Another military question...

FlaMtnBkr said:
Have you tried adjusting the pivot of your Caly 3? There should not be much play and I would be willing to bet if you tightened it up and used a little lock tight to hold it you would take out any play that could be complained about.

Also, the cutout on the Ti lockbar to allow flex is very short. Buckling takes into account the cross sectional area and the length. Since the thin part is very short and the rest is thick (large cross sectional area) the amount of force to cause it to buckle should be a lot higher than the liner lock version which is about as thin as the ti cutout but for the whole length of the lock.

As has been said, the Ti version is there to provide an option. There are some people who just love a titanium frame lock and it was made for those people. Pick the one that you like the best for whatever reason it appeals to you.
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Agree on all points.
- Caly 3 is a truly excellent blade. Elegance, simplicity, performs like a much larger knife.

- Buckling of ANY Spydie Military liner lock should be the least of anyone's concern.

- Variety is truly the spice of life, and it's good to have options with the Military's truly amazing blade.
 
Although the CF/S90V is a serious contender for the greatest Millie ever, the Knifeworks exclusive due out in a month or two will definitely give it a run for its money...

I personally believe that a G-10/RIL combination is the best of both worlds. Its lighter than full Ti scales but still offers the peace of mind that the RIL seems to represent to many people. It is also grippier and warmer to the touch.

Personally I have no issues with the liner locks on my Millies but I appreciate the simplicity and elegance of the RIL.

I hope we see more G-10/RIL combo sprints in the future!
 
Two of the design considerations that I like on the Ti Military are the reduction in the number of parts and the very secure pocket clip anchorage that the Ti slabs provide. On the regular Military the pocket clip screws anchor in the liner which is much thinner than the Ti slabs. Scott Cook makes a model (Lochsa) that is even simpler. His handle is machined out of one piece of Ti. There are no spacers in the handle and very few screws.
I have a Sebenza, 2 Ti Millis, 4 CUDA MAXX's, and a Zinker folder. They all have Ti handles with a Ti leaf spring lock, and I have never been "bitten" by any of them.
 
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