Time for another Paramilitary 2. What would you recommend?

Given your name and the fact you already have 2 PM2s, try a Spyderco P’kal in S30V.
 
elevator man said:
Definitely go with one that gives you something you don't have, sounds like you need a good middle ground steel between the 2. Maybe the salt in magnacut?

Also do you have any seki knives? Maybe try a endela or endura or stretch 2?
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No seki yet. I just like the way the PM2 fits my hand for a folder both size and shape
 
Riz! said:
Since the OP has Cruwear for high toughness and S110V for high wear resistance then my suggestion is the magnacut PM2 for high corrosion resistance and moderate toughness and wear resistance.
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TO ALL WHO REPLIED MAGNACUT:

This has for sure been one I've had my eye on. Seems like a great steel for corrosive resistance that could for sure be helpful for winter trips or maybe to pack for coastal kayaking excursions. Gonna keep this in mind

Also Im suprised to see the support for the Cru Wear. Wasnt sure how loved it was as i dont know anyone else who carries it personally, but it more or less replaced my 110 the day I got it. One of a handful of knives I wouldnt sell or trade
 
Brock O Lee said:
How about Magnacut for corrosive environments? The steel should perform similarly to Cruwear, but be practically rust proof. If you are happy with DLC and the milled G10 pattern, that is...
Brock O Lee said:
How about Magnacut for corrosive environments? The steel should perform similarly to Cruwear, but be practically rust proof. If you are happy with DLC and the milled G10 pattern, that is...

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you got a link to anyone with it in stock? Looks out just about everywhere. I do actually like that handle. Different than the norm
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ChiefTJS said:
If you're lucky enough to have found the PM2 to be "your knife" then slowly work your way through all the available steels in that platform. Or do it quickly if you have the cash. Then work your way through all the handle scales and then custom scales... Lot's of options all on the same platform.

Edit- I just listed a PM2 in S45VN in the Exchange
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Id say I've just found it to be my knife as a folder. I prefer fixed blades in general for bushcraft and back country especially. Less chance of a broken blade imo
 
If anyone sees a magnacut in stock somewhere please link it here. Been looking but havnt seen it
 
In response to cruwear comment above. I have the GB 2 in it and I am thoroghly impressed. I have had zero corrosion issues, it holds a great edge and it was the sharpest spyderco that I have received out of the box. Also the GB2 has a thinner edge behind the shoulder.

I still wish spyderco would make a 3V Millie/Para series run. 3V and Carbon fiber. It would be my only knife. Ide buy like 5
 
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If you are at all open to a slightly different option that's still mostly similar I would say try the Stretch 2 in K390. Lockback instead of the PM2's compression lock but Seki City makes insane good K390 for a bulk production product. Similar size and feel but with what is for me the best super steel that's still reasonable to sharpen and strop back to life. For not being stainless steel it's been minimal effort to keep rust away and I don't mind the coloration on the blade.
 
ChiefTJS said:
I think given the choice a fixed blade is the choice of most. It’s that “civilized society” thing that gives us all these cool folders.
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I agree completely. I typically carry a fixed blade. Prefer it. Ive worked on sites that only allow folders out of safety concern so I've had to learn to adapt as needed there
 
15v or k390. Not stainless, but both cut forever and sharpen really well with the right tools.
 
FYI - Spyderco dropped the Para 3 LW in 15v (Knife Center $153)
They will be hard to get IMO when the run sells out. Great Summer carry knife!
The drop was this morning... Better than the secondary pricing.
 
elevator man said:
Insane. What other company can you get a knife anywhere close for 150 bucks?
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Big price difference between the Para 3 15V Lightweight FRN for $153.75 and Para 3 15V G-10 for $215.63.

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RamZar said:
Big price difference between the Para 3 15V Lightweight FRN for $153.75 and Para 3 15V G-10 for $215.63.

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$215 for a 15V blade, in a top notch American G10 folder, is still a value!
 
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