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That pic is absolutely obscene, Brad!
(I mean that in a good way ~ Congratulations!)
Yep. It's a keeper!
Craig, are you still in possession of the Para 1?
Thanks Ron!
I used to have a bunch more, but sold most of my Spydercos off.
Craig, you have some real classics there, my friend! The original Paramilitary is absolutely golden! And that stainless Cricket is very cool, too!
Green Para 2 in the house!
Well, after a very long wait the much anticipated Green Spyderco CTS-204P Paramilitary 2 is FINALLY in my possession! And, I am happy to state that the wait was worth it. So, far after a very careful inspection, this knife appears to be the very best of my 4 Para 2's straight out of the box. The blade is perfectly centered. The G10 is a gorgeous shade of dark forest green and nice n' grippy like all of my Para 2's. The grind lines on this blade are spot-on perfect! The action is smooth as butter and the compression lock operates flawlessly and effortlessly. No issues with sticking at all. I have had great luck with all of my Para 2's in that regard.
After reading reports of compression lock issues I am relieved to say that I have never experienced any problems with any of mine. I can also state that the Compression Lock is, without a doubt, my favorite locking mechanism, with the Michael Walker Liner Lock running a very close second.
As with all of my Para 2's, the very first adjustment I make to suit my preferences is to switch the pocket clip for tip up carry. They always come tip down. Once that is done I put some pants on the boy in the form of a lanyard which is adorned with beads.
Without any further ado here is my new Green Paramilitary 2...
And here are a couple with my other Para 2's...
These are all such great knives. I have carried the Digicam Black Blade Para 2 in my pocket every single day for nearly 2 years now. I will occasionally carry the Brown and the Orange, but rarely. The Digicam DLC is my daily workhorse and has performed its tasks with ease each and every time I have called upon it. I know that many of us also collect and carry traditional folders. I do as well. But these Spyderco Paramilitary 2's are unsurpassed for one handed ease of operation, both opening and closing, and these super steels are hard to beat for sharpness and edge retention. I carry traditional folders, but I rely upon the Para 2 for most of the chores that I perform each day.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it!
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