Spyderco Para Military

Reviewed 07/01/2014 by Federico

-Price Paid: $210.00
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 6 months

Comments:

I have to say I'm from Italy, so you could understand the high price and my faulty English.

The knife has perfect size and weight, is well balanced and has great blade (for the shape and quality of steel- S30V).
The look is amazing and typical of Spyderco. I don't like the compressor-lock on the knife much, it is a bit stiff and I have more confidence with liner/axis-locks. The G10 handle has good texture and grip, but looks bit cheap for this price range (and also over 100 bucks).
I know this knife is considereted one of the best EDC but I think is a bit overrated (especially at this price).

Reviewed 02/03/2011 by Eddie

-Price Paid: $100.00
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 1 year

Comments:

I am reviewing the paramilitary 1, black g10 handle with satin plain edge blade. This is probably the most hardcore and tough folder I own. It is built to be a real workhorse. Rugged and grippy handle, dangerous yet beautiful blade which is just the right size for many tasks, and a great self defense/tactical knife as well. G10 is VERY nice and has excellent grip and feel in the hand. The only negative comment I have is the clip not being able to be repositioned since I am a lefty and it gets in the way.

Compression lock is very unique and I absolutely love it.

I will definitely be getting another in the future.. perhaps the para 2 when new colors come out.

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Reviewed 11/05/2010 by Jefe

-Price Paid: N/A
-Used for Outdoor/Survival
-Owned for Less than 1 Month

Comments:

I am not a fan of tip down carry, but I can understand why on this style compression lock.

This knife is about 2/3's the size of the Military and a favorite for most Spyderholics. It has an S30V, FG, 3 3/32" blade.

My handles are G-10 and has the "Digital Camo" which fit my hand perfectly. The detent is a little weak and needs tightened but I carry it in a unique location in my truck.

This could be a "harms way" knife, but realistically, it is a working knife for the majority of its owners.

Reviewed 04/18/2010 by viper

-Price Paid: N/A
-Used for Outdoor/Survival
-Owned for Greater than 1 year

Comments:

Th best knife on the world.

Reviewed 04/03/2010 by dinozzo

-Price Paid: N/A
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 3 months

Comments:

This is one of ym all time favorite knives to carry...its it near perfect...it fits my had very well...the design is awesome...the only thing i dont quite like about it is the clip is lower on the knife...but its not a big deal at all...its a fan-friggin-tastic knife, and an all time favorite of mine...

Reviewed 03/19/2010 by 4yanks

-Price Paid: N/A
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 1 year

Comments:

I have never liked the looks of Spyderco's knives. This one is no exception. If you are a Spyderco Fan I am sure you disagree. Please take no offense as none is intended. The fit and finish was flawless out of the box. Spyderco's ergonomics are often raved about and this model deserves equal consideration in that regard. The handle is large enough to grip for heavy cutting and comfortable in my hand. The G10 on the scales feels as if it has been bead blasted, leaving a very "sticky" surface. This feature not only enhances grip but also makes it more secure when clipped in my pocket.

The FFG grind blade has a shallow belly that presents a nice cutting edge for slicing. I have used it to cut meat, wood, heavy cardboard and various packing materials. I have found the blade to perform all of these tasks well. Furthermore the CPM D2 steel that mine is made in is extremely resistant to abrasion. So it holds its edge well but is a bear to sharpen.

I do have one complaint with respect to the knife. The detent on the locking mechanism that holds the blade closed is weak. The effect of this weakness is that it is very easy to flick the knife open by snapping your wrist with the closed knife in your hand. While this may be an attractive feature to some, I think that it makes the knife less safe than I would like it.

This is a great knife at a very reasonable price. Its engineering is impressive, fit and finish flawless. It is also made in the United States which is important to me.

Reviewed 03/07/2010 by delco

-Price Paid: N/A
-Used for Other
-Owned for 6 months

Comments:

All I can say is that this is a work horse, will last many years... A real mans' knife. Like that it's made in the U.S.A.

Reviewed 01/18/2010 by gundude73

-Price Paid: N/A
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 3 months

Comments:

if you think the para is too much money i would get it. i got mine as an EDC blade and it is great. i like the big comfy handle, the full flat grind, the blade shape, blade steel, color options, mine is a digicam variant, i really like the compression lock it operates much like an AXIS lock. one thing that i did not like out of the box was the pocket clip. quite frankly it sucked. i fixed this problem by getting an aftermarket lowrider clip. all in all i highly recommend this blade.

Reviewed 01/18/2010 by bigmo66

-Price Paid: N/A
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 6 months

Comments:

It took me months to purchase my first Spyderco after considering so many mid-size folders. I was never to keen on the looks, but when the Paramilitary in CPMD2 and foliage green came out I made the jump. Best decision I ever made! The size is perfect for me, the G10 handle feels secure and the CPMD2 stays razor sharp forever! The build quality is immaculate and I imagine it will last a very long time.

Reviewed 11/22/2009 by Mike

-Price Paid: N/A
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Less than 1 Month

Comments:

This is perhaps my best "user" knife. I just got it a few weeks ago and I love it. Very light for its size. Big enough to feel like a real knife but not too big to carry most everywhere. The opening action is the smoothest of all my knives. The compression lock is essentially like an upside-down liner lock, but more secure overall. I have the straight-edged, all-black model. The black on the blade seems like it is part of the steel and not a coating (but it is actually a coating). Blade steel is S30V and razor sharp out of the box. I have a bald spot on my arm to prove it. The knife is not cheap. There are more inexpensive knives that would serve the same purpose. This is "luxury" knife that is built for hard and frequent use.

Reviewed 08/16/2009 by M

-Price Paid: N/A
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 3 months

Comments:

The Spyderco Paramilitary is amazingly smooth. It is also incredibly light. Those are the first two things I noticed taking it out of the box.

This knife does not have steel liners in the handle, which is G10. Very nicely textured G10 at that. The knife handle is very long compared to the blade. It allows for a great grip. The bottom could also be used as an impact device in a self defense situation where non lethal force was desired. The blade has good jimping and a nice rise so your hand won't slide forward should you need to use in a stabbing motion for any reason.

The blade is S30V, which is a premium steel in my book. The blade is full flat ground with a very nice, sharp tip. The tip is a touch delicate so I wouldn't go batoning through any wood with this thing. However, the slicing capabilities of this knife are unmatched. I have some other spyderco FFG(full flat grind) blades such as the Tenacious and nothing compares to this knife.

When sitting in the pocket, it is pretty much weightless. I'm also a big fan of the compression lock. This knife would make a great knife for every day carry. The knife is expensive, a little over 100 bucks plus shipping, but I've still given it a value of 10 because you get a lot more than 100 bucks worth of knife.

This knife also comes in a variety of colors, my favorite being the digicamo. The digicam g10 scales are slightly translucent and just look downright stunning.

The spyderco paramilitary is a tactical blade that can be used for every day carry. Given the choice, this is the knife I reach for every time...that is until I get my Spyderco Military!

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