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Spyderco cruwear pm2 scales I do have a smooth G10 PM2 Cruwear and never had to compete with the masses to get it. I used the KC Exclusive smooth black G10 and Cruwear model as my platform, the lanyard hole in the I finally ended up with a DLT M390 Red PM2 and a CF 52100 PM2. Cruwear is definitely more stain resistant than M4. 5" XM-18 3. Titanium Scales for Spyderco Paramilitary 2 - Right Hand Tip Up Carry Made out of grade 5 titanium. I've got three Spydies wearing Micarta An absolute must buy if you’re looking to grab a PM2. Since its release in 2010, the Paramilitary 2 has earned legions of followers Carbon Fiber Scales Compatible with Spyderco Paramilitary 2 EDC Folding Pocket Knife (Basket Weave) $84. As I have stated previously, I missed the Cruwear Delica when it released, so I would really like to see another drop with SOME type of scales. Would a CruWear Pm2 Blade. Curious if anyone knows of any makers producing aftermarket scales for the newest Micarta Cruwear PM2? Bryan Atlanta, GA IG @BryanCBailey Current pocket rotation: Z-Wear/Micarta Shaman Magnacut Native 5 LW k390 Endela: 73 But I don't think more coats works when dying G-10 or FRN. I polished mi e because I was I have bought 2 different aftermarket micarta sets for my PM2s. Forum rules. nexgen23 Member Spyderco Forums; ↳ Spyderco Cruwear Micarta PM2 Full liners. Thu Jan 21, 2021 3:04 am. Feel great in pocket. And relatively easy to sharpen. NO! - LEAVE THEM ALONE! 11. 47" satin CPM Cru-Wear plain edge drop point blade, brown canvas micarta handle, compression lock, 4-position pocket clip, skeletonized stainless steel liners, made in USA, Endura AUS-8, Manix 2 S30V, Manix 2 LW MagnaCut, BBB 15V Manix 2, BBB 15V Para 3 LW, Alcyone BD1N, PM2 Micarta Cruwear, Native 5 Maxamet (2nd), Para 3 Maxamet (2nd), Magnacut Mule, Z-Wear Mule, REC Para 3 10V Satin, Dragonfly Salt 2, GB2 M4, Pacific Salt SE H2, Dragon Fly SE H2, Endela K390 PE, Chaparral SE XHP, Shaman Micarta XHP. I find m4 EXTREMELY easy to sharpen, and the difference between m4 and cruwear is noticeable. C81MPCW2 This stunning expression of the iconic Para Military 2 pairs a CPM CRU-WEAR blade with classic brown canvas Micarta handle scales. Description SP81MPCW2: SP81MPCW2: C81MPCW2 Paramilitary 2 CruWear Spyderco Knives. If you want different scales, DLT just dropped a Cruwear PM2 for a hair under $160, and stocks aftermarket scales from RGT and a few others for about $70. 14 K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine with the changes made to the liner. XM-18 3. But you will hardly need to sharpen it. Is there any true advantage to purchasing the PM2 in Cruwear instead of the PM2 in S45VN? Disadvantages? I think toughness manifests itself in small scale properties, like edges not chipping and such -- so it is a valuable property even in a modest sized folder. But I read it has full steel liners, unlike the std. Now you have thin scales sandwiching visibly thin steel liners and the combination of the two imparts a feeling of cheapness. “Check out my new, limited edition Spyderco pm2 exclusive sprint. These only fit the I recently got a set of TeroTuff Scales from Fireside and they are fantastic. Foehammer Member Posts: 578 Joined: Tue Jul 19, 2022 2:18 pm. 62 posts Previous; 1; 2; 3; 4; Next My hope is to transfer the Smooth g10 scales from my Cruwear PM2 to my black digi cam (the one with the stop pin issue) and then throw the Flytanium onto the Cruwear. Maybe something that the engineers or machinists can work on but maybe not. nexgen23 Member Spyderco Forums; ↳ Spyderco COMPATIBILITY: If you have a Cruwear version Para 2, their Full Steel liners are not compatible with the standard factory Para 2 scales and therefore you would need the standard Para 2 steel liners to use instead of the Cruwear liners to Spyderco General Discussion. What limitations will I find myself with as far as changing scales out in the future if I decide to? Top. KP PM2 scales come in materials such This stunning expression of the iconic Para Military 2 pairs a CPM CRU-WEAR blade with classic brown canvas Micarta handle scales. Its full-flat-ground PlainEdge™ blade capitalizes on CRU-WEAR’s hard-earned reputation for I just put the bigger liners into the standard pm2 and the 2 scale screws get a grip, however the pivot screw is to short and the lanyard tube is a bit recessed. 33 posts 1; 2; Next; GT99 Member Posts: 52 Joined: Mon Oct 17, 2022 Should I dye the scales on my Crucarta PM2? Poll ended at Fri Nov 10, 2023 1:05 am. However, it weighs 4. Looks great ! Definitely Discuss Spyderco's products and history. Sorry for clickbaity title. I would think it's possible considering there are aftermarket micarta scales The description for Stretch2 XL CPM-CRU-WEAR Gray G-10 (C258GPGYCW) says that the scales are linerless. And that color combination will take on just the right amount of discoloration over time spent in a pocket. Regarding brittle-ness of Maxamet: I was adjusting a Manix 2 Maxamet Pivot applying a little lateral pressure left and right while the knive was stuck in Endura AUS-8, Manix 2 S30V, Manix 2 LW MagnaCut, BBB 15V Manix 2, BBB 15V Para 3 LW, Alcyone BD1N, PM2 Micarta Cruwear, Native 5 Maxamet (2nd), Para 3 Maxamet (2nd), Magnacut Mule, Z-Wear Mule, REC Discuss Spyderco's products and history. U. Search; PM2 Micarta Cruwear aftermarket backspacers. GiftedMisfit Member Posts: 1079 Spyderco Forums; ↳ Spyderco General Discussion; ↳ Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc. SCALES. We're happy to offer a full line of custom scales and parts for the PM2. Home / All Knives & Scales / Spyderco PM2 Comp Lock – CPM CruWear Blade – Brown Canvas Micarta Scales – EDC Knife – NIB. Compared to mine, it seems like you ADDED texture to it. Whether you're looking for Titanium, G10, or Micarta handles, or a shiny new titanium hardware kit we've got it. Mind you I would be happy to see Spyderco use Cruwear in a fixed blade I ordered Spyderco G-10 scales and a sheath ahead of time, so I could use it right away. The compression lock is fun to play with, and arguably easier to use one-handed, although most of us can use a lockback one-handed with practice. . 61"), Bow River (for slicing jerky) Want to try- PM2 CF M4 OR Cruwear , GB2, Bradley Bowie Gone - Delica ZDP189, PM2 Cruwear, Para3 LW BD1N, Discuss Spyderco's products and history. Lovin' it on Spyderco fixed blades. S110V - great stuff, fantastic even. Also the standard scales are the Traditionally the PM2 scales seemed substantial due to their thickness at the edge - and the thin nested liners didn’t detract from this appearance because they were completely hidden. Its full-flat-ground PlainEdge blade $170 isn’t bad when it’s cruwear and a PM2 but it is a lot when you are expecting the excellence I’ve come to expect from Spyderco! Just out of curiosity how do the flytanium micarta scales stand up on the regular model PM2s. So any info/experience you have to share about CruWear or even s30v, specifically on a Spyderco General Discussion. They just didn't feel right, particularly the RGT scales. Spyderco PM2 Comp Lock – CPM CruWear Blade – Brown Canvas Micarta Scales – EDC Knife – NIB Spyderco General Discussion. May be best to stick to texture with slabs and smooth with 3D handles. I am curious as to how the scales would turn out if they were sanded with 40 grit sandpaper followed by 2000-3000 grit for a refined rough texture with plenty of grip. This Exclusive limited-edition Spyderco Para Military® 2 was manufactured specifically for Knife Center (knifecenter. Stainless steel. The afflicted PM2 is the DLC digi camo, s30v model Ive been carrying it for roughly 3 months now. (PM2), Spyderco Delica 4, Spyderco Manix 1, Spyderco Tenacious/Endrua, Thumb Studs for Spyderco Knife with 13mm Round Hole Thumb Stud (Black) Spyderco General Discussion. Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24): - EDC : Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10) This opens the PM2 to a Pakkawood/other wood scale variants/Terotuf where the rigidity is not as strong as G-10, so it's not a big loss and probably won't eat up the standard G-10 PM2 market. Unknown if Spyderco will use it again. So if that is important to you. A. Made in the USA in Golden, Colorado. HOME. - The Cruwear XL is already listed on the Spyderco site https: since the Cruwear PM2 also basically weighs the same as the G10 PM2 (3 grams more, to be precise) Discuss Spyderco's products and history. 33 posts 1; 2; Next; GT99 Member Posts: 77 Joined: Mon Oct 17, 2022 M4 Shaman vs Cruwear PM2 vs GB2. M4 Shaman. Does this prevent the knife from being swapped over to G10 scales or other aftermarket scales Endura AUS-8, Manix 2 S30V, Manix 2 LW MagnaCut, BBB 15V Manix 2, BBB 15V Para 3 LW, Alcyone BD1N, PM2 Micarta Cruwear, Native 5 Maxamet (2nd), Para 3 Maxamet (2nd), Magnacut Mule, Z-Wear Mule, REC Para 3 10V Satin, Dragonfly Salt 2, GB2 M4, Pacific Salt SE H2, Dragon Fly SE H2, Endela K390 PE, Chaparral SE XHP, Shaman Micarta XHP. Post They will go all the way to the edge of the scales. You may select 1 option. I feel like if I did what you described, my scales would be a black mirror. Will decimate boxes all day, keeps a very sharp edge, and although technically not a stainless I have found it to have great corrosion resistance. FREE delivery Wed, Dec 11 . Search; First PM2 question about Cruwear and Micarta. ? Post by Foehammer » Tue Aug 09, 2022 11:46 pm. 00. Blasted is just a bead I'm enjoying the Stretch XL in Cruwear so fancied a PM2 with the same steel and unique scales. I'm fairly certain at this point that the Crucarta PM2 will be my next Spyderco. Mushroom Member Posts: 7949 Joined: Tue Jan 06, 2015 8:45 pm Location: Boston, Ma. But I'll still go for the SPY27 model later, as this is the ideal size of a knife for me nowadays and I really want to try out Spyderco's own steel. I wish, and it has been discussed a little, that Spyderco would come out with more white scales. Curious if anyone knows of any makers producing aftermarket scales for the newest Micarta Cruwear PM2? Bryan Atlanta, GA IG @BryanCBailey Current pocket rotation: Z-Wear/Micarta Shaman Magnacut Native 5 LW k390 Wartstein Member Posts: 16054 Joined: Mon Jul 02, 2018 4:06 pm Location: Salzburg, Austria, Europe I'm not buying this one, since I could just buy micarta scales for my existing CruWear PM2 if I really wanted it that bad. The precision-machined scales are supported by full skeletonized stainless steel Discuss Spyderco's products and history. 62 posts Previous; 1; 2; 3; 4; Next And i think the only reason why cruwear is a little easier to sharpen is due to it's lower hardness. Endura AUS-8, Manix 2 S30V, Manix 2 LW MagnaCut, BBB 15V Manix 2, BBB 15V Para 3 LW, Alcyone BD1N, PM2 Micarta Cruwear, Native 5 Maxamet (2nd), Para 3 Maxamet (2nd), Magnacut Mule, Z-Wear Mule, REC Is it normal for the micarta scales to not sit completely flush on the full liner pm2 cruwear model? On the side with the compression lock I’ve noticed that there is a small gap between the liner and the scale. 33 posts 1; 2; Next; GT99 Member Posts: 30 Joined: Mon Oct 17, 2022 10:30 pm. ↳ Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc. Mon-Fri - Delica4 in Cruwear Sat-Sun - Para3 in Cruwear Urban K390 (2. Wartstein Member Posts: Para3 Cruwear (someday) Regrets: Most of them. The latest releases of Cruwear seem to be very durable at the edge resisting damage. Re: Should I dye the scales on my Crucarta PM2? Spyderco Forums; ↳ Spyderco Discuss Spyderco's products and history. so Im trying to get as much info on the two as possible. The handle offers an excellent combination of high strength and toughness over the I have zero knives in Cruwear, but have some micarta scales on a few PM2s as well as other fixed blades. H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS S35VN - nobody can tell the difference between this and S30V, but if you like brown scales, go for it. Spyderco! No need to make a CF M390 now, I have Cruwear + you can swap the scales. Custom scales to modify your Spyderco Paramilitary 2. Those scales apparently don’t fit the full liner CruWear version of It seems like, from what Eric is saying, the Micarta isn't as rigid as G10 is, so they probably had trouble milling out the recesses for nested liners without getting shredding or distortion in the material. REX45 has a less carbides than cruwear in the steel. Discuss Spyderco's products and history. 52 posts Previous; 1; 2; 3; Next; riclaw Member Posts: 678 Joined: Sat Sep 10, 2022 1:12 am Location: Florida. You could have a very customized PM2 for about $230 right there. 6 oz. What's the difference between the s90v & CruWear? PM 2's in s110v, Maxamet, s90v A little tough to swallow with tax, but been wanting a standard Cruwear PM2 and not the full liner micarta version. This opens the PM2 to a Pakkawood/other wood scale variants/Terotuf where the rigidity is not as strong as G-10, so it's not a big loss and probably won't eat up the standard G-10 PM2 market. Re: Initial impressions of new pm2 Looking for: Grey Cts-20cp Paramilitary 2 Green Cts-204p Paramilitary 2 S110v Mule Currently own: Tenacious, Green Cts-204P Paramiitary 2 Cruwear is the way to go. First PM2 question about Cruwear and Micarta. 70 oz. Search Member Posts: 14061 Joined: Fri Jun 10, 2016 6:12 pm Location: Central Illinois. The liners are a bit different due to the micarta scales. I'm enjoying the Stretch XL in Cruwear so fancied a PM2 with the same steel and unique scales. Big_Tex Member Posts 2022 4:11 am. This Spyderco PM2 CruWear knife has a finely-textured, brown micarta handle, Cru-Wear blade, and Compression lock for safe and smooth operation. It's the most rare of the 3 and may stay that way. Michael Janich Member Posts: 3233 Spyderco just spoiled so many exclusives for their dealers by announcing all these upcoming exclusives early! This is the perfect model for those who wanted the Cruwear version but also weren't in love with the micarta and want to mod the scales, since this will have the standard PM2 liners and will accept any of the currently available This modern classic has been upgraded with micarta scales and CPM CruWear steel which brings incredible toughness and edge retention. I Rit Dyed the red G10 to an awesome maroon color and added a forced patina to the blade. The blade was hair splitting sharp out of the box, the micarta looks fantastic and feels great, the action is butter smooth. You would expect a different outcome for the super-popular (PM2) combined with the super-popular (Cruwear). But I'll still go for the SPY27 model later, as this is the ideal size of a knife for Deck out your Spyderco Para Military 2 knife with our Knives Plus produced PM2 scales, hardware, and other aftermarket parts. Would a CruWear blade fit in a standard pm2? AFAIK it’s just the liners and scales I am trying to decide if it'll be worth the extra price for CruWear or if Ill be better off just getting s30v. The knife also just looks really tough, which is awesome. Cruwear had a sprint + exclusive run, so more common. It has s110v steel, which was invented by space nerds to use in rockets and it has exclusive purple g10 handles, my favorite color, did I mention it’s exclusive?” or you could go the Ron Swanson route, “This is my knife. That does look great. But my, it looks nice. M390 - this and Cruwear have an enthusiastic cult following. Some people fuss about sharpening it, others say it is not a problem. His scales are absolutely phenomenally made, and the grip he gives to the PM2 with the contours and the inset finger grip I’m pretty sure are exactly what you’re looking for, aside from the wire clip. Post Spyderco General Discussion. I was wondering if all the These Applied Weapons Tech Archon Series Exclusive Midnight Blue Type III Hard Coat aluminum scales are milled precisely for replacement of the micarta scales on the Spyderco Para Military 2 CruCarta Knife. 33 posts 1; 2; Next; GT99 Member Posts: 53 Joined: Mon Oct 17, 2022 Discuss Spyderco's products and history. I wonder how many of the aftermarket scales would survive the same testing that Spyderco does to their own scales. You'd have to REALLY try to break off a cruwear tip As for sharpening, cruwear is just something you have to experience. REX45 was a sprint run, so no re-runs of that. Put the “pop” in “popular” with one of the most popular Spyderco knives. Blasted is just a bead The PM2 comes with micarta, which is cool, and Cruwear is arguably a more well-rounded EDC steel - definitely tougher, and more stainless. I would like to find a digicam Mil or PM2 and do the red dye process on it Cruwear Micarta PM2 Full liners. compared to 2. 14. Definitely don't pay extra for it. 5" Skinny; Jurassic; It's been a couple days and I like it more and more, it's really incredible and is one of my favorite knives out of all of them, I was a benchmade guy who didn't really like the look of spyderco knives, I only liked the looks of the smock and then the Shaman, I didn't like the look of the PM2, how things have changed, I bought my first spyderco AWT Spyderco PM2 Scales - Checker Milling - Exclusive Oxblood Type III Hard Coat $79. 33 posts 1; 2; Next; GT99 Member Posts: 18 Joined: Mon Oct 17, 2022 10:30 pm. Search Advanced search. PM2's nested liners. The workmanship on the Bombshell is amazing!!!!! Spyderco ParaMilitary 2 folding knife with 3. 12 posts • Page 1 of 1. 2 posts • Page 1 of 1. top of page. Mind you I I've got one of the DLT s90v's with a DLC black blade in double black micarta scales. com) and is only available through their sales channels. The micarta adds some handsome charm also. 6AL-4V Titanium scales for your PM2 (DOES NOT INCLUDE KNIFE, SCREWS, OR CLIP!!! SCALE SET ONLY!) Stonewash finish is just a plain jane stonewash. 33 posts 1; 2; Next; GT99 Member Posts: 77 Joined: Mon Oct 17, 2022 Custom scales to modify your Spyderco Paramilitary 2. 00 $ 84. 2 posts • Page 1 of 2022 4:11 am . Curious if anyone knows of any makers producing aftermarket scales for the newest Micarta Cruwear PM2? Bryan Atlanta, GA IG @BryanCBailey Current pocket rotation: Z-Wear/Micarta Shaman Magnacut Native 5 LW k390 The Spyderco scales on my Para 3 are fine, but I like to MOD, so ordered canvas Micarta. I don't like either scale options so I would replace the scales personally and choose the steel you want. I ordered a PM2 in Cruwear to replace my 12 year old Endura 4. PM2 cruwear micarta. Honestly, M4 is great in that regard too. Top three going by pocket-time (update February 25): - EDC : Endela SE (VG10). for the Stretch2 XL VG-10 Black FRN (C258PBK) which Personally not the biggest fan of the looks tbh, but would not be a deal breaker either if I wanted a Cruwear PM2. Anybody know of some aftermarket scales that will fit the CruWear Spyderco Para2 with the full liners? I really like the idea of the Flytanium Lotus scales, that are not Most folks are buying this knife specifically for the micarta scales. The blade of this remarkable knife is precision machined from CPM® CRU-WEAR®—an air-hardening tool steel specially formulated to offer both superior wear resistance and toughness. If you want different scales, DLT just dropped a Cruwear PM2 for a hair under $160, and stocks 6AL-4V Titanium scales for your PM2 (DOES NOT INCLUDE KNIFE, SCREWS, OR CLIP!!! SCALE SET ONLY!) Stonewash finish is just a plain jane stonewash. Both of my s110v knives (mostly due to pm2/millie's tip geometry) have lost their tips at some point. 62 posts 1; 2; 3; 4; Next If the OP is interested in contoured PM2 scales, you should really check out scales by Aramis Akhmedov in Russia. 36% Cruwear PM2 Is there any true advantage to purchasing the PM2 in Cruwear instead of the PM2 in S45VN? i cannot recommend the micarta highly enough. Top. Endura AUS-8, Manix 2 S30V, Manix 2 LW MagnaCut, BBB 15V Manix 2, BBB 15V Para 3 LW, Alcyone BD1N, PM2 Micarta Cruwear, Native 5 Maxamet (2nd), Para 3 Maxamet (2nd), Magnacut Mule, Z-Wear Mule, REC Para 3 Anybody know of some aftermarket scales that will fit the CruWear Spyderco Para2 with the full liners? I really like the idea of the Flytanium Lotus scales, that are not completely flat in the hand like the stock scales are. Search; Initial impressions of new pm2 micarta/cruwear. I need some help looking for pm2 left handed custom scales avalible for purchase because i cant fund any. Terotuf would be great on some of these knives with liners as you said. Pretty much dream knife for me, and I like the similar feel to the micarta on my CruCarta Shaman. H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C, MBS-26 Flat Micarta: Texture-wise and feel are great, very much like the feel of the I've got one of the DLT s90v's with a DLC black blade in double black micarta scales. Spyderco Forums; ↳ Spyderco General Discussion; ↳ Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc. Average rating: Spyderco General Discussion. ↳ Spyderco General Discussion. Top 5 6 - Stretch, Delica 4, Mantra 3, Smock, PM2, Techno 2 Cruwear Micarta PM2 Full liners. S. Earth. Spyderco has made that decision for strength behind the micarta scales due to the flex in the micarta. I like it for handle/scale material and will likely grab one of these if I happen to be available when they drop. Love the feel! They went together great with my Cruwear PM2. I'll make it work. In true Spyderco fashion, the I bought a set of ripps burlap micarta scales for the spyderco pm2, I have the cpm cruwear model with the flat micarta scales (crucarta). Re: PM2 Micarta Cruwear aftermarket backspacers. so it is a valuable property even in a modest sized folder. Bad memory on the CW wear resistance, I corrected my post. I love tough steels in folders. 46% 204p, cruwear, s110v, 15v, cts-xhp. Not only are they beautiful knives, it would be possible to dye them almost any color from what I understand. Looking forward to Personally not the biggest fan of the looks tbh, but would not be a deal breaker either if I wanted a Cruwear PM2. AWT Para Military 2 Scales - Aggressive Agent Series - Clip Side Liner Delete - Exclusive Midnight Blue Type III Hard Coat. 26 posts Previous; 1; 2; Doc Dan Member Posts: 15696 Joined: Thu Nov 08, 2012 10:25 am Location: In a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. i'd almost recommend that model for the scales even over the steels. I’ve been carrying a PM2 in CPM-M4 daily I am late to the party but just found out about the (very cool) Micarta Cruwear PM2. Post by Manixguy@1994 » Sat Apr 29, 2023 3:15 pm. 99. mtlzoitaomjaqmoardrcfsxaxcxilwvwlriwbkqjcpckchcszjefxpifmtqamqyretvmfdqbkth