What's so Great About the Paramilitary 2?

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Paramilitary 2 this, PM-2 that. The EDC community has sung its praises for years, but is it truly deserving of the hype? Let's talk about it.
Spoiler: It's a fantastic design 😁
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00:00 Intro
00:14 History
01:40 Overview
04:25 Size Comparison
06:04 Variants
08:32 Sign Off
#Paramilitary, #Spyderco, #gpknives

Пікірлер: 107

@edsaban572 2 жыл бұрын

This is the knife that made me fall in love with knives.

@Gpknives 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@J1c80 Жыл бұрын

Definitely one of the best production knives every made I've been carrying my current PM-2 every day since 2015 .

@Gpknives Жыл бұрын

👍👍

@houweenieinmyswish5600 11 ай бұрын

940-2 benchmade is better

@nickallen8333 10 ай бұрын

@@houweenieinmyswish5600I own multiple variants of both and disagree. I do love the 940 but the PM 2 has a better grind, better ergos, a more durable locking mechanism and a much more attractive price with multiple steel choices. The 940 is a bit thick behind the edge and the lack of options is a bit disappointing. I do like how the 940 is slim in the pocket but as a cutting tool it’s just slightly behind the 940. Also BMs QC has been absolutely terrible for me.

@joiryde1328 4 ай бұрын

@@houweenieinmyswish5600benchmade is benchmade, over priced and under built . Spyderco holds the crown and they actively prove to us every year why they deserve it

@AP-op4rc 3 ай бұрын

@@houweenieinmyswish5600 Lol

@justinpaul8160 Жыл бұрын

Just got the pm2. It's an OUTSTANDING knife. Wish I came across these years ago. If your thinking about getting one DO IT!

@SkullySkullmeister Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tyler, excellent review, nice options on a classic folder!!

@nickcoates7670 Жыл бұрын

Ordered my today 😀 great information thanks

@dn2610 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome content! Love the PM 2, have several of them, also have several Para 3's. Thanks Tyler for sharing, do more of knife these series!

@Gpknives 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! And we sure will!

@oscarschiff9180 Жыл бұрын

Which is better, the pm2 or pm3? Thanks brother

@mikeappleget482 9 ай бұрын

@@oscarschiff9180wondering the same thing. Trying to decide between a PM2 in S90V or a Para3 in 20CV.

@qdav5 15 күн бұрын

I've had my PM2 in s30v for about 12 years now, and it's still a great knife. The build quality is top-notch.

@UncleFjester Жыл бұрын

*This likes Spyderco so much he made his ears Spyderco*

@doejon9424 2 жыл бұрын

Didn't know you even had a channel ! The PM2 (or PM3 for smaller hands) is absolutely the best "if you could only have/keep one knife"for your collection for EDC use.

@Gpknives 2 жыл бұрын

The Military family is hard to beat! Truly some of the best options out there! 👍

@wsgutierrez1 Жыл бұрын

I still carry the military. It's one of my all time favorite knives. For a back up, I carry a para 3. Love them both!

@realbroggo 2 жыл бұрын

All 3 x knives in the Spyderco 'military' range are good solid utility knives. I've been using a PM2 for 5 years or so as my field knife without issue. Although getting pricey all are well made & their blade designs make them great all round user knives (although some argue the tips are a little thin). There's a great range so you can get a version that best suits your needs. The real plus for these knives is their longevity - it's been tried/tested/used and proven by many.

@Gpknives 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@timothyeldridge6822 7 ай бұрын

Excellent video!

@mdamdtraveldoc7183 2 жыл бұрын

Great discussion. Would like to see similar videos in the future.

@Gpknives 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! We will be sure to make more!

@EvilTwinRC51 Жыл бұрын

That 52100 blade looks beautiful!

@philclodfelter5994 9 ай бұрын

PM2 is my first Spyderco knife & I have the Canis coming this week another one I forget the model

@tacd962 2 ай бұрын

Do you have a review on the yojimbo 2 .. Love the all black versions of The PM2 And the Yojimbo2

@TheWatcher60401 2 ай бұрын

I have the s45v and salt versions. Perfect knife! 👌

@chrisforsyth1778 Жыл бұрын

I carry the S110V on me every day at work. It looks a little beat up but functions perfectly. I have 3 PM2s it's a great knife.

@Pine_01 9 ай бұрын

The worn look makes knives look cooler imo

@toddboone333 Жыл бұрын

I thought I always preferred the Tai Chung Spydercos to the American made ones. But I recently got a few Shamans and it made me rethink things. Recently picked up a PM2 in s90v. Still waiting on it, hope I love it as much. But I’ve never been a fan of clip points. Rather have a drop point, leaf, or Wharncliffe. But I may love it. We’ll see.

@Gpknives Жыл бұрын

I was a leaf blade fan for a while, but I am coming around to the straight clip of the PM2. Both Golden and Taichung QC is top-notch from Spyderco. Thanks for watching.

@ssunfish 2 жыл бұрын

I got PM 2 in SPY27! I have a Wharncliffe one too! I have six PM 2, but I won't hesitate if I see it in CPM Magnacut! ( Or Elmax or CTS XHP)

@Gpknives 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@billybob1620 2 жыл бұрын

Great knife. I’ve had enduras for years and just got a pm2.

@Gpknives 2 жыл бұрын

Both are excellent choices!

@user-hn8to6ck8x 5 ай бұрын

Is it good for self-defense? I want a less than 3 in blade knife for regular self-defense in all situations.

@boomerak4774 Жыл бұрын

What is the best blade steel to get the pm2 in? Inwas thinking of getting cru wear

@clarencedavis3621 Жыл бұрын

I bought this knife years ago. I need new screws for pivot. Where can I find those

@devilsadvocate783 2 ай бұрын

Love the hockey pucks 🤣🤣🤣

@sherwinpalacio3227 Жыл бұрын

Love the Military and the PM2🙂

@TheStreamingEnderman Жыл бұрын

I had never considered the PM2. But after seeing the Cru-Wear, Micarta version...I may have to change my mind.

@Gpknives Жыл бұрын

It took me a while to warm up to the design however after some time with it, I really appreciate the first-class design of the PM2.

@ssunfish 2 жыл бұрын

PM 2 is good, but my best folder of Spyderco is Hundred Pacer!!!!! It's super awesome!

@Gpknives 2 жыл бұрын

Great design. A shame it was discontinued. Thanks for watching.

@pkennethv 2 жыл бұрын

isn't Cruwear a fair bit tougher than S45vn? (7:15 in the video says "comparable toughness")

@Gpknives 2 жыл бұрын

For clarification, I say "Really high-end toughness and edge retention that is comparable to S45VN". Wear resistance is very similar. The trade will be corrosion resistance (S45VN) or toughness (Cruwear).

@melimel961 Жыл бұрын

The paramilitary 2 is so light and strong, I need to replace my handles and sharpen the blade but don't wanna send it out.

@John..18 2 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to get the new Military 2, when it becomes available.. I'll probably give away my PM2s the next day,, 😁😁

@Gpknives 2 жыл бұрын

We are all excited for it too! 😁 And PM2s make a great gift 🤣

@Kris_Stiletto 11 ай бұрын

I absolutely luv my new Compression-Lock Military 2! :-) Peace, Stiletto :-)

@tangoyankee7521 2 жыл бұрын

PARA 3 and NATIVE 5 THE SPYDERCO ICONS THE BEST OF ALL.

@Gpknives 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@knifelore1647 Жыл бұрын

Sir, love the video! I think the Amalgam would fit in that category too. To me the Amalgam is one tuff knife, if you have one check out the tip, also the hand grip is absolutely amazing! Thanks man!

@darrylsowade 2 жыл бұрын

Just got my first one in cpm20v. How does that compare to the s45vn?

@Gpknives 2 жыл бұрын

S45VN is a little lower on corrosion resistance and edge retention, high on toughness and relatively easy to sharpen. From Knife Steel Nerds - tinyurl.com/4p2xw4uh

@darrylsowade 2 жыл бұрын

@@Gpknives awesome thanks! Really excited to get my first spyderco

@HPM2006 Жыл бұрын

Why is everyone’s action on their pm2 so smooth. Got mine is s90v yesterday and I can’t spidey flick mine. My yojimbo 2 is super smooth 🤷‍♂️

@Gpknives Жыл бұрын

It may just need time to break in, or the pivot screw may be slightly too tight 🤷‍♂

@samoliver9132 Жыл бұрын

Loosen the screw slightly

@allanwagner4570 9 ай бұрын

You are mistaken I have been carrying everyday a Spyderco military lefty since 2015 best pocket knife I own

@melimel961 Жыл бұрын

My paramilitary blade is s30v

@mitchwells4990 2 жыл бұрын

You should have thrown the Benchmade super freak in for comparison

@Gpknives 2 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately one was not available at the time of filming. Thanks for watching.

@truthlover2319 Жыл бұрын

Cool Thanks - Very Helpful .

@Gpknives Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Hiluxtaco 2 жыл бұрын

Para 3 FTW!

@Gpknives 2 жыл бұрын

🙌

@Keithnicity Жыл бұрын

I couldn’t even explain it. I LOVE my Paramilitary 2 and I can’t even tell you why.

@Gpknives Жыл бұрын

🤷‍♂ 👍

@menacewithaknife4045 Жыл бұрын

You don't even mention the left hand version.

@johnnywishbone932 Жыл бұрын

That Buck Knife is a beauty!!

@Gpknives Жыл бұрын

👍

@krispybeats6615 2 жыл бұрын

cruwear or s45vn ? what say you ? :D

@Gpknives 2 жыл бұрын

S45VN if corrosion is a concern, if not, Cruwear offers fantastic performance!

@BrandonGavin_EDC 2 жыл бұрын

I dig that new Buck 110 as well.

@Gpknives 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@krispybeats6615 2 жыл бұрын

pm2 or manix 2 ? :D

@Gpknives 2 жыл бұрын

Yes 😁

@krispybeats6615 2 жыл бұрын

@@Gpknives 🤣🤣🤣 both ofc 😜

@andriesscheper2022 10 ай бұрын

The price.

@AGC828 Жыл бұрын

Mostly a good knife....2 things I'd love to see on the next version "PM3"--CereKote blade as a choice, CF textured scales and a sharpening choil....then it would be "fairly perfect"....and maybe even more thinness behined the edge approaching .0015

@bladecollector7 2 жыл бұрын

can I buy that 52100 pm2 off of you

@Gpknives 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry, can't let it go. 😿

@bladecollector7 2 жыл бұрын

@@Gpknives I figured lol I had to ask though been trying to get that one for a couple years I have the serrated version and love it

@DeRock401 2 жыл бұрын

70 variants lol. I love my pm2 but god damn how about some innovation spyderco. You charge a lot of money. Make something new

@Gpknives 2 жыл бұрын

"If it ain't broke..." 😆🔪

@mikegreen2214 Жыл бұрын

I don’t really understand the basis for the criticism here; as well as offering variations of existing models, they also bring out more new designs than any other company I can think of.

@abc456f 2 жыл бұрын

Scales need chamferring. I'll take the Manix, Shaman, Military, and many others over the pm2.

@Gpknives 2 жыл бұрын

🤷‍♂️ Surprisingly comfortable without chamfering which would also up the cost quite a bit. Original design likely had use with gloves in mind.

@tundra.runner 7 ай бұрын

Do we do the same for men? Stop playing with that, you're going to get hurt and your mom won't be happy.

@dillweasle6977 2 жыл бұрын

Native 5 = better

@BrandonGavin_EDC 2 жыл бұрын

I want a Sage 5.

@Gpknives 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@davidlocke1668 Жыл бұрын

Two or more Shamans is the answer 😂

@robertb.3651 6 ай бұрын

Native is a plastic knife 👎👎👎

@SoldouttotheTruth 11 ай бұрын

China Buffet, No thank you!

@mitchwells4990 2 жыл бұрын

They're just so ugly I can't bring myself to buy one

@Gpknives 2 жыл бұрын

🤷‍♂️ Spyderco is actually known for "designed in the dark" looking knives that prioritize function and ergonomics. You don't really look at it much in use.

@miked6367 2 жыл бұрын

How is it ugly, maybe you're just used to toy jewelry knives from the frame lock flipper generation.

@mitchwells4990 2 жыл бұрын

I'll stick with my super freak

@mitchelljames1406 2 жыл бұрын

It's funny how many guys say that, me included at first, and upon carrying and using; it all just clicks. THEN, you see the beauty in the flowing, balanced form😉👍

@martinfroelich7193 Жыл бұрын

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I must admit when I first saw the spyderco classic design I thought what an odd ugly knife. But the more I look at it and the more reviews I see and think about the utility of that blade the more good looking it gets in my eyes. Weird that.

@Alwaysgotthemunchies Жыл бұрын

I prefer the paramilitary. I lost mine and you can’t buy them anymore 😭😭😭 I find the pm2 is on the small side. The OG paramilitary fit in my hand…. Like a glove