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Paramilitary 2 Lightweight
A long-requested lightweight interpretation of Spyderco’s flagship workhorse, built around molded scales and a deep-carry wire clip.
Model notes
What separates this version
The useful number is 1.19 inches of blade length per ounce: a 3.45-inch blade in a 2.9-ounce build. It is the only canonical pocket knife in our current index pairing Variant dependent with Compression Lock.
What to check before buying
Its 2.9-ounce weight is 0.5 ounces below the pocket knife median in this index.
These notes compare manufacturer-published specifications; they are not a claim of hands-on testing.
Manufacturer-published specifications
CategoryPocket Knife
Release dateJan 8, 2026
Price checkedNot published
Blade steelVariant dependent
Blade shapeClip point
Blade length3.45 in
Closed length4.82 in
Weight2.9 oz
LockCompression Lock
Opening methodRound hole
HandleFRCP
ClipAmbidextrous wire clip
Made inUSA
WarrantyLimited lifetime
Closest spec matches
Put it beside the alternatives
Chosen by blade length, weight, price, steel, lock and intended use—not by affiliate placement.
| Model | Blade | Weight | Steel | Lock | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spyderco Paramilitary 2 LightweightThis model | 3.45 in | 2.9 oz | Variant dependent | Compression Lock | Not published |
| Spyderco Para Military 2 | 3.45 in | 3.9 oz | CPM S45VN (standard) | Compression Lock | $265 |
| Kershaw Bel Air XL | 3.4 in | 2.9 oz | CPM MagnaCut | DuraLock | $279.99 |
| Kizer Masu | 3.42 in | 3.07 oz | 14C28N | Kizer Button Liner Lock™ | $79.95 |
Source and update record
- Primary source
- Spyderco official product feature ↗
- Checked
- August 1, 2026
Specifications, price and availability can change. “Not published” means the primary source did not provide a reliable value when checked; it is not an estimate.