Spyderco C81GPDGY2 Para Military 2 S/E Folding Knife Dark Gray – Satin

This distinctive expression of the Spyderco C81GPDGY2 Para Military 2 Knife Dark Gray – Maxamet 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. This knife’s full flat ground plain edge blade takes full advantage of Maxamet’s qualities, offering an unparalleled combination of strength, low friction cutting performance, edge retention, and point utility. It is housed in a handle featuring dark gray textured G-10 scales and nested stainless steel liners that form the foundation of its high strength Compression Lock mechanism. A versatile four position pocket clip and generously sized lined lanyard hole complete the package and support all possible carry preferences.

Maxamet is an extremely hard high speed powdered tool steel developed specifically for use in the rollers in Carpenter’s steel mills. It possesses properties that transcend conventional high speed tool steels and approach those of cemented carbides the ultra hard materials used to machine other steels. 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. We are now proud to offer it in selected models made in our U.S. factory in Golden, Colorado.