Military Black Blade

[cosco]

After long hesitation and searching of this forum I just ordered Military Black Blade Plain half an hour ago.

I have been thinking about various blades for a while. Dodo caught my eye but it was good to think twice before the cut. I was playing with my Police SS while going through this forum again and again. This is the only Spyderco I have. I like the big blade. What is not pleasant it shows some significant blade side play. I tried to tighten the handle around the pivot several times without succes. The Police knife served me for 8 years of non everyday use.

So I was looking for a replacement and finaly decided to buy similar size blade. I bought CRKT Alaska Bwana few months ago. This knife fits greatly in my big hand. But I already developed wave on its thin blade edge.

I checked various manufactures on line incl. these:

Benchmade with its Griptilian
Emerson with Mini Commander BT
A. G. Russell™ Greased Light'n
Buck Strider Spear Point 880-SP
AL MAR SERE 2000 S2K

The other possibility from Spyderco was the Gunting but mainly for this thread.
You see - big jump from old model to (relatively) new one.

I hope I made right decision. Well I am allmost sure. I came across some comments about Military liner lock and the blade play. Hope this new model got an improvement. Also, I have not got any chance to hold this knife in my hand and just hope it will feel good when I grasp it.

So far looking forward to having it.

cosco

 

[Jeff/1911]

If mine is any example, your's will have NO blade play whatsoever. The new S30V Militaries lock up like a tank!

You made a great choice!

Best wishes, Jeff/1911.

 

[Bodieism]

Just a few days ago I received my S30V Spyderco Military PE which I also got to replace my SS Police model. I decided to go with it because it was about the same length of my Police model and I liked the blade shape much better. And I have to say I am very impressed with it even though I'm not a fan of liner locks. It has no blade play what so ever unlike that which I experienced with my Police model. It also came alot sharper than my SS Police because it could actually shave the hair off my arm right out of the box. Also I've never been one much for the plastic type feeling handles but after owning this one I have to say I'm starting to like it as much as I like the SS handle on my Police model. The Military is a little thicker but its so light that you can't even tell its clipped to your pocket. The Military has become my EDC and overall I'd say its a great upgrade from the SS Police and I think you'll be very happy with your decision.