Spyderco Paramilitary 2 Knife Diamond Mesh Natural G-10 (3.4" Black MagnaCut)

This Knife

• Blade: Black DLC-finished MagnaCut blade with a full flat grind.
• Opener: Spyderco's signature Round Hole opener with washer pivot system for buttery-smooth opening.
• Handle: Diamond mesh-textured natural G-10 handle scales over stainless steel liners with black hardware.
• Lock: Spyderco's excellent Compression Lock for maximum safety and accessibility.
• Carry: Four-position pocket clip that can be oriented for tip-up or tip-down carry on either the right or left side.

Blade HQ Exclusive Spyderco Paramilitary 2

The Spyderco Paramilitary 2 does not need much introduction. For well over a decade it has been one of the most trusted and recognizable folding knives in the EDC world. The formula is simple: outstanding ergonomics, intelligent design, and performance that holds up under real use. When a platform works this well, the goal is not to reinvent it. It is to refine it.

Ten years ago, we released one of our most memorable Paramilitary 2 exclusives, pairing natural G-10 with CPM M4 blade steel. It quickly became a favorite among collectors and everyday users alike. This latest release builds on that legacy with materials and details that feel like the natural next step for the platform.

Leading the charge is a blade made from CPM MagnaCut. Among modern knife steels, MagnaCut stands out because of how well it balances everything that matters. Edge retention, corrosion resistance, and toughness all come together in a way that feels practical and dependable. It's the kind of steel that performs whether the knife is opening boxes at work, breaking down cardboard at home, or heading out on the trail.

The handle tells the other half of the story.

This exclusive introduces NEW diamond mesh texturing on the G-10 scales, and it immediately changes the feel of the knife in hand. The texture is bold, crisp, and incredibly tactile. The moment you wrap your fingers around the handle it almost feels reciprocal. You grip the knife, and the knife grips back. The pattern creates a confident, locked-in feel that complements the Paramilitary 2’s already legendary ergonomics.

And of course, everything that makes the PM2 such a staple is still here:

Ambidextrous Round Hole opener? Check.
Compression Lock that keeps your fingers safely clear of the blade path? Check.
Four-position pocket clip for true left or right-handed carry? Check.
The same balance, control, and cutting performance that helped define modern EDC folders? Of course.

The Paramilitary 2 has spent over a decade setting the standard for what a high-performance folding knife should be. With MagnaCut steel and the new diamond mesh G-10 scales, this Blade HQ exclusive shows that even a proven classic can still evolve.

A platform refined through more than a decade of real-world use. Now taken one step further.