock somewhat awkward right or left-handed , but I said the same thing about the ball lock before I owned one. I had such an established muscle memory for lockbacks and frame/liner locks because I owned so many of them, that anything different felt strange to me.

[wolfgaze]

Thanks for the replies.

[Holland]

the compression lock is my favourite lock, its extremely easy to use one handed for both right handed and left handed people. its prob the fastest lock to open and close as well.

[Commendatore]

Left or right handed: Push the lock bar, let the blade swing open or closed and enjoy. For me closing the Compression lock with my right forefinger is the easiest way, left hand thumb closing sometimes feels like having little control over the right handle scale but it is easy as well, maybe not as fast as holding it with the right hand between thumb and three fingers while manipulating the lock. My three PM2s didn`t need much breaking in to get them butter-smooth the blades move all the way by gravity when the lock is released and keep safe closed/open.

[ZL1]

I've been loving my Para 2 a lot more lately
no reason for it :)

[mattman]

New to the forum and knife-collecting in general.. A few questions about this model....

- Was it discontinued or just currently in limited production?

- With the locking mechanism design can left-handed users close this model with one hand?

Thanks for your feedback.

The standard model is not limited production, BUT, there have been a number of "Sprints", and "Exclusives" that can be considered limited production...

There is a heavy demand for this knife right now, so it may seem like even the standard models are limited production , but that is just that supply hasn't caught up, yet...

[BuffaloBill]

I have an orange PM2 and love it. If i can ever find a black pm2 in stock somewhere I may just box up the rest of my knifes and carry the black and orange pm2 all the time. I still carry my d2 pm though.