Lets take a look at this....
Para 2:
)Compression lock
)G10
)S30V
)Tip up/tip down
length overall 8.281 " (210 mm)
blade length 3.438 " (87 mm)
blade steel CPM S30V
length closed 4.812 " (122 mm)
cutting edge 3.078 " (78 mm)
weight 3.75 oz. (106 g)
blade thickness .141 " (3.5 mm)
handle material G-10
Military:
)Liner lock
)S30
)G10
)Tip down
length overall 9.5" (241 mm)
blade length. 4" (102 mm)
blade steel CPM S30V
length closed 5.5" (140 mm)
cutting edge 3.687" (94 mm)
weight 4.2 oz (120 g)
blade thickness .156" (4 mm)
handle material G-10
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Over all length:
)Para 2: 8.281"
)Millitary: 9.5"
I think for self defense get the milltary, for utility get a para 2, the reason for this is, the millitary isn't exactly sheeple friendly
the difference is 1.22"
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Blade length
)para 2: 3.438"
)milltary: 4"
I think this comes down to you're own preferences, but it has been proven that there tip is strong enough by destruction tests:grumpy: the difference is .562"
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S30V:
)para 2: S30V
)millitary: S30V
I'm not really good at explaining this stuff so here
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/398123-S30V-your-conclusions/page2
Same steel so not much to compare.....
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Closed length:
)para 2: 4.812"
)milltary: 5.5"
Not much to talk about here....all there to say is the military will fill a larger space in your pocket. The difference is .688"
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Length of cutting edge:
)Para2: 3.078"
)Military: 3.687"
Again not a hole lot o talk about...the millitary will give you slightly more cutting ability but only .607"
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Weight in oz:
)Para 2: 3.75 oz
)Millitary: 4.2 oz
Once again not much....the para 2 is .45 oz lighter, making it a little bit more edc friendly but the military still comes in at a good weigh .
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Blade thickness:
)para 2: .141"
)millitary: .156"
Again this totally depends on your preference.....the difference is .015"
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Handle materal:
)para 2: g10
)Millitary: g10
The same stuff, strong as ever and black.....not much more to say about that.
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Clip carry options:
)para 2: tip up/tip down - left or right hand
)millitary: tip down - right hand
This is where for me the para 2 gets the advantage.....but again this is up to your personal preferences.
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And finally my conclusion:
For a pistol back up:
The military: longer blade and handle, and a stronger tip.
For edc:
If you like a bigger knife get the military if you don't mind something a little bit smaller get the para 2. Still keep in mind the military isn't very sheeple friendly.....
My bottom line:
I'd buy the para 2 because I wouldn't get the stare down from my neighbors
And because I like the design, and take what iv said with a grain of salt, I don't own either of these knives, but I have handled them
For you:
Iv said it a bunch but its up to you which you think is better!
Ok I hope this helps!!!!
Now if you'll excuse me I'm going to eat breakfast
!!!!!!!!!
Cheers!
-niner
