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I just recently bought a PE Military in D2 with a green G-10 handle and a PE Para Military, I am so impressed with these knives that I would like to do a review, although I know there are many out there, so that other people might be convinced to give these knives a shot. Since these knives are so similar I will do one review and list the differences between them the best I can wothout rambling.
The first thing I noticed is that the Military came in the black Spyderco box I am used to but the Para came in a Red Spydie box? I am not sure why as both knives are made in the US. Both knives were very sharp out of the box and would easily shave hair although they could have been sharper
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Both knives are alot lighter than most "tactical" knives of their size. The G-10 without full liners still feels very stiff and I could flex them very little. I don't feel they are weak at all and full liners would have only made them heavier. The handle on the Military is a little bigger than I like, I prefer knives about 4in. closed with a 3.5in. blade.
The handle is very ergonomic and it rides well in the pocket. The handle on the Para Millie is the perfect size, it fits my hand well and gives me a confident, controlable, and comfortable grip in all positions. The G-10 is very grippy wet or dry and is done very well, I prefer it to Benchmades. When you hold the either knife in your hand, you really don't even feel the pocket clip which is very nice. A good bit of the knife sticks out of your pocket which aids in rapid deployment if that is your thing, I prefer low rider clips myself but YMMV. The pocket clip is the same on both knives which is nice for people that own both models since they are interchangable.
Fit and Finish is excellant on both knives. The liner lock on the Millie is very strong and when you open the knife it makes a loud THWACK! that assures you it is in the locked position and ready for use. I actually like the Compression lock on the Para a little more because it allows you to perform a type of Axis flick if you depress the lock bar with your index finger and give the blade a little outwards inertia. It also takes more effort to disengage the lock than the liner lock does.
Both knives cut out of proportion to their size, they just glide though most materials effortlessly and the fine tip is very functional for me. Both blades hold an edge exceptionaly well, I havn't had enough time to test them well enough to notice which holds an edge better, but I did whittle two spoons from a sapling and both would still shave hair.
The only thing I would change would be to shorten the handle on the Military a little and give the face of the lock bar on the Para Military some aggressive texturing.
I believe both knives with appropriate use could oulast me, so they will probaly end up being heirlooms, although they still have many many happy years being my edc unless a miracle happens and I find a knife I like better
. I will probably end up selling or trading most of my other knives off as they won't see as much use now, I will always keep a few around for entertainment purposes (kershaw speedsafe) and for variety though. I can't take pics but since they are still mint, they look just like these.
The first thing I noticed is that the Military came in the black Spyderco box I am used to but the Para came in a Red Spydie box? I am not sure why as both knives are made in the US. Both knives were very sharp out of the box and would easily shave hair although they could have been sharper
.Both knives are alot lighter than most "tactical" knives of their size. The G-10 without full liners still feels very stiff and I could flex them very little. I don't feel they are weak at all and full liners would have only made them heavier. The handle on the Military is a little bigger than I like, I prefer knives about 4in. closed with a 3.5in. blade.
The handle is very ergonomic and it rides well in the pocket. The handle on the Para Millie is the perfect size, it fits my hand well and gives me a confident, controlable, and comfortable grip in all positions. The G-10 is very grippy wet or dry and is done very well, I prefer it to Benchmades. When you hold the either knife in your hand, you really don't even feel the pocket clip which is very nice. A good bit of the knife sticks out of your pocket which aids in rapid deployment if that is your thing, I prefer low rider clips myself but YMMV. The pocket clip is the same on both knives which is nice for people that own both models since they are interchangable.
Fit and Finish is excellant on both knives. The liner lock on the Millie is very strong and when you open the knife it makes a loud THWACK! that assures you it is in the locked position and ready for use. I actually like the Compression lock on the Para a little more because it allows you to perform a type of Axis flick if you depress the lock bar with your index finger and give the blade a little outwards inertia. It also takes more effort to disengage the lock than the liner lock does.
Both knives cut out of proportion to their size, they just glide though most materials effortlessly and the fine tip is very functional for me. Both blades hold an edge exceptionaly well, I havn't had enough time to test them well enough to notice which holds an edge better, but I did whittle two spoons from a sapling and both would still shave hair.
The only thing I would change would be to shorten the handle on the Military a little and give the face of the lock bar on the Para Military some aggressive texturing.
I believe both knives with appropriate use could oulast me, so they will probaly end up being heirlooms, although they still have many many happy years being my edc unless a miracle happens and I find a knife I like better
. I will probably end up selling or trading most of my other knives off as they won't see as much use now, I will always keep a few around for entertainment purposes (kershaw speedsafe) and for variety though. I can't take pics but since they are still mint, they look just like these.
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