C36GTIP First Look - Military, CPM-M4, Ti/G10!

Anybody got an idea what the extra charge is for international shipping ?

Haven't even got a piep from KW that they're finally shipping, but I guess it'll be worth it in the end,,,,
 
Chibbi said:
Anybody got an idea what the extra charge is for international shipping ?

Haven't even got a piep from KW that they're finally shipping, but I guess it'll be worth it in the end,,,,
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Shipping on mine was $34, but I'm in Canada...it may be more expensive for Belgium :confused:
 
I really like the balance on this knife. I also like the grip provided by the G10. I know what people mean when they say they'd prefer something, anything, sexier than black G10, but it's a working knife. Maybe next time around there'll be CF or orange G10 or something different, but for now, I'm happy. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
 
I agree that something would have been prettier but it's a really nice knife and is very functional and well balanced. This is a fine knife!
 
defaultuser said:
Shipping on mine was $34, but I'm in Canada...it may be more expensive for Belgium :confused:
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How did they ship/describe it ?

Could you communicate with them before shipping ? (I'd like to put it in the wife's name and/or maybe order something to ship along with it ;) )

Tnx :)
 
Chibbi said:
How did they ship/describe it ?

Could you communicate with them before shipping ? (I'd like to put it in the wife's name and/or maybe order something to ship along with it ;) )

Tnx :)
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About shipping/description: I don't know yet, but the package is in Ottawa so I should get it today or tomorrow so I'll let you know.

Yes, you can communicate with them. They're pretty busy but they answer within a day typically, which is great. Of course you can order something else at the same time; what do you think most of us did? :D I have 2 trail hawks and a Vic Spirit coming with the Military :thumbup:

Best of luck!
 
+1 on the balance. The heavier Ti scale on the inside just nestles into your hand (well, if your right handed). It's just a great grip. My orange millie though lighter in comparison just doesn't feel as good in hand.

The metal insert on the lockbar doesn't look as clunky as in the pictures. I guess the camera adds five pounds. ;)
 
First report on hardness here - looks like one knife tests at 63.3 Rc. Hard to know from a single sample whether that's the high, low or midpoint on the range for these, but in any scenario that's at least a good number, maybe great. Thanks to JLS for the update!
 
That is a good hardness. I wish I would have grabbed a GB when they were flowing... One question though. Were the first 200 of this 500 numbered?
 
Murdok72605 said:
That is a good hardness. I wish I would have grabbed a GB when they were flowing... One question though. Were the first 200 of this 500 numbered?
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There will be more GBs before too long - the inventory problem is temporary.

No, the first 200 have no special numbers/markings/etc. Contrary to a post somewhere, neither will the rest of the lot. If you didn't know better, you think it was...just another...knife. :eek: :D :thumbup: I say 'hooray' for no billboards-on-blades.
 
JNewell said:
There will be more GBs before too long - the inventory problem is temporary.

No, the first 200 have no special numbers/markings/etc. Contrary to a post somewhere, neither will the rest of the lot. If you didn't know better, you think it was...just another...knife. :eek: :D :thumbup: I say 'hooray' for no billboards-on-blades.
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Sweet! Thanks J! Glad to know I may have another shot at picking up a GB. My M4 millie is flawless and quite an impressive build. I foolishly sold a S90V milie and haven't found one at a reasonble price since :( At least I'll have a shot with the new para offerings but a bit of a wait too. I asked about the numbering because of one up for sale on that auction site.... Any how, I was on the fence if this millie would do it for me but I dig it so far. If the regular ti model was built like this with G10 I would have bought it.
 
There are collector club numbered versions of this knife.
 
Rycen's in the 10-ring.

I really like the balance and grip on this hybrid. I would like to see future hybrid Millies, maybe with Carpenter powder steels. The Ti/G10 or Ti/CF combination is not exactly exotic at this point...lots of different combinations possible, too. :thumbup:
 
JNewell said:
Yes - I think the range on the GBs was 64-65, which has been working out really well for almost everyone. I'm hoping 63 is the bottom of the range, rather than the top.
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63.3 +\- 0.6 HRC could be real close to 64.

Actually a 63.3 RC measurement is just about perfect for wear resistance and toughness. I think they nailed it. :thumbup:

This info is from the Crucible CPM-M4 datasheet pdf.

http://faq.customtacticals.com/datasheets/m4.pdf

Toughness

Hard- ** Charpy ** Bend Fracture
ness ** C-Notch ** Strength

HRC ** ft-lb (J) ** ksi (MPa)

65.5 ** 20 27 ** 738 5088
63.5 ** 28 38 ** 744 5129

Note: Properties shown throughout this data sheet are typical values. Normal variations in chemistry, size and heat treat conditions may cause deviations from these values. For additional data or metallurgical engineering assistance, consult your local Crucible Service Center.
 
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shunsui said:
63.3 +\- 0.6 HRC could be real close to 64.

Actually a 63.3 RC measurement is just about perfect for wear resistance and toughness. I think they nailed it. :thumbup:

This info is from the Crucible CPM-M4 datasheet pdf.

http://faq.customtacticals.com/datasheets/m4.pdf

Toughness

Hard- ** Charpy ** Bend Fracture
ness ** C-Notch ** Strength

HRC ** ft-lb (J) ** ksi (MPa)

65.5 ** 20 27 ** 738 5088
63.5 ** 28 38 ** 744 5129

Note: Properties shown throughout this data sheet are typical values. Normal variations in chemistry, size and heat treat conditions may cause deviations from these values. For additional data or metallurgical engineering assistance, consult your local Crucible Service Center.
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Careful with posts like these, Vassili may show up...:D
 
So, did Rodger send an email before they sent out everyone's M4 Millie's?
Still no email or knife here yet :confused:
 
I did receive an email that it was shipping (first batch).
 
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