Also looking at the Spiderco Paramilitary 2.
Go on, buy it.
It is one of my favorite.
Made in Golden, Colorado, U.S.A. Earth
Short version
Long version
But, wait. Even better (in my very personal, biased opinion), get Chris Reeve's
Sebenza ( and I suggest to get "Insingo", as opposed to "clip point")
Clip point vs insingo
Size and thickness comparison
From top to bottom, Benchmade Mini-Griptillan, Sebenza, and PM2.
Sebenza is the thinnest, PM2 close 2nd. mini-Griptillan is not that comfortable to wear on the pocket all day everyday due to the fat and round handle. (And the extra thickness and curve on the grip scales don't add any comfort / extra grip over the thin and flat handle on PM2 and Sebenza while in use.)
PM2 comes with one of the sharpest factory edge out of the box ...
(Out of the box, it IS sharper than any Benchmade offerings.)
... however, it has one of the most delicate tip. Something you should know.
On the other hand, Sebenza does not come with crazy sharp edge from the factory.
So, you need to be able to hand sharpen the knife.
Also, it is a utility blade. Not a combat tool. (It is rather slow to deploy the blade.)
However, if you actually use the knife and sharpen it over and over again, you will appreciate the design.
(Mat finish titanium handle scale, somewhat odd, ugly blade shape, hairline finish on the blade,pocket clip design, EVERYTHING on this knife is meant to be functional in the real world.)
Anyhow, forget the "assisted opening" and "flipper".
you don't need them in the real world.
And IF you really need fast deploying blade, then get wave. (Faster than any assisted or auto.)
