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Holy crap, batman...that is a serious collection right there I tell you what...
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Taste the rainbow. Quite a collection, wouldn't mind one of each.
Having multiples is pretty crazy.
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The original Para Military is what got me hooked on knives, though ironically didn't see much use. Was a beater and poorly sharpened when I bought it second hand. That and the design showed it's again when I starting discovering over companies and knives in general. When I got the Para Military 2, it was a breath of fresh air. I can truly appreciate every change they've made since it is one amazing knife. Definitely glad I got it.
Makes for a great lil brother to my Military.
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I had my first Para with a SE blade and just loved the cutting power. I used that knife for almost everything from food prep to gardening. All of a sudden I found myself really hooked on the overall design. Next was the CPM-D2, and it avalanched from there. Still waiting on the green Para2s.
It's not for everyone, some folks just don't like it. Luckily, I don't have that problem. As for the Military, it's one of those knives that will become a legend like the Buck 110. Truly terrific knives for not a lot of coin.
It's not for everyone, some folks just don't like it. Luckily, I don't have that problem.
As for the Military, it's one of those knives that will become a legend like the Buck 110. Truly terrific knives for not a lot of coin.
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I had my first Para with a SE blade and just loved the cutting power. I used that knife for almost everything from food prep to gardening. All of a sudden I found myself really hooked on the overall design. Next was the CPM-D2, and it avalanched from there. Still waiting on the green Para2s.
It's not for everyone, some folks just don't like it. Luckily, I don't have that problem.
I think the Military is close to being there already. Though I think the Buck 110 still has a much larger following, not sure if it'll be matched by the Military.
Pretty crazy to think the Military came out in 1996 and hasn't really change at all. Reason I say that, is that I don't think the design looks old or outdated to me.
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You are right, on all counts. As far as iconic status is concerned, that might be relegated to the Delica or Endura. The only significant difference I can see on the regular Military is the G10 has gotten thicker. The 440V I have has very thin G10, compared to the current models. :thumbup:
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That is a plus, feels pretty beefy now.
I think you're right on the delica/endura point, those definitely seem like their staple knives. Makes sense given their sizes and prices, delica being probably the more popular of the two.
I had my first Para with a SE blade and just loved the cutting power. I used that knife for almost everything from food prep to gardening. All of a sudden I found myself really hooked on the overall design. Next was the CPM-D2, and it avalanched from there. Still waiting on the green Para2s.
It's not for everyone, some folks just don't like it. Luckily, I don't have that problem.
Just noticed the picture.
Great collection there, again.Now where is everyone else?
