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I really am not sure as to why, but I really am considering getting a Millie. They are made in Co. correct? How tough of a knife is the Millie? In other words, how robust of a knife is it, and what it the longevity, that can be expected? Would love to hear from owners/users, or maker. Thanks, Josh
 
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Its plenty tough, and will last for years and years and years - if you use it like a knife. I would not recommend it for prying up manhole covers, though. But for doing actual knife stuff, they have a proven track record. No worries. I have some older Militaries that have seen years of service, and they are as good as the day they were born.
 
It's light if you get the G10 (4 ounces) with a long handle and long 4" blade (cutting edge 3.7"). Nice sharp point (so no prying) and great slicer with thick spine. One of mine is from 2005 and it worked great until recently the blade was off center and got gritty. Cost me $30 but Spyderco reconditioned and resharpened it. Good as new again. This is the only one of my several Millies (M390/CF, TI, TI Fluted and CruWear) with partial serration since it's a long blade.
 
Yes golden made. And its a stout knife, I wouldn't pry anything bc the tip is really fine.
 
Guys, thanks for the replies. I guess I wasn't very specific, when I asked about "toughness". I never use a knife, to pry anything, that's just a good way to break something. To me, the "action" of the knife is really important to me. I am sure that the blade will cut anyting I ask it to, but lockup, and that being solid, is what matters most for me. Thanks again for the help.
 
Hey Josh, I got one a month ago and it took me a week or so to warm up to it. Actually all it really "took" was for me to carry it a couple of times. Now it never leaves my waistband. I can't speak for the durability, as I've only had mine a month, but I know they have an impeccable reputation. I think the most common reason I read about people not liking theirs is they just find it too large. Actually that was my initial reaction but like I said, after carrying it I realized it was no problem. I have come to appreciate the size and prefer the knife to my pm2 I think.
 
My first Spyderco(around 2010) used at the mango farm I used to own. Everything from opening sacks of fertilizer and probing for root rot. I sharpened this a lot with a DMT aligner kit and by the time I got my Edge Pro, the bevel angle on this was pretty near to 60° inclusive. After a rebevel, it's still as good as ever(except maybe for a slightly oversharpened blade).

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Get the Millie! It's a wicked slicer of a knife. Light, comfortable and solid lock!

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I bought one last week. The liner lock is nice and wide, and the bushing keeps the liner off the blade until the very end of its movement. If you wouldn't ever use a knife to pry, I think that the Military will be more than tough enough for you, and you'd be hard pressed to find a tougher knife for the price. The only thing is that if you buy a military, you'll be wanting to buy a PM2 or other Spyderco model soon afterward.
 
I've got five Millies and the fit of the liner locks has been excellent on all of them. Spyderco does a good job on their liner locks. The Millie also has a way of shrinking on you after some use. It goes from being too big to just right.
 
The Military is a phenomenal carry knife, Four inches of full flat ground goodness for 4oz in the pocket!

As for longevity? I regularly carry and use this one in Ats-34, made between 1996-1999 according to Spydiewiki

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Out of all the liner locks I own, IMO the Military is the very best. I prefer it to the compression lock on my PM2, and I like the Millie itself better. Don't know why, though.

There may be 'stronger' knives out there, but IMO, no folder combines the attributes of size, sheer cutting ability, light weight, in-hand comfort, durability, fairly reasonable price, and time-tested quality all in one package. I own two Millies, one older one in 440V, and another in S30V. Both are great knives.

Jim
 
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I bought one last week. The liner lock is nice and wide, and the bushing keeps the liner off the blade until the very end of its movement. If you wouldn't ever use a knife to pry, I think that the Military will be more than tough enough for you, and you'd be hard pressed to find a tougher knife for the price. The only thing is that if you buy a military, you'll be wanting to buy a PM2 or other Spyderco model soon afterward.
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What bushing?
 
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