PARA MILITARY 2 LIGHTWEIGHT BROWN CPM 15V PLAINEDGE – C81PBN15V2

Description

Spyderco Para Military 2 Lightweight Brown CPM 15V Sprint Run (C81PBN15V2)

The Spyderco C81PBN15V2 is a 2026 Sprint Run edition of the iconic Para Military 2 (PM2), reimagined in a significantly lighter configuration. It pairs Spyderco’s beloved PM2 platform with ultra-premium CPM 15V steel and brown fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN) scales.

Key Specifications

Model: C81PBN15V2 (Para Military 2 Lightweight Sprint Run)

Blade Length: 3.47″ (88 mm)

Cutting Edge: ~3.08″

Overall Length: 8.29″ (opened)

Closed Length: 4.82″

Blade Thickness: 0.145″

Weight: Approximately 78g (2.75 oz) — a substantial reduction from the standard G-10 PM2’s ~108g

Blade Material: CPM 15V stainless steel (satin finish, full flat grind, plain edge)

Handle: Brown FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon)

Lock: Compression Lock

Clip: 4-position ambidextrous pocket clip

Origin: USA

Design and Build

This is a “lightweight” version of the PM2, one of Spyderco’s most popular and highly regarded folding knives. The switch from G-10 with nested steel liners to FRN scales dramatically reduces weight while maintaining excellent rigidity. Users report the FRN feels notably stiffer and more substantial than typical lightweight Spyderco handles.

The blade uses a refined leaf-shaped drop point profile with a full flat grind, delivering outstanding slicing performance, a strong tip, and great belly for everyday tasks. Spyderco’s signature round thumb hole enables fast, one-handed opening.

It retains the proven Compression Lock, a strong, user-friendly mechanism that allows easy one-handed closing and is positioned on the spine for added safety and control.

Steel: CPM 15V

The standout feature is the CPM 15V blade steel. This Crucible powder metallurgy steel is renowned for extreme wear resistance — often described as one of the highest-wear-resistance tool steels available for knives. It excels at holding a razor edge through heavy cutting sessions, especially on abrasive materials like cardboard, rope, or hard plastics.

Who It’s For

Fans of the classic PM2 who want a more pocket-friendly daily carrier.

Users who prioritize edge retention above all else.

Those seeking a lightweight yet capable tactical/utility folder.

Extremely light for its size and capability.

Exceptional blade steel (Sprint Run exclusivity adds collectibility).

Excellent ergonomics and one-handed operation.

Proven PM2 geometry that slices exceptionally well.

4-position clip for versatile carry.

The Spyderco C81PBN15V2 successfully makes one of the best all-around folding knives even more practical for everyday carry without sacrificing performance. It combines the PM2’s legendary ergonomics and reliability with serious weight savings and a blade that laughs at edge dulling. If you’re in the market for a high-performance EDC folder and can grab one before it disappears, this is a standout Sprint Run worth considering.

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