My Military wishes!

Sal Glesser said:
What about the tip? We finally had to change the tip of our Endura's and Delica's due to tip breakage. Some complain about the tip on the Military being too fine. Whatchathink?

sal
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An addendum to my previous post about the tip now that I've re-read Sal's questions.
While I stand by everything in my previous point, I think you had to change the tip on the Enduras and the Delicas because they are your largest sellers, therefore more people without as much blade knowledge/common sense are likely to own one. I would guess that the Military, while a popular knife for sure, is rarely a knife most people would choose as their first knife, and probably doesn't do the sales numbers that the Delica/Endura do. So I would understand the reasoning for making a more robust tip for them. But I would guess that anyone buying a Military knows exactly what it is, how the blade is shaped, etc., and buys it because of the way it is. Of course, there's still the odd person who will apparently use it as a screwdriver :confused:

You designed it, Sal and the thought behind it was, "If your son were going into the military what folding knife would you send him with?". The Military is the result and changing any of the design would stray from that. Of course, you're the guy with the keys to the place, and I'm just an idiot with a keyboard and an opinion. :D

Rik
 
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If I was asked about my opinion about Millie's improvement:
1) about tip - well, please leave it as it is. Frankly speaking I don't like Endura's4 tip, previous was good enough!
Yes, maybe it has to be a bit thicker on Millie, but without blade shape (profile?) change. Probably you can just make spine? thicker.
2)it's interesting for me to meet new blade steel (but not vg-10), some were already mentioned and thanks guys!
Also, I do not like present s30v...
3)if to leave liner-make it a bit thicker, and if possible make that little ball (pressed in liner) from not-rust metal.
It may be another lock, smth like axis.., I don't know, it depends on your technology and patents etc.
But the only reason I like liner on Millie is that you can easily put the knife under water and clean it after hard work.
But I wouldn't prefer frame lock here,and back lock and compession lock on Millie because of design features and personal likes and dislikes.
4)handle material-I like agressive G10 (maybe CF is better-I don't know, because I don't have one).
Also-2nd liner IMHO is just the place for mess.
5)good stainless screws.
6) I like the clip as it is. I do like tip-down and one-sided clip.
But I think there must be left-handed clip, it does make sense.
7) I want "MILITARY" on the blade as it was on early Millies!!! :-)

P.S. I want in-production Police with G-10 or CF handles !!! :-)
 
I have to disagree with many here, if this was truely designed for our troops in the armed forces a stronger tip should be in the redesign for heavy use
 
Don't change the tip on the Mille and change it back on the Delica and Endura!! People who can't use a sharp knife shouldn't be able to punish people who can. And get that tip up so it is useable!!
 
mhawg said:
People who can't use a sharp knife shouldn't be able to punish people who can. And get that tip up so it is useable!!
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I could not agree with you more!!!!

However, this is supposed to be a military model and should be able to withstand punishment.
 
dd61999 said:
I have to disagree with many here, if this was truely designed for our troops in the armed forces a stronger tip should be in the redesign for heavy use
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Most troops carry a multitool and should use that instead of prying with the Millie:p

And most troops don't need heavy use folders, that is what fixed blades and pry-bars are for..
 
I agree with NoFair! I spent 15 months in Afghanistan with a Millie as my EDC and never broke it, used the Hell out of it but never broke it! Soldiers should carry a small pry bar, and I plan on getting one soon. I used my leatherman Core for stuff like light prying and twisting.

RickJ
 
RickJ said:
I agree with NoFair! I spent 15 months in Afghanistan with a Millie as my EDC and never broke it, used the Hell out of it but never broke it! Soldiers should carry a small pry bar, and I plan on getting one soon. I used my leatherman Core for stuff like light prying and twisting.

RickJ
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If you are looking for a small pry bar you might try a Widgy bar. They are made in the USA. You can get them at the links below.
http://www.countycomm.com/widgy.htm
http://www.countycomm.com/WIDGYMICRO.htm
 
GM,
Thanks for the link for the Widgy! I've been try'n to find one!
Lycosa
 
- Decrease handle size ( handle is too big in comparison to blade)
-Little bit stronger tip
- Ball lock
- M2 or M4 steel
 
Current millie with a compression lock and tip up configuration would turn me on:)
 
Would love to see a Military with steel liners and an AXIS lock. :) I don't know if there is any chance of a collab between Spyderco and Benchmade. If Spyderco isn't on good terms with Benchmade, then I apologize for the suggestion. :)

I have been holding off on getting a Military for years. I finally broke down and ordered the green G-10 with the new D2 steel. The blade is great. Spyderco always has great blade designs.

I'm not a big fan of the liner lock, but it's one of the better liner locks I've used. I'd only like to see a different lock if it improved the easy of opening/closing the knife, mainly closing.

A 4 position clip would be nice, so you can set it for tip up, tip down, etc. I like my knives tip up, with the blade's opening direction against the seem of my front right pocket, so if the blade tries to open, the seem of the pocket stops it, and there is no chance of it opening into my pocket where my hand would go, or where it could slash my leg, etc.

It's a great knife, and I think Spyderco should always offer the Military the way it is now, but an alternate version with some new features would be awesome.
 
I vote for a stouter tip, and a different locking mechanism (mainly cuz I recently had a respected competitor's liner lock fail miserably to the tune of 14 stitches, though that's neither here nor there. I should've been smarter, I know...)... but I'd take all of that back for just glimpse at the tuff concept... do you hear me Sal? Where's my tuff concept!?!?!?

-tuff-less in slc
 
Perhaps it's just me, but since I have been a member of the forums, I have never heard a case of a lock failure in a Military. Anyone?
 
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