quick para 2 question

Jeremy Barnard

Jeremy Barnard

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I traded for a nib para 2. I noticed that the spine above the hole isn't ground evenly You can see and feel the flat spots. Is this normal?
 
Meh. It bothers me. I have yet to get a production knife without manufacturing flaws. I'll probably just sell it and buy a sebenza. Thanks for the input.
 
Jiggy said:
Meh. It bothers me. I have yet to get a production knife without manufacturing flaws. I'll probably just sell it and buy a sebenza. Thanks for the input.
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You don't know that the previous owner didn't drop it or something else to create that. Yes, pretty much all knives have some sort of flaw, nothing in life is perfect, not even a circle ;)
 
RevDevil said:
You don't know that the previous owner didn't drop it or something else to create that. Yes, pretty much all knives have some sort of flaw, nothing in life is perfect, not even a circle ;)
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No I don't know that but I Very much doubt it as it is polished in that area just like the whole blade. My view of perfection may different then others. Though I do believe at that price point you shouldn't have miss grinds even that minute. I may buy another to give em another chance
 
hope you dont mind over-travel of the lock bar on that sebenza! haha jk jk. yea i agree with you im very anal as well i drive myself insane. but like Revdevil said "nothing in life is perfect" and hes exactly right no matter what it cost. I can find a flaw in ANY knife yes even chris reeve products.
 
Jiggy said:
No I don't know that but I Very much doubt it as it is polished in that area just like the whole blade. My view of perfection may different then others. Though I do believe at that price point you shouldn't have miss grinds even that minute. I may buy another to give em another chance
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You are more than likely right, there is a very fine line between being completely unreasonable about something andbeing picky. Seeing as those knives retail for around $110-$115, I'd say you got more than your moneys worth or than another knife at that price point/trade value in that configuration. How does the knife cut though?
 
RevDevil said:
Seeing as those knives retail for around $110-$115, I'd say you got more than your moneys worth or than another knife at that price point/trade value in that configuration.
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That will really upset those Emerson followers because their knives aren't "designed" to have fit and finish, at all.

Anyhow, yes it is normal; Uneven finishes exist on Spyderco knives. I had a Manix that had a finish that was slightly sloped sideways
 
RevDevil said:
You don't know that the previous owner didn't drop it or something else to create that. Yes, pretty much all knives have some sort of flaw, nothing in life is perfect, not even a circle ;)
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I'm the previous/original owner, and I can assure you that didn't happen. :) The knife left the box exactly twice while it was in my possession: once for a quick inspection when I got it, and once when I took some pictures to send to Jiggy before the trade. On neither occasion did I drop it, juggle it, grind it, or do anything else that would have created that. :p The grind issue was so subtle that I didn't even notice it until Jiggy mentioned it and directed me to the photos in this thread.

I completely agree with the other thing you (and others) have said, though: no knife, or anything else for that matter, is going to be absolutely, 100% perfect.
 
My looks round and feels smooth too. The blade was off center a decent bit when I got it but it centered after about a week of carrying and using, now it's prefectly centered. Defect in mine was the pitiful grind put on it.

On a lighter note, I had an Emerson Commander I just sold that the fit and finish really left nothing to complain about, even at 175 bucks. Grind was perfect, finish perfect and handles and liners matched pretty dang good.

Emerson 1, Spyderco 0... jk jk it's obvious the para2 is what is in my pocket.
 
I agree it is hard to find a production folder without any flaws. My advice would be to contact the seller (be it a retailer or private individual) and let them know what your pet peeves are. For me the blade must be centered and lockup solid with no play. I have a couple of dealers that will hand pick a knife ... the Para-Military 2 I just received was done like this and I haven't found any nits with it yet. I also picked up a ZT 0551 from neuron last week. Gave him a list of things to check and when I received the knife I was very pleased.
 
A few of my Spydies are the same way--little spots above the opening hole where it's flat or indented. It doesn't bother me at all--I don't even notice it unless I look specifically for it. Plus it has absolutely no functional affect whatsoever. Give me a knife with good bevels (I don't want to have to reprofile), smooth opening, solid lockup, even grind and free from defects on the handle, a little cosmetic blemish doesn't bother me one bit.

in other words...
ikiddp9 said:
Just use it man!
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What he said.

The Para 2 makes a superb user.
 
If you are that picky about manufacturing marks, then don't look at the double notches on both the liners inside the Para2...

Whoops, now you are going to look.
 
That doesn't look bad IMO, a few minutes with some sandpaper should clear that up if its a sticking point. We shouldn't forget that these are tools that we're talking about here
 
For as much as the para II has going for it I dont think those tiny marks take a dam thing away from it. It is a $125.00 production knife made to be used not a $500.00 custom made knife made for a safe.
 
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