The Spyderco Para Military 2 Lightweight Black PlainEdge Folding Knife (brand part no. C81PBK2) trims the weight of one of Spyderco‘s most respected everyday-carry and tactical designs without giving up any of its performance. Built around the proven Para Military 2 platform, this lightweight version swaps in a black fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handle in place of G-10, cutting overall weight by more than 25 percent. It still carries the full-flat-ground CTS BD1N stainless steel PlainEdge blade and the brand’s signature Compression Lock, making it just as ready for hard daily use, range work, or field carry as the original.

Key Specifications

• CTS BD1N stainless steel blade is full-flat ground with a PlainEdge for clean, precise cuts.
• Compression Lock mechanism provides one of the strongest, most reliable lockups in the Spyderco lineup.
• Black FRN handle cuts overall weight by more than 25 percent versus the standard G-10 version.
• Four-position pocket clip supports left or right-side, tip-up or tip-down carry.
• Full-size ergonomic handle carries over the original Para Military 2’s proven grip shape.

Frequently Asked Questions

What steel is the blade made from? CTS BD1N stainless steel, full-flat ground with a plain cutting edge.

Why choose the Lightweight version over the standard G-10 model? The FRN handle trims overall weight by more than 25 percent while keeping the same blade and Compression Lock.

What lock mechanism does it use? Spyderco’s Compression Lock, known for its strength and resistance to accidental release.

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Buy the Spyderco Para Military 2 Lightweight Black PlainEdge Folding Knife

A lighter-weight take on a benchmark everyday-carry folder, this Para Military 2 loses ounces, not capability. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas shop for fast, insured shipping right to your door.