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Hi. Some of you might remember that I posted a topic about the best Spyderco CPM 440V knife a few days ago. Well, with the help of fellow forum members, I ended up ordering the Military. I am very impressed with it so far. I love the oversized handle, it fits in my hand perfectly. I've heard complaints that the Military did not have steel liners...it dosn't have liners because it already so strong without them! I was expecting the Military to be kind of heavy for some reason, it's actually very light...something I really appreciate since I'll be using it for EDC. The liner lock is rock solid. I did the old "spine wack test", and could not get it to fail. The extra large Spyderhole is an excellent feature...makes opening a snap even with gloves. The tip is needle sharp, but dosn't seem as fragile as the Endura tip. I also really like the notchees on the back of the Spyderhole that act as a thumb rest. The tiny cutouts on the liner lock are great too. About the steel...it's unlike anything I've seen before. The knife arrived shaving sharp right out of the box. For some reason, the edge just "feels" different when it cuts. I can't really explain it, just not the same as when you cut with AUS 8 or something like that. Maybe I'm just imagining it. Regardless, this is the sharpest knife I own. I really, really like this knife...strong yet lightweight, good grip, and very sharp. A great knife. Thanks to all the people who responed to my post, and helped me decide.

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Johnathan Mitchell

[This message has been edited by ElectricZombie (edited 06-28-2001).]
 
Congratulations on your Military. I am glad to see you bought a Spyder, I love mine. You can't go wrong with a good Spyderco.
 
You did make an excellent choice. I carried one daily for almost a year, and it never let me down. Have fun!
 
Thanks all...Can't stop playing with it!

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Johnathan Mitchell
 
ElectricZombie, it's not your imagination. I've played with most knife steels and some composites and they all feel different when I cut with them. Aus 8 feels "soft" while 440V feels harder to me.
 
Smoke. The CPM 440V defiently seems to cut much better. I agree that AUS 8 feels soft in comparison. Feels different when you run the edge of your finger along the edge too.

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Johnathan Mitchell
 
Great knife! Good choice!

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Hello Zombie and a belated "welcome" to these great forums! Gee, just what we need, ANOTHER N.C. Knife Knutt. Man, you guys are TAKING OVER!

ANOTHER "Military Man" has been added to the ranks. You made a great choice Zom. The Spyder Military is one of my all time favorites. Large but light and easy to carry. Your description of your knife was great and said it all.

One thing that I noticed in your description though was the "feel" you described when you cut. CPM is "powdered" and is very hard. You will notice a "different" feel to it but it's in the hardness of this great stuff. A little harder to sharpen but IMHO, worth it. Glory in it because it will stay sharp for a very, very long time.

Welcome, Military Man!
 
Zombie - excellent choice in a using knife! I've been a long time fan of the Military, it really is a high performance production folder. Holds an edge like you won't believe! When you have a tough cutting job to do, the Miliatry is the one you'll be reaching for every time.

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Havn't really tested it out yet...cut some rope...that's about it. Excellent knife. Have seen quite a few NC knife nuts in here...never actually ran into one in real life.

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Johnathan Mitchell
 
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