Paramilitary2 as a fondling knife?

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BladesForBaal

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I have just recently begun collecting knives and mainly have them as collectibles, I'm not a hard user or edc kind of guy. I prefer to just "play" with them, for lack of a better term, opening, closing, opening, closing, you get the picture. Anyways I have had my eyes on a spyderco paramilitary2 for a while now, namely the camouflage with black blade variety, but I am hesitant to pay that much for a knife. My main question is how enjoyable is it to play around with a paramilitary2? Is it really easy to flick open and closed? From the videos I have seen online it looks like by holding the compression lock down you can basically just fling it around and have it *snap* into place, but the videos I watched online about the manix2 looked the same way, so I bought one, yet when I fling it around it just bounces back open and makes a nasty noise, lol. Any thoughts guys?
 
It is a nice handling folder that you can flick open and closed, hold and admire the design - Benchmade axis lock folders might be the best for it. I flick open, spin, flip, etc. CS Tri-Ad folders, can enjoy any good brand name folders that are decent.
 
There are so many ways to open that thing. Index finger flip, thump flick, regular thumb opening, compressing the lock and swinging it open. Swinging it closed properly might take some practise so I definitely say you'd have fun with the para2 :)
 
I wouldn't want to spend $120 on a plaything :D My favorite flickity flick knife at the moment is my SRM 710 I got for under 7 bucks... it's almost like an auto :0
 
BladesForBaal said:
I have just recently begun collecting knives and mainly have them as collectibles, I'm not a hard user or edc kind of guy. I prefer to just "play" with them, for lack of a better term, opening, closing, opening, closing, you get the picture. Anyways I have had my eyes on a spyderco paramilitary2 for a while now, namely the camouflage with black blade variety, but I am hesitant to pay that much for a knife. My main question is how enjoyable is it to play around with a paramilitary2? Is it really easy to flick open and closed? From the videos I have seen online it looks like by holding the compression lock down you can basically just fling it around and have it *snap* into place, but the videos I watched online about the manix2 looked the same way, so I bought one, yet when I fling it around it just bounces back open and makes a nasty noise, lol. Any thoughts guys?
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The reason your Manix "bounced back open" is because you were likely still holding the lock release open. It takes a little bit of timing to "snap" it closed and open. You need to release the lock at the right moment to make that happen. Same with the compression lock.

And yes, the Paramilitary 2 is easy to flick it open and closed. It's a great knife that deserves to be used for actual cutting too though. :D
 
Your right about the Manix, so I have to have the same skill with the paramilitary? Hmmmmm, I had a feeling this may be the case. Thanks for the heads up. I'd hate to buy a +$100 knife and be disapointed with how it opened and closed. I was kinda disapointed when I got my manix2. The video reviews I saw of it online made it seem like you can just snap it open and closed like an auto, but when I tried it the blade just flopped around and clanked. Another alternative is to just learn how to open and close it properly, haha.
 
I hate my Para2 from a 'fondling' point of view, but it's an awesome work knife. For sitting on the couch and flipping, check the Spyderco Tenacious - nice ergos, liner-lock, smooth action, (and a decent work knife too) for a quarter the price of the Para2.
 
I have found the Para 1 much easier flipping than the 2 :p I think it has something to do with the bushing in the 2
 
I honestly think the para2 might be the best "sit on the couch and play with it" knife ever... It is one of the easiest opening knives I've ever handled and because the detent is strong, the blade really flies out with authority. I most often flick my pm2 open with the middle finger flick method and it closes effortlessly when the lock is disengaged. The bushing system really makes this knife smooth and fast. The only learning curve I'm aware of is that the lock can be awkward to disengage at first but you'll figure it out very quickly. Just watch some YouTube vids and you'll see what I'm talking about. Benchmade's axis lock and spyderco's compression lock make for some of the best "play" knives around.
 
I agree with Dust. If you want something to simply "play with", pick up a balisong.
Kinda like a badass yoyo.
I also don't get how you only play with your knives...I have to use mine all the time for the most random jobs, so I get pleasure from playing with them and even more satisfaction when they get put to actual use.
And the para 2 is great for fiddling with when boredom strikes.
 
The para 2 is fun to open and close, but get your fingers ready for pain! the lock is a bit hard and will give you some sore fingers! Also I just got out of axis lock rehab so i know about flicking knives to the point of not eating!
 
celticpride2133 said:
The para 2 is fun to open and close, but get your fingers ready for pain! the lock is a bit hard and will give you some sore fingers! Also I just got out of axis lock rehab so i know about flicking knives to the point of not eating!
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I politely disagree with the lock being difficult. My para2's lock isn't sticky or difficult to disengage in the least. And even if it was, a little pencil lead on the lock face quickly fixes it.
 
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