I guess I will be the odd one out here, but I think a manix 2 xl would serve you well. It would be a good knife for those days you know you will do lots of cutting. The handle is very comfortable with no hotspots. The blade shape is very nice, and it is ffg s30v. The ball bearing lock is also very nice, and makes the knife very smooth. IMO the only downside is its kind of heavy, but that's for you to decide. That said the para 2 is a very nice knife, as are most spydercos. They are all just different. Hope you end up happy with your choice.