Rex 45 - Spyderco PM2 and Para 3 Review and Sharpening

This is a review of the Spyderco Para Military 2 and Para 3 sprint runs in Rex 45. There’s discussion on the steel and it’s performance. There’s also a test between Rex 45 and HAP40. The video also documents sharpening Rex 45.

[Idaho_Knife_Climb]

Man you have a CRIMINALLY underrated channel

[CedricAda]

Very interesting result and speaks volumes about how treatments change performances. Very interesting results, shared and liked!

[SartorialMS]

Man I just got a PM3 in M390. Now I have to get a PM2 in Rex 45. You're costing me money here!

[ianbeausejour]

Great job on your content! I love watching your videos. I have to say you're probably the most informative youtuber that I watch when it comes to knife sharpening and combinations of stones and strops. You're open about your testing methods as well and you present facts rather than opinions! Thanks for providing all the great information

[VincenzoNero]

Dam nice scores. I just picked up the Rex45 mili. Thanks for the video

[slabside]

Just got one from BBS. My first Spyderco. Holy sh!t is this thing amazing. Been carrying ZT 0562 CF for 7 yrs in m390...its looks good on my dresser. CruWear eventually. Your channel has convinced me to learn freehand. I’m astounded at your skill brotha. Master of Craft.

[Gil-XLapua]

Great video. You are one of my go to knife channels. My Native Chief in REX 45 should be here today.

[moparhemi]

Hoping to be able to pick up a Rex 45 Para 2 in the next few days. Thanks for getting this video out so quickly.

[jamesmiller]

Man I need to quit watching your vids. Each time I watch one I have to buy another knife. Enjoyed the video, very interesting.

[wrjames]

Nice job Michael. ..another informative and interesting video. Got both the PM2 and Para 3 in this run and going for military also. Thanks for your efforts!

[marvinbrock]

I love your approach, what I know vs what I’ve heard. Very matter of fact. Thanks bro keep it up.

[cavtj]

Great job Michael, you are lucky to get one, let alone both of those knives. Very elusive! They were gone very quick everywhere! Not sure I am ready to pay what they are asking on e-bay! Thanks for another informative video Sir! Between you and Big Brown Bear, very knowledgeable and inspiring people!

[mikeb]

Really appreciate your videos MC. Thanks for the time and knowledge you put into each one.

[justinAroy]

Recently found your channel. I think I've watched every video now, lol. Appreciate the content.

[markb]

Impressive results and thanks for another great video.  FWIW, 1122 is 21% more than 924 (not 17%. Change is measured against the first number, not the second).  I liked your toughness testing comments and notes.  I brought this up on the forums.  That seems to be a more challenging test to standardize and measure.  BBB's test was impressive though.

[jeffreyweber]

Wow. Quite a difference. I was not expecting that. Great video, brother!

[jesseg.]

PS, I'm about to pay way too much for a cruwear para3, you got any laying around that you want to get rid of at a good price like under 3?

[williamthomas]

I have the REX Shaman OTW. I'm loving the K390 PM2. Very keen edge and good feel in sharpening on Venev ocb 8 - 12. Can't wait to work with the REX 45. It took a while to pull the trigger but they're almost gone so... Yeah.

Stellar content BTW. I don't comment much but I watch over and over again. 🤙

[PockeTanK]

Would love for you to give a revisit of this steel sometime. Would like to hear what you have to say.

[ssttz]

Hey Michael I think you would enjoy LC200N. Just sharpened it and the edge just jumped out. Got it to sticky sharp very quick.