Most likely it is because they cannot make the PM2 fast enough to meet demand. “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it.”Wartstein wrote: ↑Sat May 16, 2020 10:37 amProbably one of the (few) points where we DON´T agree (since I know already I´ll prefer the Manix 2 LW over the PM2 LW, just cause I do like the Manix platform more in general), but still I am a bit puzzled that it takes them so long to release a PM2 LW. Must be due to limited production capacity or some strategic thoughts. Just from my total layman point of view, most of the developing work should have been done already with the Para 3 LW (constructing a genious basically linerless comp.lock knife. The concept should be quite "easily" be transferred to the PM2? Could be wrong though, layman as said...)kennethsime wrote: ↑Sat May 16, 2020 10:13 amMan I can get behind this. I think that Sal mentioned somewhere Eric is working on it.araneae wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 10:45 pmEverything good about the paramilitary got better in the P2. The Para 3 took those refinements and made it more compact. The para 3 lightweights solved the issues I had with the g-10 version, the clip placement and the somewhat blocky handles. I'm probably done buying g-10 variants and I'm expecting a P2 lightweight will materialize sometime soon.
CQI sets Spyderco apart from a lot of other companies. Simply making a good knife and then calling it a done deal isn't their way, but that's how most of their competitors work. There's almost always room for improvement, but each generation, a Spyderco knife tends to have noticably less room for improvement than the previous version.
I picked up a Manix 2 LW recently and while it's a great knife, my biggest takeaway is that I can't wait for a Para Military 2 Lightweight.
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To each their own my friend!Wartstein wrote: ↑Sat May 16, 2020 10:37 amProbably one of the (few) points where we DON´T agree (since I know already I´ll prefer the Manix 2 LW over the PM2 LW, just cause I do like the Manix platform more in general), but still I am a bit puzzled that it takes them so long to release a PM2 LW. Must be due to limited production capacity or some strategic thoughts. Just from my total layman point of view, most of the developing work should have been done already with the Para 3 LW (constructing a genious basically linerless comp.lock knife. The concept should be quite "easily" be transferred to the PM2? Could be wrong though, layman as said...)
I was watching a video from 2017 the other day and Eric shared that the Shaman spent 5 years in development.
As was raised earlier in this thread, Spyderco invests a ton of time and attention to detail in their knives, perhaps more than many of their competitors. Where some companies seem to just pump out as many models as possible, Spyderco doesn't seem to produce anything they can't stand behind for years, and they even go back and fix things later with their CQI program.
Following, the Para Military 2 is perhaps their most iconic knife at this point, and the LW model basically has to be a slam dunk in order to do the name justice. I bet they got a prototype pretty quickly, and are just refining at this point.
I'm sure production capacity is another reason, Sal and Eric have both pointed out recently that Golden is at or near capacity and has been for some time.
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Well said, and very true! - Especially the point that the PM2 perhaps is their most iconic model. I really like mine too, it is a great design, still just not my overall favorite. And when the LW version comes out, they will want to make sure it is perfectly done.kennethsime wrote: ↑Sat May 16, 2020 1:36 pmTo each their own my friend!
I was watching a video from 2017 the other day and Eric shared that the Shaman spent 5 years in development.
As was raised earlier in this thread, Spyderco invests a ton of time and attention to detail in their knives, perhaps more than many of their competitors. Where some companies seem to just pump out as many models as possible, Spyderco doesn't seem to produce anything they can't stand behind for years, and they even go back and fix things later with their CQI program.
Following, the Para Military 2 is perhaps their most iconic knife at this point, and the LW model basically has to be a slam dunk in order to do the name justice. I bet they got a prototype pretty quickly, and are just refining at this point.
I'm sure production capacity is another reason, Sal and Eric have both pointed out recently that Golden is at or near capacity and has been for some time.
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I like that clip. It looks pretty heavy duty to me! When did the switch to point up mounting points take place?
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Not sure when the switch happened!bearrowland wrote: ↑Sat May 16, 2020 7:21 pmI like that clip. It looks pretty heavy duty to me! When did the switch to point up mounting points take place?
But the clip itself was adapted from the military model. That model still uses that style clip to this day.
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I made the switch to point up as soon as I got a Torx wrench set. It's probably the biggest reason I don't get a Military (other than justifying it to my wife!!). That's one heavy duty mounting point.
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I would still love Sal to chime in on this one. All of my research has led to me to believe this is a 2004 model, and one of the first. But obviously a confirmation from the man himself would be cool. :)
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Hi Away,
Nice find. The original Paramilitary was an interesting design. The cutout detent proved to be more expensive and very close tolerance. It was the original Compression lock detent, and the Para was the first model with it. The model did OK, but then Eric decided to CQI the model based on his skill and hands rather than laws. The Para 2 was the result of that effort. It is now one of our most popular models.
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Nice find. The original Paramilitary was an interesting design. The cutout detent proved to be more expensive and very close tolerance. It was the original Compression lock detent, and the Para was the first model with it. The model did OK, but then Eric decided to CQI the model based on his skill and hands rather than laws. The Para 2 was the result of that effort. It is now one of our most popular models.
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Sal,sal wrote: ↑Sun May 31, 2020 6:53 pmHi Away,
Nice find. The original Paramilitary was an interesting design. The cutout detent proved to be more expensive and very close tolerance. It was the original Compression lock detent, and the Para was the first model with it. The model did OK, but then Eric decided to CQI the model based on his skill and hands rather than laws. The Para 2 was the result of that effort. It is now one of our most popular models.
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It may be asking too much, but I'd love to know what the best-selling models are. Top 10 all-time, vs. the trailing 12 months would be very interesting.
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