Paramilitary bit me before I bought it!

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Youwch! :rolleyes:

So there I was...standing in front of the knife counter at my local shop. I was trying to be cool as I "shave-the-arm-hair" tested the edge of the shiny new plain edge Paramilitary model after having selected the "perfect" one from four specimens they had in stock. I gently eased the blade along the surface of my forearm and "DIG"...in it went into the flesh. I was putting virtually NO pressure on the blade, and it still bit in and caused the red ooze! I was delighted! :p Oh sure, I was in a little pain, and somewhat embarrassed but still delighted with this predictably, wickedly sharp Spyderco edge that this new knife sported.

You see, I was there on a purchasing mission for my wife; and indirectly for my two kids (6 & 9 years) who only last night explained to their Mother how "they really wanted to get Daddy a new Spyderco knife for Christmas!"

After they went to bed then, my wife spoke to me asking if I could go pick out "something I liked" :p and then give it to her to wrap up for me. Hee-hee! ;)

So there I was...shopping for myself when this particular knife lunged at my arm and sliced out a minute piece of flesh. Of course I had to buy it. I liken it to the situation of trying to choose from one of many puppies in a litter when one comes running up and begins licking your face! Quite simply, it "chose" me! I really didn't have any choice but to go and pay for it. :rolleyes:

Thanks for listening.

Best wishes, Jeff/1911.
 
Jeff

Or like picking out the kitten that scratches you because you feel it'll be the toughest :D

Now just try to resist playing with the new "toy" before Santa officially delivers it.

David
 
David,

You read my mind...about playing with it, that is! I have put it away so I hopefully won't be too tempted to resist. :)

Jeff.
 
Congratulations on your new Para-Military Jeff. So you bought a plain edge. I remember you were in great doubt whether to choose a serrated or a plain edge after seeing my pictures of a serrated Para. :)
Anyway, I personally really like to have a black Para-Military as well and this time I will choose a plain edge one. So eventually I will have both edge types.;)
 
Sonny,

I have been looking at the excellent pictures you sent to me back then, of your serrated Para and agonizing over which to get first! Even today, I alternately handled the serrated and plain edge models repeatedly before deciding. I still think the serrated version is more exciting looking, and likely it won't be long before I have one of those too. :)

Ultimately, I decided upon the plain edge because it was the knife with the tightest (no play whatsoever) lockup of all the specimens I handled. There was one of the serrated ones almost as good too, but not quite. The other two I handled had noticeable vertical play. Anyway, this helped me to make a difficult decision. This dealer will be getting in some of the black blade Para's in the next month or two, so I wouldn't be surprised to find that you and I end up with exactly the reverse sets of knives...as I will be looking hard at the black blade serrated version (assuming there is one released).

Thanks for your reply, and for the great pictures you sent before of your knives. They were most helpful.

Best wishes, Jeff/1911.
 
I bought my own Christmas gifts a couple of years ago; a Gunting and a Chinook. My wife made me put them up in the bedroom but I had to sneak and play with them on several occasions. It wasn't until they were wrapped that I finally resisted the urge. :)
 
Hmmmmm....I'm off to that secret hiding place now. :D

spydieman, thanks for the encouragement NOT to wait!

Best wishes, Jeff/1911.
 
Best of luck with the Para, Jeff. I picked up one at November's NYCKS from the Spyderco table and I find it to be one of the best production knives I've seen in a long time.

I think it would be incredible if Spyderco would come out with a full-sized Military with the Para's vast improvements in lock-up and general handle strength. That said, the Para has really impressed me. :D
 
I received mine today. It cuts really efficiently. But there're some problems (to me). 1. There's a little blade play. 2. The pin by which the blade is mounted seems thin. 3. Though it has double liners, both look thin too. Has anyone tested it by hard use? I'm not planning to hard use mine right now. :D Your input is appreciated.
 
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