EXPERT CRAFTSMANSHIP Spyderco is one of only a handful of companies to master the specialized methods necessary to machine, heat treat, and grind this demanding material to yield reliable, high-performance knife blades, now proudly offered in selected models from our U.S. factory in Golden, Colorado. ADVANCED INNOVATION This distinctive expression of the Para Military 2 combines all the proven qualities of the best-selling standard version of this model with Carpenter® steel’s state-of-the-art Micro-Melt® Maxamet® blade steel. DURABLE TOOL Maxamet is an extremely hard high-speed powdered tool steel developed specifically for use in the rollers in Carpenter’s steel mills. It offers properties that transcend conventional high-speed tool steels and approach those of cemented carbides. SUPERIOR BLADE The full-flat-ground PlainEdge™ blade of this knife maximizes the properties of Maxamet steel, delivering strength, low-friction cutting performance, edge retention, and point utility. The dark gray textured G-10 scales and the Compression Lock® mechanism provide a secure and ergonomic handle. Specifications: Model: C81GPDGY2 Overall Length: 8.26" (210mm) Blade Length: 3.45" (88mm) Steel: Maxamet® Closed Length: 4.82" (122mm) Edge Length: 3.05" (77mm) Weight: 3.8oz (108g) Blade Thickness: 0.145" (3.7mm) Handle: G-10 Clip Position: Ambi Tip Carry Position: 4-position Lock Type: Compression Grind: Full-Flat Origin: United States