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. 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 CPM-S30V 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 CPM-S30V steel full flat black blade, everything is sharper, smoother and guaranteed to provide performance and user comfort.
Specifications:
- Overall Length: 8.28 in.
- Blade Length: 3.44 in.
- Cutting Edge: 3.08 in.
- Blade Thickness: 0.14 in.
- Blade Material: CPM-S30V Stainless Steel
- Blade Style: Clip Point
- Blade Grind: Full Flat
- Blade Finish: Black
- Edge Type: PlainEdge
- Handle Length: 4.81 in.
- Handle Thickness: 0.46 in.
- Handle Material: G-10
- Handle Color: Black
- Frame/Liner: Stainless Steel
- Weight: 3.75 oz.
- Carry Method: Ambidextrous 4-Position Pocket Clip (Right/Left - Tip Up/Down)
- Knife Type: Manual Opening Folder
- Opening Mechanism: Thumb Hole
- Locking Mechanism: Compression Lock
- Brand: Spyderco
- Model: Paramilitary 2
- Model Number: C81GPBK2
- Made in USA