Which one

If you like medium sized knives (I don't) get the Para....lots of steel options. If you like big knives( I really like em) get the 560. The 560 has a lot more features

than the Para for about twice the $. Some guys are selling their 560/561 because they're too big ......duh they knew how big they are Before they bought them.:confused:
 
That would be a really tough call for me, these are two of my favorite folders currently along with the 810 Contego and Manix 2 XL.

ZT 560
- Prefer the blade length
- Like the flipper over thumbstud or opening hole
- Like how it locks in to my hand using the flipper as a guard
- like the grippiness of it (textured titanium/3D machined handle)
- like the blade shape better (at least as far as looks)
- Great regular production steel, which I prefer over S30V

Para 2
- much prefer the lock (I can open and close just using the lock, and I don't have to move my hand out of the way when closing)
- The FFG provides better cutting/slicing geometry
- much lighter to carry in pocket
- Takes up less pocket room
- Great overall ergos, and able to choke up on the blade for more detail work
- I prefer the steels I have in MY para 2's (not regular production, which include S90V, M390, 20CP) over the 560
- Regular production is less than 40% of the price of a 560, even the S90V/CF was less ($200)

I think the 560 is my favorite Hard use, big, thick bladed, knife, and the PM2 is my favorite light, edc, cutter/slicer for long periods of time (I'd pick it if I had lots of cardboard or other material to go through).
 
I would. My hands are between a medium and a large glove size - closer to a large - and the ZT560 is too big for me. The PM2 is a very good fit and a very good knife, plus it is a lot less bulky to carry.
 
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