PM3–what would it be?
- JonLeBlanc
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PM3–what would it be?
If the Paramilitary were reiterated, what would y’all like to see changed? I reckon there might not be too much seeing how it’s a very well designed knife to begin with, but who knows... always room for some improvement! For my part, I’d like to see the blade lengthened just a few millimeters to take advantage of the space available in the handle when closed.
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Re: PM3–what would it be?
For its type and size the Para Military 2 sets the standard. It is already offered in various combinations of materials. A quality improvement would address some shortcoming in design and, individual preferences aside, I can’t see any that would be needed. I think the basic, G10, S30V, plain edge Para Military 2 is as perfect a knife in its class as there is on the market.
Of course that is merely my opinion. I would be interested in others' if they focus on what might be better than what we now have.
Of course that is merely my opinion. I would be interested in others' if they focus on what might be better than what we now have.
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Re: PM3–what would it be?
Some things I would like to see put on the knife would be less up sweep at the tip of the blade, maybe a version with no lanyard hole and a wire clip
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Re: PM3–what would it be?
I'd like to see a bit less of the choil in the blade so the blade to handle ratio was a bit more even. As it is, the blade is pretty short for how big the knife is.
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Re: PM3–what would it be?
I’m thinking they could add a little bit of contouring to the handles. Maybe a fluted Carbon Fiber S90v sprint would be awesome.
Re: PM3–what would it be?
PM3 for me would have FRN scales and a wire clip and maybe widen the scales (across) just a smidge
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Re: PM3–what would it be?
Coke bottle curves/swells to the handle.
Use the stop pin from the para 3.
Cleaver pattern or big @$$ sheepsfoot blade option.
Coarse treaded/jimped back spacer, variety of materials/colors to choose from.
Or maybe none of it. My 52100 pm2 should land Saturday.
Use the stop pin from the para 3.
Cleaver pattern or big @$$ sheepsfoot blade option.
Coarse treaded/jimped back spacer, variety of materials/colors to choose from.
Or maybe none of it. My 52100 pm2 should land Saturday.
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Re: PM3–what would it be?
I think it is great as is. What I want to see is a Fluted Ti Para2 with an integral compression lock. We have been talking about this one for years and I believe that there was even a prototype made. Please! Take my money! S30V would be fine.
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Re: PM3–what would it be?
Maybe some contouring. But there's nothing that really needs *fixing*.
Re: PM3–what would it be?
If the rumored FRN model comes to fruition, I would love to see some slight contouring, a lá the Slycz Bowie.
Re: PM3–what would it be?
I don't think that would be very "pocket-friendly"...
Re: PM3–what would it be?
Probably not for dressier clothing, but sure would be sweet to use. Cargo pants and backpacks would carry a bulkier folder just fine.
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Re: PM3–what would it be?
I've generally liked the Manix more than the PM2. So i guess I'd like a more ergonomic handle, the PM2 isn't that hand filling. Though I do like its lighter weight and smaller pocket profile, things I'm sure directly relate to this difference. I'm somewhat indifferent on the compression lock. It's fine but I don't like how closing the knife left handed means I'm barely holding on to it. And the cutout in one side of the handle isn't ideal to me. These are minor dislikes though. Probably my main gripe is the relatively weak detent and no self close vs a ball bearing or back lock. A back lock para military might be weird though. At least it's not a liner lock.
Re: PM3–what would it be?
I think the PM2 is pretty much perfect, except I'd like a stiffer detent. My DLC became too easy to open over time.
For my sized hands a 10% increase in size across the board would be nice, similar to the difference between the original and 2. I think that would make the PM3 less popular for the general market though.
For my sized hands a 10% increase in size across the board would be nice, similar to the difference between the original and 2. I think that would make the PM3 less popular for the general market though.
Re: PM3–what would it be?
+1!Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:35 amPM3 for me would have FRN scales and a wire clip and maybe widen the scales (across) just a smidge
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Re: PM3–what would it be?
Probably just contoured handles. Really wouldn't change anything else.
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Re: PM3–what would it be?
Oooh, I hadn't even considered the possibility of an FRN model. I'd like that, please, along with a Flytanium-style lanyard tube (no peening), and a deep-carry wire pocket clip, as already mentioned.
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Re: PM3–what would it be?
Enlarged finger space on the handle - PM2 has enough handle length but not enough fingers space on the lower side of the handle; even Delica 4 has more.
Shallower finger choil.
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Shallower finger choil.
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+1Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 12, 2018 11:35 amPM3 for me would have FRN scales and a wire clip and maybe widen the scales (across) just a smidge