Though I posted a review/comparison between the Paragee and EDC a couple weeks ago or so, guess I'll do it again. Might even think of posting that earlier post on the General forum.
I've been pointing out whenever possible that Knife Center has been quite bold in saying they prefer the Paragee to the EDC. I have both the EDC in 154CM and the Paragee. I haven't been nearly as happy with the EDC as all the rave review writers. From posts on the General thread, it seems a lot of people have made the EDC just that.
My EDC is getting loosened up a bit, but there still is no comparison between the incredibly light forces needed to open the blade and unlock the Paragee. As I've posted before, the ball detente on my EDC has obviously been on steroids. Guess would make it a good California knife, but I don't like to have to work so hard to get a blade out of the handle.
I've heard mumbles about Camillus making a larger EDC -- 3.9" blade. Has anyone heard whether or not OE is making any similar plans? I'd love a Paragee with about a half-inch longer blade. I'm just so used to "full size" folders in my right front pocket, that I feel half undressed with a knife the size of the Paragee there, however much I like it. Am going to try to force myself to carry it a bit, and see how it goes.