The verdict
The Para Military 2 is the locking pick — Spyderco's iconic EDC with compression lock.
Strengths
- +Compression lock — strongest folding lock
- +CPM-S30V steel + great geometry
- +Spyderco Round Hole opener
- +Excellent slicing performance
Watch-outs
- −Premium pricing
- −Larger than Bugout
- −Distinctive Spyderco look polarizing
How it compares
Strongest lock. Best slicing. Larger than Bugout.
Who this is for
At a glance: users prioritizing lock strength and slicing geometry.
Why you’d buy the Spyderco Para Military 2
- Compression lock — strongest folding lock.
- CPM-S30V steel + great geometry.
- Spyderco Round Hole opener.
Why you’d skip it
- Premium pricing.
- Larger than Bugout.
- Distinctive Spyderco look polarizing.
Rating sources
Our 4.8 score is the average of these published ratings. More about methodology.
