Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.
Spyderco Para Military 2 comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.7 vs 4.8). The gap is mostly about users prioritizing lock strength and slicing geometry — read the strengths below before deciding.
The Lander 2 is the cottage value pick — Knafs's mid-tier EDC blending D2 steel + premium design.
The Para Military 2 is the locking pick — Spyderco's iconic EDC with compression lock.
Cottage brand. Best hardworking value. D2 steel.
Strongest lock. Best slicing. Larger than Bugout.
| Spec | Knafs Lander 2 | Spyderco Para Military 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Steel | D2 | CPM-S30V |
| Carry | Tip-up | — |
| Designer | Ben Schwartz | — |
| Brand | Knafs | Spyderco |
| Lock | — | Compression |
| Opener | — | Round Hole |