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Well, I'm pretty sure I've got my new work knife down to two options. An all black combo edge military, or a all black plain edge atr.
I perfer the military due to it's light weight and better steel, aswell as a slightly longer blade. However, the atr has a much stronger tip, a slightly thicker blade and most likely a stronger lock. As far as cost, I have found them to be equal. Plaese give advice on which I should get and why. Thanks,
Siggyhk
 
I really wouldn't worry about the locks very much. I've abused my Military for years, and it's held up just fine. No, the Millie's liner lock isn't as strong as the compression lock, but it's no slouch either. Spyderco's nested liner locks are very reliable. I'd trust it for all but the most extreme conditions.

Tip strength, scale materials, blade length, and blade grind are much more important issues to consider. It all comes down to what kind of work you'll be doing with the knife.
 
It really all depends on the type of work I'm doing at that time I guess. Usually just cutting plastic wrapping, lite rope/cord, and occationally heavy plastic straps (thee type that holds bundles of lumber), and for that type of job I feel the combo edge of the military woould be benifitial. But at times I may need to scrape and, say, open a can of paint, at which point the atr would be better suited. -I'm on the verge of just flipping a coin. Literally.
And I do have faith in the liner lock, and I don't think I'll be putting too much pressure on it anyway, so you are very right there.
 
If you plan on prying open paint can lids, forget about the Military. The Millie is a pure cutter. No non-knife uses for this knife. I EDC a small keychain sized Peter Atwood Prybaby, just for those kind of jobs.

http://www.phlaunt.com/atwoodknives/

prybabies.jpg
 
I would go with the Military also. I like the full flat ground blade, light weight and G10 scales (I find SS too slippery and heavy). The Military should be more than capable of standing up to the kind of things you mentioned; except for maybe opening paint cans (I would use something like the Prybaby Buzz sugested or a screwdriver on a SAK or multitool for that). If you really need something heavier duty, I would suggest the Manix instead of the ATR.



- Frank
 
That's the thing though. I can get the military and just find another tool when I need one. I would perfer carrying the military, but if I get the atr, I'll have a better all around tool. Man, I hate making up my mind.
-I'm really not a big fan of the manix unfortunately.
 
Very interesting reviews there. Must say I'm leaning towards the millie now. But part of me still is attracted to the atr.
Well, I'ma sleep on it and make an order tomarrow. I'll be sure to post what I ended up with. Thanks for the advice and feel free to keep it coming.
 
I'd go with Military plus a SAK for all the nasty stuff. A Military and a Vic Soldier make a great pair. You can get SAKs for ridiculously low prices and they are awesome for all those little things that could hurt your $100+ knife.
 
I'm a huge Millie/PMillie fan. I just sold my black ATR. Nice knife, but heavy and not nearly as good a cutter as the millie. Dude, don't even think about prying open paint cans with a Military! (Just the thought of that makes me cringe!!!) I would not do that with an ATR either. SAK, or that prybaby looks pretty cool. I carry a SAK cadet for those knife tip snapping tasks. Good luck.
 
go with the military for cutting and something else for the crap work. sak,leatherman whatever remember knives are designed to cut first and jack up the car later. good luck, ahgar
the sak soldier is an awesome little knife for unpleasant tasks.
 
Buzzbait said:
If you haven't read them, heres a little light reading on the Milllie.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=264955
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=241702
Click to expand...

WARNING, WARNING, WARNING...........these two threads have sold more Millies than any other thread and knife in existence. Proceed with caution!!!

(I even heard not long ago that a California born-and-bred, PETA executive that was working on the Hillary for Pres. campaign stumbled across these threads doing research on her Aunt Millie and ended up buying one for each and every one of her staff and family.);) :D :D

These ought to go into the BF Hall of Fame, good job Buzz.:thumbup:
 
Wait'll you see the Strider SNG vs. Spyderco Military comparison review coming next week. ;)
 
Good I'm safe,:) the SNG really doesn't do much for me..............................well maybe I'm not, I do like my 889 SBMF.:o
 
I agree with these folks, get the Military for its freakin' excellent cutting performance, and get a SAK to take care of the non-cutting jobs. I always have a SAK on me (somewhere), in addition to whatever knife I may carry to actually cut stuff. It's handy wherever I go, in case I have to drive a screw, strip a wire, open a can of tuna, or pop open a beer or a bottle of wine at work (kidding...? ;) ).
As far as the ATR vs. Military comparison, i don't think there is one to be made. I've held both, and I vastly prefer the G-10 handles of the Military for a working knife (not to mention that it's lighter and just as strong). I also think the Millie has better ergonomics. Oh, and don't forget that there's nothing that can slice & dice as nicely (I'm a poet now) as a fully flat-ground blade from Spyderco.
Peace.
Alex.
 
ROM831 is right on. After reading Buzzbait's story on Military's tackle box to prime time EDC. I ordered one, and have never been on a fishing, hunting, or camping trip without one since. A little big for city EDC but outstanding in every other way.
 
Buzzbait: If the Millie doesn't kick its ass in any pure cutting contest. I'll be stunned. (and I'll start saving for an SNG) Look forward to your review.
 
Believe it or not, the edge geometries of the SNG and Para are very very similar. If they were sharpened at the same angle, I bet that cutting performance would be almost identical. Strider did a great job in making a folder with fine cutting performance. I expected a folding prybar, but the SNG is indeed an excellent slicer.
 
Damn... so I need to start saving for an SNG? The Little Miss's will not be happy about this.:confused:
 
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