spyderco paramilitary 2 or emerson CQC 15 mini

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skinner2008

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I am looking for a knife for EDC I will use it some to cut rope, open boxes things like that but I am really wanting it to carry as a backup to my concealed carry gun for personal protection. I have read that both these knifes are good but which one is the better of the two. thanks
 
I'd go with the Paramilitary. The steel is better, lock is stronger (although Emerson's linerlock is plenty strong) and the price is considerably lower. I also prefer Spyderco's flat ground blades to Emerson's chisel ground blades for utility tasks (even Emerson's V ground knives have chisel edges).

For self defence use, the Mini CQC-15 has the advantage of the wave.

Don't get me wrong, I like Emersons (in spite of those sodding chisel edges) but I think the Para 2 gives you more for the money.
 
I would also suggest the paramilitary 2. It is such a smooth knife, and they aren't too expensive.
 
The Para is a better knife for your intended cutting tasks and the Emerson will be better suited to your defensive needs. Having owned several of both and as an armed citizen I find the Para to win out due to it's utilitarian nature.
 
I've come to love Emersons, however, I do not think they are worth the money. You are paying a premium for their outstanding warranty and their reputation among the armed forces. If this is ok with you I would say go with the Emerson. If you just want the knife that is objectively better in all regards than go with the Para2. Keep in mind that a Para 2 can also be waved out of your pocket with a ziptie on the spyder hole if you are concerned with tacticool applications. I kept my Emerson Horseman and sold multiple Para 2s off but I dont think the Emerson is the better knife. I just like it better.
 
I really like some Emerson's designs/ergonomics, but the I agree with the above posters, the Para 2 compared to most Emerson's you're getting better steel, stronger/easier to use lock, better cutting/edge geometry, better fit and finish and as good (IMO) ergonomics for half the price.
 
para 2 excel in cutting tasks because of the ffg. emerson is more heavy duty and can take more abuse.
 
Since primarily you want it as a backup to your pistol, I'd say get the mini 15. I'm right handed and wear mine in my back left pocket. it waves out perfectly in a reverse grip from there. I would also suggest maybe a Spyderco Dragonfly as a small slicing knife to go with it.
 
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