A Spyderco Para Military 2 Lightweight Salt C81PYL2 shown fully open. The 3.47-inch CPM® MagnaCut® full-flat blade is deployed in satin finish; the yellow FRN handle shows Bi-Directional Texture™ with the Compression Lock® visible on the spine and reversible wire clip mounted tip-up.

Spyderco PM2 Lightweight Salt C81PYL2 CPM MagnaCut — 3.47 in, 0.145 in thick, full-flat grind, satin, PlainEdge, 8.29 in overall

Spyderco Para Military 2 Salt C81PYL2 yellow FRN — Bi-Directional Texture, Salt Series marine hardware, 4.82 in closed, 2.8 oz

Spyderco Para Military 2 Salt C81PYL2 Compression Lock — streamlined fewer metal components, ambidextrous thumb release, yellow FRN

Spyderco Para Military 2 Lightweight Salt - 3.47" CPM MagnaCut Satin Full-Flat Plain Edge Blade, Yellow FRN Handle - C81PYL2

SKU: C81PYL2-J-540

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The Spyderco Para Military 2 Lightweight Salt C81PYL2 is the intersection of the Para Military 2's iconic compression lock geometry and the Salt® Series' commitment to extreme corrosion resistance — a full-flat ground CPM® MagnaCut® blade in a yellow FRN handle built for water environments where most folders would fail.

The blade is CPM® MagnaCut® — Crucible's particle metallurgy blade steel engineered to simultaneously deliver exceptional edge retention, toughness, and extreme corrosion resistance that challenges conventional metallurgy. Full-flat ground at 3.47" and 0.145" thick, satin finish, 3.08" of PlainEdge™ cutting length. The full-flat grind maximizes slicing efficiency across the entire blade height — geometry that CPM MagnaCut's corrosion resistance makes practical in wet environments without the rust concerns of high-carbon alternatives.

The Salt® Series yellow FRN handle is injection-molded with Spyderco's Bi-Directional Texture™ for grip security in wet conditions, and built with marine-grade hardware throughout. The streamlined Compression Lock® reduces metal components compared to the G-10 PM2 while retaining positive lockup and ambidextrous thumb release. Reversible deep-pocket wire clip, tip-up left or right. Lanyard hole. 2.8 oz at 4.82" closed.

Blade: CPM® MagnaCut®, full-flat grind, satin, PlainEdge™ — 3.47 in, 0.145 in thick; 3.08 in cutting edge; extreme corrosion resistance; 8.29 in overall
Handle: Yellow FRN, Bi-Directional Texture™ — Salt® Series marine-grade hardware; high-visibility yellow; 4.82 in closed, 2.8 oz; lanyard hole
Lock: Compression Lock® — streamlined fewer metal components vs. G-10 PM2; positive lockup; ambidextrous thumb release
Carry: 2.8 oz; reversible deep-pocket wire clip; tip-up left or right; made in USA by Spyderco; $189.75

Water environment and marine carry buyers who need a folder that resists corrosion from saltwater exposure — CPM MagnaCut plus Salt® Series marine hardware makes the C81PYL2 the most corrosion-resistant PM2 available. PM2 users upgrading from G-10 who want 25%+ weight reduction in the same platform. High-visibility carry buyers who need to find their knife fast in water or field environments.

Add the Spyderco Para Military 2 Lightweight Salt (C81PYL2) to your cart today — CPM® MagnaCut® in the Salt® Series format with the legendary service and fast shipping Knifeworks is known for.

Warranty Information

Spyderco offers a lifetime guarantee against defects in materials and workmanship. For warranty service, contact Spyderco directly at spyderco.com.

Specifications

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Product Type	Folding Knife
Product Brand	Spyderco
Item Number	C81PYL2
Model	Para Military 2 Lightweight Salt
Series	Salt Series
Overall Length	8.29 inches
Closed Length	4.82 inches
Blade Length	3.47 inches
Edge Length	3.08 inches
Blade Thickness	0.145 inches
Blade Material	CPM® MagnaCut® Particle Metallurgy Stainless Steel
Blade Finish	Satin
Blade Edge	PlainEdge™
Blade Grind	Full-Flat
Handle Material	iberglass-Reinforced Nylon (FRN) — Bi-Directional Texture™
Handle Color	Yellow
Lock Type	Compression Lock®
Opener	Spyderco Round Hole
Clip Position	Reversible Tip-Up — Left or Right Carry
Weight	2.8 oz
Origin	USA
Blade Range	3-3.49

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Product Type Folding Knife

Product Brand Spyderco

Item Number C81PYL2

Model Para Military 2 Lightweight Salt

Series Salt Series

Overall Length 8.29 inches

Closed Length 4.82 inches

Blade Length 3.47 inches

Edge Length 3.08 inches

Blade Thickness 0.145 inches

Blade Material CPM® MagnaCut® Particle Metallurgy Stainless Steel

Blade Finish Satin

Blade Edge PlainEdge™

Blade Grind Full-Flat

Handle Material iberglass-Reinforced Nylon (FRN) — Bi-Directional Texture™

Handle Color Yellow

Lock Type Compression Lock®

Opener Spyderco Round Hole

Clip Position Reversible Tip-Up — Left or Right Carry

Weight 2.8 oz

Origin USA

Blade Range 3-3.49

Product Reviews

Salt® Series — CPM® MagnaCut® PM2

CPM® MagnaCut® full-flat satin in the Salt® Series PM2 Lightweight — extreme corrosion resistance across blade steel, FRN handle, and marine-grade hardware. 2.8 oz at 4.82” closed. High-visibility yellow. Made in USA.

CPM® MagnaCut® — Full-Flat, Compression Lock®

Extreme corrosion resistance, edge retention, and toughness simultaneously — no conventional metallurgy trade-off. 3.47” full-flat at 0.145”. Compression Lock® streamlined for fewer metal components. 3.08” PlainEdge™.

Authorized Dealer — Spyderco Lifetime Warranty

Knifeworks is an authorized Spyderco dealer. Every C81PYL2 purchased here carries Spyderco’s lifetime guarantee against defects in materials and workmanship.

Same or Next Business Day Shipping

In-stock orders ship from Columbia, Louisiana. Questions? Call 888-225-9775 — our team carries these knives daily.

Spyderco Para Military 2 Lightweight Salt C81PYL2: Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Spyderco Para Military 2 Lightweight Salt in CPM® MagnaCut® and yellow FRN, answered by the Knifeworks team.

What is the Spyderco Salt® Series, and what makes it different from standard Spyderco folders?

The Salt® Series is Spyderco’s lineup specifically engineered for water environments where corrosion is the primary threat to knife performance. Standard folders use steel hardware that will rust in saltwater — springs, pivot hardware, clip screws, and liners are all vulnerable without corrosion-resistant materials. The Salt® Series addresses this comprehensively: every hardware component, the clip, and the handle materials are selected for premium corrosion resistance. The C81PYL2’s CPM® MagnaCut® represents the highest-performing blade steel currently in the Salt® Series lineup — delivering extreme corrosion resistance without sacrificing the edge retention and toughness that conventional corrosion-resistant steels trade away.

What is CPM® MagnaCut®, and why is it in the Salt® Series?

CPM® MagnaCut® is a particle metallurgy stainless steel developed by Crucible Industries to challenge the conventional metallurgy trade-off where corrosion resistance, edge retention, and toughness cannot all be maximized simultaneously. Traditional corrosion-resistant steels like H1 or LC200N achieve that resistance at a cost to edge retention or toughness. CPM MagnaCut delivers exceptional edge retention and toughness — at the level of premium non-stainless steels — alongside extreme corrosion resistance approaching dedicated marine-grade stainless. In the Salt® Series Para Military 2 Lightweight, buyers no longer choose between corrosion-resistant carry and high-performing edge steel — they get both.

What is the Compression Lock®, and how does it work on the PM2 Lightweight?

The Compression Lock® is Spyderco’s proprietary locking mechanism, distinct from standard liner locks and frame locks. A conventional liner lock uses a steel liner that flexes behind the blade tang requiring the thumb to push it sideways to release. The Compression Lock® instead uses a leaf spring in compression against the blade tang from below — providing more positive lockup and a more intuitive release motion. On the PM2 Lightweight Salt, Spyderco streamlined the Compression Lock® to reduce the number of metal components compared to the G-10 PM2, maintaining positive lockup and ambidextrous thumb release while keeping metal hardware to the minimum required for the Salt® Series build.

How does the PM2 Lightweight Salt compare to the standard G-10 Para Military 2?

Both share the same blade platform — same geometry, same Compression Lock®, same overall dimensions. The Lightweight Salt uses yellow FRN rather than G-10, making it over 25% lighter at 2.8 oz. The reduced metal component count in the streamlined Lightweight build further reduces weight. The Salt® Series hardware and CPM MagnaCut blade add comprehensive corrosion resistance the standard G-10 PM2 does not offer. For water or high-humidity carry, the Lightweight Salt is the functionally superior configuration.

What is the Bi-Directional Texture™ on the yellow FRN handle?

Bi-Directional Texture™ is Spyderco’s molded-in handle texture that resists hand movement in both forward-rearward and rotational directions simultaneously — critical for wet-hand grip where surface friction is reduced. The pattern is molded directly into the FRN rather than applied afterward, making it permanent and unaffected by wear or saltwater. The high-visibility yellow color enhances finding the knife in water, on a boat deck, or in field conditions where a darker handle would be harder to locate.

What are the full specifications of the Spyderco Para Military 2 Lightweight Salt C81PYL2?

Blade length: 3.47 in. Edge length: 3.08 in. Blade thickness: 0.145 in. Overall: 8.29 in. Closed: 4.82 in. Weight: 2.8 oz. CPM® MagnaCut®, full-flat grind, satin, PlainEdge™. Yellow FRN, Bi-Directional Texture™, Salt® Series marine-grade hardware. Compression Lock®. Reversible deep-pocket wire clip, tip-up left or right. Lanyard hole. Made in USA. $189.75. Knifeworks ships same or next business day from Columbia, Louisiana — call 888-225-9775.

CPM® MagnaCut® · Full-Flat Satin · PlainEdge™ · Salt® Series · Compression Lock® · Yellow FRN · Bi-Directional Texture™ · Marine-Grade Hardware · 2.8 oz · 4.82 in Closed · Made in USA

CPM® MagnaCut® full-flat satin. Compression Lock®. Salt® Series marine-grade hardware. Yellow FRN, Bi-Directional Texture™. 2.8 oz at 4.82” closed. Made in USA. The PM2 Lightweight Salt C81PYL2.

Knifeworks is an authorized Spyderco dealer. The Para Military 2 Lightweight Salt C81PYL2 ships same or next business day from Columbia, Louisiana. Questions? Call 888-225-9775 — our team carries these knives daily. Spyderco lifetime warranty on every knife.

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