My LDT version just arrived with a black clip and I’m very happy about that :sunglasses:
Very cool knife I must say. Here are some quick mobile pictures
Nice one! :+1: According to your pics it looks like it cost atleast 3x more. 
How is your front flipping technique?
Thumb over the top flip, with a complementary wrist flick :laughing:
Strictly right handed opening with this technique. Because you have to grip the clip with the smaller fingers.
So where did you order your G2?
So either they screw it up on the pics or changed after.
Nice, thanks!
Hey guys. A friend of mine wants to get his first knife with a titanium handle.
He likes his brother’s Spyderco Tenacious so his eyes fell on the Para Military 2.
Has anyone of you tried this clone?
In the same shop I could get the Zieba G2, so maybe I can ask for a discount if I order 2 knives….
Yep, I have this one, definitely a great knife for the money.
Pros:
- Ti Para 2
- Overall great fit and finish
- Unlike the real Para, it has ball bearings and the action is very smooth, the blade just swings freely when you release the compression lock
- Comes with a decent pouch
Cons:
- Unknown steel, I would assume it’s something like 8CR13MOV or 440C as it wasn’t that hard to sharpen
- Spyderco markings all over
Whenever I ordered multiple items, I send a message asking if they accept my offer. Worked every time.
Thank you for the super quick reply.
Is there another Ti folder up to $50 that you could recommend, maybe with a better blade steel, Spyderco prefered?
By the way, my SRM 910+ holds an amazing edge, I never would’ve thought, that Sandvik 12C27 could be superior to 8/Cr13MoV/9Cr14MoV…
Unfortunately, most of the spyderco clones tend to have all the markings and every time I have inquired about the real steel used, the answer from the seller is always S35VN which is what’s on the blade (I did contact LDT and asked so don’t bother LOL!). The only exception was when I got my Domino from Dicoria and the ad stated it was 440C.
On this one I assume something like a xCRyMOV or 440C just based on the way it sharpened, maybe it’s something better but at that price, I doubt it.
If you’re friend want to stick with Spyderco clones, you might have a hard time getting to the bottom of what steel is being used.
If he likes the style of the tenacious, a couple of TI Spydie you might want to look at around that price point are the Domino (TI + CF laminated) and the fluted Native (gorgeous, still planning on getting it someday).
A nice little TI folder that can be had for around $45 is the Gnome, blade shape is kind of similar and the steel is D2. It is one of my favorite small folders.
The Neon clone has D2 and comes around $55 but it is not in the style of Spyderco.
CH knives has a bunch of new smaller TI folders with AUS8 below $50.
You might also go on Ebay and search for “TwoSun knife”. Most of their folders are Ti with D2. They are always in auctions so you might get lucky and score something nice below $50.
If he can extend his budget to let’s say $70, then there are a whole bunch of nice folders with D2 that can be had for that price like the Green Thorn F95s, CH Matsuda and many many others.
I have had similar experiences. As long as you keep it reasonable like 10% to 15% of the regular price, they usually accept the offer.
:+1:!
BTW, for those that use Aliexpress a lot (like me ), it might be worth it for you to look into this:
Basically, you login to your account and then login to Aliexpress though their link (so they can track it) to make your purchase and you get 8% back in cashback (I usually login in private mode to make sure the cookies are cleared so they can track the transaction properly).
I’ve been using it for about 9 months now and you do get your cashback, although in the case of AE, it takes about 3 months. I’ve been using mostly on AE (8), DHG (2), Gearbest (2) and Fasttech (1).
If you want a better steel I would go for the Spyderco C186 Slysz Bowie copy (review here) or the C158 Techno copy.
- titanium frame-lock construction
- D2 blade
- no fake markings / logos
- the Techno comes with a titanium backspacer not like the original with that ugly blue G10 one
- wire pocket clip
If you want something huge you should consider the C185 Farid K2 copy too.
I had forgotten about those as they are not really my style aesthetically and also I’m assuming his friend might be looking for the more typical Spyderco leaf shape blade.
But those are good values for sure!
The Slysz Bowie is my personal favourite because of its excellent edc-pocket friendly slim design and great ergonomics. I’m not a big fan of the compression lock because for me it’s not as convenient to use as the frame~~, liner~~ or axis-lock.
Are you tempting me again ? 
The beer is not included in the price. :laughing:
Here’s the lock side of my Techno. They don’t show it on AE.
Wow, that was more than I expected, thanks guys.
Today I can tell him more, thing is, he told me to chose which kinda sucks.
It’s like picking a perfume for a women, nearly impossible to get it right 
I guess i’d take the Neon Ultralite as I do like my S30V version that I got long ago.
I do have the Gnome but I would have to thin the blade on a new one, around 8mm behind the cutting bevel is way too much.
I’ll recommend him the Slyzs Bowie for the blade steel, the PM2 for the price, lock and looks (and probably same steel as the Tenacious).
Sizewise these 2 are best, the Slysz seems to be a bit closer to the 20cm mark that it shouldn’t exceed.
Ok guys, I’ll keep you informed.
Oh, @Isti, which one is the better slicer? UltraLite, Slysz Bowie or PM2?