Spyderco’s Para Military 2 is hands down one of the most popular, recognizable, and carried knives in the cutlery industry. Now this iconic design is available in a lightweight format that trims the knife’s overall weight by more than 25 percent and adds enhanced grip security. The secrets to its remarkable design start with injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN) handle scales. Lighter than G10, they feature the signature Bi-Directional Texture pattern for a high-traction, non-slip grip. They also house a streamlined Compression Lock mechanism that further reduces the knife’s weight while locking the blade securely open during use. To ensure discreet, convenient carry while keeping the knife poised for instant access, the Para Military 2 Lightweight includes a deep-pocket wire clip that is reversible for left- or right-side tip-up carry.

Crucible Industries' CPM-15V is a state-of-the-art particle metallurgy tool steel that offers extraordinary wear resistance. Its remarkable alloy composition includes almost 15 percent vanadium, which produces an exceptionally high volume of vanadium carbides in its microstructure. In industrial applications, this makes it a viable alternative to solid carbide in the production of intricate tool designs. In knife blades, these properties translate to phenomenal cutting performance and exceptional edge retention.

Spyderco proudly stands alone in the knife industry by featuring CPM-15V in its limited-edition Sprint Run knives. In addition to showcasing this elite steel, the blades of these US-made models are further optimized by a specialized heat-treating protocol developed by renowned custom knifemaker Shawn Houston. This process is fine-tuned to achieve the absolute maximum sharpness and edge retention from the steel. The knives in this family are further distinguished by brown peel-ply-textured G10, fiberglass-reinforced co-polymer (FRCP), or fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN) scales and Shawn Houston’s "Triple B" logo laser-engraved on the reverse side of the blades.