Got the original Paramilitary yesterday...and it was free!

[Nestor]

I've been helping a local senior citizen with some stuff of his lately and he knew that I like Spyderco. Gave me a box yesterday and told me that it's just a small sign of his gratitude. I was told it's a "user" that was modified by him years ago, but still running strong. When I looked at the box it was the 2008 original Paramilitary. I've opened the box and saw this:




Lock up was strong, no blade play, the scales were dyed long time ago and were sanded down to the first owner's liking. Blade was CPM D2, so it sure made me happy. I liked the finger choil quite a lot better than the new one, but the action was gritty and the blade wasn't really dropping on its own. I thanked him for such a nice gift, went home and started working on it. After taking it apart there was no question that the knife was used quite extensively. Dust mixed with oil that dried over the years was present everywhere inside. Some small pitting here and there, but nothing serious really.





When I was wiping off the scales with the alcohol the dye started to coming off leaving me with that "working pants look". I kinda liked when the work was taking me...which gave me an idea about creating some patina. Which I did soon after. Put everything back together and the blade is flying now, lock up is rock solid and I can't shake out the closed blade from the handle. What's not to like? Locktite is drying now, so I will have it out tomorrow. What a nice day!





Thanks for your time Gents!

[vivi]

Man after my own heart. I modified the rear of the handle on my Paramilitary too, trying to create space for a 4 finger grip behind the choil.

CPMD2 takes an awesome edge.

[Nestor]

Man after my own heart. I modified the rear of the handle on my Paramilitary too, trying to create space for a 4 finger grip behind the choil.

CPMD2 takes an awesome edge.

It seems to be the case indeed. I have a medium large hand with long fingers and no problem handling the knife in any grip. Not sure how it was before (I saw the pictures on the net though). Edge is getting a mirror like shine quite easily. Should be fun!

[xceptnl]

Congratulations on such a worthy gift for your generosity. A free Para is great, a sprint is even better. I never forced a patina, but do enjoy the handle mod as vivi stated. I like the unique color.

[xceptnl]

Edge is getting a mirror like shine quite easily. Should be fun!

Powdered D2 takes a terrific polish.

[sal]

Nice find Nestor,

Congrats. "A blast from the past". The original design was in answer to a smaller Military model. Eric's breathing on the design created the 2 & 3.

sal
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"Continual improvement is our evolutionary obligation to humankind".

[Nestor]

Nice find Nestor,

Congrats. "A blast from the past". The original design was in answer to a smaller Military model. Eric's breathing on the design created the 2 & 3.

sal
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"Continual improvement is our evolutionary obligation to humankind".

Thank You Sir. It was certainly a surprise. Very nice indeed. I am slowly becoming sure that the series (Military, Para 2&3) are my personal favorites in the entire Spyderco's line.

[benben]

What a fantastic gesture, congrats!! I carried my original Paramilitary this past Monday, first time it's seen light of day in YEARS!!

[Guts]

That's super cool. Great gesture on both accounts. Would love to grab an original Paramilitary someday. Haven't tried CPM-D2 myself yet, but honestly been enjoying the standard D2 lately on some traditional folders I picked up so I can only imagine a powdered version is that much nicer to sharpen.

[Manixguy@1994]

Super gift Nestor and wow what a first run to own . I was at a show and handled one and thought if they only made one ambi or a lefty ! Dan

[SpeedHoles]

Very cool! Nice pics, thanks for posting that up.

[Nestor]

Thanks Guys. Unexpected find for sure.

[Evil D]

It's easy to forget how far this design has come, when you see the old detent method vs today's.

This was my first "the one", lots of good memories with this one.

[Mushroom]

If there is no Military 2 because it's just a Paramilitary 2 XL - then there is no Military Model because it's just a Paramilitary XL.

No Millie 2 = No Millie. They're all just Paramilitary's.

[vivi]

If there is no Military 2 because it's just a Paramilitary 2 XL - then there is no Military Model because it's just a Paramilitary XL.

No Millie 2 = No Millie. They're all just Paramilitary's.

except in this case we know whether the chicken or the egg was first

[Mushroom]

If there is no Military 2 because it's just a Paramilitary 2 XL - then there is no Military Model because it's just a Paramilitary XL.

No Millie 2 = No Millie. They're all just Paramilitary's.

except in this case we know whether the chicken or the egg was first

Eggs are presumed to have existed long before birds were even a thing though, so that analogy might not be as effective is it may seem. (Assuming the Paramilitary is the Egg in this case)

Actually, if we base it on lineage - there should be no such thing as a Paramilitary or Paramilitary 2 - they're just smaller Military Models.

Honestly, I was speaking tongue-in-cheek in my first post - wasn't being entirely serious. To me and my eye, the Paramilitary is very clearly a product of the Military Model and my post was mostly just poking fun at the inconsistencies in criticism when it comes to the PM2 and Military 2 in comparison their predecessors.

[Capt'n Boatsalot]

Hey Nestor, that is a great gift and a very kind deed on your part. Congrats!
I've got a D2 Military and this reminds me that I should carry it more.

[Evil D]

If there is no Military 2 because it's just a Paramilitary 2 XL - then there is no Military Model because it's just a Paramilitary XL.

No Millie 2 = No Millie. They're all just Paramilitary's.

When I got my first Military 2 I had the idea of having it engraved with "I'm a Military 2 but I identify as a Para 2 XL" but honestly I just forgot to do it during checkout and it's still on the table and I'd just laugh and laugh every time I use it

[Mushroom]

When I got my first Military 2 I had the idea of having it engraved with "I'm a Military 2 but I identify as a Para 2 XL" but honestly I just forgot to do it during checkout and it's still on the table and I'd just laugh and laugh every time I use it

LOL! I agree, that would be hilarious.

[Nestor]

Out and about already!



Such a smooth action and that blade just cuts.



Thanks Guys!