Benchmade Bailout vs Spyderco Paramilitary 2

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Folding Knives Benchmade Bailout Spyderco Paramilitary 2
Summary
Rating
Review Rating Not Rated
Review Rating 98%
Rank
#73581
#73570
Overall Length 8.07" (205mm) 8.07" 8.07" 8.281" (210mm) 8.29" (211mm) 8.28" (210mm) 8.28" 8.25" 8.29" 8.29"
Closed Length 4.71" (120mm) 4.7" (119mm) 4.812" (122mm) 4.82" (122mm) 4.81" (122mm) 4.84 4.81
Blade Length 3.38" (86mm) 3.38" 3.38" 3.438" (87mm) 3.43" (87mm) 3.44" (87mm) 3.44 3.44" 3.47" 3.44"
Blade Thickness .09" (2mm) 0.09" 0.09" .141" (4mm) .145" (4mm) .14" (4mm) 0.14" 0.15" 0.14"
Blade Steel M4 3V S30V Maxamet CPM-S30V
Blade Finish Cerakote Satin
Handle Material Aluminum Grivory Aluminum G-10 Black G-10 Aluminum Carbon Fiber Copper Brass Titanium Micarta
Pocket Clip Yes, right or left hand, tip up Tip-Up Tip-Up Yes, right or left hand, tip up/tip down Tip-Up Tip-Up, Tip-Down Tip-Up, Tip-Down
Lock Type Axis Bar Lock Bar Lock Compression Compression Lock Liner Lock Compression Lock
Weight 2.7oz 2.05oz 2.70 oz. 0.80 oz. 2.05 oz. 2.70 oz. 3.9oz 3.8oz 3.75oz (106g) 3.75 oz. 3.25 oz. 3.73 oz. 4.20 oz. 3.80 oz. 3.69 oz. 7.17 oz. 6.76 oz. 4.97 oz. 5.15 oz. 7.84 oz. 4.00 oz.
Country of Origin USA USA USA USA
Blade Style Tanto Tanto Clip Point Tanto Drop Point
Cutting Edge 3.125" 3.125" 3.00" 3.25" 3.05"
Blade width 1.00" 1.00"
Blade Material CPM M4 CPM 3V CPM M4 CPM-S110V Stainless Steel (CPM-S30V) CPM S35VN CPM S45VN CPM S110V CPM S30V CTS BD1N 52100 Micro-Melt Maxamet CPM REX 45 CPM CRU-WEAR
Blade Grind Flat Flat Flat Compound Flat
Finish Gray Gray Black Satin Satin
Edge Type Plain Serrated Plain Plain Serrated Plain
Handle Length 4.70" 4.70" 4.81" 4.82" 4.82"
Handle Width 1.00" 1.00"
Handle Thickness 0.39" 0.39" .46" (12mm) 0.46" 0.46"
Color Green Black Green Brown Black Blue, Purple Green Camo Orange Red Green Blue Purple OD Green Gray Copper Brass Brown
User Right Hand, Left Hand Right Hand, Left Hand Right Hand, Left Hand Left Hand Right Hand Right Hand, Left Hand
Knife Type Manual Manual Folding Manual Manual
Opener Thumb Stud Thumb Stud Thumb Hole Thumb Hole
Model Bailout Benchmade Bailout Bailout Paramilitary 2 Paramilitary 2
Model Number 537GY-1 537GY 537SGY-1 537SGY 537GY-1 C81GPBNBK2 C81GPBK2 C81PDBL2 C81GPCMOBK2 C81GPCMO2 C81ALPOR2 C81ALPBK2 C81ALPRD2 C81CF52100P2S C81ALPBL2 C81ALPGR2 C81GPT2 C81GPBN2 C81GPGRBK2 C81GPDGY2 C81GPLE2 C81GS2 C81CUPBK2 C81GPTBK2 C81MPCW2
Best Use Everyday Carry Everyday Carry Tactical Everyday Carry Collection Tactical
Product Type Knife Sheath Knife Knife Sheath Scale/Handle Knife
Carry Neck Neck
Material Kydex Kydex Micarta G-10
Frame/Liner Stainless Steel Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
Edge Style Fully Serrated Plain
Cutting Edge Length 3" (76mm)
Manufacturer Ref. # C81GPLE2
Assisted Open No
Blade Color Silver/Gray
Blade Edge Plain
Handle Color Blue Black
Knife Weight 3.75 3.9
Pocket Clip Included Yes
Point Clip Point
Sheath Included No
Total length 8.28
Length 2.00" 4.81"
Width 1.00"
Details
Brand Benchmade Spyderco
Prices
MSRP $260.00 $269.50
Used Price $182.00 $188.65
Sale Price $234.00 $188.65

Folding Knives Descriptions

Benchmade Bailout

The Bailout from Benchmade Knives is both extremely lightweight and extremely tough. This nearly impossible balance makes the Bailout one of the best tactical folders on the market. Right or left handed, strong or weak side, the bailout will perform when called upon. The AXIS-Lock combined with a high-toughness carbon steel tanto blade make sure the knife can handle any use and abuse you can give it. And when the job is done, it practically vanishes into the pocket.There is a large variety of Benchmade Tactical Folding Knives. Benchmades can be found in the pockets of soldiers all over the world. Put one in yours!

Spyderco Paramilitary 2

The Spyderco Paramilitary 2 is one of the most popular Knives on the market today, which is no surprise to anyone who’s ever held it. It boasts great materials, reliable build quality, an attractive aesthetic, an Ergonomic grip, and is easy to use with one hand—a rare combination of excellent features. Each has contributed to the PM2’s astonishing popularity. This icon of the knife industry has found its way into the pockets of soldiers, builders, hunters, survivalists, and everyday knife carriers all over the world. Every knife enthusiast needs a PM2 in their collection.We stock many versions of the Spyderco Paramilitary 2, made in several colors with different blade and handle materials. Be sure to check out our exclusive tanto MODel!Please Note: Due to the full liners, this knife is not compatible with most aftermarket parts.The Paramilitary 2 as we know it today is the second iteration of the old Para Military, a MODel designed by Spyderco as a more compact and accessible version of their Military MODel. But if you're looking for something even more compact, the Para 3 might be the knife for you!

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