Is the Spyderco Military a good knife?

The Spyderco Military is an amazing folding tactical knife. With its light weight, large handle and incredibly versatile blade, the Military is made with tactical use in mind. It’s a very well thought out design, and Spyderco has been refining the knife for years. I also really like how the Military is made in America.

Is the Spyderco Paramilitary 2 worth it?

For a knife at its price point, the Paramilitary 2 is an absolutely amazing value. For less than $150 you get an all-around great CPM-S30V blade steel and stainless-steel lined G-10 handle scales—all in a bombproof, warrantied, USA-made package.

What is the Spyderco Paramilitary 2 used for?

I found the blade to be super effective at a multitude of cuts – slicing, stabbing, thrusting, chopping, you name it. The blade is ground very flat and to great effect. It has more of a belly than other Spyderco offerings such as the Delica.

What is the Spyderco hole for?

One of the most common questions we get from people new to Spyderco knives is “Why the Round Hole?” The Round Hole allows the blade of a folding knife to be swiftly and easily opened with only one hand.

Where is Spyderco Paramilitary 2 made?

Golden, Co. U.S.A.
Aside from being made in Golden, Co. U.S.A. there are multiple features I like about this knife. Let’s begin with the full flat ground blade.

Why is Spyderco a good knife?

Over the years Spyderco has poured huge investment into their development effort and strives to find the perfect steel and handle material for each and every type of knife. Their knives typically feel great in the hand and are usually tremendously robust and resist wear and tear as much as you can hope for.

Why do combat knives have holes in them?

The hole is used to provide additional grip on the blade as you lever it open with your thumb. In this role, the hole in the knife blade can be multi-purpose, providing weight reduction, adjusting the knife’s balance, and an easy opening mechanism.

Is Spyderco hole patented?

Spyderco did have a patent on the “hole” as an opening device for folding knives. The patent has expired. Spyderco also trademarked the “round hole”. After the patent expired other knife companies started using different shaped holes as opening devices.

Which Spyderco knives are made in China?

The Tenacious was the first main line Spyderco® to be made in China. The quality is similar to Japanese or American produced Spyderco® knives and the price is much lower.

Where is the para 3 made?

Golden Colorado
The Para 3 Lightweight has an overall length of 7.27″, a 3.00″ blade, weighs 2.4 ounces, and is made in Golden Colorado, in the United States of America, here on planet Earth. This is a Sal Glesser design. For those that may not know, Sal is the founder of Spyderco. The knife feels exceedingly light for its size.

Is S45VN tougher than S30V?

CPM S45VN steel is a little stronger and more corrosion resistant than S30V. With similar sharpness retention. Compared to S35VN, S45VN retains its sharpness better and the steel is more corrosion resistant.