Hey Sal!!! When?? Knifeworks Ti/Carbon Fiber/S90V Military

Rambler said:
Hey guys,I used to be a Spyderco fan and have been left for two years.When I check back right now,I find there are some CQIs on Military Model.The most obvious change is the pivot screw.I just think the older pivot is more laconic though it seems that many folks prefer the newest one.
So could anyone explain the advantages of the total changes on the newest Military compared to the old version?Thank you all!
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The pivot is now a bushing. You should be able to adjust pivot tension easier with less effect on blade centering.

It has a floating stop pin. This makes the adjustment of pivot tension the sole job of the pivot. I think it improves the action because the pivot and stop pin dont fight each other. It is just one less thing to adjust to get the pivot tension just right. I think it also keeps the scales more parallel.

The frame screws were all increased in size to T8 and they now thread into standoffs instead of an aluminum backspacer. I had issues with the aluminum spacer stripping out.

The lanyard hole was enlarged. Meh, I like the smaller hole and would prefer no hole. The larger hole allows you to accessorize the knife with 2oz copper beads on large braided paracord lanyards that can be used as a midevil weapon much like a morning star.;)
 
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I have seven different Militaries and none are a standard model.

Cruwear is my favorite. Amazing well rounded steel, the light weight that makes the Military what it is and I do not find that the CQI make enough of a difference to me to knock it out of my top spot. I switched it to standoffs back when I first got it anyway.

Fluted Ti is my best looking. I also love the contouring.

TI/CF S90V is probably the highest end one. All high end materials. It is a winner.
 
All jokes aside, the lanyard hole really isnt needed, but if its going to have one then it may as well be big enough to facilitate easy insertion of whatever cordage you are using to made lanyards. It doesnt seem to make sense on a knife carried in a tip down fasion where the hole is deep in the pocket.

Now if you wanted to just drop it in a pocket and then have the lanyard hanging out to facilitate easy draw from the pocket then it makes sense
 
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bearfacedkiller said:
I have seven different Militaries and none are a standard model.

Cruwear is my favorite. Amazing well rounded steel, the light weight that makes the Military what it is and I do not find that the CQI make enough of a difference to me to knock it out of my top spot. I switched it to standoffs back when I first got it anyway.

Fluted Ti is my best looking. I also love the contouring.

TI/CF S90V is probably the highest end one. All high end materials. It is a winner.
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Am I the only one who got a short blade (by about 2.5mm) on the cruwear millie? I agree 100%, but I wish I could swap the cruwear blade onto a fluted Ti, which isn’t possible if one is pre-cqi! Please correct me if I’m wrong!?
 
Rambler said:
Well,I am in trouble now……
Is Green G10 CTS-204P version's fit and finish better than other versions?
And does Cruwear cut better than S90V?
I think my first choice might be 52100 as I would love to see some patinas on the blade.
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Only s110v outcuts s90v(haven’t tried maxamet). Cruwear is tougher, won’t chip as easily, but it takes a nice edge and holds it. Less stainless, but I haven’t seen a patina yet(maybe for lack of trying?) all my spydies(including cruwear) are basically stainless. 52100 will patina with general use, and gets just as sharp(from what I’ve heard)The fit and finish is on the CT’s-204p is imho, a bit nicer. The g10 is “grippier” (it says textured peel-ply in the certificate in the box) and is chamfered along the edges.
 
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Keeping a eye open for a price drop on either KW exclusives . Love my BHQ M4 Millie and got a great deal on it .
So it’s hard to pay full pop when they can go on sale at anytime .
 
TheFactor said:
Keeping a eye open for a price drop on either KW exclusives . Love my BHQ M4 Millie and got a great deal on it .
So it’s hard to pay full pop when they can go on sale at anytime .
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Has it ever been below $229, and 169, respectively?
 
I bought a 204P Military for $139 direct from KW about a year ago. I think they made a mistake with the pricing because that price lasted only an hour or two.
 
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Brock O Lee said:
I bought my 204P Military for $139 direct from KW about a year ago. I think they made a mistake with the pricing because that price lasted only an hour or two.
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Glad they made good on it for you, you definitely scored on that one!
 
Yes it was the best deal I’ve ever encountered on a Spyderco... I guess I returned the favor recently when I bought a Pits from them at MAP days before it was announced as discontinued and discounted... :)
 
Yonose said:
Has it ever been below $229, and 169, respectively?
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Not that I’m aware of except for what the op just mentioned .
But 229 and 169 sounds much better to me then the current price of 279 and 199 I believe .
 
There should be at least one more sale before the new year, for those who haven’t bought one yet!
 
rpn said:
All the mentions of cruwear make me think I should try it...o_O
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If you can, definitely get one, it took me a long time to find one well priced. Using it for about a month has me thinking that this steel was the one Sal had in mind when he first designed it!
 
I’ve been waiting for a KW Millie S90v exclusive price drop before the new year and it hasn’t happened yet .
I’m hoping I don’t cave in before and if it goes on sale .
I’m almost tempted since I’d be paying full pop to just go for the blue g10 Bento box exclusive . Even though it’s not a frame lock But I’m very happy with my Bhq exclusive non frame lock m4 exclusive.
 
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