Leftytwogunz
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Hi Spyderco crew.
I dont normally make threads asking for help choosing a knife, I usually impulse purchase. But I am spending a lot of my disposable income on continuing my firearms training and associated ammo costs. Anyway, I am trying to decide between a PM2 and a Millie.
The price difference between the two is not important, I just want to buy one and remain confident that I made the right decision. My first Spyderco was a Japan made endura around 2010 or so, but the back lock was not for me, so I moved it. Early 2015 I decided to see what the PM2 buzz was all about so I picked up a black and digicam PM2 from blade hq. I liked the knife a lot but had a brother deploying so I had it engraved for him and shipped it off as a gift.
I EDC a 7+ year old SMF in a belt sheath, and while it does everything that I need it to, I find that I am hampered by the blade thickness more often than having a need for it. I have a wicked edge with bells and whistles, so its not the edge, its the thickness of the stock. This brings me to wanting something more suitable for the more fequent slicing that I actually do. This will get front right pocket carried mostly, but I also want something Slim and tip down compatible to carry in a mag pouch on my plate carrier.
So, I am specifically deciding between the C81GPBN2 brown PM2 in S35VN and the C36TIP Ti Millie in S30V.
I loved my PM2, lock is nice, im fine with brown G-10 and would love to try S35VN. On the other hand, never tried a Millie, I love framelocks, full Ti handles should be great, and am fine with S30V.
So basically, is the sprint steel worth giving up the Ti handles and framelock?
The most important part of a knife is the blade, but S30V is adequate for me if that is the best option. Either length will be suitable for me, but maybe a slight preference to the longer Millie. The 4-way clip on the PM2 is nice to have options, but probably wasted on me as I intend to carry right handed, no preference on tip up/down for this knife.
I am definitely open to any suggestions and opinions. I try to stay away from black G-10 in virtually every case where any other color exists and while I am a camo loving veteran army digital is not my top choice. No preference on black vs. satin blades. I can appreciate added rust resistance but I also clean and maintain my tools. I dont want a back lock, love the compression lock and love framelocks as well. Right hand carry and I will be buying from an authorized dealer.
Thanks for your time and sorry for wall of text, just wanted to give as much info as possible. Take care guys.
I dont normally make threads asking for help choosing a knife, I usually impulse purchase. But I am spending a lot of my disposable income on continuing my firearms training and associated ammo costs. Anyway, I am trying to decide between a PM2 and a Millie.
The price difference between the two is not important, I just want to buy one and remain confident that I made the right decision. My first Spyderco was a Japan made endura around 2010 or so, but the back lock was not for me, so I moved it. Early 2015 I decided to see what the PM2 buzz was all about so I picked up a black and digicam PM2 from blade hq. I liked the knife a lot but had a brother deploying so I had it engraved for him and shipped it off as a gift.
I EDC a 7+ year old SMF in a belt sheath, and while it does everything that I need it to, I find that I am hampered by the blade thickness more often than having a need for it. I have a wicked edge with bells and whistles, so its not the edge, its the thickness of the stock. This brings me to wanting something more suitable for the more fequent slicing that I actually do. This will get front right pocket carried mostly, but I also want something Slim and tip down compatible to carry in a mag pouch on my plate carrier.
So, I am specifically deciding between the C81GPBN2 brown PM2 in S35VN and the C36TIP Ti Millie in S30V.
I loved my PM2, lock is nice, im fine with brown G-10 and would love to try S35VN. On the other hand, never tried a Millie, I love framelocks, full Ti handles should be great, and am fine with S30V.
So basically, is the sprint steel worth giving up the Ti handles and framelock?
The most important part of a knife is the blade, but S30V is adequate for me if that is the best option. Either length will be suitable for me, but maybe a slight preference to the longer Millie. The 4-way clip on the PM2 is nice to have options, but probably wasted on me as I intend to carry right handed, no preference on tip up/down for this knife.
I am definitely open to any suggestions and opinions. I try to stay away from black G-10 in virtually every case where any other color exists and while I am a camo loving veteran army digital is not my top choice. No preference on black vs. satin blades. I can appreciate added rust resistance but I also clean and maintain my tools. I dont want a back lock, love the compression lock and love framelocks as well. Right hand carry and I will be buying from an authorized dealer.
Thanks for your time and sorry for wall of text, just wanted to give as much info as possible. Take care guys.
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