What are some alternatives to the Para2?

[RemyKaze]

Hey guys, I've been eyeballing the Paramilitary 2's lately but the blade thickness is putting me off a bit. Are there any favored knives that have a little less thickness, say in the 3mm range? I've heard good things about the Manix 2, and I like a lot of Benchmade designs, but I have no experiences with any of those. I actually like the Griptilian a lot, but find the handles to be way too thick to carry. Can't slide my hand past them into a pocket easily. I would definitely appreciate the input.

 

[Ankerson]

The Manix 2 is thicker....

The Endura 4's are thinner.

But the Para 2 has that Distal tapered blade that really makes it a good slicer.

 

[RemyKaze]

The Manix 2 is thicker....

The Endura 4's are thinner.

But the Para 2 has that Distal tapered blade that really makes it a good slicer.

I know...I'm feeling kinda compelled to buy it, but my Centofante3 turned out to be such a good, sturdy slicer that I feel a bit spoiled. I noticed some other knives like the Osborne 940 that fall into that range as well. And the Military seems awesome though it is even thicker. I'm looking for something a bit longer than the Centofante, but not a great deal thicker. The Manix2 is thicker you say? I was just going by the Spyderco website, which claims the PM2 is 3.5mm, the Manix2 is 3mm, and the Caly 3/3.5 is 3mm, while the Mil is 4mm.

 

[Ankerson]

I know...I'm feeling kinda compelled to buy it, but my Centofante3 turned out to be such a good, sturdy slicer that I feel a bit spoiled. I noticed some other knives like the Osborne 940 that fall into that range as well. And the Military seems awesome though it is even thicker. I'm looking for something a bit longer than the Centofante, but not a great deal thicker. The Manix2 is thicker you say? I was just going by the Spyderco website, which claims the PM2 is 3.5mm, the Manix2 is 3mm, and the Caly 3/3.5 is 3mm, while the Mil is 4mm.

It really doesn't get much better than the Military.... Slicing wise.

Don't let the spine thickness fool you.

 

[100eyes]

I'd imagine the Military and Para would have no problems out-slicing the Centofante.

 

[RemyKaze]

It really doesn't get much better than the Military.... Slicing wise.

Don't let the spine thickness fool you.

Oh man you're just making it worse, haha. The Military is roundabout the size I'd prefer. I have a lot of smaller folders, and the old CS Voyager XL I have is a bit too big to pull out at work.

I'd imagine the Military and Para would have no problems out-slicing the Centofante.

What is your basis for that comparison?

 

[Ankerson]

Oh man you're just making it worse, haha. The Military is roundabout the size I'd prefer. I have a lot of smaller folders, and the old CS Voyager XL I have is a bit too big to pull out at work.


What is your basis for that comparison?

I usually carry a Military or a Para 2 at work.

 

[emopunker2004]

the PM2 blade isn't very thick overall

 

[100eyes]

What is your basis for that comparison?

I owned 2 Militarys, a Para 1, Para 2, and Centofante 3 and 4. Maybe it's personal preference but the full flat grind goes through materials a whole lot easier(used them for mainly cardboard). The little bit extra blade length goes a long way too, I notice it's far less likely for the blade to slip out when cutting some larger pieces. And I do prefer S30V over VG-10.

Between the Military and Para 2 though, the blade length difference is actually pretty minimal. I personally never liked the Para 2 much because the compression lock digs into your hand when you're holding it in a hammer grip.

 

[RemyKaze]

So far is sounds like the Military is the way to go. No one speaking up for Benchmade? I really have no experience with them beyond handling in the store. The Osborne 940 seems like a competitor for the Military.

 

[Skywalker31]

710 is more of a Military competitor than the 940. 3.9" blade, G-10 handles. If I'm somewhere where carrying a 4" knife isn't a problem, the Military wins for me, but not by much... both are excellent knives.

 

[Ankerson]

710 is more of a Military competitor than the 940. 3.9" blade, G-10 handles. If I'm somewhere where carrying a 4" knife isn't a problem, the Military wins for me, but not by much... both are excellent knives.

I find the handle on the short side on the 710 personally.