Can new Scales Improve the Best Pocket Knife of All Time? Flytanium & the Spyderco Para Military 2
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3 жыл бұрынIn this video I attempt to improve the greatest modern pocket knife of all time by putting on some brand new Flytanium scales. Flytanium makes scales for many Spyderco and Benchmade knives, and I test out the Jade Lotus scales and the just released new Titanium Lotus Scales for the Para Military 2. These knives add some nice contours, and subtly improve the ergonomics of the modern classic. I also show disassembly and discuss common problems when taking apart the knife.
Find Flytaniums current offerings here (Jade and Ti Lotus seen in video):
Flytanium Lotus Scales for PM2: shrsl.com/351jv
Flytanium Tshirt: shrsl.com/351jz
Flytanium on Blade HQ: shrsl.com/335xh
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Wiha Torx System: amzn.to/3eSqy3m
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@SRVandDtrouble 3 жыл бұрын
The less content is more content crowd definitely appreciates your restraint.
@AdvancedKnifeBro 3 жыл бұрын
I hope so!
@blueshadow84 3 жыл бұрын
This is easily the most realistic disassembley video ever
@AdvancedKnifeBro 3 жыл бұрын
Keeping it fresh.
@ChanceCooper125 3 жыл бұрын
It really is the best knife of all time. Bought super high end stuff over the years and still always go back to the PM2
@brassknuckles4524 3 жыл бұрын
Loved the video man. You crack me up with every video.
@dr.oetqer 3 жыл бұрын
I like the looks of the titanium scales a lot more than the previous ones. Looks clean and pretty, with improved ergonomics.
@elde667 3 жыл бұрын
Good to see you back!
@BLADESANDFADESOFFICIAL 3 жыл бұрын
I like your content and the added humor! Quick tip for disassembly on Spyderco knives! Start disassembling the show side first and you won’t need two sets of bits!
@AdvancedKnifeBro 3 жыл бұрын
If I ever decide to take it apart again, I’ll try that. It wasn’t enough of an inconvenience that I’d like to retry it just to test it out.
@BLADESANDFADESOFFICIAL 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdvancedKnifeBro yeah for sure! Just a heads up for in the future. Makes it easier!
@speckledjim_ 3 жыл бұрын
I dd this some time ago and I must say...the results are satisfactory. It adds a real nice heft to the piece which just feels "right" in the hand. Turns an ok knife into a completely acceptable knife IMO
@johnbowers1218 3 жыл бұрын
You're alive, Delta can't kill the dude! Good video dude!
@johnbowers1218 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, you can hide money in those scales. It'll be safe because no one will be able to get to it.
@AdvancedKnifeBro 3 жыл бұрын
“You could put your weed in there”
@louiskoestner4337 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the insights on the Flytanium. Love your irreverant approach. Informative and entertaining.
@profesorEDC 3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy your vids so much, thank you for the effort put in brother.😊👌👍
@AnthonySmith-sc4zs 3 жыл бұрын
Bought my PM2 second hand with their carbon fiber scales and I love them.
@datafoxy 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice bro, slick.
@zeshwonsos 3 жыл бұрын
Dude, you pimped your favorite EDC, FOR FREE! Congrats. You've made it.
@pieman7 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to see I'm not the only one who struggles with knife disassembly. Hope I can win the flytanium GAW...that will give me an excuse to buy myself an actual PM2. Nice Freudian slip regarding torx bits, btw
@AdvancedKnifeBro 3 жыл бұрын
The first is the worst. I had never taken the knife apart before this. I thought about filming the 2nd or 3 times too- but didn’t have time and I thought the mistakes and lessons are more representative of people who are taking the knife apart the first time.
@Steve_G88 3 жыл бұрын
A new AKB video!! i was getting worried the covid had got you! I've literally been binge watching all your old videos.
@FearsomeWarrior 2 жыл бұрын
Positive thinking. I enjoyed that one you slipped in.
@mrbeandip711 3 жыл бұрын
Standard knife bro here. Always like your videos. The editing is cool. Would you ever consider reviewing any Emerson’s? I have 2 and I like them, quarks and all. The sheepdog and cqc7. Pricey for what they are made of etc, but they have a devout following. Keep rolling out the content man! Thanks.
@damienhughes7228 3 жыл бұрын
The rockscale design scales improved my para 3’s centering. Makes it much better overall because it added some much needed weight too. And it looks cooler haha
@johnskibler 10 ай бұрын
I just put a set of these on my rarely carried digital camo PM2 that never was very drop shutty-fidgety despite how much I tweaked it. I only bought the scales on a whim in order to get my order to free shipping when buying a tiny Microtech tool to fix my Exocet. I have to say it did transform the PM2 into a more favorite EDC and fidget toy. The action is perfect now. Installation was easy. The mind reader-spies at Google-KZfaq must have noticed my purchase and threw this video up in my feed which I watched probably shortly after it was uploaded.
@richroc7 2 жыл бұрын
Hey man, new sub & I just wanted to say I love your content 👊🏼
@warpedone2 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for filming, abrikadoobie
@TheTeezy1000 2 жыл бұрын
I like your style. You gotcher self a new subscriber parter. Yeehaw!!!
@AdvancedKnifeBro 2 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard!
@dinuguan510 Жыл бұрын
I'm a lefty who typically pounds sand with pocket clips, however I found out that Flytanium will drill/tap holes in them for us! Time to shop!
@19markz67 3 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel. I like your dry no bullshit delivery.
@luckylucson Жыл бұрын
I got the same Jade scales and the ergonomics alone makes it 100% worth it. The way the grooves guide your thumb when deploying the knife is worth every dollar
@jagpilotohio 3 жыл бұрын
I put the titanium crossfade scales on my bugout. Very nice improvement. I’m going to anodize them as well.
@junichiroyamashita 3 жыл бұрын
I think this channel shines the most looking at the traditional folders. I believe the Douk Douk,Mercator ,Higonokami and Svord reviews are the most popular. How about looking at Italy for the next? Maybe not Antonini,if too bland,but there are hundred of folding knives designs there. Like the Santa Smacola Roman folding knife,the Drudenmesser from Sudtirol,the Resolza from Sardinia,the dozens made in Scarperia like the Maresciall,Zuava and so on.
@ChukesOutdoorAdventures 3 жыл бұрын
Nice to see the Para 2 can actually be improved upon!
@JamesJones-yt8df 3 жыл бұрын
Right on man thought I was A anomaly, good to hear someone else feels that way........THANKS FOR SHARING.......
@jon-eriksuermann9844 3 жыл бұрын
I have a pm2 that had plain Jane black g10 scales. I swapped them with green canvas micarta flag scales from RGT. I liked the pm2 before, but I love it now.
@weedo3 3 жыл бұрын
"Can new scales improve my life?" is the real question.
@starkparker16 3 жыл бұрын
And if so, if so. I I I I'm still alive.
@richardstorer-adam7222 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, yes they can.
@The11eleven 2 жыл бұрын
Improved Knife = Improved Life
@pauldayton5285 3 жыл бұрын
I wish you would make more content , I really enjoy your video's 👍
@oveson88 Жыл бұрын
Great video, easy tip for not wanting to use loctite, Teflon tape keeps the screws from loosening.
@soullessone_edc6226 3 жыл бұрын
Here you are swapping out the Blurple ones and I want some 😂 great video as always
@Keith_the_knife_freak 3 жыл бұрын
Great video..
@alexanderbinz7380 3 жыл бұрын
The funny knife man make video : )
@philthy8150 3 жыл бұрын
Love this
@dionflorio9249 3 жыл бұрын
You are one sick dude and I Iove it. Great video keep up the good work. Oh yeah can you baton with the new scales? Lol.🍺
@D3athN0t3 11 ай бұрын
'You want to go jail or you want to go home"? I subscribed, you know your movies man and your knives!
@aviator_bryan Жыл бұрын
I just ordered those natural jade g10 lotus g10 scales. They look different, and cool. Looking forward to putting them on.
@aviator_bryan Жыл бұрын
I'm curious what clip and hardware you chose to go with it
@christamu2 3 жыл бұрын
The lanyard tube removal tool sold by Sharp Dressed Knives will reduce Spyderco disassembly cursing by approximately 19%.
@AdvancedKnifeBro 3 жыл бұрын
You know you have a problem if you buy a tool to disassemble a certain knife
@tima7662 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdvancedKnifeBro That and the tool costs $25! Next time get a couple of small flat head screw drivers and slowly work around the plug on the inside by the liners. Piece of cake really. It takes maybe 20-30 seconds.Titanium lanyard plugs and tubes look better as well! Yes, I have done this a few times. Yes, I have a problem. I change all my pocket clips with LNW or MXG. Blades we love and RGT have some beautiful clips as well. Now if someone can make after market scales for Para 3 lightweight!
@spencerwarren9219 2 жыл бұрын
Don't need it just a screw driver or long metal stick. Put between g10 and the liner at pivot end slide it down to laynard tube and bingo. Comes right off with out breaking g10. Easiest way
@frogturtle 2 жыл бұрын
@@AdvancedKnifeBro I regret nothing haha that tube SUCKS
@hawkknight4564 3 жыл бұрын
So first off. Great video. As always. Second off. For the love of God thank you. For showing an actually hardened bit set. It has been driving me nuts for literally years. I have seven bits. Collected from 11 kits. Only those seven are decent. PS. almost. No knife is too big. Almost. lol
@chrislovesgear8744 3 жыл бұрын
Those scales look real fly.
@jlkraus2 3 жыл бұрын
my para 3 is one of the few knives ive owned to never fail. my 940-1 broke and benchmade customer service ground it down to a toothpick despite my request for no sharpening. spyderco really is a great company.... id like to see more compression lock dress knives from them. getting tired of putting bokers into rotation
@tcrenegade 3 жыл бұрын
Love you Boo, always spreading the truth and nevah be trippin. Ttyl precious
@SpartanJAYMAN 3 жыл бұрын
You’d think Spyderco, with all their money and “good” ideas, would learn how to make a knife that doesn’t have free spinning hardware and isn’t a total pain in the ass to take apart
@AdvancedKnifeBro 3 жыл бұрын
A guy somewhere else in here said start with show side for one set of bits. Maybe that’s the key. I’ve taken apart and reassembled. Three times last month and won’t be doing it again for her foreseeable future.
@dcamnc1 3 жыл бұрын
Spyderco is overrated as heck.
@jlkraus2 2 жыл бұрын
none of my spyderco's have ever needed disassembled..... all my benchmades have been in for service....do I carry the benchmade more because it's a better knife or does the spydie last longer because it's carried less? either way benchmade customer service has made me angry
@Phaminator525 2 жыл бұрын
@D H $150-$200 is grail price for majority of people lol. It's a pocket knife. Anything above $200 is just paying for art and pocket jewelry.
@EvilNick81 2 жыл бұрын
@@jlkraus2 benchmade is pure crap I got 5 knives from them and with times I have learned to hate them all 😂🤣 now I only sticks with spyderco and cold steel ...
@Nordraw 3 жыл бұрын
Would love platinum scales on mine
@choirboyzcutleryoutdoors 3 жыл бұрын
Bad Assery sir Straight up Bad Assery!!! The stickers I mean the Stickers are bad assery!
@ryejack 3 жыл бұрын
For anyone who has ever modded a knife, this video is for you. The PM2 and PM3 aren't the worst, but they can certainly be a pain in the ass, especially if you have a stubborn lanyard hole. Wait, is stubborn lanyard hole a euphemism? "You'll need two sex of tort.. you need two sex of tort.." haha!
@EvilNick81 2 жыл бұрын
The first thing I do when I got a new paramilitary 2 is sanding down the tip of the blade with the same exact shape as the delica4 , it's alot stronger !
@jeffcon123 6 ай бұрын
I got a set from some company called “August engineering” and they were just plain slab milled out titanium. Stonewashed. Looks perfect
@chaddamron3877 3 жыл бұрын
Need some GEC scales for the para2 😂- killer vid my man - 🔥🔥👏👏💥💥🍻🍻
@brainleak 3 жыл бұрын
You should check out flashlights, I heard they are pretty cool too
@ShelleyRaskin 3 жыл бұрын
Nice, I keep thinking I should pick up a pm2, it’s a one day knife, still wanting you to do a balisong review, in part because they are not legal here si I can live vicariously through you.
@gns942 2 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to sand down G10 so that it becomes smoother and less grabby when removing from the pocket (using a Lynch deep carry clip), or is that kind of dangerous given the dust fibers from that? Would it be simply better to get a smooth pair of scales and install them on the PM2?
@TacticalPlus 3 жыл бұрын
there is a mistake in link for "My 10 favorite pocket knives" in video description.
@AdvancedKnifeBro 3 жыл бұрын
Fixed it- thanks!
@Son_Of_Scotland 3 жыл бұрын
Christ i enjoy your insane sarcasm lol. New Sub
@nandayane 2 жыл бұрын
Have you noticed any issues with the blurple para 2 taking more damage when using it for tougher jobs?
@spencerwarren9219 2 жыл бұрын
Will save you alot of time and easy to Do. Put a screw driver stalk in between the g10 and the liner slide it down to the laynark spacer and bingo. You don't break your g 10 and comes right off. Do both sides this way. Very easy
@matthewadler1329 3 жыл бұрын
Well this is interesting...I was just wondering about this. Also for 3
@dengised321 6 күн бұрын
Great vid! One question for you. Are the Jade Lotus scales translucent or are they opaque? I thought they were translucent but in your video they look opaque. Thanks.
@DistrictSoundLab 2 жыл бұрын
I wanna make a documentary about knife nerds. So entertaining
@AdvancedKnifeBro 2 жыл бұрын
Do it
@Leftyotism 2 жыл бұрын
I want a Spyderco Paramilitary 2 now! 😅
@tomfury6276 3 жыл бұрын
Holy cow! Wtf! My head is spinning! Very informative!
@AdvancedKnifeBro 3 жыл бұрын
Told ya it was coming soon!
@tomfury6276 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdvancedKnifeBro Thanks bro!
@zanegrano9592 11 ай бұрын
i had to drill out my hardware so swap out for titanium scales and hardware. luckily the pivot screws came out no problem lmao
@eddielittleii8919 3 жыл бұрын
SCORE from Flytanium! Thanks for the video. Like-Like-Like.
@tboneitsallgood6757 3 жыл бұрын
When you changed the scales did you have to co with different length screws?
@AdvancedKnifeBro 3 жыл бұрын
No. The original screws work.
@jamesbarisitz4794 3 жыл бұрын
My Manix Maxamet is riveted together. Is hate too strong a word?
@AdvancedKnifeBro 3 жыл бұрын
Gross!
@birdlaw1019 3 жыл бұрын
No lube and no Loctite? Shabazz would disown you! A windshield wiper removal tool works well for removing the lanyard tube.
@GrumpyGrunt 3 жыл бұрын
Don't think for a minute I won't be hawking that IG feed for a shot at those scales. I've wanted to upgrade the scales on my Maxamet PM2 since I got it. I keep buying another knife instead though. 🤣
@Rawdog550 2 жыл бұрын
I think we need a new Kukri review!!! Kukri's should be reviewed all the time.
@Tcoldsteel 3 жыл бұрын
Dear Advanced Knife Santa, Cna I please have a spyderco plaramilitarily for presents this year? I have been a good boy.
@theREALdingusMD 3 жыл бұрын
Pretty fly for an advanced guy.
@UR_Excluded 3 жыл бұрын
What is unnatural G-10? Micarta?
@vlkafenryka788 3 жыл бұрын
Yes yes they can
@milescorporosus4058 2 жыл бұрын
"Yes, I read aloud all my messages as I type them on my phone, juuust like everyone else does. (It's an Android.)" As an Android user, I also use an Android.
@acerock013 3 жыл бұрын
...how does it affect the Tallness?
@dmourati 2 жыл бұрын
10:07, ohh man, I'm a tip-downer. Isn't that default factory from Spyderco for PM2?
@evangibeau4489 3 жыл бұрын
Should I buck up and buy the para 2 or keep avoiding buying one because I think other things are cooler
@davidjones9706 2 жыл бұрын
I hit like before it started...jussayin
@matthuck378 3 жыл бұрын
I think making the PM2 truly ambidextrous with a backlock model would make it better. Getting rid of that lanyard tunnel would be nice too.
@bigaspaulo 3 жыл бұрын
Go check out the recent straight spine Stretch 2 in K390. It is unofficially a backlock PM2. There's also a VG10 straight spine version floating around out there.
@sweetdrahthaar7951 2 жыл бұрын
@@bigaspaulo Thanks👍🏻
@LegionTacticoolCutlery 3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah!!!! #22aday
@DavidNefelimSlayer 3 жыл бұрын
Damn businesslike professional and informative, like you had a sponsor or something. Not sure if I like that..............as much as the standard satirical Denis Leary of knife lore.
@AdvancedKnifeBro 3 жыл бұрын
I did not have a sponsor. Sponsors pay for advertising or videos. I have been picking and choosing things ever since I’ve been doing this. Most things buy or are loaned and some are free things. My first knife video was a $7 free knife.
@dr.oetqer 3 жыл бұрын
Those standard lanyard tubes can be a real pain in the a$$ to remove, that's why I typically replace them with a Flytanium tube when I have to disassemble one.
@SRVandDtrouble 3 жыл бұрын
The first PM2 I did was super easy so was the second as was the third. The tool for the job for me was to take the tube out with needle nose pliers inserted into the tube wiggle a few times side to side falls right out. When reassembling just make sure to clean and remove any burrs from factory press fitting and they snap right into place with finger strength.
@The_sinner_Jim_Whitney 2 жыл бұрын
To me, the Para 3 is the greatest pocketknife ever made, but I totally thought the PM2 was til I got my Para 3s, (4, in 4 steels) and have three of them, including my favorite, the Blurple S110V one like yours. Unfortunately, I can’t carry ANY of them most days, since my everyday knife has to be in my watchpocket since a Leatherman Free P4 is usually in my main pocket. That means, unfortunately, I have to settle for a Benchmade Mini Bugout (satin blade, Flytanium classic brass scales, backspacer, and thumbstud). Good knife, but it’s no US Spydie, not by a damn sight. Never had any problem taking apart a Spyderco (or any other knife, except the asspain reassembly phase of Benchmade Axis knives). I just touch the screws with a soldering iron for a few seconds to melt the Loctite, jam my thumb into the opposite screw, and spin the other one right out. I poke the lanyard tube out by simply placing the tube against a surface, and driving the scale off of it with my thumbs. I use the weakest Loctite (green? Can’t remember) for reassembly, it’s MORE than enough for the task. The Lynch Spyderco clips are AWESOME, get one if you don’t already have one, they’re simply the greatest in history.
@corismsyn 6 ай бұрын
Is this the bead blast finish?
@AdvancedKnifeBro 6 ай бұрын
Yes, you can see the label at about 2:43
@StoneHands25 2 жыл бұрын
Are these lotus scales grippy?
@AdvancedKnifeBro 2 жыл бұрын
They are a very smooth g10
@edsaban572 2 жыл бұрын
What scales are those g10 in jade?
@AdvancedKnifeBro 2 жыл бұрын
The lotus g10 from flytanium
@edsaban572 2 жыл бұрын
@@AdvancedKnifeBro they don’t have those in that color.
@AdvancedKnifeBro 2 жыл бұрын
They may be out of stock right now. You might email them and see when they are coming back in stock
@rpeg6487 3 жыл бұрын
WTF. TIL theres a socket on my wiha bit case.
@Outpost_76 3 жыл бұрын
While I thought these may be decent the micarta ones I have are far more uncomfortable than the factory scales. With a few small tweaks they could be a nice set.
@AdvancedKnifeBro 3 жыл бұрын
You talking about the lotus micarta?
@Outpost_76 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdvancedKnifeBro yes
@AdvancedKnifeBro 3 жыл бұрын
Is it the texture or just the shape of the grip?
@edc4fun 3 жыл бұрын
@Outpost 76 Your review on the micarta version was helpful for me, thanks! Glad to see you on here.
@Outpost_76 3 жыл бұрын
@@AdvancedKnifeBro its where it gets very thin by your pointer finger and the choil. The bottom milling feels like too much if a ledge up front too. The back half is pretty good. I'm not sure if the g10 is milled different but the titanium doesn't look to be as skinny or hard cornered as the micarta is.
@lonestardude6283 3 жыл бұрын
Not to knock what Flytanium is doing, I think it’s great! More options for the end consumer! But… put the purple scales back on your PM2, because it’s the best option! Great video and tutorial! Thanks!
@stephenpena7813 3 жыл бұрын
You don't actually need 2 sets of bits. You can just swap out one scale at a time as with most knives. Also makes maintaining the knife easier as well.
@AdvancedKnifeBro 3 жыл бұрын
Yep. I actually did the video with one. And mentioned it’s much easier with two. Sorry not sure what you meant?
@drewc8065 2 жыл бұрын
Thumbs up. Comment. Whew! I’m tired.
@jlkraus2 3 жыл бұрын
I bought a harnds from amazon based on steel, review and bearings knowing nothing about it.... Reminds me of WE and other chinese contract builts.... 14c28n, ceramic bearings and g10 for under $30. I'd enjoy review and some info on where they are coming from.
@bsmithhammer 2 жыл бұрын
Meh, for the additional cost, hassle and added weight, I think my stock blurple is just fine. Although it prolly won't get me as much Insta luv with EDC dorks.
@8thsinner Жыл бұрын
Ti looks good, but they don't tough the police 4 models one bit....grr
@whatsleft4her1 Жыл бұрын
I’ve found it easier to do one side at a time
@John..18 3 жыл бұрын
Yes, best knife ever made, but only if it's tip down carry,,,,, big knives should always be tip down.... Sorry, did I mention that the tip should be down, ? (opposite to up), !! Great video, apart from the strange tip orientation advice.....
@AdvancedKnifeBro 3 жыл бұрын
This non human gets it!
@middleagedhiker703 3 жыл бұрын
Never liked the looks of the PM2. Somehow with the titanium scales, it looses a little of the “bird look”. That makes it better for me. Maybe someday…
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