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Spyderco Para Military 2 Salt Compression Lock Folder - 3.45" CPM-MagnaCut Black DLC Blade - Black Caribbean Bi-Directional Textured G10 Handle (C81GMCBKP2)
Product Description
Deploying an everyday carry folder into maritime environments, tactical coast guard operations, or humid wetland tracking subjects high-end pocket cutlery to rapid structural ruin. Standard cutlery steels pit, discolor, and seize up within days of salt-spray exposure, while typical pocket clips quickly bleed rust into clothing fabrics. Striking a perfect harmony between professional tactical slicing authority and absolute rust immunity has long been an engineering bottleneck. The Spyderco Para Military 2 Salt Blackout (C81GMCBKP2) effortlessly shatters this design limits. Fusing the world-famous ergonomics of the flagship PM2 framework with the state-of-the-art materials of Spyderco's dedicated Salt® marine division, this high-performance powerhouse brings unparalleled corrosion defense to a field-proven tactical classic.
Proudly manufactured in Golden, Colorado, the technical core of this specialized PM2 centers on a 3.45-inch full-flat ground drop point blade ground from ultra-premium CPM-MagnaCut stainless steel. Developed via advanced powder metallurgy, this specialized super steel achieves a highly optimized microstructure that yields the exceptional edge retention and mechanical impact toughness of elite tool steels while delivering total rust immunity in harsh saltwater testing. The blade is cloaked in an ultra-hard, non-reflective Black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coating that lowers slicing drag through dense materials while adding an extra layer of tactical stealth. The signature Trademark Round Hole™ sits prominently at the spine, allowing for instant, ambidextrous manual deployment even while wearing thick dive gloves.
Functionally, the C81GMCBKP2 delivers a remarkably fluid and completely secure single-handed experience governed by Spyderco's high-strength Compression Lock® mechanism. Located safely on the handle spine, this nested locking system handles extreme dynamic loads without forcing the operator's fingers into the closing track of the blade. The handle scales are milled from solid black G10 fiberglass laminate, distinctively machined with Spyderco's specialized Caribbean Bi-Directional Texturing™ pattern to ensure a rock-solid, slip-resistant purchase in cold, wet, or soapy hands. To complete the corrosion-resistant blueprint, all structural handle components—including the nested stainless liners, standard Torx hardware, and the four-position pocket clip—undergo rigorous material conditioning to deliver an ironclad, rust-proof tactical edge asset.
*Armorer Bench Notes & Field Care Guidance:*
The PM2 Salt is engineered to absolute maritime tolerances, meaning its CPM-MagnaCut blade steel and specialized G10 texturing will comfortably survive relentless exposure to ocean currents and industrial sweat. While MagnaCut delivers world-class rust defense, its dense grain matrix benefits from proactive micro-honing on a fine ceramic rod or leather strop to maintain its hair-splitting apex without needing intensive diamond stone reshaping. The Compression Lock pivot relies on high-clearance engineering to remain functional around grit; periodically flush the handle internals with fresh water after ocean exposure to wash away dried salt crystals, and apply a single drop of premium dry-film lubricant to the pivot washers to sustain its glassy manual deployment kinetics.
Key Features
- **Salt® Series Performance:** Integrates advanced marine-grade metallurgy and specialized handle textures into the classic, iconic Para Military 2 tactical platform.
- **Premium CPM-MagnaCut Super Steel:** The 3.45-inch full-flat ground blade leverages advanced particle chemistry to deliver elite edge longevity paired with total saltwater rust immunity.
- **Stealth Black DLC Coating:** Shielded in an ultra-durable Diamond-Like Carbon finish that dramatically reduces cutting friction, eliminates reflections, and acts as an impenetrable barrier against abrasions.
- **Caribbean Bi-Directional Texturing:** Black G10 laminate scales feature deeply milled, high-traction texture channels designed to provide an unshakeable, slip-resistant grip in soaking wet hands.
- **High-Strength Compression Lock:** Spyderco’s signature lockup mechanism offers heavy-duty lock reliability and fluid, finger-safe one-handed closing mechanics.
- **Golden, CO USA Earth:** Built to elite tactical tolerances entirely within Spyderco's flagship factory in Golden, Colorado, ensuring premium operational quality control.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Spyderco Knives
- Line: Salt® Marine Series / Tactical Black Class
- Model: Para Military 2 Salt Black DLC
- MPN: C81GMCBKP2
- UPC: 716104018468
- Country of Origin: USA (Golden, Colorado)
- Blade Length: 3.45 Inches (88.0 mm)
- Closed Length: 4.82 Inches (122.0 mm)
- Overall Length: 8.27 Inches (210.0 mm)
- Cutting Edge Length: 3.05 Inches (77.0 mm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.145 Inches (3.7 mm)
- Blade Material: CPM-MagnaCut Powder Stainless Steel
- Blade Hardness: 60-62 HRC
- Blade Style: Drop Point / Modified Clip Point
- Blade Grind: Full-Flat Grind
- Blade Finish: Black DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon)
- Edge Type: Plain Edge
- Handle Material: Milled G10 Fiberglass Composite
- Handle Grip Pattern: Caribbean Bi-Directional Texturing
- Handle Color: Black
- Lock Type: Compression Lock Mechanism
- Deployment System: Manual Trademark Round Hole™
- Hardware Architecture: Rust-Resistant Stainless Steel Torx Fasteners (Blacked Out)
- Pocket Clip: Marine-Grade Coated Steel (Tip-Up/Down, Left/Right 4-Position Ambidextrous)
- Weight: 3.80 oz (107.7 g)
