Spyderco Which in is better for military use? Paramilitary 2 or the Military?

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DracoKrys

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People seem to love them both equally despite them both having their own pros and cons, but I don't see much about how they would actually perform in the setting they were supposedly designed for.
 
If I were in the military I wouldn't use either of them downrange. That being said, I only have a PM2. If I had to choose one of the two, I would probably go military for two reasons: The compression lock seems hard to reach if I was wearing gloves and if the tip of the millie breaks off, you still have a lot of blade left to use :D
 
I wouldn't use either one just like b00n said.

For the sake of the thread because you asked for an opinion of the choices you gave.. It would be the PM2 based on the fact of 4-way carry, better lock (my opinion) and the tip seems less likely to break.

I have used Mechanix gloves with a PM2 and I have big hands and long fingers but they're on the slimmer side and had no issue with the lock.
 
Either will work for 99.99% of what soldiers use knives for over seas. Which is opening packages, mres, cutting things... you get the idea.

Of the two and only between those two I'd choose the military.
 
I have both and they would both work great for a deployed owner/user.

They are both great for any practical utility work a soldier could wish to use them for.

Especially when combined with a multi tool, they should be able to do most work for a soldier.

Im talking mundane tasks here.

If a soldier gets into a situation, where a knife is needed for self defense, somebody messed up ... badly.
 
Both are reliable. Pick which size you prefer.

Quick reply, Id carry a para and a larger fixed blade.

Most guys I know in the military use knives the same way I do. Besides carry in the desert. Ive never been and im not a fan of sand if your in that area.
 
Actually. I think Military use should be narrowed down. A JAG file clerk can be as military as a recon marine. And I feel like one might need a different knife than the other.
 
b00n said:
Actually. I think Military use should be narrowed down. A JAG file clerk can be as military as a recon marine. And I feel like one might need a different knife than the other.
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Well, they both need to open the same mail/packages from home.
 
BladeScout said:
Well, they both need to open the same mail/packages from home.
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I’m retired Army with 39 months deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. (Not to count my time to South America and Africa) I’m a Spyderco fan and the vast majority of my collection is Spyderco. (Military, PM, PM2, Delica, Native, Endura). I’ve deployed with the Military and will personally attest to it being a tremendous knife.

Truth be told. My Nephew is deploying next month.

I just bought him a PM2.
 
Never go by a marketing term "Military".
My prefference: fixed blade or a Hinderer slicer or Hinderer Bowie.
For utilitarian use.. a tried and true Leatherman Surge.
Not uncommon for a knife to get lost of stolen in country.
 
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If they're used for cutting things, both the Military and PM2 will be excellent. If they're used for prying, twisting, driving screws, etc., either one will do a poor job. Whichever one is chosen would best be paired with a good multi-tool, IMO.

Jim
 
I was a Medic in the Infantry. Carried a Delica for a good portion of the time I was in. Worked just fine opening MREs, medical packages, and cutting medical tape. Use to keep a fully serrated Spyderco Remote Release on my right LBV strap for quick access to cut cordage/slingloads. Depending on the field exercise & environment I occasionally had a small fixed blade. Most times my most used knife was a Victorinox Huntsman - scissors to cut tape, tweezers for splinters, and a saw for hooch beautification. Never deployed so I never had to factor in the last ditch GTFO me option.

Job description & assigned unit play a big factor. Knife use by a line medic compared to one assigned to a base hospital are almost opposite ends of the spectrum.
 
BladeScout said:
Line medic would be better served by having a Leatherman Raptor.
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Well that doo-dad did not exist in my time in. Also the issue shears work just fine - as long as a previous soldier didn't decide to demonstrate cutting pennies too many times. Only other gadgets on it that might see use are the ring cutter and O2 wrench.
 
Halfneck said:
Well that doo-dad did not exist in my time in. Also the issue shears work just fine - as long as a previous soldier didn't decide to demonstrate cutting pennies too many times. Only other gadgets on it that might see use are the ring cutter and O2 wrench.
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Not much else on my Leatherman Raptor

(apart from the belt/line cutter ..., which might also be handy for cutting parts of uniforms/equipment ... and the ruler of course).

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