Spyderco Paramilitary 2 vs Spyderco Native 5 G10
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 ($200) vs Spyderco Native 5 G10 ($175) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Spyderco Paramilitary 2 | Spyderco Native 5 G10 |
|---|
| Price | $200 | $175 |
| Weight | 122g | 67g |
| Steel | CPM-S30V | CPM-S30V |
| Lock | Compression lock | Backlock |
| Weight | 122g | 67g |
| Blade | 3.44" leaf shape | 3" CPM-S30V |
| Handle | G-10 | Full G10 |
| Origin | Golden, CO USA | Golden, CO USA |
Pros & Cons
Spyderco Paramilitary 2
- Compression lock flawless
- G-10 excellent grip
- Countless sprint run variants
- Best-in-class blade geometry
- Strong resale value
- 122g heavier than Bugout
- $200 premium
- Compression lock unfamiliar initially
Spyderco Native 5 G10
- Made in Golden Colorado USA
- CPM-S30V incredible edge retention
- 67g featherweight
- Backlock simple and reliable
- Leaf blade excels at slicing
- No pocket clip (carry weak side)
- Backlock slower one-hand close
- CPM-S30V harder to sharpen fieldside
Spyderco Native 5 G10 is the better value at $175. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.