Paramilitary Qs

OwenM

OwenM

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Guess these are best answered by Sal, but anybody feel free to chime in.

1. What is the symbol on the right side of the blade in front of the opening hole? Just curious.

2. Is a tip-up option out of the question for the future? I know it would require more than just new holes, because of the liner design, but the knife feels much better with the clip removed, or with a clip held in place to simulate a tip-up configuration.
The drop opening is lightning fast with this knife, and the handles fit me perfectly, but the clip is a bit irritating. Not a HUGE deal, but I notice some other models available with both carry options, so why not ask:)

3. What is the material of the washers, and why are they so small? There is room for wider washers, and my sample did come with a bit of side to side play, and was rather rough opening, though that has disappeared after a bunch of open/close cycles, disassembly, lubing, and adjustment.

4. The pivot screw on the clip side (only side I've removed screws from) takes a T10 driver, but the screw on the opposite side looks like someone has pounded an Allen wrench into it to make it fit-but this is a NIB knife with no scratches. It actually looks like the top part of the screw has been machined flat, as it does not curve all the way up to the um...part where the driver engages the screw that I can't think of a name for.
Doesn't affect the function of the knife, but seems very strange.

5. Do the handles come completely apart? I took out all the screws on the clip side, but the spacer/lanyard tube at the butt held the knife together, so I just rotated the scale out of the way for maintenance (kind of like cleaning a Sebenza without removing the lanyard).
Didn't feel like prying them apart, and chance screwing up a scale without asking first.

6. I don't know if it has been posted before, but how did the Para do in the lock strength test?

Thanks for any answers.

Don't be fooled by the few little nitpicks. This appears to be an outstanding design, and I'm glad to finally have it. The compression lock may take a little getting used to, but with the handle, materials, blade shape, etc. going for it, I'm looking forward to putting it through its paces, to see if it will be a keeper. Rough treatment begins tonight :D
 
Hi. I can only answer question 5. The tube is press fitted in. You'll have to remove it in order to disassemble the knife completely.
 
I don't know on the Para, but on the Military and Lil' Temperance, the lanyard tube can be a real bear. It's do-able, but it really takes some doing.

I'm guessing that the washers are the super thin orange ones. I've asked here before what they're made of and never really got an answer, though Sal did say to call up and request some if I really wanted them. I really like them myself and would love to thin the back spacers on a few non-Spyderco knives and install them there.
 
1. It's the personal logo of Sal Glesser

3. Spyderco uses the smallest and thinnest washers possible (less is more)

5. Just a note, taking Spydies apart is not covered under warrenty...

6. IIRC it was just under MBC

Ted
 
Hi Owen,


1. What is the symbol on the right side of the blade in front of the opening hole? Just curious

As mentioned, it's a "tag".

2. Is a tip-up option out of the question for the future? I know it would require more than just new holes, because of the liner design, but the knife feels much better with the clip removed, or with a clip held in place to simulate a tip-up configuration.
The drop opening is lightning fast with this knife, and the handles fit me perfectly, but the clip is a bit irritating. Not a HUGE deal, but I notice some other models available with both carry options, so why not ask

The current clip was an option that we chose to begin with. As with all of our models, we will refine and improve. If the demand of the ELUs want more clip options, we'll work on that for the next revision.

3. What is the material of the washers, and why are they so small? There is room for wider washers, and my sample did come with a bit of side to side play, and was rather rough opening, though that has disappeared after a bunch of open/close cycles, disassembly, lubing, and adjustment.

The washers wee selected becaue thedy work well and last for long time. We are considering a slightly larger washer for the future.

4. The pivot screw on the clip side (only side I've removed screws from) takes a T10 driver, but the screw on the opposite side looks like someone has pounded an Allen wrench into it to make it fit-but this is a NIB knife with no scratches. It actually looks like the top part of the screw has been machined flat, as it does not curve all the way up to the um...part where the driver engages the screw that I can't think of a name for.
Doesn't affect the function of the knife, but seems very strange.

The pivot screw is an allen. They are custom made. You are probably seeing the broach.

5. Do the handles come completely apart? I took out all the screws on the clip side, but the spacer/lanyard tube at the butt held the knife together, so I just rotated the scale out of the way for maintenance (kind of like cleaning a Sebenza without removing the lanyard).
Didn't feel like prying them apart, and chance screwing up a scale without asking first.

We rotate them as you have.

6. I don't know if it has been posted before, but how did the Para do in the lock strength test?

High heavy duty.

Thanks for any answers.

Don't be fooled by the few little nitpicks. This appears to be an outstanding design, and I'm glad to finally have it. The compression lock may take a little getting used to, but with the handle, materials, blade shape, etc. going for it, I'm looking forward to putting it through its paces, to see if it will be a keeper. Rough treatment begins tonight

Hope you enjoy it.

sal
 
Is high heavy duty equivalent to MBC rated, or is MBC rated more heavy duty than high heavy duty? Thanks!
 
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Is high heavy duty equivalent to MBC rated, or is MBC rated more heavy duty than high heavy duty? Thanks!
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MBC is higher than any "heavy duty." High heavy duty just means a little too low to be MBC.
 
Just wanted to chime in that I have been using my Paramilitary for a few weeks now and think it is great. Blade lock up is superb and it cuts great. Been using it on everything. Cutting tape to size on metal and trimming cardboard on concrete even cut some rose bush branches back. Only had to touch up blade once on Crock Sticks. This is a good knife...
 
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