Just wanted to BTT this thread as I *finally* got around to picking up a Paragee. (Still a "2001 first production run" model, too- hope they're selling ok...)
Anyway, I have had a couple Camillus EDCs, and I honestly can't understand why the base 420HC EDC, when first released, overshadowed this seriously nice knife. The EDCs I had were nice knives, but this Paragee is far nicer. Feels much more refined and one of THE absolute smoothest knives I've ever had- bar none.
Rock solid lock-up, great action, top notch fit and finish. If you were ever considering getting one, just do it. You won't regret it. Oh, and I think it's fair to mention that the Paragee is one of those knives that looks WAY better in person. None of the pictures I've seen online do it justice.
Gotta be one of the best values out there today in the factory knife world.
Thanks OE! You guys did a great job.