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I'm a lefty, and feel I should buy a mili since it is arguably the favorite of all spydalos and a lh is available. I own several Spydies, and love the brand.

My problem is, I cannot think of what I would do with a 9.5" folder. That's so huge. So, what am I missing?

If I can resolve this issue satisfactorily, I can pull the trigger.

Thank you.
 
It's very lightweight for it's size.

If you ever need to use the blade for extended amounts of time, the larger blade has more edge, meaning it will dull at a slower rate than a shorter edge.

A long, skinny blade with a sweeping belly is good for food.


Whether or not you need such a large blade, I dunno.

Good luck. :)
 
abcdef said:
I'm a lefty, and feel I should buy a mili since it is arguably the favorite of all spydalos and a lh is available. I own several Spydies, and love the brand.

My problem is, I cannot think of what I would do with a 9.5" folder. That's so huge. So, what am I missing?

If I can resolve this issue satisfactorily, I can pull the trigger.

Thank you.
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pshaw.
 
The only time I carry a (Righty) Military is when I'm going to be wearing heavy gloves and don't want to use a fixed blade. Otherwise it's just too big for me to carry -- I can fit both my hands on the handle! But don't let that stop you, especially since the left handed version's discontinued and might not be easy to find in the future!
 
There are so many other choices if the millie is too big. Just avoid liner and frame locks. Compression locks can be opened with either hand. Then there are the back lock models, captive ball, slip joint, bolt lock, etc...
 
Have you ever tried to cut a sub in half with a blade that is 3 inches or less in length? You usually end up smashing it and making a big mess. Same with tomatoes and other soft fruits/vegetables.

The extra blade length is really very useful when cutting thick materials like cardboard or plastic. Instead of having to push cut, you can use a slicing motion.

When I first starting getting into knives I had the same opinion that you do: that a ~3.5 inch blade was more than enough for pretty much anything, and anything bigger was just ridiculous. When I picked up a left handed Military it immediately changed my mind. The extra handle length is great to have in the winter when you need to wear gloves.
 
abcdef said:
I cannot think of what I would do with a 9.5" folder. That's so huge.
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Well, you hold more than half of it, and the blade is only 4", so its not as if you feel compelled to start pole vaulting. Its not really that big, and in addition its pretty thin and lightweight for its length. "Huge" is not something that comes to mind when I carry a Military. Compare it to a big boy knife like the Cold Steel large Espada, and you start to gain some perspective on what huge means. And btw, thanks to you I learned a new word today [pshaw].

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Large Espada.
 
The Millie really isn't a whole lot more in the pocket than a Paramilitary 2 in my experience. I don't even think it is an inch longer in the pocket than a P2. And as others have stated it is pretty dang light for the overall size. I find the Military handle comfier than the P2 as well. But I still like the Para 2. The left handed Military is on sale at knifecenter right now for like $100 dollars if I recall properly. That is a steel in my book. And if I was left handed I probably would have snagged one.
 
You grow used to the size if you EDC it exclusively for a while. Then your other knives will feel stubby in your hands. I'm not crazy about how long the handle is, but it does give you plenty of grip even in gloved hands and is extremely comfortable to use during extended hard use. I use mine a lot to trim ~1 inch branches off trees. Like mentioned, the blade is only 4 inches...you probably use steak knives all the time that are at least that size and never think twice about it. The real magic behind this knife is the weight per size ration..it will surprise you the first time you pick it up.
 
More cutting edge and long handle means more leverage for tough cuts. And if you've got big mitts, you'll marvel at how much more comfortable a big handle is to use for any length of time.
 
Yeah, the handle length is a bit excessive if you aren't wearing gloves but man is that big blade nice once you get used to it. I find that it's all I want to use for cardboard now.

It's very light for its size and slices like crazy.
 
Like others have said. It's thinness and weight makes it carry like a much smaller folder. Especially if you clip it in your waistband instead of your pocket. I sometimes forget it's there. The length mostly excels for food prep at work or out and about for my uses. The blade is very slicey, and the gradual but constant belly leading to a ridiculously pointy tip make it a great, controllable blade for basic EDC chores. It also has that great blade angle that plenty of spydercos have that make it such a better user. As opposed to something like a Sebenza, which is straight as a board from the tip to the butt of the handle and not very ergonomic, the Spyderco has that constant downward tilt which brings the point down in line with your body mechanics making every cutting chore work just that much better.
 
The military is great if you have large or extra large sized hands or use it wearing gloves. Yep, its a big knife but you get use to it after a few days. Check one out for a week or 2 and see what you think. You can always sell or trade it here if you dont like it.
 
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