Can I speak of Non-Busse folders here?

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Good to see you Kenny!
At this time, it would be best to use Google.
Google, Black Bear Knives. LMK what you think. ;)
 
^ I did google it, but had the word folder in my search, and I didn't see the company site then. Or maybe I overlooked it:confused:

Anyway, found it this time. I assume this is the one you speak of since its the only one I saw at 2.5oz.
http://blackbearknives.com/metro2.html

Very light for size, and looks good, but that seems a little high for aluminium scales.
That is manufacture price though, and there prob a bit cheaper from a dealer.

I'll try to handle one at Blade Rolf....untill then I'll just have to take your word on it.
After Blade I'll tell you if your wrong:p
 
That's it Ken. Mikes uses G-10 and Carbon Fiber now too. I like the G-10. I have a Coyote Brown Metro Razor. :thumbup: Mike just introduced a new asymmetrical Tanto that is soo bad! It's called the Guardian. A Trapper is also available. Kenny, I think you will like these folders! ;) LMK.
 
Matt--- I ordered one. :) I love that new design! :thumbup: I ordered mine with a zero point though.
Thanks.
 
What are you guys doing that breaks blades - prying bricks out of walls and opening paint cans? Using a consumer good within its design limitations, whether its a Honda or a Spyderco, tends to help one avoid grief. If you are snapping a Military blade, I think you might be exceeding its design parameters. In fact, I can almost guarantee it.

I'm just saying. :)

Some of you brothers maybe need to get yourself a County Comm pry bar, sharpen it on a grinder, and go for it. :thumbup:
 
powernoodle said:
What are you guys doing that breaks blades - prying bricks out of walls and opening paint cans? Using a consumer good within its design limitations, whether its a Honda or a Spyderco, tends to help one avoid grief. If you are snapping a Military blade, I think you might be exceeding its design parameters. In fact, I can almost guarantee it.

I'm just saying. :)

Some of you brothers maybe need to get yourself a County Comm pry bar, sharpen it on a grinder, and go for it. :thumbup:
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That's why I buy Busses and Striders. :D

No worries. :thumbup:
 
I have to second the Zero Tolerance/Strider 0300 series. Here are my two 0301s I got off that "unmentionable" place for a great price of $165 each because they were considered "seconds" only difference was four little XXXX on the blade. cold steel for the price is not bad knives. I have nothing against them. This is a RAjah 1, which is just flat wicked as it opens as it comes out of your pocket. yes, a pocket machete..
waiting for a busse folder... It might come one day.
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powernoodle said:
...If you are snapping a Military blade, I think you might be exceeding its design parameters.
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"exceeding its design parameters"

I have a knife on me. It's the only tool I carry and it's the only tool I intend to bother making room for on my person. A situation presents itself in which I need to use it in an unexpected way. Now, should I use the knife and get the job done, or should I stop, consider whether the task "exceeds its design parameters", and if so, forgo using the knife and leave the task undone?

For decades prior to the arrival of Spyderco on the scene, other folder manufacturers have been replacing broken blades on folders. There's a simple explanation: It's very easy to break a folder blade and it's very easy to find yourself in a situation where you either use the folder in your pocket or the task at hand doesn't get done. As a manufacturer, putting a long, thin blade on a knife like the Military, touting it as a knife for military use, and then making no provision for replacing broken blades is not a "design parameter" that makes any sense to me.

powernoodle said:
...maybe need to get yourself a County Comm pry bar, sharpen it on a grinder, and go for it...
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Sure, that's one solution. Only problem: It doesn't fit my design parameters. :D
 
I think of the Military just as a pocketknife. It's designed to be used while wearing gloves or a chemical warfare suit. The design wasn't for a bayonet or a chopper. It's just a pocketknife for a soldier or other professional. That's why I like it paired with a SAR4. The SAR4 picks up the slack where the Military runs out of gas. The Military is great for all that smaller knife stuff, including picking splinters out of your fingers.

 
shunsui said:
I think of the Military just as a pocketknife. It's designed to be used while wearing gloves or a chemical warfare suit. The design wasn't for a bayonet or a chopper. It's just a pocketknife for a soldier or other professional. That's why I like it paired with a SAR4. The SAR4 picks up the slack where the Military runs out of gas. The Military is great for all that smaller knife stuff, including picking splinters out of your fingers.

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I have no problem with the Military design. I like it, I've had several, and I enjoy carrying one, especially when I'm carrying a larger fixed blade in a pack for the rough stuff. The Millie's 4 inch blade is a great slicer and performs well for delicate tasks one would ordinarily use a small folder for--great blade to cover a lot of use.

My problem with the Millie is that if I pop the tip off that long, thin, delicate blade, it can't be repaired--meaning I'm out about $135. Buck, Case, Benchmade, apparently Cold Steel, will all replace blades for free or for a reasonable charge. To me, that makes the Military much less competitive in "real world" value than it would be if I could pay $20 or $30 -- even $50 -- and get a new blade when I bust one.
 
WILL YORK said:
I have no problem with the Military design. I like it, I've had several, and I enjoy carrying one, especially when I'm carrying a larger fixed blade in a pack for the rough stuff. The Millie's 4 inch blade is a great slicer and performs well for delicate tasks one would ordinarily use a small folder for--great blade to cover a lot of use.

My problem with the Millie is that if I pop the tip off that long, thin, delicate blade, it can't be repaired--meaning I'm out about $135. Buck, Case, Benchmade, apparently Cold Steel, will all replace blades for free or for a reasonable charge. To me, that makes the Military much less competitive in "real world" value than it would be if I could pay $20 or $30 and get a new blade when I bust one.
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Yeah, that is the reason I won't own another Spyderco. ;)

If something happens to it you are out of luck and money. :rolleyes:

Warranty's are a big deal to me, I mean HUGE Deal, if a Company doesn't back their products 100% I don't want their products period. :grumpy:

With a name like Military you would figure it would be good for more than slicing cheese and opening mail. LOL

Break one and you have to toss it in the trash like I did both of mine..... Might as well have taken my money and burned it, I won't make that mistake again.
 
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I don't carry my Spyderco Military that often, but when I need a Light, Large folder that will acually slice GREAT, its my go to knife.

Lighter and larger than my large Sebbie, and also a better slicer. Its not as good a knife as the sebbie of course, but it has its place in the knife world.

I mostly only use mine for fishing, and clearing the vines on my trail. I don't have a knife of any type that will clear the briars and vines like the Millie will.
The large light handle allows you to grip way back, and get alot of whip in your stroke.
I wouldn't pry with it, but for the things I use it for it can't be beat.
Picked it off the Bay for under $100, and I'll just snag another if I ever break the tip(which I dought).
 
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