Native with S35V and G10 or Paramilitary 2

[emjay4248]

If you like playing with the knife then the Para 2. I have 6 Para 2 knives in different steels. I use the S30V as my EDC. Its very durable and flicks great. I have the Native 5 and it is a a very stout knife, great EDC knife
If you like playing with then knife then get PM2 if you want a good looking knife wit a very strong lock and steel go for the native 5.

 

[emjay4248]

If you like playing with your knives the native is a bad choice because of the backlock. The backlock does not lend itself to being flicked open. I had the blurple in s110v And sold it because it was no fun to play with. If you don't have a paramilitary in your collection or even if you don't have a collection the Para 2 is a must have. Easy to find on Ebay for good prices or here on the forum. Just be careful and buy it from a reputable source.
I believe it is the most copied. If your in the mood splurge and get the s110v with the blurple scales, Its worth it. Good luck

 

[dreadpirate]

Handle both in person and decide. Also look at the FRN version of the Native 5, and the Para 3.

 

[brianv]

After a week or so of going around on this and finding out that no one in my area carries Spyderco I decided to order an Endura. I really like the Delica and find it a good stout knife. It seemed the Endura was a good way to go for something a bit larger for occasions when that is desirable. I'll keep an eye on what Spyderco is doing as a Native may still be in my future. The Shaman looks interesting too.

 

[Red House]

The brown S35Vn PM2 is back in stock at one the main shops...

 

[archieblue]

You'll be happy with the Endura. It's a fantastic knife!

 

[DocT]

I just cannot love the PM2. I have tried. I have an S110V version. I gave away a camo version. I love the blade, but the handle is a bit too cramped for me. I have the same issue with the Native 5. The handle is a tad small, but I can live with it because there is no pommel guard cramping my fingers. I am not a fan of the bit choil, either. If it were like that on the Millie I would be happy.

I much prefer the Manix 2 back lock to the PM2, any day. I also like the way the Delica fits my hand better than the Native. If I want a strong small knife, though, I would get the Native.