The Front Desk Review

Spyderco · Updated August 2026

Spyderco Para Military 2: price & specs

Spyderco Para Military 2. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: spyderco.com verified verify in ledger

BronzeDeskmark35/100#11 of 14 in class

The Spyderco Para Military 2 is listed at $279 on spyderco.com as of 2026-08-11, the most expensive pocket knives (median $121); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 35/100 pay-blind standing, #11 of 14 in class.

Verified Aug 11, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Cheapest pocket knives: CRKT Pilar — $24.99

See Spyderco Para Military 2 on Amazon Live price at the store — may differ from the dated listed price above. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Spyderco Para Military 2 — Spyderco
Image: spyderco.com (© Spyderco)

Is the Spyderco Para Military 2 a good buy?

At $279, the Spyderco Para Military 2 is the most expensive of the 14 pocket knives we track, where the median is $105. On the spec sheet, its blade length of 3.44 in is above the median of the 14, its closed length of 4.81 in is above the median of the 14, and its weight of 3.75 oz is below the median of the 14.

Specifications

Price (US)$279 Manufacturer price confirmed directly on spyderco.com (base CPM S45VN / G-10 configuration).
BrandSpyderco
Released—
Blade length (in)3.44
Blade steelCPM S45VN
Lock typeCompression lock
Opening mechanismSpyderco Round Hole, manual one-hand opening
Blade shape grindmodified clip point, full flat grind
Handle materialG-10 with skeletonized stainless steel liners
Closed length (in)4.81
Weight (oz)3.75

Source: spyderco.com (verified 2026-08-11). Direct fetch of spyderco.com confirmed CPM S45VN blade steel, Compression Lock, Round Hole opening, full-flat-ground clip-point blade with choil/thumb-ramp, G-10 handle with skeletonized liners, and $279.00 price. Blade length (3.44 in.), closed length (4.81 in.), and weight (3.75 oz) are the long-standing, widely corroborated Para Military 2 dimensions not shown in the fetched excerpt but consistent across Spyderco's own historical spec sheets and every major retailer (Blade HQ, KnifeCenter).

Is the Spyderco Para Military 2 worth it vs cheaper pocket knives?

Spyderco Para Military 2 against its closest cheaper and pricier pocket knives on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 14 ranked

ProductPriceBlade length (in)Blade steelLock typeOpening mechanismBlade shape grind
Spyderco Para Military 2 this$2793.44CPM S45VNCompression lockSpyderco Round Hole, manual one-hand openingmodified clip point, full flat grind
Benchmade Bugout 535$2003.24CPM-S30VAXIS lockdual thumb studs, ambidextrous manual openingdrop point, flat grind

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Spyderco Para Military 2 cost?

The Spyderco Para Military 2 has a US price of $279 (Manufacturer price confirmed directly on spyderco.com (base CPM S45VN / G-10 configuration).), as of 2026-08-11.

How does the Spyderco Para Military 2 compare on price?

At $279, the Spyderco Para Military 2 is the most expensive of the 14 pocket knives we track, where the median is $105.

What are the Spyderco Para Military 2's key specs?

Spyderco Para Military 2 (Spyderco): blade length in 3.44, blade steel CPM S45VN, lock type Compression lock, opening mechanism Spyderco Round Hole, manual one-hand opening, blade shape grind modified clip point, full flat grind. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-11.

Price of record: $279 at spyderco.com, 2026-08-11. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

See Spyderco Para Military 2 on Amazon As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Similar pocket knives

Nearest in price — swipe to browse. Every pick sourced and dated.

All pocket knives ranked · Open data & methodology · Queryable via MCP

Compare with

Head-to-head

Cheaper pocket knives

More from Spyderco

Related categories