Spyderco Paramilitary 2: Field Test

If you were stranded with only a Spyderco Paramilitary 2 and a lighter, would you be able to survive? Watch how this blade performs as the Late Boy Scout takes it outdoors. How does a folding knife do in the back country?
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The music is a composition by award-winning guitarist Don Alder. We contacted him on a whim via KZbin and he cordially let us use the song for our video. Go listen to more of his music here:
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[@Eldofarmboy]

I'm so glad this video drove me to buy a Paramilitary 2 a year ago. This knife saved my arse back in august when I dislocated my knee out hiking because I was able to bash it through a limb to make a crutch and baton some wood to combine with my shirt to make a splint. This knife truly is invincible

[@LoveLife-xy9ir]

They have super soft screws. Its strange. Nobody talks about them. Youre not supposed to loosen em sais spyderco.

[@baroneb5043]

come on bruh... bit melodramatic much ?

[@TheLateBoyScout]

Eight years later, and now at 201,000 subscribers, I'm still impressed by the awesome job this knife did, and the awesome work Blade HQ still does. Thanks again to my buddy, Ben, and to everyone who has sub'd my channel. More to come!

[@davidsomerset8411]

Do another review like this only this time use the S90v Military.

[@DanielSantos-hg1qe]

One year later 505k

[@jermainesanchez713]

@@DanielSantos-hg1qe Haha man, just had the same thought when I read the comment and looked at the subs.

[@DanielSantos-hg1qe]

@@jermainesanchez713 lol

[@manaraider628]

Two years later and now at 577k subscribers lol, the growth progression is insane

[@frogturtle]

I just bought a PM2 this week after thinking it over for a while. But if I had seen this video earlier I would have bought it way sooner. What a great ad for the knife all these years later

[@realgoshawk]

Ordered mine yesterday but would have done earlier if I had watched this before... and I'm a fixed guy^^

[@Sombody123]

Batoning with a FOLDER? Wow, damn. That's some testing.

[@ashleyrhoades5807]

Most of your spyderco knives will be able to withstand this kinda abuse the one that fits the job better would be the shaman. The manix 2 lightweight has also impressed me for toughness

[@bradyblackburn4863]

I remember buying mine largely based on this review. I've never cut down a tree or batoned with it; but, it's still my favorite knife, even over my Manix 2.

[@aegislu1553]

Oh FINALLY I got my S35VN version Para in my hands today and it feels so sweet! And how fast the shipment is! Thank you so much Blade HQ! I swear it is one of the most comfortable ones that have been in my hands. Locking is solid, VERY solid. Result of paper test is perfect. I believe it must be not the biggest, yet the strongest in my folding collections. All Hail Spyderco!!

[@silencesir1987]

I love the fact that some people, myself included, still enjoy the art of using simple tools such as knives to do a days work...whether you in a situation where youre surviving an unexpected circumstance, or just doing bushcraft style tasks, knives are a part of the story of humans and still going strong.

[@askarion5543]

Actually (as we know so far), cutting tools are the oldest tools of mankind.

[@propblast82nd]

I've carried the exact same knife as in you're video for seven months now and it's fantastic!

[@dailyexploration5974]

You guys have the best and most entertaining knife channel on youtube. I have been into knives for about 4 and a half years now, and collect on a very small budget. Sometimes my parents will let me buy stuff with their money but mostly its gonna come outa my wallet. I spend everyday constantly learning about different steels, brands, companies, different locking mechanisms and whatever else you can think of that is related to knives. Please upload more bugout vids.

[@danofiremano]

Such a fine feather stick even after all that hard use is one of the reasons I bought this knife after watching this video the first time in 2013. I usually have the right tool for the job I'm doing, but this showed me I could trust this knife if something happened to my primary fixed blade! Thanks LBS & KHQ!

[@BladeHQ]

Great story. Thanks for sharing.

[@stephenclarke3990]

I had to laugh when the tree broke, NOT where you had been using the Spyderco in an attempt to cut it down❗🤣 It was funny👍🏼

[@2manysigns]

Good test . I like your " all out torture tests " but this is down to earth and sensical .

[@TheBbpatrick2]

great video! i really enjoy these field test videos, its good to see knives at work rather than typical reviews. keep the vids coming!!!

[@JDxBiUE]

These videos are so damn interesting. The music, the video quality, the people in them, and of course, the knives. Keep it up!

[@TheMadasana]

This is the video that started my on my search for this blade. Ended up with an all black. Not disappointed. Thanks for the help and inevitable addiction.

[@dhesspdx]

This field test push me over the edge. I bought the ParaMilitary 2. Thanks for the review/test...

[@edgeobserver]

I really like the Para-2. I've brought it with me on quite a few trips an used it for similar cutting tasks. Over-all I'm really impressed and it has been a real go-to blade. Great video.

[@joe_a_photo]

love when blade HQ does videos with youtubers

[@thedefinitive6296]

I dig these videos. Please keep making more. I love to see products tested in these ways.

[@WesleyKennedy]

Great review! I have had a Para 2 for the last year or so and it has been amazing for me as well.

[@brosettastone7520]

Awesome featuring Don Alder too! Great tunes here :)

[@DrLeute]

Amazing video, please post more field tests like this one. Very entertaining to watch :) big *thumbs up*

[@BladesAndCounting]

these are my favorite type of youtube videos

[@nls8520]

I really enjoyed this, hope to see more reviews like this in the future.

[@hollywoodhefner2]

Finally got one from you guys after months of trying and waiting. Today is a good day lol.

[@kenacycle]

It was after seeing this nice HD video last month, I went out and bought a paramilitary 2 the next day. Thanks for the field test

[@samurai165]

Excellent video!! Please make more of these I love watching them

[@ljguthridge]

I bought my spyderco because of this vid and came back to see this vid again

[@gspade14]

what a paramilitary 2 field test... epic.. i loved the griptilian one too... great job... keep up the great work.

[@kurt9894]

This was actually a really beautiful knife review. very smooth watching. Id love to see more of this. some really sensible tests.

[@TheTacticalTiger]

I love the late boy scout! Thanks for the video guys

[@yangalanga]

still probably my all time favorite video on the chanel

[@Cociobladereviews]

I wish BHQ did more of this stuff again.

[@dyoun31ii]

Great video, I laughed when Scout pulled the tree over after notching it.

[@nuclearmusic77]

Really enjoyed this video. Very helpful, great editing, and loved the ending! -God bless :)

[@tristonevanko5726]

I just got my paramilitary 2 yesterday for my first spyderco and It great

[@johnnypea5369]

isn't that the guy who is always late?

[@Jason10N]

I jus got my para 2 in the mail a little while ago and I can't put it down. I was looking for a good edc blade that can take a beating if need be and after watching this video I know I made the right choice. Thanks bladehq and the late boy scout!

[@alexoneal1029]

Hey Scout....nice to see a knife test done within reasonable parameters...good job buddy....looks like a strong knife...

[@markdelgado9995]

Thanks for vid-because of it I ordered one that should arrive in 3 days

[@boneslice]

love these stye videos from blade hq, keep em coming! para 2 is a great blade to have!

[@MONKEYDUDEELITE]

Awesome video! Finally it came out! I had been waiting weeks checking everyday lol

[@umakako]

This video was excellent! Thank you 🫡🕷🕸❤

[@1AbominAble1]

That tree just busting was hilarious! Good vid, nice to see that the knife is decently stout when not abused even with that thin blade tip. I like the brown and the ACU, almost bought one from you earlier today, now this vid has me wanting it again.

[@inhibitors]

Just a bit of advice, if you're going to baton with a folder make sure the lock is disengaged while you do it. That way you don't mess up the lock mechanism.

[@BenX74]

That was one nice video to watch! You, Sir, got yourself a new subscriber!

[@donkeyblue3094]

Love these videos. You guys need to do them now.

[@ashleywitts6377]

I'd love to see a similar test comparing the PM2 against the Enzo Birk 75. I live my PM2's but I have to say the Enzo Birk is amazingly comfortable to use and size wise is perfect. Would love Blade HQ to do this test.👍

[@kingmigget]

i can see the side to side, i'm glad you changed your mind on the blade play part lol

[@DanRksm]

Awesome video, please do more like this! Thanks!

[@wgrock]

This knife is amazing. I love it like a son.

[@thelonerider5644]

Nice! Own the paramilitary 2 and the para3. Both great solid knives but the blades do thin out at the tips. It was interesting to see the blade used for splitting wood given how thin the tip is, glad it held up to you banging on it.

[@m_pcv]

This video makes me miss my PM2 that I just mailed off today in a trade. But then again, there's an ESSEE 4 and an Eskabar headed my way. WOOHOOO!!

[@Bladereviews]

Nicely done BHQ and TLBS!

[@bodhi974]

Purchased one from Blade HQ. waiting for it to ship and arrive. Till then these vids help.

[@cburgz3697]

Bought this as my secondary knife. Will be scout carrying a BK7 or OKC RD6 mostly.

[@mrbluenun]

Just a quick work to say thanks for the great camera work, nice going chaps!

[@outpatient83]

Great video. I hope to see more like this soon.

[@702dirtrider]

Just wanted to say Awesome Video BladeHQ, I just got back into knives and outdoors and this video and your other video testing the Benchmade Griptilian were great, I really liked the overall style and format of these videos not to mention cool people. That is why my first knife purchase last week was an Orange Griptilian from you guys at BladeHQ, unfortunately it stated you guys were out of stock on the Paramilitary 2 or I would have bought that knife too.

[@HawkeyeMO72]

Sorry I’m late to this one, but I have a noob question: is the side to side blade play of concern, or can that be tightened up later? Not sure how that works...

[@VTGardener73]

good, honest testing...Thanks for that!

[@Bigntactical1]

Awesome little blade!! First I got the Benchmade Griptilian and now I am going to have to buy this one lol!!

[@signman1937]

you guys did such a great job on this vid................I'm sure spyderco feels greatly in your debt.

[@nolanosam]

great vid. like usual..keep it up guys!

[@brosettastone7520]

Have you guys done an Ontario Rat 1 and 2 field test yet? I'm really looking into the Rat 2 as a budget folder. I'm looking for thee best folder under 40 dollars. What would you guys recommend?

[@dougiegeorge]

Love the field tests! You guys should do one on the tenacious

[@duvaldrummer]

excellent video about an excellent knife!

[@Probablyshouldnthave]

Great video!! Love the dead tree part thanks for not cutting that!

[@FJ55ironpig]

Great format. I would appreciate more of the same.

[@tautisg1]

great vid. would love to see more

[@hock4540]

Good stuff, nice review. Love my P2, like all my Spydercos. Glad you did real world use and weren't trying to cut down a 1ft dia. tree or break rocks with it. You proved that in a pinch.. it would have to suffice, and did.

[@Bobsmithh7]

what do you think is better a recon 1 or a pm2 for hard use and normal things

[@SuperC457]

Great vid guys!!

[@bennettbastian6807]

Legend is the knife is still somewhere out there

[@JACKBLACKTOSE]

Maybe one of y'all could enlighten me, but aside from just testing the knife is there any reason not to tension cut the 'springy' pine boughs?

[@deadcoww]

Excellent review! I would love to watch more of these! Moar please!

[@joeguerra8377]

anyone know where to find this in stock?

[@danmartin4552]

Great video, and I really like the way that you said the part about potoning. I never do it, why, because I bring a freaking axe lol. But great video, great kinfe, and beautifull area.

[@Traderjoe]

How has the DLC coating held up? Any wear through or scratches? If you could chose plain blade or DLC, which would you chose and why?

[@timpoe1015]

Love the video!!!

[@phoenixcatapult]

lots of fun ！thanks for sharing

[@DocTacDad]

Well done guys! TheLateBoyScout is the Bomb!

[@knivesloveliberty9329]

When did Blade HQ get the magician David Blaine to do their vids?

[@WristWatcher]

side to side is just due to possibly having the handles not fully tightened specifically to make the knife blade open and close easier. TY

[@davidsomerset8411]

Yeah this was awesome 8 years ago and still is in 2020 would like to a similar review with the s90v Military

[@chrisbyars4422]

That tree root is basically fat-lighter, which burns really good. But unfortunately the resin will gunk your knife blade up. Like the video!

[@B_Dizzle]

very well done

[@MONKEYDUDEELITE]

Awesome video... imagine how cool would it be for you guys to team up with nutnfancy? EPIC.. Keep the videos coming!

[@sully7836]

That knife is too beautiful to even use

[@Iamthedudeman00]

Now that's a really good field test, better than cutting cupboard boxes!

[@theaveragewoodsman6002]

What's the name of the vest that is being worn in this vid?

[@Traderjoe]

I love mine also, no problems with it whatsoever and I will reach for this time and time again over the Sebenzas, Umnumzaans, Striders, and XM18 I also have. It sharpens a lot easier in my opinion than the Sebenza, even though they are bother S30V. I believe that the Spyderco formula is softer than the Chris Reeve formula, which equates to an easier to maintain knife.

[@jadenmatthews5943]

More field tests!!

[@Mrbowgod]

can you do one of these tests with the manix 2?

[@Joshua-1986]

How did you get the slop in the blade after hitting it on the limb

[@kenship7]

"thumbs up"... thanks for the info I appreciate it. I'll just have to wait my turn then. great job on the video and i love your company. take care.

[@Konduit20]

really good vid, subscribed

[@TheShooter1022]

Great test! How'd the black coating on the blade hold up?

[@zunedog31]

cool video man really informative

[@propblast82nd]

Lol,actually yes.Just one that comes to mind is the SAK Farmer.That's what I EDC in the woods.I have a Para 2 and it's a great knife!