Spyderco Paramilitary 2

Foldable, lightweight everyday carry knife with compression lock, CTS BD1N steel blade, and fiberglass reinforced nylon handle.

Last updated11 July 2026

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Weight78 g (2.75 oz)

PriceUS$151.5

Blade steelCTS BD1N

Lock typeCompression Lock

Technical Specs

Specifications

CategoryFolding Knife

Blade length88 mm (3.46 in)

Overall length211 mm (8.31 in)

Closed length122 mm (4.80 in)

Blade thickness3.7 mm (0.15 in)

Handle materialFRN

FinishSatin

Opening methodThumb Hole

Clip typeWire Clip

Carry Profile

Best for

▣Everyday Carry (EDC)▣Tactical And Utility Cutting▣Outdoor And Field Tasks▣Heavy-duty Cutting

Limitations

Not best for

!Heavy-duty Prying And Twisting!Deep-pocket/low-profile Carry!Small Hands Or Glove Use

Field Signals

Common praise

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Lightweight and comfortable handle

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Very good blade steel balance of edge retention and toughness

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Strong and reliable compression lock

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Ambidextrous use with thumb hole opening and reversible clip

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Common complaints

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Fragile Tip

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Low Blade-to-Handle Ratio

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Cleaning Difficulty

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