Why the Love for PM?

Maybe some like it because it's a small Military? The Military is a great knife, liner lock and tip down carry included. I feel absolutely no need to own a PM2. Don't now, won't tomorrow. Buy another Military? Likely. Highly Likely! Especially if I can get one of the titanium frame lock models.
 
I was a pm2 doubter for a long while, mostly because it just didn't look like it was that great in pictUres but I found a good deal on one here and have completely changed my mind. It opens just as quick as any other knife I've ever owned, it feels good in the pocket and good in the hand. It really is as good as people say.
 
I will add that in addition to being an amazing knife that in my opinion it is also one of the best values in the whole knife industry. It really is amazing for what they cost.
 
There are many reasons for the love of the PM2. The important ones are objective; it is compact for a mid-size knife, the FFG blade cuts well, the Compression Lock is strong and ergonomic (also very easy to operate wearing gloves), and the overall knife is quite lightweight.

There is also the PM2's cult status, and allure. Beyond the knife's objective merits, I do think that its popularity breeds more popularity. I like much of what the PM2 offers, but I find the handle's shape a little cramped. When I need to work wearing gloves I find the Military even easier to operate.

YMMV
 
I owned one and sold it. It's great knife, but everything it does, the Caly 3.5 does better, for me.
 
Many knives do one or two things better than the PM2, but very few do so many things so well. Tough enough for anything short of abuse, cuts well enough for any but the most precise tasks, small and light enough to carry easily in the pocket, but big enough to do some serious work.

There are many compromises to make and lines to straddle when designing a knife and the PM2 is an admirable example of making those decisions well.
 
I have 5 or 6 Spydercos, but 90% of the time I'm carrying the Para 2. What everyone else said in praise holds for me, but I guess my favorite thing about it is how easy, fun and intuitive it is to open and close it. It comes to hand fast, opens, cuts, closes and is back in my pocket almost without conscious thought. No other knife has ever performed like that for me. I also am a big fan of super premium steels, so the Sprints, exclusives and now the S110v version have a lot of appeal.
 
bearfacedkiller said:
I will add that in addition to being an amazing knife that in my opinion it is also one of the best values in the whole knife industry. It really is amazing for what they cost.
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I agree with this. The PM2 wasn't my first Spyderco, but it was the one that got me hooked on them.
 
Great size, weight. The choils are amazingly placed.

I do not own one, however, because I feel the tip of the blade is too thin. That's one of the reasons I like hinderer's
 
As far as I'm concerned, the Paramilitary 2 is perfection. It exemplifies everything that makes a great EDC knife and can even flex into other roles if necessary.

The shape of that beautifully polished (on the satin models, anyway)/DLC coated S30V blade is highly conducive to slicing, shearing and puncturing - great for general EDC usage!
The handle's ergonomics are just grand, and because it's a big handle (I really like big handles), you can grip it multiple ways. It's very comfortable.
The lock is convenient to use and is stronger than most liner and frame locks.
The clip, which is very good, can be positioned four ways.
It's lightweight, and while it's not as slim as an Endura, it doesn't take up too much space in the pocket.
On top of all this, the pivot on a broken-in Paramilitary 2 is glassy smooth!
It's also a great value and can be found at under $120 USD. I paid roughly $160 CAD for mine.

Oh, and for those who care, it's American made.
 
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The PM2 is the pinnacle of what a folding knife should be. It's big enough to handle anything that comes up. It can handle precise, fine cutting tasks as well as big ones. It has a 4-position clip and a completely ambidextrous lock. It is a model of simplicity and also of strength. But, to put it more simple, I like to think of it this way: For years, many knife knuts have hailed the Chris Reeve Sebenza as the epitome of what a folding knife should be; however, the PM2 provides a user all of the same attributes that made the Sebenza great at 1/3 (or less) of the price.
 
I wouldn't describe it as a cult following. It is just a great knife that lots of knife users and enthusiasts love. It tics so many boxes on what makes a knife great.
 
I completely gave up on the beautiful large regular Sebenza, which was my main EDC for almost 10 years, after the Para 2 started to grow on me. The Para 2, at least for my purposes, just out performed it in every way.
 
The PM2 is perfect in every way but one. It's too fat in the pocket. I usually find myself reaching for one of my Native forum knives, Endura wave, BM 940 or Sebenza to carry EDC.
 
It's well designed, performs well, and it's from a highly respected company. It's also priced fairly.
 
I had probably purchased 10 or more Spyder's before grabbing a PM2. I've heard so many people raving at what a miracle combination the knife consisted of. With such a diverse product line, I just never believed that one knife could really be that good at so many cutting tasks.

Well, I'm now part of the choir. Sing it! It's not just a great blade shape, grind, amazing lock, comfortable grip, quality material, and one of the smoothest actions I've ever felt. It really is that good at so many tasks.

Can I get a hallelujah?
 
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