12 Years with the ParaMilitary 2...

Great Para 2 collection. One of my favorite knives is the XL model of the Manix 2. Is there a Para 2 equivalent to this beast with CPM S90V blade? Spyderco Manix 2 XL CF C95CFP2 (3).JPGSpyderco Manix 2 XL CF C95CFP2 (4).JPGSpyderco Manix 2 XL CF C95CFP2 (5).JPGSpyderco Manix 2 XL CF C95CFP2 (2).JPGSpyderco Manix 2 XL CF C95CFP2 (8).JPGSpyderco Manix 2 XL CF C95CFP2 (11).JPGSpyderco Manix 2 XL CF C95CFP2 (12).JPG
 
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GatorFlash1 said:
Great Para 2 collection. One of my favorite knives is the XL model is the Manix 2. Is there a Para 2 equivalent to this beast with CPM S90V blade?View attachment 1943377View attachment 1943378View attachment 1943379View attachment 1943380View attachment 1943381View attachment 1943382View attachment 1943383
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Teddy1985 said:
Military…in S90V/carbon fiber
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What T Teddy1985 said!

GatorFlash1 GatorFlash1 I appreciate your enthusiasm for one of your favorite knives, but, seven full-sized images of a Manix 2 XL, posted on my PM2 thread. Really?
Sometimes, less is more. ;)
 
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Up next from Spyderco, more cutting edge, a robust tip, and slimmer carry in pocket. Add to all that an easier to take apart design and thinner blade stock with improved cutting performance.

She’ll be called “ Salbenza”.
 
jeronimo said:
Where has the time gone???
It's been 12 years since the PM2 was introduced, and these "Lucky 13🐈‍⬛" are all that remain in my revolving collection.
I did have 14, but I gifted one to my daughter for her 20th birthday, last month. 🎂

Curious to see what the ParaMilitary model evolves into next! ;)

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Starting at the Left, from Top to Bottom:
1st Column: M4, M4 DLC, 20CV, M4 Tanto
2nd Column: K390, Maxamet, S45VN DLC, S110V, CTS-XHP DLC
3rd Column: Cruwear, Cruwear DLC, S90V DLC, Cruwear
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I feel like the one in the lower left is not getting the love it deserves. Please send my way for some extra attention 😉
 
Idtx2 said:
I feel like the one in the lower left is not getting the love it deserves. Please send my way for some extra attention 😉
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You are correct I Idtx2 ! I bought that one to try out the tanto version of the PM2, and I just didn't love it, the way I do the others.
I sold it, a couple of weeks ago. 🤝
 
jeepin said:
I would love a Paramilitary 2 in Magnacut. Also an original full-size Manix in Magnacut as well!
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Someday, jeepin jeepin , I'm sure we'll see Magnacut PM2's....
I'll predict they get released sometime in 2023.
Then, I'll have to wait until demand dies down for it, and then pick one up.
That will probably put it out to 2024, for me, unless I happen upon a good deal on one. ;) 🍻
 
jeronimo said:
Where has the time gone???
It's been 12 years since the PM2 was introduced, and these "Lucky 13🐈‍⬛" are all that remain in my revolving collection.
I did have 14, but I gifted one to my daughter for her 20th birthday, last month. 🎂

Curious to see what the ParaMilitary model evolves into next! ;)

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Starting at the Left, from Top to Bottom:
1st Column: M4, M4 DLC, 20CV, M4 Tanto
2nd Column: K390, Maxamet, S45VN DLC, S110V, CTS-XHP DLC
3rd Column: Cruwear, Cruwear DLC, S90V DLC, Cruwear
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Very nice group jeronimo! Lucky 13, jammin😎
Probably impossible question, but do you have a favorite?

jeronimo said:
It's actually called the Gayle Bradley 2. ;) 🍻
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Bingo
 
GB940Rookie said:
Very nice group jeronimo! Lucky 13, jammin😎
Probably impossible question, but do you have a favorite?
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Thank you GB940Rookie GB940Rookie .

I would say the modified Crucarta PM2, at the bottom right, is my current favorite.
Since that picture was taken, I replaced the scales with a set from RC Bladeworks, and am waiting for it to come back from getting a little Cerakote work done to it.
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I'm almost reluctant to admit that the Para 2 is my most used, most carried pocketknife. I've owned at least one at any given time since they were first released. I usually sold them off for the reasons below, and always quickly replaced them because they are just so good. Based on the specs alone I would say I prefer more cutting edge relative to the size of the handle, a more robust tip, beefier lock up, smaller footprint in the pocket, more precision manufacture. But the whole is so much more than the parts with this model. I have an early Sebenza which checks all of the above boxes, but it's the Para 2 which gets the actual use. My current iteration is a REX 45 exclusive that I rescaled with aftermarket micarta grips.

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GatorFlash1 said:
Great Para 2 collection. One of my favorite knives is the XL model of the Manix 2. Is there a Para 2 equivalent to this beast with CPM S90V blade? View attachment 1943377View attachment 1943378View attachment 1943379View attachment 1943380View attachment 1943381View attachment 1943382View attachment 1943383
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Evany said:
I'm almost reluctant to admit that the Para 2 is my most used, most carried pocketknife. I've owned at least one at any given time since they were first released. I usually sold them off for the reasons below, and always quickly replaced them because they are just so good. Based on the specs alone I would say I prefer more cutting edge relative to the size of the handle, a more robust tip, beefier lock up, smaller footprint in the pocket, more precision manufacture. But the whole is so much more than the parts with this model. I have an early Sebenza which checks all of the above boxes, but it's the Para 2 which gets the actual use. My current iteration is a REX 45 exclusive that I rescaled with aftermarket micarta grips.

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sovereign said:
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Couple of nice ones there, fellas!
 
I don’t own 2 of any knife except PM2s of which I have 5!

I think that they are all exclusives(?)

Carbon Fiber M4 (X2)
Blue M390 Bento box shop
Red DLT M390
Smooth G10 cruwear
 
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