This is more interesting than I initially realized. The Paradox was a very unusual design: essentially a knife-centered multitool rather than a conventional multitool built around pliers. Contemporary sources confirm the Blackie Collins design, AUS-8 blade steel, liner lock, and Seki manufacture.

Meyerco Paradox MCPARAS

* Designer: Blackie Collins

* Model: MCPARAS / Paradox

* UPC: 024409370267

* Made in: Seki, Japan

* Blade steel: AUS-8

* Blade: Partially serrated

* Blade length: approximately 4”

* Closed length: approximately 4.75”

* Lock: Liner lock

* Handle: Black Fibresin/synthetic

* Opening: Thumb slot

* Additional tools: Folding/retractable needle-nose pliers with wire cutters and screwdriver/bit-driver arrangement

* Original black Meyerco/Blackie Collins sheath

* Original box and paperwork

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