Spyderco Paramilitary 2, 3.4″ S110V Blade, Blue/Purple G10 Handle – C81GPDBL2

The Spyderco Paramilitary 2 remains the go-to choice for best EDC knife with its nearly flawless design. So what could be better than a PM2? A PM2 with upgraded steel and sexy handle scales.

This version of the popular folder features all the same assets we’ve come to love and respect in the original. The 3.42-inch blade has an excellent slicing belly and piercing point. It opens with the iconic RoundHole and locks into place with the Compression Lock. Not only is the lock reliable and safer than something like a liner lock but it makes opening and closing the blade almost hypnotic.

But one of the things that sets this apart from the standard version is the S110V blade. This steel is an exceptional alloy with a high volume of vanadium and niobium to give it top-tier wear resistance.

On top of that, the handle has the same ergonomic design but with scales Spyderco calls a distinctive dark blue. However, it’s more widely known affectionately among the knife community as blurple (blue and purple).

Include all the other benefits like a four-position pocket clip and made-in-America construction, and you have a competitor for best knife ever.