PM2 ... real or fake? NEW PICS ON PAGE 3

[sharkattacksw]

FWIW, both of my Para 3's have the small "w" notch as well. I know for certain those are genuine Spyderco knives.

 

[DTOM 1776]

They just arrived. Here they are ...

 

[DTOM 1776]

Unless someone tells me otherwise ... these look 100% authentic to me.

 

[DTOM 1776]

I took one out on my porch for better lighting ...

 

[emjay4248]

From my experience, the laser etching can look silver or bronze, depending on the light.

The lanyard tube on mine is black inside and out, but where they chamfer/cut the tube you can see the silver core. However, on the newer Para 3 DLC, the lanyard tube appears black throughout, so it''s possible the Paramilitary 2 has had an update.

The only thing that looks off, is the edge of the blade. It should be silver, not black. As far as I know, the edge is sharpened after being coated, not before. It could just be the lighting, though.

I am wondering also. I have 2 Dlc coated PM2's and both were sharpened after the coating was put on and I can't tell from the pictures but it does not look like the lanyard tube is not chamfered. It is hard to tell from the pictures but a few things look real such as the clip screws and the little nub of steel on the beginning or the sharpened edge. I just look through the 2017 catalog on my desk and all Dlc coated knives have been sharpened after the coating not before. That there alone would make me not trust the authenticity. Be careful.

 

[Mo2]

They look legit

 

[sharkattacksw]

They look just like the PM2 I bought from Knifeworks. I see the small "w" notch in the liners.

 

[DTOM 1776]

Thanks - I agree. They look legit. If these are clones ... job well done to the dirt bag counterfeiters.

 

[on_the_edge]

You're good on those from what I can see. In the future, please purchase from an authorized dealer or someone here with a good rep.

 

[DTOM 1776]

In the future, please purchase from an authorized dealer or someone here with a good rep.

Totally.