The Para-Military

[David Lowry]

Just got another Para-Military today. This one is a black bladed model with the new jimping on the thumb ramp and the finger choil. I'm not sure yet if I like the old or the new jimping better. Right now I'm thinking I like the older better, but time will tell.

The Para-Military is by far my favorite knife. The Delica is a pretty close second but I have owned more Para's than any other knife I have had.

If I could only have one knife for the rest of my life it would be a Para-Military. I love all variations of this bad boy. It's such a tough hardcore knife.

Enjoy the photos.

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[deeker]

If you decide you want to rid yourself of that thing, I'd probably endure that particular hardship and provide a good home for it.

[Axlis]

Very nice pics David, thanks for sharing with us!

[jaislandboy]

sharp crisp pix David..... :cool:
I've got the same version of the Paramillie (my only one)..... :)

[So-Lo]

Nice pictures, I just got my SE Para, and I love it. My para however has the older jimping :mad:

O well guess I NEED to get another one, and see if that one has the new jimping :D , so I can see what one I like better :D :D :D

[Zatx]

Great knife and great pics!!!

[spydutch]

Great looking knife David:cool: :cool:

Thinking about getting one for myself:confused:

[Sharpy_swe]

Great pictures :)

[Fatboy]

Congrats David, Great photo. I just ordered a 2nd Millie today !:D

[DRod]

Great pics. Makes me even more giddy about mine. Its on time for delivery on Tuesday. GAH!
I hate the waiting!

[spyderdog]

David.....just noticed that the clip hardware isn't black on this newer version. The black probably wears off anyway, but what do you think of the look?

[David Lowry]

Spyderdog,

I don't really care either way but.... I think they actually look a little better the natural color instead of black. :)

[malice4you]

I hate you for making me want one of those even more than I already did. Now, to decide if a hawkbill or one of these will be my next knife...

great pics :)

[gull wing]

great pic's!
i haven't edc'd mine in a while, thanks for the wake up.
wonder how the "new" para is comeing along?

[David Lowry]

great pic's!
i haven't edc'd mine in a while, thanks for the wake up.
wonder how the "new" para is comeing along?

Thanks. I would love to try out the new Para and see what they have in the works. Knowing them it will be a kick butt knife.

[Chucula]

dad gumet i still cant decide between a para and a full millie :( It is very sad :D

Thanks for the pics

[David Lowry]

Chucula,

Hmm... Have you ever just flipped a coin and gone with it? A lot of times I ask my wife to choose a number between one and 100. If I have two knives in mind whatever model number is closest to the one she picks I buy. ;)

[dalefuller]

Thanks for the pix. The Para and the G10 Caly 3 are my two favorite Spydercos. I've got two buys scheduled for the next two months... one of them will be a Para SE. I finally decided to get another Para because my wife always hauls the one I've got when we go hiking or camping. I've got an 80mm Manix, but I really prefer the ergos and the construction style of the Para, so I thought I'd vary the mix and get an SE to carry.

My Para has the older jimping, but I really like this new pattern on the D4s and Caly 3, so I'm sure I'll like it on the next Para I get.

[David Lowry]

....My Para has the older jimping, but I really like this new pattern on the D4s and Caly 3, so I'm sure I'll like it on the next Para I get.

Dale,

Make sure you call whomever you purchase your new Para from and explain that you're looking for the new jimping. Even when I've called I've had to tell them exactly what I mean and how there is also jimping on the index finger choil. I've found that lots of places still have the old ones in stock. The ones that have the new style I've had to either buy off of eBay from Gizmojoes, or Spydieguys, or I call NGK or Knifeworks and make sure they send the newer style. ;)

Just a tip.

[dalefuller]

OK... thanks. I'll probably try Mike at NGK first. They're really easy to work with and that's a home town business.

[Bluntrauma]

Thats one beautiful knife. I want one so bad I can't stand it, but alas, no lefty clip *sigh*

[spyderdog]

I'll add a recent one of the older style

[David Lowry]

Nice pic Spyderdog. You'll have to let us know how you like it. :)

[Spyderwings]

Hey Dave, thanks for the great pics. Would you mind if i borrowed some of them to make a background with? I have one of the new black ones as well but i cant take pictures worth a damn.

[David Lowry]

Spyderwings.

Sure. In fact if you want some of the full size pictures I took let me know. The ones posted in this thread have been smalled down to about 40% of the original size.

Shoot me a PM or email and let me know what picture(s) you want and I'll send them.

Cheers. :)

Edit: I just looked in my folder for the Para-Military (on my computer) and realized that I must have saved them all at 40% size. I never do this. :( I will have to get some newer better pics and then not resize them to send around. :) Sorry to those who wanted these.

[Lostification]

It's a beautiful knife, I think it's gonna be my next purchase. It's a good solid knife, right? I know the blade is great (S30v).

[David Lowry]

Lostification,

It's a great knife. All of mine are solid with no play at all.

[eastr]

Thats one beautiful knife. I want one so bad I can't stand it, but alas, no lefty clip *sigh*

yeah im sending my 2 milis se and pe and my 2 paras se and pe to str for TD lh on the pe and TD rh on the se. the lowrider clip will be a polished touch for some great knives.

[Lostification]

Lostification,

It's a great knife. All of mine are solid with no play at all.

Yep, I think I'm gonna go for it once I get my resharpened Delica back from the factory.

If it's anywhere near as solid as a Delica, it must be made of diamond or something. Delica is one of the low-cost models, so I think I might be impressed by one of :spyder: 's upper-class knives. ^_^ I can't wait. :D

Edit: I got a question, where is the best place to buy one?! You said that you got the most current model with jimping or something? Where do I buy the best one? The current plan is to get the Para-Military Plain Edge w/a black blade from NewGraham.com. Is this a good choice???

BTW - Beautiful photos Mr. Lowry, I am using one of them as my desktop picture, now.

[Lostification]

!!!!!

[Lostification]

Nevermind Mr. Lowry. I have already purchased one from www.knifesite.com. :cool:

You have probably been too busy drueling over your two new D2 Militaries, haha! I understand. :p

Anyway, I hope I made a good choice, it should arrive sometime near the end of this week. :(

[David Lowry]

Hey Lostification,

Sorry about that. I didn't even see your question until now.

I buy all my Spydies from the following places. I try to buy from them in this order.

www.knifeworks.com
www.newgraham.com
www.gpknives.com

[Lostification]

Oh, hey, no that's ok. I checked all of those websites before, they have ridiculous shipping to Hawaii so I went with Knife Site. Thanks anywho.

I went with the place that had the best shipping deal to Hawaii, as well as the lowest price. I guess I wouldn't mind if I got the older model with the older "jimping" as you said yourself that you prefered the older type. :D

[Lostification]

Bump for the best Para-Military pics. ^_^

[David Lowry]

Thanks for the compliments. Much appreciated Lostification. ;)

[bladese97]

:spyder: Hey dude, awsome pictures...I have that one too! "Spyderco...it does a pocket good"