Spyderco's To Pick Over the Paramilitary 2
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- čas přidán 3. 07. 2024
- The Paramilitary 2 is a great knife no doubt but is it the best Spyderco for most maybe not.
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I am on my para2. I luv it. It's the standard that I measure all folders to
Yes! Everybody should get a para 2! What a fantastic knife. The way it perfectly fits in your hand is great!
If you have small to average sized hands
I recently purchased the Manix 2, the Kapara and the Sage 5 and I really like all three. My next Spyderco will likely be the PM2 in either the digi camo or maybe the blurple. I enjoyed your video.
I have the digi camo PM2 with a coated black s45vn blade and absolutely love it. Rather have it than any other Spiderco.
@@jonathanrowan4802 I ended up getting the digital camo too, except I went with the satin blade. I'd never want to reduce down to just one knife but if I had to I think the PM2 is the one I would hang on to. It's a great knife.
The yojumbo is my favorite spyderco folder. Absolutely incredible. I also really like the shaman. Great list. Just subscribed.
I happen to love the lightweight versions of the Manix. I just like the medium size but it's so light you cant feel it in your pocket.
Every knife guy needs a PM2 as a gateway spyderco. I used to really not love spydercos styling but when i bought my first PM2 I was HOOKED. Yes I have spyderco's that I like more but the PM2 started it all. Incredible knife for Incredible value.
Same here man! I used to hate the thumb hole but it is so ergonomic. My wife just ordered me a Shaman today and I can’t wait to get it.
@@appalachiangunman9589 just got my Shaman a week or so ago LOVE IT, becoming my favorite knife.
@@sprinkleddonuts6094 it’s about all I’ve carried since I got it, I love it!
@@appalachiangunman9589 yea its a great knife man
I wish they’d update the Delica with a finger choil and maybe even different locks. To me it’s the ultimate edc blade
I don't know that I could really explain why I like the PM2, but I will always have at least one, maybe 2, with different steels.
Those knives are spotless...for such an in-depth review.
Just got my GB2 loving it.
Good video. I love my Pm2. I also like my S35 Tenacious. I am going to have to check out the Amalgum.
Compression locks are great much better than lock backs, frame or liner.
And better than axis locks!
No springs to break
Unless you are left handed.
Absolutely
I have really appreciated this video (just happen to have Chief in Rex45 coming tomorrow) and may try to source American Lawman in XHP should the Chief not resonate with me. So to get a list of knives with some main pros and cons is very helpful. Thank you.
Good idea for a video. I have and like the Manix II Axis in 110 and was still looking at the PM2 at some point just because. I feel like l do not need the PM2 as much now. I'll expand the collection in another direction now.
The militairy is a good pm2 alternative too for those like me who find the pm2 is a bit too cramped in the handle departement, but i have to say i keep coming back to my Buck 110 lochsa, sure it's heavy but it's so comfortable and it's a cutting monster.
Good video and good choices. I love the PM2 but I do have alternatives and they include the Para3, the Caribbean, the Yojimbo 2, the Canis and the Slysz Bowie, if you are lucky enough to own one. Thanks.
I totally avoided the PM2 for years. Then I picked one up and it's pretty fantastic. Like someone else said don't even really know why. I do love the Manix2 (LW and m390 tan g10). And love the Amalgam. Great large knife. Just ordered up an all Titanium PM2 from bladeswelove. Super excited.
I'm avoiding the PM 3 that way. I don't even want to see one or hold it. Since I like PM 2 I tried to score Military in CTS XHP, but was too slow. Drat!
I like the Paramilitary 2, and I have a couple (one in Maxamet and one in S110V), but I agree that there are better knives for nearly any kind of specific uses. For heavy use, I’d say Manix 2 by a lot. For normal everyday use, I believe they made a way better knife when they rethought it in the Para 3 (my all-time favorite pocketknife of them all). For a smaller, easier to hide, kinda gentlemanly pocketknife I think the Lil’ Native with the compression lock is perfect. It’s hard to argue with the versatility of the PM2, which is probably why it’s pretty universally loved. It’s pretty good at everything, but there are knives in their lineup that are WAY better for specific needs which takes precedence over general versatility for a lot of and maybe even most people.
Very well said!! I can see that being the case, other models than PM 2 if dialing in for specific tasks.
@@ssunfish If your knife is just a daily tool (not for firewood processing or a weapon or other such unrealistic expectations), I think the Para 3 is a much better, while similar, product. I think men with larger than average hands might get pinched by it, though, according to some reviews. I wear a size large work glove and find it perfect, even MORE comfortable to use than the PM2, but I'm just one guy and everyone's different. I find the PM2 blade to be a bit long and unwieldy, comparatively, for most of my daily knife tasks (package opening, nail cleaning, pencil sharpening, wire stripping, thread trimming, etc.).
All that said, I've taken to carrying a Leatherman Free P4 in my pocket every work day and most days off, which means I need a knife that will fit in my watchpocket. For that purpose, I have two dailies now; a Pro-Tech Sprint (if they ever release a smaller iteration of their Malibu reverse tanto flipper, that'll undoubtedly be my forever EDC, but I'm not holding my breath. It is an absolutely stunning knife in every way, though, and if it were 1" shorter closed it would be beyond perfect for me) on work days, since the watchpocket of my preferred work jeans (All American Clothing Company AA1776) is pretty undersized, and a Benchmade Mini Bugout with Flytanium classic brass scales and Flytanium black hardware (classiest knife I've ever owned) on non-work days since my preferred non-work jeans (Brave Star True Straight) have a generous watchpocket and in the summer when I don't have to look nice I wear cargo shorts that I can hide anything in.
My S110V Lil Native compression lock will fit in my non-work jeans, but it makes it mighty tough to fish my Zippo out of my main pocket, so it's relegated to 'dress/gentleman's knife' usage, which means it actually bums me out since I normally don't need it aside from weddings, court dates, and funerals, the three obligations I hate most in that order, haha!
I never quite realized how much your preferences align with mine. Two of which are oddly not popular opinion. Eg. Larger folders and hollow grinds. Thank you for speaking on behalf of the knife fan minority.
Your comment struck me. I remember the backlash in the early'90's on hollow grind. I think some people are jaded with knives, not you, but some people trying to amp their knife excitement by going radical or rogue by going counter to mainstream thinking. There are actually large chopper fixed blades that are hollow ground. It's more complex of a question than the basic method of applying bevels. Mostly people search for ever better slicing and cutting over everything else.
My preference is larger also,but I have a good selection of smaller,the protech newport probably being my favorite
For me the Amalgam is bye far the best knife I have ever held. It fits my hand like a well made glove!
I've avoided a PM2 until a couple weeks ago - in cruwear and micarta... gotta have one in the collection, figure thats a solid choice.
I was sitting here thinking to myself "I hope Kevin talks about the Amalgam "...and then you did. I have a military but really want to get my hands on an Amalgam in 2022 Thanks for some solid recommendations. The native chief also looks interesting.
The pm2 tanto has to be my ultimate grail knife.
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Love the Sage5 for work. I can really lean on it comfortably.
The Kapara and the Canis just has a smoothness to them, I can't put um down. Cool list, cool content.
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YES. I haven't check out Canis in hand, but they missed the boat not releasing it from the start with button compression lock and SPY27!!!!!!! Would have competed with Wharncliffe PM 2 in CTS XHP, but I'd do both!
I love so many of the sydercos, especially the Native and the PM2, but my Rat 1 does everything I need it to really well, and it was $28 new. The Native and PM2 are over $100.
Same here. I have five different spyderco’s but ironically I carry my rat 2 more than any of them 😂
Buying by price is definitely a thing!!! I mean WOW. You hear about it constantly wall to wall! I have the concept of carrying a beater. I bought Mantra 2 off eBay and it was thrashed. Cleaned it and sent to Golden for resharpening after Blade West 2022. It replaced Cold Steel Grik for my work knife and I'm working six days a week this year barely getting away.
I bought a pm2 in dlc rex45 w/copper scale and I've had it for about a week. I'm not gonna delude myself about its utility or what hard use it might hold up to. So far it has: cut a few pieces of tape, stirred a drink, and shaved some hair off my arm. I mostly bought it because it looks cool but for hard use I have other cheaper knives that I'm not afraid to beat on which I always grab first when I'm heading to work
Great video! 😎👍
I’ve had 2 PM2’s sold one and traded the other found I preferred the manix2. But PM2 is a great knife
You overlooked the outstanding Spyderco Caribbean!
As much as I love all my PM2's, the "blurple" Millie in S110V (or even a regular Military in S30V) is a great alternative if one could be found. Or a Native Chief sprint run in S90V. Also the Police 4 K390 and Manix 2 XL are pretty solid.
I have an all black, factory edge still on it s30v military that I might be willing to sell🧐
Blurple is the manlinest color. On God. Its Royalty to the eye
@@jesusofamerica It was the color of royals and bishops back in the day. 😆
I have the chief in rex45 and Gayle Bradley 2 and they’re my two favorite knives
Love my gayle Bradley 2 hate the liner lock in it
Funny you bring this topic up, I just got a sage 1 and 5, Carribean and like them all better then a PM. And I really like the PM2. Those are 2 knifes(Sage and Caribbean) that people should check out if they wanted to checkout other fine knives that spyderco puts out.
Don’t forget the Kapara and Spydiechef. In my opinion they are among the best Spyderco males. Especially the Kapara.
Jeffery and Alexander: I would like to check out those models, especially Caribbean.
I went with a Para 3 for smaller and a Manix REX45 instead of the PM2 I am happy with both! Kevin just curious what sharpening system do you use to maintain your collection?
All right, I know you did this video a year ago I own a bunch of knives not one Spyderco decided I’m going to get one I looked at the paramilitary two to be my first one after watching this video you totally fucked me up you are completely indecisive every other one you seem to like were you able or are you able to pick one of those and say this is what I would take out of all of these because I heard that from three different knives that you put on the table in there. Thank you for the video I wish you were a little bit more decisive, that being said, I guess you’re a lot like me I kind of like all my knives same thing with my guns kind a hard to let them go. Thanks much take care.
I would be looking at a manix, that said you should still get a try the para 2 at some point, in a perfect world you can go to a store and try a few of these in hand to see which one feels best to you.
Very nice review.
I' bought a PM2 when they came out. I hardly ever carry it. I have 5 variations of the Manix 2 (2 pre-/s30v) and have carried them much more.
Use my Para 2 more than any of my other knives, from a box opener to a steak knife. But it’s not my favorite. Probably the Smock will be first followed by the Ikuchi just because it’s cool, or the Sage 5 in maxamet depending on the day. Thanks for the video!
I love the Para 3!
The Para 2 was definitely what got me into good knives. The Para 3 is great for pocket
My ideal would be an endura with a compression lock
I haven’t carried my PM2 since I got my Shaman. Aaannnnd I haven’t carried my Shaman since I got my Smock last week. I have the Manix and the Manix LW but I just can’t warm up to them. I have the Kapara and love it but don’t carry it much. I am waiting on a Spydiechef and really love the looks.
I completely agree with you, especially concerning the Spyderco Sage and Kapara. Probably the best Spyderco knives in their individual size class.
GB2 all day long. Really want to try the PM2 tanto.
I bought a Tenacious and like it very much. But I’ve bought 4 PM2s, 3 Para3 LWs and love them all..! Then I bought an Amalgam- it’s a great folding knife. Then I got a Sage5 LW; I absolutely love this knife!!! But my favorite Spyderco knife in my collection is the Shaman - everything about the knife is PERFECT…!! You can see I have a slight addiction to Spyderco knives. 😳
I've had the P2 for about a week now. Its my first spyderco knife. I've always carried, but its usually a low end buck , or Kershaw.
I've recently started moving to the $100. 00 - 200.00 range. Benchmade, Kershaw, and now Spyderco kinives.
I really like the P2 ergonomics. I like the blade and handle size , and the options for thumb placement, is excellent.
The only complaint i have , is it's hard to get out of my pocket, which could be a deal breaker. But , it arrived blade down , which makes for faster opening once its out of my pocket. I dont know if they goofed , when they assembled mine , or that's standard assembly.
If its standard, spyderco should rethink the clip placement, if most people are having to change it when they get their P2.
Ive noticed that in almost ever single video , the clips are blade up , where that would probably make it easier to get out of my pocket.
I hope that will be the case , because i really like the knife.
What do you think about the spyderco chaparral raffir noble I was checking that out,oh by the way I'm new to the knife community so your videos are very informative as I navigate around this awesome hobby.
By the way,the para3 is not a paramilitary 3,only para3
Sage 5 is the best 3'' knife I've ever owned. Perfect!
The Resilience is a budget knife from spyderco thats not a bad knife at all, an its in the size like the Native Chief Or Police!
Very informative. I noticed you had no serrated blades by Spyderco. What's you take on those?
I know this might sound a bit edgy but I think they suck. 😜
@@AlexanderSLeBlanc ngl i hate serrated knives. Serrations are for bread knives lol
I love my Sage 5, and Manix 2, and recently I got crazy and picked up a Watu which I personally like a lot. The Watu is loved for its unique look and character. It’s not for everyone. I can say the same for my Smock and Ikouchi. I was opposed to Spyderco’s originally but have become a total Spydee fan boy.
I can understand your comment! Sometimes think of Spyderco as a guilty pleasure. But they do offer variety and some large range of"different" when you crave novelty. I think my favorite is Serrata and I regret not getting Phil Wilson South Fork, but I condone myself because Phil thought it was too thick and maybe soft. If I heard right.
Surprised you didn't mention the Military. I like large knives as well and my titanium Military may be my most carried Spyderco. The Shaman is another one.
The two that even come close for me are the Canis and Manix 2 LW.
I'm looking for a Spyderco knife that is best for peeling an orange.. I know that would be a little overkill but which one should I get?
I say get a subvert!
Which SDK scales is on your Gayle B? It that the micarta?
1. Shaman
2. Manix
3. Native 5
4. Canis
5. OG Military
Native 5. The manix and shaman are awsome
Really wish Spyderco would completely move away from the liner lock and replace it with the compression lock
Missed out on the Caribbean
The smock is gonna be my go to , other than the pm2. I don’t like that it’s made in Taiwan but it’s still a great great knife
I did take an Amalgam over a Para 2, I have both but prefer the Amalgam.
If you didn’t own a pm2 I’d agree more with you on these other options.
For me, the Shaman tops the list. To each his own.
Every time I consider selling my PM2, I flick it open and close it a few times. Never gonna sell it :)
The native chief in s90v looks sexy...
Thanks for talking about the Native Chief, I bought one recently and it's an underrated knife. Go look up the Benchmade AFCK, that is what the Native Chief is, to me, in 2023 - a modern AFCK that's even stronger, better designed and more readily available.
Why do I think it is underrated? The lockback isn't flicky or drop shut smooth. The general trend is to have flicky, fidgety knives, but that is actually counter to the purpose of a knife. They're not fidget spinners, they're tools, thus it is a ridiculous criteria to judge a knife based on how flicky and fidgety it is.
The Native Chief is none of that. It is a real knife, and it'll cut, slice, stab, scrape and carve like a real knife.
the only pm2s id buy now are sprints, much more value, if easily reccomend the manix 2 before the pm2 at the pricepoint,
Delica 4 (Flat Ground Brown), Endura(Flat Ground Brown) Manix 2 Light-Weight (TransparentBlue) & I Purchased A PM2 SVN30 Digital Camo.. Purchased Some FLYTANIUM G-10 Ghost Scales Jade.. Next Is Manix XL & Prolly A PM3 Maxamet Grey Scale G10 Scales.. My Brother Got Me Into A Spyderco Nutt
It's a video discussing the flagship model that every other model addresses issues from. Like saying PM 2 is a basic knife with improvement variants, but PM 2 is a stand alone design to address the guys wanting something over the Military. Kind of getting into minutiae for no real question. You might know what you're doing and choose based on your needs, otherwise you're just going by looks and feel when you check it out in hand at a brick and mortar.
I have been hearing about Manix and Manix XL. . It's a shame Manix lock back can't be had. Most thing that people don't choose PM 2 first is because the handle is blocky while bring complex instead of open concept. (There's too little open concept handles).
Because of the straight part of the cutting edge and the handle feel I like the straight spine stretch II over PM 2, the lock back is just pure icing on the cake. Although it's wee heavier than Stretch 2 XL, it is a better knife and I'll be interested to see how the Stretch 2 XL feels in G-10 when the Cruwear version drops.
I lost my pm2 now I carry a xm18
All good knives, but for me, there’s just no substitute for the real-deal PM2.
There’s just something perfected about the way the look, feel and function of it work together that keeps me coming back.
Spyderco made the para3 because the PM2 is their flagship model(or one of them depending on who you talk to). They wanted to have something that looks and functions like a PM2. They did that because they realized that some people want a knife to have a sub-3" blade. Also, there are some cities/states that you find that size is the legal limit. I know I'm going to have to carry my para3 when I go to Virginia and drive through Maryland this summer because, from my understanding, my full size Grip and Manix 2 aren't legal.
AND THIS IS AMERICA?
@@ssunfish What?
Holy shit i didn't know the Mannix was made with out compression lock.
I totally agree with the Manix 2. I've got the basic G10 with S30V and the ball bearing lock. I think I actually prefer that to any of my PM2s. I also have a standard Native Chief. Great knife. I tested it on some thick cardboard and it breezed through them like they were just sheets of paper. I also have an Amalgam. Great knife. In fact, I've got it right here on the table as I'm typing this. For regular EDC, I think a Native 5 or a Para 3 would do just fine. I also love my Mantra 3. I'm not so fond of my Sliverax though. the curve of whole knife bothers me. Having said all that, the first Spyderco in my collection that I would pick over the Paramilitary 2 would be my Shaman. I just absolutely love that knife. It's my favorite folding knife in fact. Something about the size, ergonomics and even aesthetics just makes it stand head and shoulders above any other Spyderco in my collection.
I would buy a Manix or shaman but I prefer the pm2 blade shape and I REALLY REALLY want the crucarta one and the shaman sprint runs gone sooo…
I'm a bit of a Spyderco fanboy, yet I don't like the PM2... I'm surprised you didn't mention the Stretch 2 which is basically a cheaper, slicier version with a lockback. I think the Native line is definitely the superior line and the action on the Native Chief is just insanely smooth, the lock is really light
Agreed, the stretch 2 is an amazing knife, and always overlooked.
TOTALLY! I was like" didn't he ever hear of straight spine stretch II? Not only lockback but the last part of the edge to the heel of the blade offers straight line to go with the belly instead of bring all belly, plus Straight Spine Stretch 2 feels really good in hand!
@@LobsterRavioliEspecially in K390!!
I like the manix 2 better than anything. I had a pm2.
Getting a para3
I just got my first PM2, my first Spyderco since I had a Civilian in the '90s. I... don't think I get it.
Alternatives to the PM2-----great choices...IF you're not planning to carry the knife in public. Since these knoves all have blades longer than 3". making them illegal to be carried in public....'
The people making these laws don't really think things through. The same people who limit rounds in pistol magazines in a few states. ...if a derranged person is intent on doing nother people harm ...limiting folding knive blade length to 3" or less won't stop them.. nor would limiting gun magazine round count to 10...the job will still get done.
I digress...heh...they should bring back the GB2....don't know why companies take popular kives off hte market that were selling well eg. Zt801 Ti...
So the 3" law will be dependant on jurisdiction in Canada there is no limit on blade length
Good video that makes a lot of sense. I’ve had a PM2 since they first came out, still have a regular blk/silver and Jade/DLC/M4. The Native Chief is really underrated, great knife. I don’t play with my knives so could careless about drop shut action. A back lock is the best overall option for a user. I have a Sage 1 (best one) and a Native. My big hand does not fit well behind choil especially on Native. I hate knives that force me to use the choil. They are still useable behind choil but barely: Having the choil cutout in blade like FF designs etc leaves more handle room.
I still have at least 20 Spydercos but I’m hesitant to buy a ‘regular’ version of a Spyderco due to all their stupid sprint/exclusives on the same 15-20 knives. People chase around high end steel to open boxes with and I’m concerned about resale value. I don’t think the constant sprints is good for the knife community. I look at other brands more now. About half the money in Chinese products goes back to US in designs, distribution, marketing etc
Oh man I want the Amalgam, shame it’s $230. Maybe in a couple years
Really hate the Manix silhouette, especially closed. It’s a pocket monster. I can’t even justify a PM2. I’m usually carrying an Endura or the Bento Box lil Matriarch. Aloha and thanks Kevin!
I’ll take a pm2 over the 50 other knives I own!! All day long!
Yet no mention of the Caribbean
Spyderco Amalgam = Flipper delete makes it perfect IMO.
Pm2 probably the best all around edc for most people. Ergos, blade size, steel options, and carry options make it one of the best imo.
It's my dream knife, with the tanto grind. I literally dream about it.
For me, the para 3 is the go-to. (Both are great, that’s for sure.)
@@kill3rbamb146 hopefully you own one’
@@petero6743 unfortunately I haven’t yet but I’ve gotten quite a few nice blades from other reputable brands since
My PM2 M4 Tanto that I blackwashed and slapped on Flytanium Lotus shred carbon fiber scales beats everything in my collection
Pm2 is my favorite over Manix
Ohhh anything they don't make anymore.( when a company's out of production stuff is better then any of there current line up you know your looking at spyderco)
This comment wins the internet today!!! SO TRUE
@@ssunfish spydero is not a company I think about as if ohh what are they gonna do next( that way lies madness and disappointment(mostly because a greedy priceing structure supported by rabid super fans ) but only what can I scrounge on the second hand market for anything less then 3 bills that they tricked the Japanese in to making for them. I saw a nice old odd ball the other day ( can't even remember the name never seen it even mentioned (old white box) last year of releases as a whole I think had any real risk and creative merrit was whatever year the mamba came out sadly cant say the same about the out the window over the hills priceing I think that was back with the year before original southard flipper. Lolll
Found it black hawk and renigade c24 and c23 they feel more akin to cold steel then what Spyderho is now
My favorite PM2 would have been the PM2 without finger-choil.
I'm so baffled by this. I wouldn't even own a PM2 if it didn't have that finger-choil. Just goes to show that a knife being good is totally up to the guy/girl holding it !
My gawd, I'd love to lose the finger choil! That would be T& A!
Sorry I truly believe there's no better folder than the pm2
Manix for sure and not the back lock for sure too.
Why is there an apostrophe in the title?
I have a SPYDERCO SPYDERFLY IN GREAT condition with box and paper work there discontinued do you want to buy it or do a trade with me.
i hate lockbacks more than 3cr steel
I mean let's be honest.. should this even be a video? I think not ! The Para Military 2 is the first & last pocket folder anyone needs (Non- Collectors) AND a steady staple in everyone's knife addiction (Collectors).
Para 2 maxamet is like cocain. Reliable and fast acting.
Stretch 2 LW!
I've never liked the compression lock. It's awkward to me.
Shaman over the PM2 everyday ...