CQC-7 Vs Spydero Military

Shrike9

Shrike9

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I've got a chance to pick up a CQC-7 with the Chromium Nitrate finish (whatever this finish is) and was wondering how thie CQC-7 stacks up against the military for hard military police use.

I'm getting ready to go on another deployment over to the sandbox and would like a folding knife that can take all kinds of abuse, easy to sharpen and can double as a fighter if needed.

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Well, I personally would go with the CQC7. I have carried both the CQC7 and a Spyderco on duty as a police officer and have found that the CQC7 works better for me.

That's not to say that the Spyderco isn't a good knife, it just works better for me. I think it may come down to a personal preference at the end of the day.


 
It really comes down to personal preference but do keep in mind that the CQC-7 is purpose built, having been designed as a defensive tool.
In all honesty, if I had to carry a single folder it would be one that is more utilitarian in design. Basically a knife with blade geometry (profile, grind and edge) that is suited to a broad range of cutting tasks.
For me that translates into a flat ground blade with some belly and no serrations.
Of the two I would be inclined to choose the Spyderco.

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I had a Spyderco Military when it first came out, I slashed some cardboard with it, #1's and #2's, nothing drastic, the edge was oriented properly...did not hit the flats.

The blade was never right after that, had to be tightened constantly. It has G10 and a liner lock and that is it. I sent it back, it still had the same problem upon return. I sold it to a friend at a HUGE discount who just had to have that puppy even after I explained to him what the deal was...

I really loved the profile and feel of the knife, it was smooth and fast and the larger thumbhole was dynamite. Kelly Worden at the time had sent me a non-folding aluminum trainer that I still have to this day and it is a silhouette of the Military.

It is a knife, IMHO, that is capable of greatness if they put full liners in it.

Against my better judgement, I obtained a Starmate in a trade...same thing, sold that one too. Another great design that never fully reached its' potential, again, IMHO.

For my money, the Spyderco Lum Tanto is the hottest folder they have going at the moment as far as a "do-everything" liner lock goes that will absolutely pull double duty as a defensive knife. Titanium is a Good Thing...

My Commander/CQC-7 Chrom-Ni set have held up very well though and I am very pleased with them.

If I were in the Military, I would probably be carrying what I am carrying now, a right and left hand Commander. For utility, I would love to have a Sebenza...they are grand too...

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I carried and used (abused) a Benchmade CQC7 for the better part of 4 years. It was a dependable and reliable knive; the lock never failed and remained play free. I also had a Military that I lost when I went diving in Hawaii. I really like the flat grind of the Military's blade, but I've always preferred chisel-ground blades, even for utility purposes. My only complaint about the Military is the lack of liners.
 
I owned both BM975, BM970, and all three generation of Spyderco Military.
While I must admitt the 1st & 2nd generation Military exbited blade blade play after extensive use. My latest Military model has been rock solid after almost 1 year of hard use. If I have to select an all purpose knife between CQC7 or the Military, my Spydie Military wins hands down.
 
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