Benchmade Bushcrafter vs Spyderco Paramilitary 2

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Folding Knives Benchmade Bushcrafter Spyderco Paramilitary 2
Summary
Rating
Review Rating Not Rated
Review Rating 98%
Rank
#76700
#73570
Length 6.00" 2.00" 4.81"
Width 0.37" 1.00"
Carry Belt Neck
Material Kydex Kydex Micarta G-10
Weight 2.17 oz. 7.72 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.
Model Bushcrafter Paramilitary 2 Paramilitary 2
Country of Origin USA USA USA
Product Type Sheath Knife Knife Sheath Scale/Handle Knife
Overall Length 9.20" 8.281" (210mm) 8.29" (211mm) 8.28" (210mm) 8.28" 8.25" 8.29" 8.29"
Blade Length 4.43" 3.438" (87mm) 3.43" (87mm) 3.44" (87mm) 3.44 3.44" 3.47" 3.44"
Blade Thickness 0.16" .141" (4mm) .145" (4mm) .14" (4mm) 0.14" 0.15" 0.14"
Blade Material CPM S30V 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
Hardness 58-60 RC
Blade Style Drop Point Clip Point Tanto Drop Point
Blade Grind Flat Flat Compound Flat
Finish Stonewash Satin Black Satin Satin
Edge Type Plain Plain Serrated Plain
Handle Length 4.77" 4.81" 4.82" 4.82"
Handle Thickness 0.92" .46" (12mm) 0.46" 0.46"
Handle Material G-10, Titanium G-10 G-10 Black G-10 Aluminum Carbon Fiber Copper Brass Titanium Micarta
Color Black Tan Green Brown Black Blue, Purple Green Camo Orange Red Green Blue Purple OD Green Gray Copper Brass Brown
Sheath Leather Kydex
Knife Type Fixed Blade Folding Manual Manual
Model Number 162-1501 162-1 162 C81GPBNBK2 C81GPBK2 C81PDBL2 C81GPCMOBK2 C81GPCMO2 C81ALPOR2 C81ALPBK2 C81ALPRD2 C81CF52100P2S C81ALPBL2 C81ALPGR2 C81GPT2 C81GPBN2 C81GPGRBK2 C81GPDGY2 C81GPLE2 C81GS2 C81CUPBK2 C81GPTBK2 C81MPCW2
Designer Shane Sibert
Best Use Camp/Hike, Everyday Carry Camp/Hike Tactical Everyday Carry Collection Tactical
Closed Length 4.812" (122mm) 4.82" (122mm) 4.81" (122mm) 4.84 4.81
Blade Steel S30V Maxamet CPM-S30V
Edge Style Fully Serrated Plain
Pocket Clip Yes, right or left hand, tip up/tip down Tip-Up Tip-Up, Tip-Down Tip-Up, Tip-Down
Lock Type Compression Compression Lock Liner Lock Compression Lock
Blade Finish Satin
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
Cutting Edge 3.00" 3.25" 3.05"
Frame/Liner Stainless Steel Stainless Steel
User Right Hand, Left Hand Left Hand Right Hand Right Hand, Left Hand
Opener Thumb Hole Thumb Hole
Details
Brand Benchmade Spyderco
Prices
MSRP $191.25 $269.50
Used Price $133.88 $188.65
Sale Price $172.13 $188.65

Folding Knives Descriptions

Benchmade Bushcrafter

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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