I need a new EDC

[Micdanson88]

How do you know the difference between a fake and a real PM2? and who can I order from that has fast shipping?

 

[josephrogers]

Frankly, I am not all that knowledgeable in that real. I used to know fairly well. And any reputable dealer like BladeHQ
http://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco-Paramilitary-2--7920

 

[mwally]

knivesshipfree.com
bladehq.com
knifecenter.com

 

[SURVIVAL&WEAPONS]

How about a PM2? Or a Native 5 if you don't mind the lockback.

Buck Vantage Pro (large) at $65 bones? G10, and a 3.25" S30V blade.


...PM2 would be my choice.

Those are some good suggestions, those are what came to my mind.

 

[CelticCross74]

from what I understand only CutleryShoppe and Blade HQ are actual authorized dealers by Spyderco you are especially safe with CutleryShoppe I have spent thousands there and have always had top notch service on some of the best prices around.

 

[CelticCross74]

but yes after 20 years of collecting I can say confidently that the PM 2 is THE BEST all around EDC folder there is period.

 

[mrbear]

Im looking at the spyderco manix 2 but I cand find one in S30V with a FFG.

GPKnives has this in stock right now.

 

[mwally]

from what I understand only CutleryShoppe and Blade HQ are actual authorized dealers by Spyderco you are especially safe with CutleryShoppe I have spent thousands there and have always had top notch service on some of the best prices around.

There's your answer. Both very reputable online retailers.

 

[Micdanson88]

I will buy from them then if the eBay ones are questionable

 

[DocT]

Try Knifeworks.com They are my go to company, though the others are great, too. They have the PM2 in stock, at a really good price. They also have your Manix.

 

[Micdanson88]

Thanks, I'll be sure to check them out if the eBay deal goes sour

 

[josephrogers]

It is more likely WHEN ebay goes sour... especially on one of the most counterfeited knife models out there.

 

[Micdanson88]

Well I will check it over thoroughly and if it looks questionable at all its going back

 

[mwally]

Well I will check it over thoroughly and if it looks questionable at all its going back

Feel free to post pics here. We can all chime in.

 

[Micdanson88]

For sure!! Thanks guys

 

[Seneca18]

For sure!! Thanks guys

If you are concerned when you get your PM2 head over to the Spyderco subform, there is a sticky on fakes where I posted some tell tale difference pics between real and fake PM2s.

 

[Micdanson88]

I already watched a number of videos about the differences, but I will definitely check that out

 

[AusLoX]

Benchmade 940 maybe?



Here's some size comparisons. I put a 940 in each set of knives so you can see a constant.



Top to bottom:
1) spyderco PM2 in s30v
2) spyderco manix2 in s30v
3) benchmade 940 in s90v
4) Boker kwaiken in VG-10
5) benchmade Nakamura in s90v



1) ZT 630 in s35vn
2) Strider/Pro-tech collaboration Auto in 154cm
3) spyderco delica in Superblue
4) benchmade 940 in s30v
5) CRK in s35vn

Closed to see pocket real estate:

 

[zarajohn]

hi,
That SOG flash 1 has a incredible clip, the knife truly goes down in the pocket. I carry with a P7 clip or the smallest S-biner. In the case you could not use pocket clip. One handed opening the U2 is a very nice knife. Its light weight, nice to hold and has a very good blade that hold an edge well.

The Drifter is in the lower value range but really nice also. It is about the same size as the Kershaw you get some information about however else I don't know anything about that.

I don't care for the clip on the Drifter, I removed it. I have put on a little circle of string and utilize an S-biner. It's a decent size, a bit greater than the flash1.
Thanks
Zarajohn@