Para2 "Pinch"

[Joshua J.]

Ha, and I thought this thread was about how smooth the Para 2 is, and how you can close it just by disengaging the lock and watching the blade fall into the handle.

I don't know how to stop the pinching, the lock on mine doesn't travel enough for it to be a real issue, even when I try and cram the pad of my index finger in the lock.
I can see how it would be annoying though. Eventually your body will callous up the skin at that spot, and the thick hide will be able to deal with it better.
Edit: If you want to accelerate the process, I usually get callouses on the pads of my fingers from lifting dumbbells with a cross hatch pattern on the grip.

As for closing, I close the Para 2 the same as a lock-back. Disengage the lock with your thumb using the same grip position as you normally use the knife, and let the blade choil fall onto your index finger. Move your fingers out of the way and finish closing.

 

[Nemo]

The Para Military is one of the better ones for not being too bad with the pinch. Others have really stung at times including the old ATR frame locks which outright hurt my finger a couple times. It got worse as the lock wore in moving across the contact. This pinch factor is one of my biggest gripes for the compression lock. I wish there was a way to create a situation in the handle that kept this from occurring. However, other than the ATR models the pinch is usually just a minor annoyance and nothing worth worry over. Its a small price to pay for an incredibly strong reliable lock.

STR

I was also bitten by the Lil Temperance quite a few times. It hurt.
Nothing happen with my paramillies 1 or 2 though.

 

[alsj727]

Come on Guys opening a knife is not Rocket Science. Adjust your grip slightly. NO pinch

 

[Reeek]

Thanks for the profound advice!

Come on Guys opening a knife is not Rocket Science. Adjust your grip slightly. NO pinch

 

[yablanowitz]

I can't believe no one has pointed out the obvious problem yet. You've got the clip on the wrong side.

I flipped the clip on mine and carry it in my left front pocket. I open and close it with my left hand and I can't get it to pinch me.

 

[Reeek]

Thus my post about the potential of flipping the tab Righties are in fact, the majority (JK)

I can't believe no one has pointed out the obvious problem yet. You've got the clip on the wrong side.

I flipped the clip on mine and carry it in my left front pocket. I open and close it with my left hand and I can't get it to pinch me.

 

[yablanowitz]

I'm right-handed too. As far as I can tell, the Gunting is the only compression lock they've ever made for righties. The rest of them are the most left-handed locks I've seen short of the LH Millie. That's why I was glad to see four way clip position on the Para 2, so I could finally carry a comp lock knife where it belonged.

 

[Nemo]

I'm right-handed too. As far as I can tell, the Gunting is the only compression lock they've ever made for righties. The rest of them are the most left-handed locks I've seen short of the LH Millie. That's why I was glad to see four way clip position on the Para 2, so I could finally carry a comp lock knife where it belonged.

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