Spyderco Paramilitary 2- Now I Understand!

Once I get this knife in hand, I finally understand why it is so popular!
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[@bubbapeppers4354]

Warning!!! Once you "spydie flick", you'll never go back lol!

[@BigRedEDC]

If I can figure it out...lol!!!

[@mikelikesknives428]

My Spyderco obsession started with a Delica about 18 months ago. About 12 knives later I am a fan. Their stuff is unique and they try different materials. I do love their company. My opinion only. Thanks for the review.👍

[@BigRedEDC]

Their use of a wide variety of materials and blade steels is pretty cool!

[@Outpost_76]

I'm glad you found one you like. The PM2 is sweet in any configuration.

[@BigRedEDC]

Definitely like the PM2 brother!

[@Bushcraftandknives]

Great review, JB! I remember how it felt the first time I held a PM2. It feels special. The jimping grips your fingers without hurting, and the handle becomes one with your hand. Super slicey and one of the best edc knives on the marked. The only thing I don't like about it is that it doesen't come with a deep carry clip. Thank you for sharing your take on it. Take care! Cheers BH

[@BigRedEDC]

Very well said on every point! A deep carry clip would make it pretty much perfect......oh yeah...red scales too...lol!

[@STUFFWEDO]

I love watching old reviews. Thanks for sharing JB

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you very much for going back and watching them!!

[@paul_schuette]

You’re very welcome. So glad you like it. Even cooler that it’s become your new grail knife!

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you so much again Paul!!

[@JetFuelEDC]

Glad you seen the light. I just came off a Spyderco ban because of some issues I had with one of my knives bit they made it right and I couldn’t have been more happy to lift the ban. The PM2 is such an iconic edc option. The Para 3 is also another great knife. My favorite though the Shaman. Thanks for sharing!

[@BigRedEDC]

Yeah...I've seen the issues you had but glad they finally made it right! The PM2 is awesome though!

[@gwailotus9154]

@JetFuelEDC - what were the issues?

[@jeffsmith6441]

I just ordered an endura 4 today. It's my first Spyderco. I really want a paramilitary 2 but the one I want is out of my budget right now. I've heard so much good stuff about Spyderco I had to get one!

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on Jeff! Hope you like it!

[@momeloleather4827]

Jeff Smith yeah Jeff they are some pretty nice knives and I don’t own any because the one I want is a little bit out of my price range to LOL

[@jonathanleblanc2140]

I think you will like the Endura!

[@BigRedEDC]

@Jonathan LeBlanc I do like the Endura. Thanks for watching!

[@darvinclement8404]

Para 2 fan here as well and a thumb flicker. I have the same model and love it. I do add a low ride pocket clip and then it's perfection for me.

[@BigRedEDC]

I am getting much better at Spydie flicking. Yes a deep carry clip would make it pretty much perfect....that and red scales...LOL!!

[@GratefulPanick]

I was waiting for this to happen lol! I knew once you got a PM2 in hand you'd love it! I was a big time Spyderco hater and then I got J.R.'s Manix 2 in hand and I started to come around. But when I handled the PM2 for the first time all bets we're off!! Great review, brother!!

[@BigRedEDC]

Oh yeah it definitely happened brother!

[@redbandit72]

Thanks for the review also thanks for all your time an effort in doing the video's as always be safe have a blessed day

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you Lisa! I enjoy doing it and learn so much in the process!

[@redbandit72]

@@BigRedEDC i learn so much from your video's as well as many other ppl's an sometimes ppl take for granted the time an efforts that go into making these video's. I just wanted to thank you an know i appreciate all that you do.

[@BigRedEDC]

Well I appreciate it very much!! Thank you!

[@jkpinpdx]

I just picked up the recent SMKW exclusive PM2 as my first Spyderco knife… I love it!

[@BigRedEDC]

Very cool! Glad you are enjoying it!

[@TopDog8762]

Life changing video. I get it now also, I just went into my collection and grabed my Paramilitary 2 in Maxamet and showed it some love.

[@BigRedEDC]

Lol...right on brother! Thanks for going back in the library and checking out my review of the PM2

[@antz6130]

Merry Christmas Cool video 🤘🏼

[@BigRedEDC]

Merry Christmas!!

[@dankeen4980]

I have one, and love it, I just play with it I'm saving up for another to edc

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on Dan!

[@eugenemonica5890]

Very cool knife great review

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you very much!!

[@scottrader4593]

I just bought the exact same knife today. I had the Manix 2 LW also. There was something about it that I didn’t like either. I gave it to my son about a month ago. I really do love the Paramilitary 2 though.

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on Scott! Thanks for watching brother

[@rodneypearson6986]

I'm really trying to expand my sights on knives. I got stuck on one brand and think Ive missed allot. And Spyderco I've only owned one for a few days. Soon I'm going to explore more. Thanks Big Red

[@BigRedEDC]

I'm with you! Need to expand my horizons a bit!

[@scottf.3808]

Spyderco redeemed itself with you as nice info and review...I don't own a Spyderco as for some reason not into em but I hear nothing but great things about em.....Good stuff....

[@BigRedEDC]

Yes...this knife is so much better that the other! I dont own one either but I see a PM2 in my future!

[@birdlaw1019]

Welcome to the club, the compression lock and the axis lock are by far the most fun to use out of any knife lock. I'm more of a Para 3 guy due to where I live, but still love my PM2. Try using the index finger for the flick instead of the middle, it works a lot better for me.

[@BigRedEDC]

Oh yeah...the index finger is much easier...lol!!

[@birdlaw1019]

@@BigRedEDC Glad I could help lol

[@Paul.1088]

I'm like you JB, was never interested in spyderco whatsoever, until I got offered a pink one with'damage' to the scales, at a very low price. That knife is now purple with an acid etched blade and it's my pride and joy 👍 great review brother 🤘😁🤘

[@BigRedEDC]

Took me a while but I did get onboard the Spyderco train! They are very good knives!!

[@GoesTo11]

Super smooth!!

[@BigRedEDC]

It is super smooth! Thanks for watching brother!

[@GoesTo11]

@@BigRedEDC My pleasure bro!

[@scottbenefield3184]

I’ve always loved the pM2 if I can ever afford it that will be the knife I get 🤩

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on Scott! Thanks for watching!!

[@erickyanez6297]

I have Benchmade, Zero Tolerance and a Hinderer... but I always keep coming back to Spyderco (PM2 and Para 3)

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on!👍👍

[@toddbowers418]

Just picked up a red aluminum PM2 and aside from some roughness with the clip its a dreamy knife. Perfect with a good lanyard. I owned a solid Tenacious for a year before getting this one and it is quite an upgrade to say the least. Got my eye on many other Spydercos including the Chicago, a Para 3 LW, and a Native 5

[@BigRedEDC]

That's awesome Todd! Thanks for watching

[@carmelotansengco4605]

I used to be lukewarm on Spyderco knives, that was until I bought my first one, a basic Para 3. I bought a Military in S110V the very next day. The very next weekend I ordered A Paramilitary 2 just like the one you have. I was sold. It's been my favorite folding knife ever since. One wasn't enough so I purchased an S30V with DLC coating with the digi camo scales. Love the PM 2.

[@BigRedEDC]

I was the same way but I learned my lesson! The Sage 5 LW is one of my favorites!! Thanks for watching Carmelo!!!

[@carmelotansengco4605]

@@BigRedEDC No problem. Thank you for your post.

[@iodip5634]

I just got my pm2 in maxamet a couple days ago and it is my first spyderco. At first I thought I wasn’t going to like it but it gradually became obvious that it was an awesome design executed perfectly. I worry about the blade tip though, it’s thin enough to preform surgery with but not hard use ideal

[@BigRedEDC]

Yeah...definitely the thing you have to keep in mind with the PM2! Thanks for watching!!

[@tipupsilver3085]

A spidey flick is like flicking a booger off your middle finger. Do not use any wrist. Just flick your finger. Lol

[@BigRedEDC]

LOL...right on!!!

[@WigglyWolfProductions]

@@BigRedEDC Was going to say something similar, but that is a great analogy. If you hold your middle finger with your thumb and then flick, you get the basic idea. Just use the blade hole instead of your thumb to provide the flicking resistance.

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks!

[@bladecentered2264]

That's how you do it! 👍👊

[@BigRedEDC]

I'm getting better...lol!

[@DoingMoreKustoms]

Very nice.....I still haven't owned one. Thanks for sharing Bud...ThumbZ UP (36th) !!!

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for watching!

[@commiesarehorrible7622]

Nice blade!👍

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you!

[@menacewithaknife4045]

I have the left hand version of the pm2. Excellent knife 🐱

[@BigRedEDC]

PM2 is a very good knife! I think I am partial to the Para 3.

[@menacewithaknife4045]

@@BigRedEDC I'm waiting for a left hand version of the para 3 and or the P3 lightweight 🐱

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on!

[@growl2088]

Great vid man i keep putting off getting one due to the price.

[@BigRedEDC]

Yeah...I understand that!

[@appalachiangunman9589]

I’m just getting used to flicking Spydies. I’m getting better as I go, today is the second day I’ve had it. I can fidget like crazy with my ZT.

[@BigRedEDC]

I am definitely getting better but wouldnt win any flicking contests...lol!!

[@solelyedc]

That is a nice knife and it shows that you like it lol but it’s too rich for my blood ... but even my budget spyderco are proven to be very comfortable and very performance oriented knives ! Great review bud! As always

[@BigRedEDC]

It is a really good knife!

[@cocabandi]

I recently compared my budget Spyderco Persistence to my friends Para 3, and the dimensions were, actullaly rather similar. The Persistance has probably been all but forgotten by now but, to me, it's one of Spyderco budget knives.

[@BigRedEDC]

You sure don't hear much about it at all!! Thank you very much for watching Sergio!!

[@HuyFishin]

you should do more spydercos!!!

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for the suggestion...we'll see what comes along!!

[@PatrickDustman]

Great video, I really enjoyed watching, love that. SurvivalAustria

[@BigRedEDC]

Thank you very much!

[@alholsbo5934]

I’m going to purchase a PM 2 soon 👍👍🔪

[@BigRedEDC]

Very good! Thank you very much for watching!!

[@Eldofarmboy]

Can't beat the Paramilitary 2. I have video proof of just how tough that bugger is. It won't let you down when the going gets tough. Mine saved my arse when I dislocated my knee and had to baton it through a branch to make a crutch. Zero damage to the blade, lock, handle, or pivot. The PM2 will be my favorite EDC till the day I die

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on brother!! Hard to beat that as a testimonial to how good it is....wow!!

[@Eldofarmboy]

@@BigRedEDC PM2 is the alpha

[@MrGarwood420]

In the past 3 months I have purchased the trifecta. M390 Manix 2, S30V Shaman and the S35VN Para 2. I can't choose one!

[@BigRedEDC]

Lol...3 great knives for sure!!!

[@traditionallarry5378]

Hey Jody I have a few Spyderco knives and really like them all,my workhorse is theTenacious with a full serrated blade and my going out in style is my Firefly

[@BigRedEDC]

Right on Larry! I understand why people love the PM2!

[@wedo4444]

It looks like they are sold out most places. But if you can find one, there is a pink PM2. Easy to do a Rit Dye job on the scales. Lots of how to videos showing the process. I got one for my mother from White Mountain Knives using Slicey Dicey's discount code (SDWMK)for under $100.

[@BigRedEDC]

Under $100 is pretty good!

[@lakeerieprepper]

I LOVE MY SPYDERCO! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BigRedEDC]

I can see why!!

[@jaytanker4928]

Love the PM2 i own like 5 lol

[@BigRedEDC]

I get it now...lol!!

[@gwailotus9154]

@Jay tanker - they have medication for that

[@cwrowe]

Welcome to The PM2 club......

[@BigRedEDC]

LOL....Thanks!

[@YNTGUNS]

Honestly i just started to get into high quality knives and i got a benchmade griptilian and thought it was my grail, until i bought this. Lol

[@BigRedEDC]

I know how that goes!!! Thanks for watching!!

[@koga8100]

Literally same

[@josepmariaaguascaribot9239]

SPYDERCO and COLD STEEL mean a step ahead about innovation, Imo.

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for watching!

[@Nordraw]

Can't beat a para 2

[@BigRedEDC]

Very good knife for sure!!!

[@stevegareau123]

Great video 👍👍 you can get them a little cheaper on Amazon

[@BigRedEDC]

Cool...I will be looking!

[@stevegareau123]

BigRedEDC I've seen them on there for 120 range you just have to look around I enjoy the channel good luck happy holidays

[@BigRedEDC]

Awesome! Happy Holidays to you as well Steve!

[@Mrtojo]

Like it! But kind of out of my budget, and again not buying something that cost much with out holding it first!

[@BigRedEDC]

I am very glad to get one in hand before buying one!

[@Mrtojo]

@@BigRedEDC Yeah your luck get to test hold so many to see what you like!

[@BigRedEDC]

Very lucky people let me try them out!

[@dark_gravity_edc]

I'll message you when St Nick's is gonna drop their exclusive in 4V with red handles.

[@BigRedEDC]

Cool...man!! DLT is dropping a red Para 3 LW on the 29th!!!

[@dark_gravity_edc]

@@BigRedEDC I didn't get the Para 3 or lil native because I was scared to buy another Spyderco. Don't have a good history with them. I broke down and got the Shaman. I love it. Para 2 will be the last of the 4V steel run. I'm trying to get them to do S390 for their next batch with red Micarta handles. They seem open to it but are concerned with cost. It's a 10 minute walk from my house to their main store. I pester them a lot. Lol

[@BigRedEDC]

Dude...that would be sweet to be that close!! I could definitely dig on some red micarta!!

[@dark_gravity_edc]

@@BigRedEDC it's expensive. I've spent over $1000 on knives in the past 2 months and I'm saving for a Medford now. Lol

[@BigRedEDC]

LOL!!! Well...there is always that!!!

[@jrrodriguez9503]

Welp... now you need a para 3... that's the one... I'm team Manix but understand the hype of the pm2.... the para 3 is on another level tho

[@BigRedEDC]

LOL!!! One at a time!!!

[@wadepage7809]

Welcome to the fold.

[@BigRedEDC]

LOL....thanks Wade!!

[@gwailotus9154]

nice pun lol

[@shotgunacemunda4987]

I got a brand new para 2 and totally upset with it. I even sent it back to Golden to have it checked out and the manufacturer stated nothing is wrong with. Issue on mine is that the flick to open or closing it using the compressor doesn’t work as effectively. After watching your video you further confirmed it. I am totally disappointed on my first sypderco knife

[@BigRedEDC]

They do need a break in period sometimes so that could have been what was going on! Thanks for watching!!

[@shotgunacemunda4987]

BigRedEDC so I loosened one of the screws it slightly loosened up, but not the way y’all have been showing it off. My concern is keeping the screw lose, it might just fall of at some stage.

[@BigRedEDC]

@@shotgunacemunda4987 I usually find the sweet spot where the action is the best but the blade doesnt have any play and Loctite it in that spot. Not sure if that was a possibility with yours.

[@shotgunacemunda4987]

BigRedEDC not really haven’t reached that G spot yet 🤣. Btw does your lock tite when you close it. I can open it now with a little pressure. I guess not all blades are made equal

[@skcamerican]

Your hand knows how to spydie flick, but your brain keeps getting in the way!

[@BigRedEDC]

No....my darn finger gets in the way...lol

[@Judgedbyall]

$135+worth every penny!

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for waching and commenting!!

[@abc456f]

Different strokes for different folks. I think the manix 2 in g10 is better than the pm2. Handle too long for the blade. Manix 2 just fits my hand perfectly. I prefer the Shaman and the manix over the pm2.

[@BigRedEDC]

Very true!

[@gwailotus9154]

@mr. jinks - u prefer regular manix or manix 2?

[@davedonkey5663]

Spyderco are way too much money for me ,I think I have only liked one but never having held one it's a very biased opinion. ATB Dave . Does anyone know where to buy small amounts of knife pivots and torx screws !I can only find firms that sell large amounts of shipping is astronomical .! Thanks

[@BigRedEDC]

Maybe straight from the manufacturer...I will check around Dave!

[@davedonkey5663]

@@BigRedEDC cheers most of my knives are Sanrenamu or Ganzo hard to contact them ?ATB Dave

[@BigRedEDC]

Yeah that would be tough! I'll see what I can find out!

[@BigRedEDC]

Dave, take a look at these two sites: www.mcmaster.com/ and usaknifemaker.com/?SID=m2tgtiqpvvt74ddhiin7rhaol0&fbclid=IwAR3hTS0UKzM327lqzDdE54wE9mBKH_ep2rJHgIUrZCIyvJcPbYd1U8on8_o

[@puretoronto]

Dave Donkey Hmmm I just bought a PM2 cause I thought they were cheap. Well half the price of my Benchmade anyway.

[@rickkerans8485]

I think they are pricey. Slicey but pricey for that and that ramp is why I don't own one.

[@BigRedEDC]

Yeah that can be an issue!

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

Your one of us knife guys now...... Be prepared to always be broke and always fighting with the ol lady lol just block her out lol your addicted now brother

[@BigRedEDC]

Great knife for sure!!

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

BigRedEDC yeah buddy

[@John..18]

Yeah, but do you like it, ??? 🤣🤣

[@BigRedEDC]

Yep...one of 3 Spyderco knives that I have kept in my collection

[@staywoke2198]

Spyderco has a patent on the compression lock

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for watching!!

[@fuschakable]

You would probably really like a real pm2 vs that fake pm2 you are showing, it is widely known that when the bars on the bar codes on the box dont reach the numbers, it is most like a Chinese fake

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for watching!

[@momeloleather4827]

Good review my friend keep up the good work I was just sent over by Jimislash wanted to show my support for my fellow youtubers I just subbed Hope to see you come over to my channel I am doing a giveaway of a custom knife and leather sheath right now and it’s not going to good so if you were to enter your chances of winning would be very high

[@BigRedEDC]

Thanks for coming over and checking out the channel and I will certainly do the same!

[@momeloleather4827]

BigRedEDC thumbs up 💯🍻

[@ScottSmith-lx5xb]

Need a full size military or recon 1. Spiderco products are too small and overpriced

[@BigRedEDC]

THanks for watching Scott!!