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Spyderco ParaMilitary 2 G 10 Plain Edge Knife

Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
9.0
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
333
Unverified
44
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106.31 grams
WEIGHT
0.55 meters
SIZE

Review Analysis - 623 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Hair
 330
sharp, edc, blade, knives, razor
+89%
-11%
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" ...  I love this knife and you will too.  ...  "
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" ...  If you are having trouble making a decision on a knife for EDC look no further. ... The price is right and it sits in the pocket the way a pocket knife should.  ...  "
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" ...  Shark as a razor out of the box.  ...  "
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" ...  This is my "ready for anything" folding knife that I can count on.  ...  "
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" ...  All together an awesome knife.  ...  "
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" ...  Love this knife!  ...  "
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" ...  Love this knife!  ...  "
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" ...  Great knife, I also have the Manix 2 and love that, but I think I am even more partial to the PM2 especially in the camo with the black blade!  ...  "
Build Quality
 113
knife, hand, blade, g10, compression lock
+80%
-20%
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" ...  I have used many many knives as im outdoor enthusiast and work in the construction industry. ... The design is flawless and opens and closes one handed very easily.  ...  "
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" ...  It's tough, fits the hand great, it's light, and this thing is a workhorse.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to deploy and quality steel. ... Quality build with good fit and finish.  ...  "
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" ...  The design, ergonomics, functionality, and build quality all together hit a sweet spot making this a very attractive knife that is a joy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Ultra light and durable.  ...  "
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" ...  Ultra light and durable.  ...  "
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" ...  Better equipment will go a long way in sharpening such a difficult steel as well.  ...  "
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" ...  Holds and edge extremely well, used it to slice up a double-thick shipping box and did better than a new blade on a box cutter.  ...  "
Design
 82
blade, g10, fit and finish, scales, finish
+93%
-7%
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" ...  I get compliments from time to time.  ...  "
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" ...  Quality build with good fit and finish.  ...  "
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" ...  The design, ergonomics, functionality, and build quality all together hit a sweet spot making this a very attractive knife that is a joy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Perfectly made with good materials.  ...  "
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" ...  Ultra light and durable.  ...  "
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" ...  Ultra light and durable.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent fit and finish.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent fit and finish.  ...  "
Comfort
 78
knife, compression lock, jimping, handed, grippy
+92%
-8%
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" ...  It has plenty of jumping for a secure grip when sweaty etc .  ...  "
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" ...  The design is flawless and opens and closes one handed very easily.  ...  "
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" ...  It's tough, fits the hand great, it's light, and this thing is a workhorse.  ...  "
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" ...  The large thumb hole is great for operation with gloves.  ...  "
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" ...  The large thumb hole is great for operation with gloves.  ...  "
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" ...  Feels like I woke up and this knife had grown in my hand overnight .  ...  "
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" ...  Feels like I woke up and this knife had grown in my hand overnight .  ...  "
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" ...  A $13 Mora is much more comfortable to actually use.  ...  "
Fit
 70
clip, pocket clip, holds an edge, hand, g10
+83%
-17%
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" ...  The design is flawless and opens and closes one handed very easily. ... Locks up very solid and there are plenty of sizes and blade materials to fit anyone.  ...  "
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" ...  It's tough, fits the hand great, it's light, and this thing is a workhorse.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent fit and finish.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent fit and finish.  ...  "
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" ...  But in a few months with this in my pocket and a few sessions on the bench I've gotten a very respectable edge and the rest of my collection benefits from my improved technique.  ...  "
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" ...  Holds an edge well.  ...  "
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" ...  Holds an edge well.  ...  "
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" ...  it just fits  ...  "
Marketplace
 56
spyderco, fake, genuine, real deal, authentic
+73%
-27%
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" ...  Mine is beautiful and totally authentic  ...  "
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" ...  I feel for those who might have got a fake, but I received the real thing.  ...  "
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" ...  I feel for those who might have got a fake, but I received the real thing.  ...  "
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" ...  I have yet to find a suitable replacement for that on here or anywhere.  ...  "
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" ...  I can verify that my purchase was authentic.  ...  "
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" ...  I can verify that my purchase was authentic.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazon handled the situation perfectly and refunded as I am sure they were scammed also.  ...  "
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" ...  Amazon handled the situation perfectly and refunded as I am sure they were scammed also.  ...  "
Price
 48
worth, worth the price, real deal, worth every penny, spyderco
+90%
-10%
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" ...  It is definitly worth the money.  ...  "
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" ...  It is definitly worth the money.  ...  "
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" ...  For the price you can not do better for sure  ...  "
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" ...  For the price you can not do better for sure  ...  "
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" ...  If you want a budget version pass on the Tenacious & buy the Byrd Raven 2 or Spyderco Polestar,  ...  "
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" ...  I paid extra for the higher quality steel - well worth the money., although the standard is excellent, too.  ...  "
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" ...  I paid extra for the higher quality steel - well worth the money., although the standard is excellent, too.  ...  "
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" ...  The real paramilitary 2s are worth the money.  ...  "
Size
 40
pocket, edc, every day carry, pm2, knives
+100%
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" ...  I have more knives than I can count and this one is a perfect every day carry.  ...  "
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" ...  Just the right size.  ...  "
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" ...  Every Day Carry.  ...  "
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" ...  Every Day Carry.  ...  "
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" ...  it just fits  ...  "
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" ...  it just fits  ...  "
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" ...  Ergonomics and weight are amazing for the size it feels very light in pocket.  ...  "
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" ...  Ergonomics and weight are amazing for the size it feels very light in pocket.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 30
years ago, spyderco, sharpen, several years, pm2
+90%
-10%
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" ...  Had it for almost a year now.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought my first pm2 8 or 9 months ago now and have praised it since day one.  ...  "
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" ...  Bought my first pm2 8 or 9 months ago now and have praised it since day one.  ...  "
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" ...  Stop now and order it you won't be sorry.  ...  "
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" ...  This is the handiest design I've used, period.  ...  "
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" ...  This is the handiest design I've used, period.  ...  "
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" ...  Don't know why I waited so long to get one.  ...  "
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" ...  Don't know why I waited so long to get one.  ...  "
Original Product
 26
spyderco, genuine, authentic, spyderco paramilitary 2, got a fake
+54%
-46%
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" ...  Mine is beautiful and totally authentic  ...  "
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" ...  I feel for those who might have got a fake, but I received the real thing.  ...  "
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" ...  I feel for those who might have got a fake, but I received the real thing.  ...  "
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" ...  I can verify that my purchase was authentic.  ...  "
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" ...  I can verify that my purchase was authentic.  ...  "
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" ...  Verified genuine btw.  ...  "
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" ...  The one I received is a genuine Spyderco product.  ...  "
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" ...  The one I received is a genuine Spyderco product.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 22
handed, sharpen, difficult to sharpen, torx, resharpen
+91%
-9%
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" ...  Easy to deploy and quality steel.  ...  "
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" ...  Probably the easiest to use knife I have ever used.  ...  "
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" ...  Probably the easiest to use knife I have ever used.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy disassembly with torx bit (6 and 8 i think).  ...  "
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" ...  Easy disassembly with torx bit (6 and 8 i think).  ...  "
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" ...  Well built and easy to deploy.  ...  "
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" ...  Well built and easy to deploy.  ...  "
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" ...  Very unique style makes this user friendly.  ...  "
Delivery
 20
sharp, delivered, arrived, arrived ahead, smashed
+85%
-15%
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" ...  It was EXTREMELY sharp right out of the box.  ...  "
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" ...  It was EXTREMELY sharp right out of the box.  ...  "
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" ...  And insanely sharp out of the box  ...  "
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" ...  And insanely sharp out of the box  ...  "
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" ...  Shipping was fast and the price was very good.  ...  "
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" ...  Shipping was fast and the price was very good.  ...  "
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" ...  Item arrived ahead of stated delivery terms.  ...  "
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" ...  Which most likely happened during shipping.  ...  "
Shave Quality
 19
razor, smooth, knife, open and close, blade
+100%
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" ...  Razor sharp out of the box and holds an excellent edge.  ...  "
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" ...  Razor sharp out of the box and holds an excellent edge.  ...  "
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" ...  The inside of the compression was a little rough so i grinded it down a bit now it's silky smooth  ...  "
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" ...  Sharp like a razor and lighter than a few of my other knives.  ...  "
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" ...  Great knife smooth and sharp.  ...  "
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" ...  Great knife smooth and sharp.  ...  "
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" ...  This is the absolute best edc knife buy it and see for your self made with the highest quality and so smooth opening and razor sharp out the box.  ...  "
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" ...  Sharp as a razor and well-worth the price.  ...  "
Returns
 13
knife, return, risky, pm2, military
+15%
-85%
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" ...  Would return but apparently i missed my window.  ...  "
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" ...  Would return but apparently i missed my window.  ...  "
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" ...  Wish I would have noticed this during the return window.  ...  "
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" ...  This one, to my disappointment, is getting returned.  ...  "
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" ...  The stamps were misplaced.  ...  "
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" ...  Not an authentic Sypderco, returning.  ...  "
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" ...  given all that, i'm returning this one because i don't trust it to be authentic although it might simply be one of the first ones off the line and changes were made later.  ...  "
Color
 12
dark blue, purple, scales, nothing, knife
+75%
-25%
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" ...  Instead of a digi jungle type camo in the pictures (and everywhere on the web) it was more of a spearmint green.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the knife and the color.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the knife and the color.  ...  "
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" ...  the colour, design, size all great.  ...  "
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" ...  the colour, design, size all great.  ...  "
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" ...  Also love the color.  ...  "
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" ...  Also love the color.  ...  "
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" ...  Almost want to buy another color or new scales, so customizable.  ...  "
As Gift
 11
boyfriend loved, loves, husband, gifted, father
+100%
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" ...  I just ordered my son one for christmas.  ...  "
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" ...  This one was purchased as a gift and I'm glad I checked it before I gifted it.  ...  "
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" ...  This one was purchased as a gift and I'm glad I checked it before I gifted it.  ...  "
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" ...  My boyfriend loved his gift!  ...  "
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" ...  My boyfriend loved his gift!  ...  "
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" ...  Got this for my husband for Father's Day and he absolutely loves it.  ...  "
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" ...  Got this for my husband for Father's Day and he absolutely loves it.  ...  "
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" ...  My boyfriend loved it!  ...  "
Overall performance
 11
spydies, open and close, defense, closing, sharp
+100%
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" ...  FAST, good for self defense.  ...  "
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" ...  FAST, good for self defense.  ...  "
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" ...  All year performance. ... This one closes so fast it's .  ...  "
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" ...  Super smooth opening and closing.  ...  "
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" ...  Super smooth opening and closing.  ...  "
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" ...  Very smooth open and close action.  ...  "
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" ...  Very smooth open and close action.  ...  "
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" ...  Smooth as silk in function.  ...  "

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Specifications

Body
Weight:  106.31 grams
Size:  0.55 meters
106.31 grams
WEIGHT
0.55 meters
SIZE