The blade length of the Paramilitary 2 could be increased

[Mikael Andersson]

The blade length of the Paramilitary 2 could be increased to 3.50'' and it would still fit snugly inside the handle.

[tvenuto]

[Bloke]

Ah, ha ha ha! Very funny tvenuto! Ah, ha ha ha!
In all fairness, I s'pose the blade could be lengthened but you'd have to think it would be an expensive little venture. All I can say for sure is I got my 8th Spyderco a Burple PM2 S110V a couple of days ago and it's a gem! The best build quality of it's stable mates and as close to perfect as a production knife could be, and I'm a knit picky old toolmaker. I haven't had the knife long enough to critique it or the blade but I like everything I see very much. I'm unfamiliar with the lock but the blade opens like it was shot out of a gun once you overcome the initial resistance. Very nice knife!

[The Deacon]

The blade length of the Paramilitary 2 could be increased to 3.50'' and it would still fit snugly inside the handle.

I'm not sure how much another whopping 62 thousandths of an inch would add to its appeal or its utility. Still, as with all suggestions made on this forum, I am confident that Spyderco will give this one all the consideration it deserves.

[Bloke]

I really didn't go anywhere but I'm back to laugh at tvenuto's post again! Ah, ha ha ha! Very funny! Bravo Zulu!

[dplafoll]

The blade length of the Paramilitary 2 could be increased to 3.50'' and it would still fit snugly inside the handle.

[Bloke]

The blade length of the Paramilitary 2 could be increased to 3.50'' and it would still fit snugly inside the handle.

Ah, ha ha ha! Ah, ha ha ha!

Too funny! Best topic on the forum!

[npad69]

I'm not sure how much another whopping 62 thousandths of an inch would add to its appeal or its utility. Still, as with all suggestions made on this forum, I am confident that Spyderco will give this one all the consideration it deserves.

maybe the jar's depth of his favorite peanut butter requires an additional 62 thousandths of an inch to touch the bottom?

[The Deacon]

I'm not sure how much another whopping 62 thousandths of an inch would add to its appeal or its utility. Still, as with all suggestions made on this forum, I am confident that Spyderco will give this one all the consideration it deserves.

maybe the jar's depth of his favorite peanut butter requires an additional 62 thousandths of an inch to touch the bottom?

In fairness, assuming he's correct about it still fitting in the handle, this is not an unreasonable suggestion. Sure .062" is not a lot, but there are probably at least a few folks in 3.5" jurisdictions who want as much blade as they can legally carry and would be more likely to purchase a knife with a stated blade length of 3.5" than one listed as having a 3.438" blade. On the down side, a few would feel more comfortable with the current blade because it could not possibly be construed as being over the legal limit.

[Ncmiked]

I would go for the increased blade length but only if it's rainbow colored. Get to work, Sal and Eric.

[Skaaphaas]

Aesthetically, the PM2 looks a bit unbalanced when open. It would be more pleasing to the eye if the blade and grip had more even proportions.

[swigert]

I thought you wanted it shorter haha

[demoncase]

Can't see the need myself....I certainly wouldn't rush out to buy another new 'upgraded' PM2 for another 1.9mm of edge.

(With all other things being equal)

[The Deacon]

Can't see the need myself....I certainly wouldn't rush out to buy another new 'upgraded' PM2 for another 1.9mm of edge.

(With all other things being equal)

On the other hand, if you current PM2 was abducted by aliens a couple years from now, would you refrain from buying another if Spyderco had increased blade length by that 1.9mm in the interim?

FWIW, given his past behavior, it pains me to agree with this guy. However, this particular suggestion reminded me that "even a stopped clock is right twice a day".

[demoncase]

Can't see the need myself....I certainly wouldn't rush out to buy another new 'upgraded' PM2 for another 1.9mm of edge.

(With all other things being equal)

On the other hand, if you current PM2 was abducted by aliens a couple years from now, would you refrain from buying another if Spyderco had increased blade length by that 1.9mm in the interim?

Quite so- But I'd be buying a PM2 to replace like for like....I'd be unlikely to notice the extra 2.1% blade length.

I'd love to hear from someone who found that last 1.9mm of blade length was the deal-breaker....

[ejames13]

I'm getting to the point where I recognize the OP just by looking at the thread title!

[Mikael Andersson]

I'm not sure how much another whopping 62 thousandths of an inch would add to its appeal or its utility. Still, as with all suggestions made on this forum, I am confident that Spyderco will give this one all the consideration it deserves.

maybe the jar's depth of his favorite peanut butter requires an additional 62 thousandths of an inch to touch the bottom?

In fairness, assuming he's correct about it still fitting in the handle, this is not an unreasonable suggestion. Sure .062" is not a lot, but there are probably at least a few folks in 3.5" jurisdictions who want as much blade as they can legally carry and would be more likely to purchase a knife with a stated blade length of 3.5" than one listed as having a 3.438" blade. On the down side, a few would feel more comfortable with the current blade because it could not possibly be construed as being over the legal limit.

Cops telling you that your 3.50'' knife is illegal when it's not?

Well, some day you will have to show some spine against ridiculous laws.

[Bloke]

Cops telling you that your 3.50'' knife is illegal when it's not?



Well, some day you will have to show some spine against ridiculous laws.

Respectfully I'd like to ask, What bought your knife to the attention of the law?

I'd also like to ask, would it not be better to carry and play with a knife that was 62 and 1/2 thou' under the legal requirement and happily go about your business, than carry a knife that an astute lawman with a recently calibrated vernier calliper and certificate of calibration, determined your knife was indeed 2 thou' over the legal maximum length and attacked you with his baton, snapped off your knife's tip to make it legal and sent you on your way?

With regard to spine,

Do you have any suggestions as to how I may demonstrate I have a spine? I am particularly interested because where I live you can't even carry a pencil sharpener! Unless of course you were a professional Pencil Sharpener yourself and where traveling to or from the place you sharpened pencils.

[Mikael Andersson]

Cops telling you that your 3.50'' knife is illegal when it's not?



Well, some day you will have to show some spine against ridiculous laws.

Respectfully I'd like to ask, What bought your knife to the attention of the law?

I'd also like to ask, would it not be better to carry and play with a knife that was 62 and 1/2 thou' under the legal requirement and happily go about your business, than carry a knife that an astute lawman with a recently calibrated vernier calliper and certificate of calibration, determined your knife was indeed 2 thou' over the legal minimum length and attacked you with his baton, snapped off your knife's tip to make it legal and sent you on your way?

With regard to spine,

Do you have any suggestions as to how I may demonstrate I have a spine? I am particularly interested because where I live you can't even carry a pencil sharpener! Unless of course you were a professional Pencil Sharpener yourself and where traveling to and from the place you sharpened pencils.

Yes Australian you need to show some spine or you will be the cops ***** for the rest of your life.

[Liquid Cobra]

You're a class act Mikael.