JYD CPM-D2 vs the Spyder

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Been around knives for a long time. I love different yet practical knives. Not into the whole mall ninja thing. I have always bought Spyderco's, Emersons, and some Benchmades.

I recently got turned onto Kershaw by the way of the R.A.M. Amazing knife. I love almost everything about it. So I am considering trying out some other Kershaws.

Would it be fair to compare the JYD CPM D2 against the Para-Military as far as size, strength, etc.

Where I live I have no way to compare knives so everything I buy is on the internet. I have a LNIB Para I will try to trade if I decide to go this route.

I guess I am just wanting some input from the Kershaw experts, seeing as I can't handle one till I buy it. :) Thanks for any info and help and hopefully I did not dirty the Kershaw forum by mentioning the "S" word.
 
I don't have a JYD II composite to compare to a para, but I have been EDCing a JYD with my para since Christmas. I like the para better, but I use my JYD a whole lot more than my para (I play with my dog and save the serious cutting to my spyder). Also when you are considering the price standpoint JYD II are half the cost of a para. So good luck and there is even a small crappy review in the knife testing about a JYD and a para.
 
Just going by sight, comparing one of my Para Millies to an SG2 JYD II, the JYD is about 3/4" longer, has more blade and handle 'real estate' and is made just as well as a Para. As well, I have found that the JYD II fits my hand better than the Para.

So, if you like the Para, I think that you will love a JYD II.
 
I have a D@ para-millitary, a cb jydII and a sg2 ti jyd II. The cb is a much ruggeder blade, especially at the tip. The para rides in the pocket better but the jyd II is more knife. The liner on it is soooo thick, what a tank! Russ:D
 
I love both, but they have really different intended uses for in my mind. I've handled JYDs, including the beautiful CB, and I've owned a para. The JYD strikes me as a beefy hard use knife. The para is reasonably tough, but that really fine tip and smaller size, as well as that great finger choil allowing me to get really get a lot of control of the blade for fine cutting.

My warning is that the QC on the para has never been perfect. I had minor blade play, an off centered blade and a little machining mark on the thumb rest. No big deal, but the QC of the JYD CB is quite brilliant.

Anyway, different knives for different needs. I LOVED the para, but it seems like a more direct competitor to the RAM, high end steels aside.
 
I actually did find my first Kershaw "flaw" this week on my new RAM, bought new from a dealer. It's a 1 mm long, deep (palpable) scratch on the choil. It bothers me a little, but I got a good deal on the RAM (50 dollars) so I just went ahead and got it anyway. No big deal. I bought the RAM to use it anyway, not for a collection piece.

But I've had a Chive, a Scallion, a Blue Bump, an Avalanche, a Mini Mojo and a G10 Offset that have all been perfect. And the RAM is otherwise perfect.
 
I love the Blur - had a pair for years. Last fall brought an S30V version home. My BM 551 Grip in 440C, bought between my first two Blur purchases, compares physically with the Blur, but came dull as can be - and was a drawer resident for years. I prefer the BM Axis Lock - but not the Grip - I carried the sharper - and easier to resharpen - Blurs. Worries over the liner lock wearing proved to be unnecessary. Skip ahead to this past Christmas...

I bid on a factory blem 1725CB - and got it. My wife gave me a regular 1725CB she paid less for. Both are perfect - and have shared time in my pocket. Great feel and heft - and neat edge - both are somewhat shavers - nothing like a new 420HC Buck 110 edge, but as good as my Spydie Natives in S30V, my resharpened EDC and unused newbie being equivalent.

Even loose enough to flip open easily with the thumb, the 1725s are stout feeling with no apparent lateral play. Of course, a slight tightening of that pivot screw makes it a tad harder to deploy. Loose, I've not had one open in my pocket yet... and all of my knives are clip-free. The JYDII CB is a bargain!

Stainz
 
They are both great knives.. with that said... The compression lock is a better lock IMO.. And the design is great for intricate cutting and slicing jobs. with stellar lock up.
The JYD has more handle and blade, flipper... and a good liner lock
Really its personal preference.... If it looks interesting to you, then you should try it..
 
Thanks for the input guys. Looks like I will be ordering a "dog" today and see how it goes. Again thanks for the help.
 
Stainz said:
...both are somewhat shavers - nothing like a new 420HC Buck 110 edge...
Click to expand...

I must say I was suprised at the edge of the $20 Buck 110 "Founder's Edition" I picked up the other day. Push-cut paper much more readily than the new S110V Shallot. :eek: Shocked, I was!

[/off-topic] ;)
 
The compression lock IS a better lock in many ways. Not only is it theoretically tougher/more reliable, but it's easier to open and close. it can be flicked each way like you might with an axis or hawk. Fingers never have to get in the way of the blade. For whatever reason though, the compression lock models I've played with had blade play.
 
I think you'll find the design of the JYDII to be a more utilitarian "working" knife that can take some ridiculous hard use. It also has one of the toughest and most reliable liner locks Ive seen...better than some frame locks Ive seen.
 
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