Spyderco Paramilitary 2 CRUWEAR Brown Canvas Micarta: The Best Version of the PM2 Yet?
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- Short video of the newest PRODUCTION version of the Spyderco Paramilitary 2!
Featuring Premium Crucible CPM-CRUWEAR Tool steel blade, Brown Canvas Micarta Scales, Full "proud" skeletonized Stainless steel liners, Compression lock mechanism (larger tab), 4 Way Pocket Clip, And Proudly Made in Golden Colorado USA. This knife is dropping now and is available (as product arrives) at you Spyderco dealer.
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Spyderco Paramilitary 2 CPM-CRUWEAR Brown Canvas Micarta:
This stunning expression of the iconic Para Military 2 pairs a CPM-CruWear blade with classic brown canvas Micarta handle scales. Its full-flat-ground PlainEdge blade capitalizes on CruWear’s hard-earned reputation for taking and holding a superior edge while remaining tough and resilient. The precision-machined scales are supported by full skeletonized stainless steel liners that also form the backbone of the knife’s patented Compression Lock mechanism. They reveal the Micarta’s handsome layered construction and provide a platform for a four-position pocket clip and lined lanyard hole that supports all possible carry positions and preferences.
Specifications
Blade Length: 3.47" (88 mm)
Closed Length: 4.82" (122 mm)
Overall Length: 8.29" (211 mm)
Cutting Edge: 3.05" (77 mm)
Blade Thickness: 0.145" (3.7 mm)
Blade Material: CPM-CruWear Stainless Steel
Blade Style: Clip Point
Blade Grind: Full-Flat
Blade Finish: Satin
Blade Edge: Plain
Handle Material: Canvas Micarta
Handle Color: Brown
Locking Mechanism: Compression Lock
Pocket Clip: Stainless Steel (Tip-Up/Down, Right/Left Carry)
Model Number: C81MPCW2
Model Name: Paramilitary 2 CruWear
Weight: 3.99 oz. (150 g)
Made in the USA
Wow those scales pop ! Thanks for the show
@@wrjames38 Super nice, Thanks for watching
As a collector of over a hundred Spydercos this is a holy grail PM2…. I’m almost 85 and have a lot of experience as collector and knife maker…believe what I’m saying,,,this is one of the best PM2’s….only the maxamet beats it performance wise….get it…you’ll thank me way after they pit me in the clay.:)
I'm like you with many (probably couple hundred) Spyderco knives and love this version! The recently released Elmax/Marbled Carbon Fiber and K390 PM2s are close for me personally also. Thanks for watching
Ill have to check those two out. My clock is ticking so nice to get them to pass along before times up. Thanks young man:)
I've been giving knives away as gifts to all family/friends the last couple years.
You’re very kind. Good job young man. Keep up the good work on your videos. I’ve watched quite a few and they are very good. By the way , the magic eraser tip and dishwater cleaning tip did not work well on my micarta scales. Maybe I can dye them ? What do you think? I’m sick to my stomach over staining them but I wanted to oil the blade and pivot. Big mistake and I was very careful. I guess they have a sort of patina now but it’s like having white shoes and getting them muddy or something. You can’t really get them back to original condition if you know what I mean. But I promise the blade sharpness and centering is perfect and it drops shut so easy. I have a nice little scar on my ancient finger to prove it. :)
I highly recommend this PM2. I think the larger compression lock tab makes it easier, especially for older or physically challenged people like me to use.
And the factory edge is better than knives I’ve had professionally sharpened. It’s very impressive. I think it’s an overlooked Spyderco PM2.
Anyway, thanks for your communication. Please excuse my low tech skills. I’m trying to keep up with you youngsters. It’s a great time to be alive.
Spydercos factory edge routinely shaves hair when I check them out of the box! Try using alcohol pads (first aid kit) to clean the Micarta scales, Should remove grit/dirt and evaporate! Thanks for positive comments and for watching sir
That's why I love spyderco. Putting out well done super steels in regular production. Cruwear and k390 available to everyone is pretty cool, just need some rex45 in production now. Good stuff 👍
I agree with you 100%, Spyderco is always pushing the envelope on materials/steels. Thanks for watching
Don't forget the beautiful Manix 2 in s110v
The satin goes so well with the micarta and CruWear is a great steel.
Great looking (and performing) knife from Spyderco. I'm glad that the production is starting to keep up with demand finally. Thanks for watching
This model is extremely exciting to me for many reasons but the main two are that I can easily make scales (no nesting to mill out) so no mill required. The other reason is that it’s a regular production so I can regrind, beat it up, and buy another easily. I hope they do the para 3 as well. I think their tooling was possibly tearing out the nesting in some areas so they didn’t want to mess with the extra cost and time. Stuff like this, and the k390 run makes Spyderco objectively the best knife nerd company. If they do a military run I’ll be happy as a clam. I DMed them regarding the military and they cited supply chain issues as to why they’re out of stock often. I assume the thicker stock also contributes.
Spyderco listens to their customer base, Offering the exotic steels/materials on their Flagstaff models! I agree with you on the Golden company being among the best in the industry.
I'd love to this configuration (satin and DLC)of the PM2, Para 3, And Military! I'm hoping a Micarta TiCN Cruwear (M4 or Magnacut too) Gayle Bradley folder in the future also. Thanks for watching
Do you make scales for sale?
I remember the first Spyderco I got about 8 years ago, the paramilitary with the digital G10 and I didn't like it. But also when I first got back into knife collecting I was recovering from Strokes. Now that I understand the geometry and how important that is, Spyderco are really amazing in that aspect. You get a lot of knife for the money, they are not overpriced like Benchmade sometimes are, anyway I'm glad there are a lot of different knives and a lot of knife companies to make everybody happy!
Well stated! There's a lot of pieces in Spydercos catalog, Something for everyone! Most have awesome ergonomics and good cutting geometry. Thanks for watching
@knifevideochannel4657 yes. Thanks for sharing!
@knifevideochannel4657 I subscribed to your channel but as I'll do with other knife channels I have to resubscribe pretty much daily because of TH-cam woke politics!
I just stumbled upon this new release by accident at a local mom and pop gun shop. They have 6 of them in stock. I didn't know of this model before, and I didn't know they were sold out everywhere. Heck, this local shop even has the Smallfly 2 in stock.
Love finding small companies that have hard to find products! Thanks for watching NS
nice! perfect timing for micarta monday 🤣. have a great week 👍🏼
Perfect example of this model Sam, I'm definitely impressed. Hope you and your family are well Sam, Thanks for watching
Great option! I like micarta when it's done correctly and not to smooth. Thank you for showing these beauty's.
Beautiful, Well made knife my friend. Thanks for watching
Thanks for the great showcase here, helped push me over the edge. Just ordered today from National Knives a few hours before they went out of stock! Very excited, looks phenomenal.
Let me know your opinion once you get some time on it! Have a great Thanksgiving and thanks for watching
@@knifevideochannel4657 you got it! I'll likely do an overview video at some point as well. Thanks, have a nice holiday as well!
So far I'm absolutely loving the new PM2... Going to be putting out the video tonight
It's an awesome piece, Glad you like it.
I like that they put the full liners. I had tried a set of the Flytanium micarta scales, and thought they were well made the flex on the scales weren’t for me and I went back to G10. Great knife, thanks for the review. 👍🏼
I had a decent experience with a S110V Paramilitary 2 that I installed Ripps Garage Tech Micarta scales on! They were direct fit for the nested liners and worked well. I trust Spyderco and apparently they felt it necessary to go full proud liners on the Micarta model. Thanks for watching
Great content as always! I am hunting down the DLC M4 tanto with natural G10 right now. Something about the contrast of the blade/hardware and scales, and the detail in the tanto make that combo really attractive to me.
Love the Jade DLC look from blade HQ....good luck with your search Spencer. Thanks for watching
It’s taken months to work my macarta in. But it’s soooo nice now.
Should last a lifetime now Mike! Thanks for watching
I keep an eye out for it and a Shaman too on Spyderco. I want to try out that steel. Thanks for the look.
SFO has been putting up 10-12 once a week (website) so hopefully people with the Opfocus discount won't have to wait forever to get one. Good luck with your search and thanks for watching
I only JUST understood what they meant by the “not full liner”, for a long time I thought they didn’t hollow out the liners. Yeah I think that all makes sense now, normal spyderco para 2 will leave only about 2 mm -3mm thick of material around the scales which is ok for g10 and probably isn’t great for micata... thanks for showing .
I'm assuming Spyderco figured out that mass production of nested (internally milled) Micarta scales wouldn't be stable enough over time. To modify the liners and compression lock just for this release, Shows Spydercos commitment to the customer base. I'm curious if a Para 3 is in the works too! Thanks for watching
Very cool. I've always wanted to get a pm2 and check out cruwear. Great video 👍
Thanks for watching Jeremy, It's a nice model to buy as your first. It'll be worth a decent amount (on secondary market) if you decide it's not for you!
Awesome review! I just placed this exact knife in the cart at Whitemountainknives with the 10% discount which would be priced at $169 and ready to press that purchase tab, but thinking if I should wait for a DLC version like Spyderco always does with their knives. "Decisions decisions", thanks for sharing brother!
That's an awesome price, As it's gone up with the new years Map increase. Hopefully they make DLC version of this knife with blacked out liners/compression lock. Thanks for watching D N
beautiful looking knife and really love the steel. great buy brother.
Spyderco killed it on this model my brother, The Micarta is going to look great with nature hand oils.Thanks for watching
But yep, they Production now Thank the Heavens
thanks for sharing james , hope your well buddy. i was gonna grab this but i am being very strict with myself of late which is good. i would like me some cruwear but not blown away by the natural micarta so i am not gonna bother. i am waiting for the delica 4 wharncliffe/k390 tho .......... bet we don't see it before thanks giving , ian.👍👍
Doing ok Ian , Thanks for asking! You and your family well?
I wasn't going to get this release initially, But after seeing the pictures out in the wild I changed my mind. Got lucky at Omaha knives while I was getting something else. Probably going to put a DLC blade and black hardware into this chassis. Thanks for watching my friend
Oh I need a HRC test done on a few of these... If they are 62-63hrc I'll buy two as soon as they are in stock. I love cruwear but not if it's soft... Cruwear does not do well at 59-60... I heard some people complaining about spyderco cruwear being ideal a while back and getting softer as we go on. I don't know if it's true or not I have a couple cruwear spydies and all feel good but these are older units... Not the newer units I've been hearing are soft.
I'm assuming they'll end up around the 62ish range, Hopefully!! I don't understand why Spyderco would tweak the HRC to a lower number in the high 50s or low 60s. I have a few Bark River fixed blades that are 59ish, Which works for toughness in that platform. Thanks for watching
I can't say I'm a fan of the full liners and more open handle spine. I reckon spyderco is trying to stiffen up the handle to compensate for the lower modulus scales. But now the knives won't accept aftermarket scales.
Luckily this model of the PM2 is the only one with this liner configuration. The blade is interchangeable, So you could swap around other blades and hardware. I'm thinking of a DLC M4 Blade and black screws/clip for these scales. Thanks for watching Anthony
I like it but I don't like micarta on folding knives. G-10 in a different color would've been way better IMO.
I’ve been really liking anodized and Cerakoted aluminum scales (with milled texture) on these Spydercos! Thanks for watching
Loving it! Trying to break mine in but it's a stiffy!
Sometimes a quick tweak of the body screws/pivot will free up the action! Thanks for watching Ion
I'm tired of waiting. I can't find one no where. Kinda pissed! I got notified "they were shipping" 10-22 and still nothing.
I put the link for the alert thread from Spyderco Forums in the description DG, it's updated almost in realtime. Thanks for watching
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for watching Mark
The best version will be when the liners are nested and the blade gets coated
Thanks for watching Jim
Another TH-cam reviewer pointed out how the left side scale flexes due to no liner at the liner lock tab, it is very thin and the scales over all are too thin making the knife feel weak in design. Spyderco just needed to make both sides of the grips thicker and rounded off at the edges with the liners and it would be a better knife. And I just ordered one of these now I am thinking of sending it back. And all this hurrah and waiting for this knife by so many when it is showing up to be a good idea but with flaws with the thin micarta scales . That is what is good about knife reviews wait and see what others say before you jump in and buy a knife you may regret.
The reason I started my channel in 2019 (besides having time from medical issues) was watching worthless TH-cam reviews that were 10-20 minutes long! They would make countless assumptions about product they didn't even use yet, Like saying the original Bugout scales wouldn't be "strong" enough, Because of flex.
I show the knife up close, Availability, And price letting people make up their own minds. If something wrong is up close and apparent, I state but try not to come out and say "bad design" point blank. Give the new Spyderco Micarta Cruwear a chance without repeating flexing the cutout area when not in use. From what I can tell so far, There's no issue and the scales will be fine over time.
Worst case if you don't like it, The knife is worth purchase price on secondary market. What do you have to lose? Thanks for watching and hope you enjoy your new Spyderco.
@@knifevideochannel4657 I will see when I get the knife I will give it a try , you are right I have nothing to lose on this knife . And Spyderco has a lifetime warranty . Thanks for the reply .
@@markjg2275 Have a good Thanksgiving Mark
Ordered mine today. Wondering if they may have also added the full liners to help balance the weight.
Hope you like it Johnathan! Pretty sure I heard Eric Glesser mention ( Knife center or Blade HQ show video) talk about the full liners supporting the Micarta. Some of the Micarta Shaman sprints (Cruwear and ZWEAR) had problems with scales shifting/warping over the nested liners. Thanks for watching
Super nice!
Thank for watching Eric!
Still trying to find one. Its not easy...
I put the alert thread link for this knife (Spyderco Forum) in the description . Thanks for watching Blades
Nice video seeing this PM2 up close. Question: are the full liners chamfered on the edge where your fingers touch the knife? or are they sharp with a 90 deg angle that will make it uncomfortable to grip? I can't find this information anywhere I look. Thanks in advance.
Doesn't look like the inner edge of the liners is chamfered, Probably just tumbled in ceramic media before assembly! Doesn't seem to "bite" the hand like the sharp edges of the Para 3 Lightweight FRN though. Hope this info help and thanks for watching.
Where did you find this? I've had mine on pre-order with Knife Center since Jan 2020.
I'm pretty sure I got it at Blade Ops or New Graham Knives! They're in and out of stock a few times in the weeks after this video! Don't know what's up with KC and their pre orders?!? Thanks for watching
Hey! Thanks for the tip. I think I checked every site but blade ops. They still had it in stock, so cancelled my knife center order. Thanks again.
No worries! Keep an eye on this thread (got to last page) for info on when vendors get restock. forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?t=90906
I carry my Crucarta everyday
Great knife! Thanks for watching
Thanks for the vid. Are the scales the same size in terms of width between the standard and this one with full liners? Do you think customs scales meant to fit the standard model still fit this model?
If you watch at the 2:14 mark in the video, I show how the new Micarta PM2 is wider then the standard model. Because it has "full liners" (not Nested) aftermarket scales from Ripps, Flytanium, Shepherd, Putnum, Etc will NOT work on the new model. I'm sure some aftermarket makers will get something out soon. Thanks for watching Tyler
I pre ordered in January
Did you end up with one? Thanks for watching
@@knifevideochannel4657 still waiting
Knife Center?
@@knifevideochannel4657 yes
They seem to drop the ball on Pre orders! Sorry for the long wait
Hey, would you say it's a keeper or you flipping it?
Depends on if you like the slightly wider scales, Proud liners, And larger compression lock tab. Since it's not a Sprint/exclusive and just a standard production knife, I'd try it out with no worries about getting another one. I like it personally, Thanks for watching
I was going to get a pm2 in s45vn but now debating between that and cruwear, does anyone have any information on which one is better?
There's no "ones better" for the 2 choices you mentioned! S45VN is an incredible steel that's highly stainless with good overall edge retention. The Cruwear is a tool steel that will patina/rust if not taken care of. It's tougher steel, But that shouldn't matter in a platform as small as PM2. As far as the G10 or Micarta scales, Can't go wrong with both. As the guys over at Spyderco Forums say "But both"! Thanks for watching
I liked it so much I got two lol.
Where you get it?
@@CopleyTres one from m&d tactical and other digital freaks knives from eBay. I even made an offer of 165$ to digital freaks and they took it.
G and R tactical now available but won’t last
@@LiftHeavy1 Thanks gg might have to wait awhile to get one ha
Thanks for watching and the info LH!
Great implementation on this model for sure.
Lmk if anyone is interested in buying one but can't find a vendor tht isn't sold out.
Thanks for watching
Also how does the micarta feel?
Feels great with awesome texture!
I’m stuck in between this pm2 cruecarta and para 3 maxamet -.- what is your suggestion?
I'd ask myself which design I liked to use more(Para 3 or PM2) and go with that first. You can always get the other at another time. Good luck and thanks for watching
@@knifevideochannel4657 rust resistant is better on maxamet or cruewear?
Maxamet should be more prone to corrosion, But the Way Spyderco tumble washed the blade helps a ton.
Cru-Wear is a stainless? I thought it chromium content was around 7.25%. How is that stainless? Anyways, this looks like a great knife. I'm quite a fan of Cru-Wear and am glad this is becoming a mainstay steel for the PM2. I'm glad mine has DLC and I hope that becomes an option in the future. Thanks for the vid!
Did you read that off the spec sheet I put up? Nice catch! I had to watch the video to see if I said stainless, Obviously Cruwear is not as you stated in your reply. Must be a misprint on the website I pulled from. Thanks for the correction and for watching.
@@knifevideochannel4657 My apologies for not clarifying that it was the stat sheet that made the claim. It frustrates me when people who are obviously selling a product "lie" about it to boost sales. Call it a pet peeve I suppose. Again, thanks for the video! Hope you have a wonderful holiday!
@@mikeziter501 No worries Michael. Happy Holidays
Are the grips as blocky as the G10 model or is it more rounder off.
Still blocky (overall wider then standard) but maybe a tad bit more rounding at edge of scales! I usually use light sandpaper (on my user PM2s)to slightly "soften" the edge transition on the scales, This Micarta seems similar. Thanks for watching
@@knifevideochannel4657 Thank you, I really appreciate it that took the time to answer my question. Have a great day.
My pleasure Nico
How often do you oil the blade to prevent corrosion? Also, what is your preferred oil or formula to use? This has to be my fav knife ever, just somewhat paranoid I will ruin it lol! Nice video, buddy 🙏
Thanks for the positive comments and for watching Cody.
I made this video when I first started my channel th-cam.com/video/xsriC0c6ojI/w-d-xo.html
I still use EDCI Solutions ony tool steel blades. I'm also on the west coast (dry/low humidity) and haven't seen any real corrosion/rust problems except 52100 ,K390 , And Maxamet. Food safe mineral oil works too.
I use Liberty Oil for the pivot, Bit KPL, Nano oil, And others work just as well. Good luck and enjoy that beautiful PM2
Where get it?
I got it through Omaha knives, But available at SMKWs now. www.smkw.com/spyderco-para-military-2-brown-micarta
Thanks for watching
I think it’s a sprint run
It's a regular production model for sure Mark. Thanks for watching
@@knifevideochannel4657 you might be right but they are certainly rare for production. I was able to find one but I guess to due to the current rarity it was labeled a sprint run.
This Micarta scales Cruwear blade Paramilitary 2, Is a direct result of the demand of the(Zwear and Cruwear) Micarta Shaman Sprints!
Because of the huge demand and low overall production (1200 for Cruwear and 2400 ZWEAR)of the Shaman drops, Sal Glasser and Spyderco decided to make this PM2 a production version. A Military and Para 3 are rumored to follow this in the catalog. I'm assuming that this Micarta Paramilitary 2 will be similar to the Maxamet in overall availability!
@@knifevideochannel4657 appreciate the detailed response. Makes sense I guess they are trickling them out currently
No need to get antsy but sold out everywhere.
My point being, Not an exclusive or Sprint run, Where's the knife is sold out without a chance to buy again! More will be coming in monthly to the vendors and as time goes on , Easier to aquire! BTW ..these were "in stock" multiple times at most dealers from the time I made this video. Thanks for watching and Happy New year.
@@knifevideochannel4657 these things sell within an hour of release on major vendors. I'd say be ansty-ish or it will sell
Good point! An hour is definitely better then the 3 minutes these were lasting when first dropped. If you subscribe to email/text alerts, You'd get the knife at said vendor without getting antsy... hopefully!
@@knifevideochannel4657 oh I get every knife. I have a problem. My alerts are daily. My wife and I are huge collectors from customs to normal stuff like spydercos and benchmades
I've got my wife , Daughter, And daughter-in-law growing collections! It's definitely a addictive hobby!
Spyderco did things right? What? You get ripped off by getting cheaper manufacturing for a higher price. The micarta is so poor in quality and finish. Look at the Spyderco Spyopera. THAT‘S how it is done!!! Can‘t believe you are so euphoric about this crappy scale quality and cutting corners in production. Lionsteel in Italy can do it with the Spyopera. Golden can‘t? Great example of „made in USA“ ☹️
I respect your opinion and agree that the Italian made LionSteel is a beautiful piece! But the more I use the Micarta Shaman and Paramilitary 2, The happier I'm with the overall construction. Thanks for watching My Vids