Best Spyderco for my money?

people around here seem to really love to suggest the para 2 even tho its nearly impossible to find a dealer that has it in stock.
 
BlueCollarOutdoors said:
Thanks for the feedback man. I'm not new to knives I just wasted a lot of time and money on cheap crap. Why would you not suggest ZDP-189? Just because of the difficult sharpening nature? If that's all it is then I'm not worried, I have decent experience with sharpening and stropping. Is there any other reason I should stay away from it?
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It's just the sharpening
 
Freman Bloodglaive said:
The Matriarch isn't an EDC knife. It has one function, and that's the one you'd better be sure you're legally in the right to use it for. If I were carrying it for that purpose I'd buy an Emerson waved version and keep it tip up in my right rear pocket against the seam. Drawing it should open it and bring it up in a reverse grip. As I said, not an EDC knife though.

The Endura is a fine folding knife. VG-10 is very corrosion resistant, and takes a great edge. I'm carrying an orange one at the moment. Awesome knife and it's probably long enough to act for self defence, though I'd really rather not.

The Manix 2 looks like a fine knife with the Spyderco leaf blade similar to that in the Tenacious range. A lot of belly for slicing, sharp point. If you could swing the XL version that'd probably be ideal for your combined requirements.

The Police and Military look like upsized Enduras to me. Better steel, G10, but basically the same principle.

To be honest, I'd be inclined to buy a Matriarch and a Delica. Being small the Delica is great for EDC, and if you do need an SD knife the Matriarch looks brutally effective.
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im currently weilding a resillience, bryd hawkbill, and zdp manbug :)
 
SomeNewGuy said:
people around here seem to really love to suggest the para 2 even tho its nearly impossible to find a dealer that has it in stock.
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Which might correspond with why they're never in stock. It's a fantastic knife. People recommend them because they undoubtedly one of the best edc knives out there and they happen to be pretty affordable. They're hard to find because people buy them up quickly because they're undoubtedly one of the best edc knives out there and they happen to be pretty affordable. They are a standard production knife and are available often if you're looking in the right places. Currently demand is larger than supply, but that doesn't mean people shouldn't recommend it, if you want one, you can find one, simple as that, you just might have to do some digging.
 
if it were me, id forget the SS idea. I have used both the Endura and the Police models as a filet knife on fishing trips and the stainless gets slippery in wet hands.
 
I would personally choose the Military, but for general edc the Endura my be a less attention grabbing option.
 
BlueCollarOutdoors said:
Besides a better steel, and a better lock, what's better about the Paramilitary 2 than a Police or and Endura?
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Everything.

It's made in the US.

Real .010 washers instead of the paper thin .003 washers on the Japanese knives.

The Compression lock is much stronger than a liner lock (same flat piece of spring steel, but it resists bending more because it is compressed across a shorter distance)

The pivot bushing system allows for an almost zero friction pivot with no perceptible blade play.

Full nested steel liner.

No aluminum backspacer to strip out.

Full flow through design.

Bigger screws are less likely to strip if you disassemble the knife for cleaning.

4 way pocket clip.

...All that said, good luck finding one right now. It took me months to find one in stock, now I'm looking for a spare and still having trouble. At $110 these are the best deal in knives I've ever seen.
 
how the manix 2 compared to the paramilitary?
it's made in the US also, and i'm having a hard time finding it a available to buy but how does it compare?
 
cards94 said:
how the manix 2 compared to the paramilitary?
it's made in the US also, and i'm having a hard time finding it a available to buy but how does it compare?
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Manix2 has a CBBL (caged ball bearing lock) and the Para2 has a much simpler, but stronger, Compression lock.

Manix2 is availble with a sabre or full flat grind. Para2 is only available as a full flat grind.

Both knives have a completely different shape for both blade and handle.
 
gooeytek said:
Gayle Bradley.
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Look, man, I LOVE PM2's in all blade-steels. You can pay for what you get, from $140-$400. They are great.
The Gayle Bradley, in CPM M4 steel, is NOT stainless, but is a heavy-duty blade compared to the PM2. I have three GB's because I love 'em. Clean after using it, and it won't rust.
 
MatthewSB said:
Manix2 has a CBBL (caged ball bearing lock) and the Para2 has a much simpler, but stronger, Compression lock.

Manix2 is availble with a sabre or full flat grind. Para2 is only available as a full flat grind.

Both knives have a completely different shape for both blade and handle.
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thanks for the info. i now would prefer the para2 and shopping around.
 
I would go with Manix 2 LW. I never was fan of M2, but recently was able to handle LW model and bought it. I am very impressed. Around $70, FFG blade, choil, US made and very light. The way to go.
 
bh49 said:
I would go with Manix 2 LW. I never was fan of M2, but recently was able to handle LW model and bought it. I am very impressed. Around $70, FFG blade, choil, US made and very light. The way to go.
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manix2 lightweight looks like a good buy also but it has the ball bearing lock.
 
My top 2 choices the Manix and Para are a pain to get ahold of. That being said if i had recommend a spyderco in stock it would be the Caly 3.5 in G10.
 
Well I'm going against the grain a bit. How about the Sage? It really is a nice knife. It is light, good looking, a bit less tactical and has s30v steel. Its a liner lock which is perhaps less reliable than some other locks, but sometimes I think folks around here get a little crazy about stuff like that. Like me, I would bet most folks here have never had a liner lock fail under normal, appropriate usage. They are good locks and the version on the sage has great lock up. Its a great knife and, importantly, it is readily available.

Good luck.
 
Manix2 has a CBBL (caged ball bearing lock) and the Para2 has a much simpler, but stronger, Compression lock.
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I've got a bunch of P2's and like them. Especially the sprints. Why are you stating that the CBBL isn't as strong? You have evidence of this? Test results not on some guys you tube video channels? How about Spyderco? Do they state this is true? I'm curious.

Opinions are fine but should be given as opinions. Proof should be available for statements of facts given to people asking for advice to people who actually might need to know the truth.

Joe
 
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This will serve you well in any situation, where it's legal to carry.
 
MatthewSB said:
Everything.

It's made in the US.

Real .010 washers instead of the paper thin .003 washers on the Japanese knives.

The Compression lock is much stronger than a liner lock (same flat piece of spring steel, but it resists bending more because it is compressed across a shorter distance)

The pivot bushing system allows for an almost zero friction pivot with no perceptible blade play.

Full nested steel liner.

No aluminum backspacer to strip out.

Full flow through design.

Bigger screws are less likely to strip if you disassemble the knife for cleaning.

4 way pocket clip.

...All that said, good luck finding one right now. It took me months to find one in stock, now I'm looking for a spare and still having trouble. At $110 these are the best deal in knives I've ever seen.
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I've never had a problem with the screws on the japanese knives. The Endura and Police also have quad carry too.
 
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