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Spyderco Paramilitary 2
Retail Price
$245.00
Lowest Price
$171.50
Release Date
2010
The Spyderco Paramilitary 2 is well-made and has quality from handle to blade. It’s got nice details, offers smooth operation, and comfortable handling despite hand size. In addition, it uses a G10 for the handle with jimping, steel that stay sharp and is not hard to sharpen for the blade with a shape that provides more fold power, and it’s lightweight enough for everyday carry.
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Overview
- Price
- Overview
- User - Friendliness
- Ergonomics & Comfort
- Build
- Popularity & Value for Money
- Durability
- Performance
- Design & Build
- Recommendation
- Positive
- Negative
Price - The Spyderco Paramilitary is a good knife on a budget under $150.
WaspKnife - Jon Alex
08/31/2020
Overview - The Spyderco PM2 is well-made and has quality from handle to blade. It's got nice details, offers smooth operation, and comfortable handling despite hand size. In addition, it uses a G10 for the handle with jimping, steel that stay sharp and is not hard to sharpen for the blade with a shape that provides more fold power, and it's lightweight enough for everyday carry.
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
User - Friendliness - The blade is easy to sharpen and can be used for cutting ropes and logs.
WaspKnife - Jon Alex
08/31/2020
Ergonomics & Comfort - The PM2 is one of the best in the market because of its performance, comfort and ergonomics.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Build - Your hand will naturally fall on the thumb ramp and finger choil. There's also some jimping, and the blade is centered on the knife.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Popularity & Value for Money - Among hundreds of knives, the PM2 is a favorite. Specifically, the Paramilitary is at the top of the class for mid-size knives. The PM2 is one of the best value knives, proven by how it is always sold out.
Durability - PM2 is a great knife investment that can last you for a long time and even a lifetime.
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Performance - The PM2 holds well for field use, as the edge can hold up well for outdoor cutting tasks. However, the knife is not recommended for such as long as you don't use it for such tasks daily, then the opening and closing mechanism and its durability won't be affected.
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Overview - The PM2 has everything for an EDC knife, with its ergonomics, portability, and blade performance, which makes it worth the price. Specifically, the PM2 is easy to use, reliable, durable, and resistant to most abuse. Also, the lanyard hole is bigger and more useful and can take 2 lengths of 550 paracords. For cleaning, it just needs to be washed with soap and water, and it wouldn't affect the deployment mechanism.
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Design & Build - Most find the PM2 ugly but what makes it look great is its functionality and quality. However, a zippered pouch would be appreciated for the price it is offered.
Matt Rose
04/22/2021
Recommendation - The PM2 will never disappoint, and it doesn't have omega springs for people who don't like that. Overall, the PM2 is a recommendable knife.
STUFF WE DO
10/31/2021
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- Price
- Overview
- User - Friendliness
- Ergonomics & Comfort
- Build
- Popularity & Value for Money
- Durability
- Performance
- Design & Build
- Recommendation
Sources
- WaspKnife
- Cherokee Observer
- KNIFEINFORMER
- YouTube
WaspKnife - Jon Alex
08/31/2020
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
WaspKnife - Jon Alex
08/31/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
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KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
WaspKnife - Jon Alex
08/31/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Matt Rose
04/22/2021
STUFF WE DO
10/31/2021
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Pros & Cons
- Pros
- Cons
- Positive
- Negative
Pros - The pros of the PM2 are that it is lightweight, has a solid locking mechanism, its great ergonomics, has quality construction, has a smooth one-hand opening, has a bigger lanyard hole, has easy maintenance, great blade, good deployment system, and is a comfortable EDC knife.
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
GPKNIVES
04/30/2022
Cons - The cons of the PM2 are that it is expensive, has a fragile tip that makes it not ideal for some applications, lacks a sharpening choil, and Spyderco doesn't replace blades.
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- Pros
- Cons
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- Cherokee Observer
- YouTube
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04/30/2022
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Build & Design
- Ambidextrous
- Blade
- Blade - S30V
- Blade-To-Handle Ratio
- Build
- Build - Durability
- Build - Standard
- Design
- Dimensions
- Finger Choil
- Finish
- G10
- G10 - Handle
- Handle - Ergonomics
- Hole
- Jimping
- Lanyard Hole
- Liners
- Look
- Material - Quality
- Pivot Pin
- Pocket Clip
- Tip
- Weight
- Positive
- Negative
Ambidextrous - The big Spyderco hole and full access from either side make the PM2 suitable for ambidextrous use though they make left-handed PM2s with compression lock. Also, it's easy to use even with gloved hands.
GPKNIVES
04/30/2022
Blade - The blade in the PM2 is a CPM S30V stainless steel that is fully flat ground and elongated with jimping on the spine and finger choil. Among the Spyderco blades, it has more belly with a thinner tip that shouldn't be used for prying things open. Overall, it is a refined and sharp knife that will last a long time, and there's no wiggle in all directions. For the dimensions, the blade length is 3.4 inches with a thickness of 0.141 inches, and there's also a Spyderco logo on the blade hole.
Blade - S30V - The PM2 is manufactured with S30V steel as a standard, which is able to compete on the market with its ability to be sharpened easily, allowing it to take a nice and sharp edge with long-term holding stability.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Blade-To-Handle Ratio - The blade-to-handle ratio has a disparity of almost 1.5 inches.
Matt Rose
04/22/2021
Build - The PM2 may be bulky and heavy for some users, while others find it light and slim. Despite that, it still feels more sturdy. Overall, it's built with a G10 handle with curves for better handling, an S30V blade, and a compression lock. There's also a thumb ramp, jimping, finger choil for easier choking, a 14mm Spyderco hole, and an open back construction for easier cleaning.
Build - Durability - The pocket clip rubs off in just a few weeks though the blade remains as is with the coating it has.
STUFF WE DO
10/31/2021
Build - Standard - The PM2 and PM3 come with a standard CPM S45VN steel, a well-balanced stainless steel with good corrosion resistance, edge retention, balanced toughness, and ease of sharpening.
GPKNIVES
04/30/2022
Design - The PM2 does look ugly at first, but when you get used to it, you'll eventually get more of the Spyderco knives because of their quality. Overall, its design can be considered practical and is what sets it apart from its competitors.
Dimensions - The overall length of the PM2 is 8.24", making it larger than regular EDC knives; the blade length is 3.42", the edge length is 3.4" with over 3" of cutting edge; the blade thickness is 0.15", and the handle length is 4.8".
Matt Rose
04/22/2021
Finger Choil - There's a finger choil between the blade and handle with some jimping, which helps better handling.
Matt Rose
04/22/2021
Finish - The PM2 comes in a satin or black DLC finish, and both look attractive and seem to last long. Overall, the fit and finish score of PM2 is high.
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
G10 - The handle is made from G10 material, which is lightweight, durable, and weather-resistant. There are also inset skeletonized stainless steel liners that add to the rigidity and strong construction of the handle. Overall, it offers a slip-resistant and secure grip to the knife.
G10 - Handle - The G10 handle is one of the finest, and it has a length of 4.8", is constructed with steel liners, and has been slimmed down to allow better handling and ergonomics though the shape looks blocky. Also, everything is set into place with screws, and there's a lanyard loop on edge.
Handle - Ergonomics - he handle uses a G10 material and is grippy; it's not thick in size and has no cons; the knife comes with a clip.
WaspKnife - Jon Alex
08/31/2020
Hole - The Spydie hole is larger with a 14mm diameter measure and allows opening even with gloved hands.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Jimping - The jimping at the spine on the knife allows better grip and opening of the knife.
Matt Rose
04/22/2021
Lanyard Hole - The lanyard hole in the PM2 is bigger than before.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Liners - The liners in the handle are skeletonized stainless steels that don't add weight but make the handle more durable. Also, there's a variety of parts available on the market, such as steel upgrades and handle scales, that will allow you to customize your knife fully.
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Look - Some individuals may find the PM2 unpleasant to look at and may not buy them for that.
GPKNIVES
04/30/2022
Material - Quality - The materials used for the PM2 exude quality; you can feel it by how durable the knife is.
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Pivot Pin - The pivot pin in the PM2 has been recessed.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Pocket Clip - The PM2 has a deep carry clip with good retention that won't detach easily from the pocket. It also offers 4 mounting positions, namely tip up, tip down, left hand, and right hand, which allows you to carry the knife based on your preference. Plus, the clip comes in black, making it discreet and allowing it to complement the look of the knife.
Tip - The thin tip makes it look fragile though it's actually sturdy and will require you to misuse it for it to break.
Matt Rose
04/22/2021
Weight - The PM2 weighs 3.9 pounds, which is light for its size.
Matt Rose
04/22/2021
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- Ambidextrous
- Blade
- Blade - S30V
- Blade-To-Handle Ratio
- Build
- Build - Durability
- Build - Standard
- Design
- Dimensions
- Finger Choil
- Finish
- G10
- G10 - Handle
- Handle - Ergonomics
- Hole
- Jimping
- Lanyard Hole
- Liners
- Look
- Material - Quality
- Pivot Pin
- Pocket Clip
- Tip
- Weight
Sources
- YouTube
- WaspKnife
- Cherokee Observer
- KNIFEINFORMER
GPKNIVES
04/30/2022
WaspKnife - Jon Alex
08/31/2020
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Matt Rose
04/22/2021
REAPER-1_xxx
01/19/2022
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
STUFF WE DO
10/31/2021
GPKNIVES
04/30/2022
STUFF WE DO
10/31/2021
Matt Rose
04/22/2021
Matt Rose
04/22/2021
Matt Rose
04/22/2021
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
GPKNIVES
04/30/2022
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
WaspKnife - Jon Alex
08/31/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
STUFF WE DO
10/31/2021
WaspKnife - Jon Alex
08/31/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Matt Rose
04/22/2021
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
GPKNIVES
04/30/2022
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
WaspKnife - Jon Alex
08/31/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Matt Rose
04/22/2021
Matt Rose
04/22/2021
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Performance & Specifications
- Grip
- Durability
- Everyday Use
- Features
- Functionality
- Longetivity
- Maneuverability
- Performance
- Resistance
- Slicing
- Specifications
- Stability & Firmness
- Usage
- Positive
- Negative
Grip - The PM2 has good ergonomics and a comfortable handle that provides a secure grip.
WaspKnife - Jon Alex
08/31/2020
Durability - The PM2 can hold its edge for a long time; however, the blade seems fragile, as some users have snapped the tips off.
furki11
05/30/2020
Everyday Use - PM2 is the best choice for EDC use.
GPKNIVES
04/30/2022
Features - The PM2 can have a modified clip point, a straight spine, or a clip point with a full-height flat grind, giving you an excellent slicing performance. It has a thick blade stock at the pivot, which makes it a sturdy blade that tapers to a fine point, making it capable of piercing and heavier slicing tasks.
GPKNIVES
04/30/2022
Functionality - The PM2 blade can slice, stab, thrust, and chop.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Longetivity - The PM2 still works without issues, even with 5 years of use. Although military knives are expensive, they are well made, and the blade designs make them all-around knives.
GPKNIVES
04/30/2022
Maneuverability - Though the PM2 is larger, it can still be used with the same maneuverability as a smaller knife.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Performance - The PM2 has a fine tip that can be used to pierce things, and the leaf shape design also allows you to use it for any EDC task and even food preparation.
STUFF WE DO
10/31/2021
Resistance - The PM2 offers rust and corrosion resistance.
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Slicing - The PM2 is a clean slicer, which is common for a full flat grind knife.
Matt Rose
04/22/2021
Specifications - The PM2 originated from the USA, its dimensions are 8.28" for overall length, 4.812" for closed length, 3.44" for blade length, 0.141" for blade thickness, and it weighs 3.75 oz. The blade material is CPM-S30V, while the handle material is a G10 with stainless steel liners. The locking mechanism is a compression lock, and the deployment mechanism is through the thumb hole. Lastly, it comes with a pocket clip that can allow ambidextrous use, and the whole package is sold for $130 to - $185.50.
Stability & Firmness - As expected from Spyderco, the PM2 feels stable and firm in hand.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Usage - PM2 can tackle almost any everyday task, such as cutting, slicing, prying, stabbing, and chopping. Plus, the full flat grind creates a sharp tip that allows you to do piercing tasks though it may be fragile as it is thin.
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
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- Grip
- Durability
- Everyday Use
- Features
- Functionality
- Longetivity
- Maneuverability
- Performance
- Resistance
- Slicing
- Specifications
- Stability & Firmness
- Usage
Sources
- WaspKnife
- YouTube
- KNIFEINFORMER
- Cherokee Observer
WaspKnife - Jon Alex
08/31/2020
furki11
05/30/2020
GPKNIVES
04/30/2022
GPKNIVES
04/30/2022
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
GPKNIVES
04/30/2022
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
STUFF WE DO
10/31/2021
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Matt Rose
04/22/2021
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
WaspKnife - Jon Alex
08/31/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
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Deployment & Lock
- Axis Lock vs Compression Lock
- Compression Lock
- Deployment
- Deployment & Lockup
- Opening & Closing
- Vault Lock Up
- Positive
- Negative
Axis Lock vs Compression Lock - The axis lock is more satisfying than the compression lock as the round part transitions more smoothly; it also has a better closing mechanism, which doesn't have a bounce-back action, and the trigger pressure is more satisfying. On the other hand, the compression lock lacks smoother transitions and has a bounce-back action on closing; there's also no detent, only the spring pressure that holds the blade.
REAPER-1_xxx
01/19/2022
Compression Lock - The compression lock on the PM2 is located at the knife's spine, which requires it to be closed with one hand. Also, this locking mechanism will not fail on most uses unless the blade crushes the locking tab, and an issue that may arise is for users with big hands, as closing the knife may cause pinching of the palm. Overall, the deployment and locking mechanism are solid with no blade play and provide a safer operation as your finger won't come to the knife path when closing.
Deployment - A new pivoting system was added to the PM2 for a more fluid deployment action. You'll have to place your finger in the hole, and the knife will open. Other techniques aside from the thumb hole can be used to open the knife, such as the 2-handed and Spydie flick method.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Deployment & Lockup - The deployment and lockup of the PM2 are fast and safe though it may be hard to close the knife with one hand.
WaspKnife - Jon Alex
08/31/2020
Opening & Closing - The opening and closing mechanisms are as smooth as an assisted opening knife. Also, the new bushing system in the PM2 provides a smooth gliding motion.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Vault Lock Up - The lock in the PM2 is similar to a vault as it provides a satisfying clunk when locked.
REAPER-1_xxx
01/19/2022
Sources
Tags
- Axis Lock vs Compression Lock
- Compression Lock
- Deployment
- Deployment & Lockup
- Opening & Closing
- Vault Lock Up
Sources
- KNIFEINFORMER
- WaspKnife
REAPER-1_xxx
01/19/2022
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01/19/2022
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
WaspKnife - Jon Alex
08/31/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
WaspKnife - Jon Alex
08/31/2020
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
REAPER-1_xxx
01/19/2022
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Alternatives & Variants
- Alternatives
- Benchmade 940
- Options
- Other Options
- Spyderco Manix 2
- Spyderco Paramilitary 3
- Variants
- Positive
- Negative
Alternatives - Although the Para 2 is a great knife it may still be not the best knife for others wanting a longer blade, bigger handle, non-coated blade, blade with serration, a different blade style, or even something cheaper.
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Benchmade 940 - The Benchmade 940 has similar length and steel with PM2. Benchmade 940 is lightweight, thinner than PM2, has a stainless steel handle, and comes with a reverse tanto blade. However, it is less grippier.
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Options - The PM2 comes in different colors and finishes including a Satin finish.
Matt Rose
04/22/2021
Other Options - The Bugout is one alternative that is lightweight and is capable of doing 99% of tasks. Other heavy blades with axis locks are the Griptilian 550, which may provide a more satisfying action.
REAPER-1_xxx
01/19/2022
Spyderco Manix 2 - This is a more budget-friendly knife that is almost similar with the PM2. The Manix 2 offers more jimping for greater traction than the PM2. It only has 2 carry options, and it uses a ball lock mechanism which allows easier opening and closing with one hand than the PM2, and the tip isn’t as delicate.
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Spyderco Paramilitary 3 - The PM3 is more compact than the PM2 so it’s better for users with smaller hand, and it has similar features and benefits with the PM2. However, because it is more compact the blade and handle length is shorter.
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Variants - The PM2 has multiple variants including the black handle with stainless standard edge blade, black handle with black finish blade and clip, digital camo handle with stainless standard edge blade, digital camo handle and black finish stainless blade and clip, dark blue PM2s, and the Tanto PM2s.
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Tags
- Alternatives
- Benchmade 940
- Options
- Other Options
- Spyderco Manix 2
- Spyderco Paramilitary 3
- Variants
Sources
- Cherokee Observer
- YouTube
- KNIFEINFORMER
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Matt Rose
04/22/2021
REAPER-1_xxx
01/19/2022
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
kwizatscataract
05/30/2020
Matt Rose
04/22/2021
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
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Comparison
- Benchmade 940 vs PM2
- Benchmade Bugout vs PM2
- Benchmade Griptilian vs PM2
- Buck 110 vs PM2
- Manix 2 vs PM2
- Paramilitary vs Paramilitary 2
- PM3 vs PM2
- S110v vs PM2
- Shaman vs PM2
- Positive
- Negative
Benchmade 940 vs PM2 - Both formidable EDCs but PM2 has better edge. The 940 is super light and thin, and its stainless steel handle won’t rip up your jeans as much as the PM2’s G-10 but at the sacrifice of a less grip. The PM2’s blade is better at cutting given the flat grind and extra belly versus the 940, consider the 940 as a high performance gentleman’s knife whereas the PM2 is more of a tactical warrior.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Benchmade Bugout vs PM2 - They have the same amount of cutting edge, similar functional grip, handle thickness though the carry profile is bigger in PM2. Benchmade is lighter, and PM2 has longer and wider blade. PM2 is more of a hefty do anything kind of knife while the Bugout is a lightweight EDC kind of knife. The Bugout has a butterfly tax which turns most people away. Also, the Bugout is better in the pocket while the PM2 is better in the hand.
GPKNIVES
04/30/2022
Benchmade Griptilian vs PM2 - The Griptilian is comfortable but it feels totally different in your hands versus the PM2. The grip fills your hand a little more but feels far more plasticky, which can put some people off. The PM2 has superior steel while the Benchmade axis lock is excellent though it’s sub-par against the PM2’s compression lock.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Buck 110 vs PM2 - The Buck 110 has a heavier build and thicker handle, PM2 has thicker blade stock. Overall, they’re almost similar size.
GPKNIVES
04/30/2022
Manix 2 vs PM2 - The Manix 2 comes with more jimping, which provides more traction. Also, the PM2’s pocket clip has 4 mounting positions versus the 2 on the Manix. Where the PM2 excels is the compression lock, which is superior to the Manix 2’s ball lock.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Paramilitary vs Paramilitary 2 - The Paramilitary is a good knife but the PM2 is definitely a better upgrade.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
PM3 vs PM2 - Overall, the PM3 is just a smaller version of the PM2 as they have almost similar features and functionality. Furthermore, the PM3 can take the handle scales without modifying the liners while the PM2 can’t. The PM2 is more suitable for heavier tasks while the PM3 is for lighter tasks.
Powerstroke357
04/13/2021
S110v vs PM2 - The s110v is going to be an extremely high edge retention and corrosion resistant steel. For that high end performance, it does lose some toughness as a trade-off there.
GPKNIVES
04/30/2022
Shaman vs PM2 - The Shaman is better in terms of carving and hard push cuts. On the other hand, PM2 is a great knife for EDC and cutting tasks just not for the tough activities.
GPKNIVES
04/30/2022
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Tags
- Benchmade 940 vs PM2
- Benchmade Bugout vs PM2
- Benchmade Griptilian vs PM2
- Buck 110 vs PM2
- Manix 2 vs PM2
- Paramilitary vs Paramilitary 2
- PM3 vs PM2
- S110v vs PM2
- Shaman vs PM2
Sources
- KNIFEINFORMER
- YouTube
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
GPKNIVES
04/30/2022
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
GPKNIVES
04/30/2022
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Powerstroke357
04/13/2021
GPKNIVES
04/30/2022
GPKNIVES
04/30/2022
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Spotting fakes
- Fake Spyderco Paramilitary 2
- Methods to spot fake knife
- Other tips
- Positive
- Negative
Fake Spyderco Paramilitary 2 - Most fake PM2s are cloned perfectly to match the looks and design of the real product, which makes it hard to differentiate them.
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Methods to spot fake knife - Check the locking mechanism cutout, number of liner holes, the direction of jimping, and test the blade steel. The locking mechanism should have a rounded corner, there should be 2 liner holes, jimping should be backswept, and the steel should take time to sharpen than cheap steels.
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Other tips - Genuine PM2s usually comes with tip down pocket clip position, but counterfeits come with the tip down clip position, the lanyard hole tube on the real PM2 comes smoother and polished, but the one on most fakes feel dull and isn’t chamfered on the ends, all fake liners come in black coating, genuine PM2 handle has straight-sided scales with small chamfer on the edge while fakes have rounded scales, the coating on counterfeits blades is painting rather than the actual DLC coating and tends to scratch pretty easily, and digital camo handle for clones has a lighter shade in addition to light-colored circles around drilled holes on the handle.
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Sources
Tags
- Fake Spyderco Paramilitary 2
- Methods to spot fake knife
- Other tips
Sources
- Cherokee Observer
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Availability & Price
- Availability
- Price
- Value
- Positive
- Negative
Availability - There are different varieties of PM2, including one with a black blade, one with a blue handle, and M390 steel. However, the availability of these items is scarce.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Price - The PM2 is offered at $120 to $160 and 3,200 rand, which is expensive for a knife.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Value - The PM2 is worth its price as it has top-notch quality and performance that can't be compared with others, also the durability can't be compared to cheaper knives. Overall, you're paying for a knife that you can use in the long run.
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Miscellaneous
- Background
- Changes
- Flaw - Build
- Lack - Sharpening Choil
- Origin
- PM2
- Popularity
- Spyderco
- Successor
- Positive
- Negative
Background - Before getting a PM2, it's best to have background information about what you're dealing with.
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Changes - There are subtle but significant upgrades from the Paramilitary to the Paramilitary 2, improving its performance as an all-around knife.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Flaw - Build - The blade of the PM2 can be narrower if the hole and thumb stud is removed and longer if the blade choil and lanyard hole are removed.
Matt Rose
04/22/2021
Lack - Sharpening Choil - The lack of the sharpening choil makes it hard to sharpen the blade. Though it's not a must-have, it will be great for the long-term use of PM2.
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Origin - The PM2 is made in the USA by the Colorado-based Spyderco factory, which makes it more reliable.
WaspKnife - Jon Alex
08/31/2020
PM2 - The PM2 with S30V and G10 material will be a great choice for users who like bigger knives. It's also a great knife to start with.
Popularity - The PM2 remains one of the most iconic pocket knives ever made as it gained huge popularity since its first release in 2010, and even after a decade, it's still popular.
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
Spyderco - Spyderco may not be the first choice for most users, but after trying it out, most users stay with it. Spyderco has also been one of its favorite brands as they continue producing high-quality, high-performance knives.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Successor - The PM2 is the successor of the Paramilitary that was released in 2004, which was bombarded with complaints due to its large size; thus, Spyderco released a new knife two-thirds its size.
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
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- Background
- Changes
- Flaw - Build
- Lack - Sharpening Choil
- Origin
- PM2
- Popularity
- Spyderco
- Successor
Sources
- Cherokee Observer
- KNIFEINFORMER
- YouTube
- WaspKnife
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
Matt Rose
04/22/2021
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
WaspKnife - Jon Alex
08/31/2020
GPKNIVES
04/30/2022
silly-stilly
04/13/2021
Cherokee Observer - Cherokee Observer Team
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
KNIFEINFORMER - Matt Davidson
05/31/2021
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