Kizer Militaw vs Spyderco Paramilitary 2

85 facts in comparison

Based on 49 Reddit opinions. Close race—Kizer MilitawKizer Militaw edges ahead.

49 opinions

Kizer Militaw leads by 3pts

Reddit's Pick

83%

B+

Based on

217 Redditors

Winner

Kizer Militaw

~$33.57

27 opinions

tldr; The Kizer Militaw is positively recommended by Reddit users for its good size, smooth action, and perceived value, even in its more premium configurations.

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80%

B+

Based on

151 Redditors

Spyderco Paramilitary 2

~$164.35

22 opinions

tldr; King of full-size folders. Compression lock legendary. S45VN steel upgrade worth it. Hand filling ergonomics.

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🔧STE

⚡ACT

⭐BUI

✋ERG

⭐VAL

100

Points

Score by Category

Steel Quality

100%100%

Action & Deployment

100%—

Build Quality

100%50%

Ergonomics

0%100%

Value

100%100%

Why is Spyderco Paramilitary 2 better than Kizer Militaw?

S45VN/S30V steel options
3.44" blade full-size
Compression lock icon

Based on 368 Reddit opinions

Too Close to Call

Reddit prefers the Kizer MilitawKizer Militaw

Winning by 3 points (83% vs 80%)

Better build quality

rec'd for its size & appeal ()

expensive configurations are $250 & below

High confidence (368 mentions)

💬Reddit Sentiment

Based on 368 Reddit mentions

Overall Rating

Kizer Militaw

8.3/10

217 mentions

Paramilitary 2

8.0/10

151 mentions

VALUE

Kizer Militaw10.0/10

Paramilitary 210.0/10

STEEL

Kizer Militaw10.0/10

Paramilitary 210.0/10

BUILD QUALITY

Kizer Militaw10.0/10

Paramilitary 25.0/10

ERGONOMICS

Kizer Militaw0.0/10

Paramilitary 210.0/10

ACTION

Kizer Militaw10.0/10

Paramilitary 2N/A

⚔️

Head to Head

Topic	Kizer Militaw	Paramilitary 2
Value	100%	100%
Steel	100%	100%
Build Quality	100%	50%
Ergonomics	0%	100%
Action	100%	N/A

Category Wins

Kizer Militaw: 2|Paramilitary 2: 1

Head to Head

Kizer Militaw: 2|Paramilitary 2: 1

Value

Kizer Militaw100%

Paramilitary 2100%

Steel

Kizer Militaw100%

Paramilitary 2100%

Build QualityKizer Militaw

Kizer Militaw100%

Paramilitary 250%

ErgonomicsParamilitary 2

Kizer Militaw0%

Paramilitary 2100%

ActionKizer Militaw

Kizer Militaw100%

Paramilitary 2N/A

Kizer Militaw

83%

80%

Paramilitary 2

Kizer Militaw83%

Paramilitary 280%

Close race - Kizer Militaw edges ahead by 3 points

Key Specs

Spec	Kizer Militaw	Spyderco Paramilitary 2
Blade Length	—	3.45 inches
Handle Material	—	G-10
Lock Type	—	Compression Lock
Brand	Kizer	Spyderco
Manufacturer	Kizer Cutlery	Spyderco

Key Highlights

Kizer MilitawWinner

📱 rec'd for its size & appeal ()

💰 expensive configurations are $250 & below

⭐ Available in "premium" versions ()

👆 Offers "smooth action" for a mid-tier knife

Spyderco Paramilitary 2

🔪 S45VN/S30V steel options

📏 3.44" blade full-size

🔧 Compression lock icon

✋ Perfect for larger hands

Topic Battles

Kizer Militaw: 2|Tied: 2|Paramilitary 2: 1

🔧Steel Quality

Kizer Militaw

100%

Paramilitary 2

100%

⚡Action & Deployment

Kizer Militaw wins

Kizer Militaw

100%

Paramilitary 2

—

⭐Build Quality

Kizer Militaw wins

Kizer Militaw

100%

Paramilitary 2

50%

✋Ergonomics

Paramilitary 2 wins

Kizer Militaw

Paramilitary 2

100%

⭐Value

Kizer Militaw

100%

Paramilitary 2

100%

Based on Reddit sentiment across 5 categories

📈Where They Rank

💬What Redditors Actually Say

What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Kizer Militaw

Best Praise

+2 pts

“The Militaw at that price point is an outrageously good deal!”

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Top Criticism

+3 pts

“Especially this one, I much prefer the Ara to the mini militaw”

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What Redditors Say

Best praise vs top criticism for Spyderco Paramilitary 2

Best Praise

+2 pts

“The PM2 in s45nv is my favorite user but I sorta broke the tip being stupid. This seems about exactly what I need only a bit bigger.”

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Top Criticism

+2 pts

“I got a para 3 in last week, and fell in love with it way more than I thought I would. Especially considering how much I really didn’t love my pm2 and my kapara. This is quite tempting, love the scales”

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Sentiment Over Time

Kizer Militaw

Paramilitary 2

📈Historical Price Data

Kizer Militaw

Spyderco Paramilitary 2

Kizer Militaw

All-time low!

Spyderco Paramilitary 2

All-time low: $79.99(2014-02)

Which is Better?

Kizer Militaw Wins

83%

Militaw

80%

Close race, but Kizer Militaw edges ahead by 3 points based on 368 Reddit opinions.

Why Kizer MilitawWinner

📱 rec'd for its size & appeal ()
💰 expensive configurations are $250 & below
⭐ Available in "premium" versions ()
More discussed (217 vs 151)

Why Paramilitary 2

🔪 S45VN/S30V steel options
📏 3.44" blade full-size

❤️The Love/Hate Breakdown

Sentiment Breakdown

12%Positive

Positive

12%

Neutral

87%

Negative

Based on 217 Reddit opinions

Sentiment Breakdown

13%Positive

Positive

13%

Neutral

85%

Negative

Based on 151 Reddit opinions

Specification Comparison

Spec	Kizer Militaw	Spyderco Paramilitary 2
Blade Length	—	3.45 inches
Handle Material	—	G-10
Lock Type	—	Compression Lock
Brand	Kizer	Spyderco
Manufacturer	Kizer Cutlery	Spyderco
Color	D2 Blade+Grey&Black G10 Handle	Black Handle - Stainless Steel Blade
Steel Type	—	CPM S45VN
Blade Grind	—	Full-Flat
Closed Length	—	4.82 inches
Weight	—	0.29982867632 pounds
Height	—	1.0 inches

Feature Checklist

Kizer Militaw: 4|Paramilitary 2: 4

Feature	Kizer Militaw	Paramilitary 2
rec'd for its size & appeal ()
expensive configurations are $250 & below
⭐ Available in "premium" versions ()
Offers "smooth action" for a mid-tier knife
S45VN/S30V steel options
3.44" blade full-size
Compression lock icon
Perfect for larger hands

Features extracted from Reddit highlights and enrichment data

⚔️Head to Head

Metric	Kizer Militaw	Spyderco Paramilitary 2
Reddit Score	83%	80%
Mentions	217	151
Sentiment	+ 25- 2	+ 19- 3

Where to Buy

Kizer Militaw

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All-time low price!

~50 sold/month on Amazon

Spyderco Paramilitary 2

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All-time low was $79.99 on 2014-02

~100 sold/month on Amazon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Kizer Militaw or Spyderco Paramilitary 2?

Based on 368 Reddit comments, Kizer Militaw has a slight edge with 83% positive sentiment vs Spyderco Paramilitary 2's 80%. The difference is small, so both are solid choices.

Should I buy Kizer Militaw or Spyderco Paramilitary 2?

Both have similar approval ratings (83% vs 80%), so focus on specific features, pricing, and what matters most to you.

What do Redditors love about Kizer Militaw?

Reddit users highlight: rec'd for its size & appeal (). expensive configurations are $250 & below. Available in "premium" versions (). With 217 mentions and 83% approval, it's a well-regarded choice in the community.

What do Redditors say about Spyderco Paramilitary 2?

Reddit users highlight: S45VN/S30V steel options. 3.44" blade full-size. Compression lock icon. With 151 mentions and 80% approval, it remains a popular alternative.

How many Reddit reviews were analyzed?

This comparison analyzed 368 Reddit comments: 217 about Kizer Militaw and 151 about Spyderco Paramilitary 2. Data was sourced from Pocket Knives community discussions.

How accurate are these ratings?

Our sentiment analysis is approximately 80-85% accurate compared to manual review. Well-discussed products with many mentions tend to have more reliable scores than niche items with fewer data points.

Why trust Reddit over professional reviews?

Reddit users bought products with their own money and have no incentive to mislead. You're seeing hundreds of real opinions across different use cases, not just one reviewer's take. This crowdsourced approach surfaces both common praise and recurring complaints.

49 Reddit opinions analyzed · Last updated 4/17/2026

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