I have the Military and I'm LOVING it so far. It's incredibly light for the size, and just screams quality. However, I'm definitely going to be picking up the Paramilitary 2. I'm hearing only great things about it and I would love to have a smaller EDC once in a while. When you can't choose which one, just buy both!
While the PM2 fits my hand better, and opens and closes better... the Millie gets slightly more carry time for some reason. Guess its from carrying a 4" blade cold steel voyager since the early 2000's
I have both of these knives and really like them both but...... The compression lock pinches my finger every once in awhile when I close one handed. Weird. It's the only knife that has done that. It kind of takes you by suprise when it happens. I dont understand why they would put the military's lanyard hole on the opposite side of the pocket clip.I pull all of my knives out of my pocket by the lanyard. I really can't think of another use for a lanyard.
I took my pocket clip off the military and rock it on the shoulder strap of my maxpedition Kodiak in a pouch I love both paramilitary and military glad I own both . great video Carter
I'm an Emerson fan, but I do have the para 2 coming tomorrow in all black, if I like it I will keep it if not I'll sell it..I'll see tomorrow, thanks for the video..
Nice comparo. Have wanted a Mili for quite a while, but it's just too big of a knife for me I think. If they'd come out with a compression lock version of it though (with full skeletonized liners & the option for tip up carry) I'd be all over it though. Great vid as usual papa-san! ;-)
They should make a Para 4 now. I think the Para 3 is a fail as far as I can see on paper, like Sal is trying to make them smaller to save production costs. NOBODY wanted the Para to be smaller
Great video! You just kept me from spending $150 on a Military that I wouldn't like. Now if Spyderco would release the paramilitary 2's again I'd be all over them!!
The Paramiltary has been up there on my list for a long time, it is just a matter of finding one and also having the money at the same time. I also want the black blade with Camo. I thought the tip down carry would be a bit annoying for a while with the Ti milli I got from you, but in no time I got used to it. I find that I can have it opened and ready from my pocket a bit faster than I can my tip up Tuff, and the Tuff I have is no stiff opener like so many are. Nice comparison.
Everytime someone gets the black and camo in stock I'm broke.... I mean as soon as I spend that money BAM they get the para2 i want in. This time I bought a ZT0560 and ZT0770CF-M-390 instead. I will get one some day. Take care! Hope you finally got yours.
tfoshohoe Yeah just about the same happens to me... But at lest the PM2 will be in production for a long time. One knife i wanted but never pulled the trigger on was the Kanetsune Shinobi, unfortunately it is o longer in production. But if anything, having limited funds, and not being able to get every knife I want, makes the knives I get just that much more special. Good luck to you too.
tfoshohoe The Black blade, Camo handle, Spyderco ParaMilitary 2 is in stock at BladeHQ today... I doubt they will be there for long. Of course I don't have the budget. I just bought a Blue handled, laminated ZPD-189, Al Mar Eagle. Oh well, another day.
Thanks man! I don't have the budget for it :( sweet blade you bought! And I greatly appreciate you taking the time to notify me about the PM2. Take care!
Knives become like friends don't they... It's amazing the relationship you can build with a thing.....like a knife, truck, 🔫......
I have the Military and I'm LOVING it so far. It's incredibly light for the size, and just screams quality. However, I'm definitely going to be picking up the Paramilitary 2. I'm hearing only great things about it and I would love to have a smaller EDC once in a while. When you can't choose which one, just buy both!
While the PM2 fits my hand better, and opens and closes better... the Millie gets slightly more carry time for some reason. Guess its from carrying a 4" blade cold steel voyager since the early 2000's
Thank you for the best review on these two.
After owning at least 6 Militaries, I didn't think I'd like the Para 2.
Once I got one in my hand I was sold. :)
I have both. The PM2 is the better work knife. The Military would be the better defensive knife.
I have both of these knives and really like them both but......
The compression lock pinches my finger every once in awhile when I close one handed. Weird. It's the only knife that has done that. It kind of takes you by suprise when it happens.
I dont understand why they would put the military's lanyard hole on the opposite side of the pocket clip.I pull all of my knives out of my pocket by the lanyard. I really can't think of another use for a lanyard.
Nice. I love the Para 2. A great all around go-to blade.
This isn't exactly a VS. That would imply you're going to talk about which is better overall while discussing pros and cons.
I thought the pm2 was decently sized, but holy shit, the military is huge lol.
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I took my pocket clip off the military and rock it on the shoulder strap of my maxpedition Kodiak in a pouch I love both paramilitary and military glad I own both . great video Carter
I'm an Emerson fan, but I do have the para 2 coming tomorrow in all black, if I like it I will keep it if not I'll sell it..I'll see tomorrow, thanks for the video..
had both myself, the Para2 is my all time fav knife! I believe the nested liner lock in the Military is Titanium BTW.
The Spyderco glove vs non-glove 2.
Gosh guys I need help! I don't know which one to get!
I personally much prefer the military. Never did like the paramilitary at all.
I`m getting used to the finger removing compression lock..but its not my thing, I have the Titanium versions.
Nice comparo. Have wanted a Mili for quite a while, but it's just too big of a knife for me I think. If they'd come out with a compression lock version of it though (with full skeletonized liners & the option for tip up carry) I'd be all over it though. Great vid as usual papa-san! ;-)
So I'm left handed, can I switch the clip, thanks
I have them both I still hate the compression lock other than that they are awesome
They should make a Para 4 now. I think the Para 3 is a fail as far as I can see on paper, like Sal is trying to make them smaller to save production costs. NOBODY wanted the Para to be smaller
Great video! You just kept me from spending $150 on a Military that I wouldn't like. Now if Spyderco would release the paramilitary 2's again I'd be all over them!!
Tactical Pharmacist They're available now if you're still waiting.
Those are awesome knives
The Paramiltary has been up there on my list for a long time, it is just a matter of finding one and also having the money at the same time. I also want the black blade with Camo.
I thought the tip down carry would be a bit annoying for a while with the Ti milli I got from you, but in no time I got used to it. I find that I can have it opened and ready from my pocket a bit faster than I can my tip up Tuff, and the Tuff I have is no stiff opener like so many are.
Nice comparison.
Everytime someone gets the black and camo in stock I'm broke.... I mean as soon as I spend that money BAM they get the para2 i want in. This time I bought a ZT0560 and ZT0770CF-M-390 instead. I will get one some day. Take care! Hope you finally got yours.
tfoshohoe Yeah just about the same happens to me... But at lest the PM2 will be in production for a long time. One knife i wanted but never pulled the trigger on was the Kanetsune Shinobi, unfortunately it is o longer in production. But if anything, having limited funds, and not being able to get every knife I want, makes the knives I get just that much more special.
Good luck to you too.
tfoshohoe The Black blade, Camo handle, Spyderco ParaMilitary 2 is in stock at BladeHQ today... I doubt they will be there for long. Of course I don't have the budget. I just bought a Blue handled, laminated ZPD-189, Al Mar Eagle. Oh well, another day.
Thanks man! I don't have the budget for it :( sweet blade you bought! And I greatly appreciate you taking the time to notify me about the PM2. Take care!
tfoshohoe No problem! But lol, they went out of stock by the time I checked at 10pm.
I have a military in the mail. Cant wait!
Very good
I have the all black PM2 on its way. The question is; Do I buy the Military also ? I`m confused.
yes because you can never have enough spydies, I also want a military. brobably a spribt run If I ever have the opportunity
great vid im going to sub...i love the military. im gonna get in soon...its a great all time edc self-defence blade.
You sold me on not getting the military.
Para 2 4 lyfe lol
I want the paramilitary! :)
would you be interested in selling the military by any chance? 🙏
verSUS lol.... please ... this isn't a song. Thanks for the video.
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great vid im going to sub...i love the military. im gonna get in soon...its a great all time edc self-defence blade.
great vid im going to sub...i love the military. im gonna get in soon...its a great all time edc self-defense blade.