Spyderco C81GPDGY2 Paramilitary 2 Folding Knife (3.47 Inch Maxamet Satin Plain Blade) Dark Gray G10 Handle

Carpenter Technology Corporation developed Micro-Melt Maxamet specifically for use in the rollers of their state-of-the-art steel rolling mills. As one of only a handful of companies to master the specialized methods necessary to machine, heat treat, and grind this exotic alloy, Spyderco is pleased to offer it in some of their American-made products. This Para Military 2 features all the characteristics of the best-selling standard model, plus the supercharged edge holding and toughness of a Maxamet blade. To further distinguish it, its textured G10 scales are a distinctive dark gray color

Why change something if it works? Because Spyderco practices the principle of C.Q.I. - Constant Quality Improvement. If they can improve a knife by refining and upgrading the ergos or enhancing cutting performance, they do it.

The Spyderco Para-Military2 has several changes over the original model. The handle has been narrowed for improved the ergonomics. The (closed) blade profile is more streamlined, eliminating any angles to catch or rub in a pocket. Ambidextrously friendly four-way clip carries tip-up/tip-down, left/righthand and rides lower in the pocket. Spyderco lengthened the blade's tip and added more surface jimping. A larger lanyard hole for a broader variety of attachment options. Implementation of the Spyderco Bushing Pivot System generates fluid action and more consistent manufacturing tolerances. The blade has been upgraded with a high performance Micro-Melt Maxamet steel full-flat ground blade with a lengthened blade tip and additional surface jimping on both the spine and finger choil.  The Spyderco jimping is just plain awesome when it comes to giving you a rock-solid grip and control of the blade and the lockup of the Spyderco Compression Lock is solid and convenient.  A larger fluted lanyard hole provides more carry options.

Overall, refinements to the construction may not be drastic or even visible to the eye but from the G-10 textured handle to the Maxamet steel full flat satin blade, everything is sharper, smoother and guaranteed to provide performance and user comfort.

Spyderco Knives - C81GPDGY2 Specifications:

• Overall Length:
  8.28 in.
• Blade Length:
  3.44 in.
• Cutting Edge:
  3.08 in.
• Blade Thickness:
  0.14 in.
• Blade Material:
  Micro-Melt Maxamet
• Blade Style:
  Clip Point
• Blade Grind:
  Flat Ground
• Blade Finish:
  Satin
• Edge Type:
  PlainEdge
• Handle Length:
  4.81 in.
• Handle Thickness:
  0.46 in.
• Handle Material:
  G-10
• Handle Color:
  Dark Gray
• Frame/Liner:
  Stainless Steel
• Weight:
  3.75 oz.
• Carry Method:
  Ambidextrous 4-Way Pocket Clip - Right Hand, Left Hand (Tip-Up, Tip-Down)
• Knife Type:
  Manual Opening Folder
• Opener:
  Thumb Hole
• Lock Type:
  Compression Lock
• Brand:
  Spyderco
• Model:
  Paramilitary 2
• Model Number:
  C81GPDGY2
• Made in USA