My new Moran and Military....

Marion David Poff · Mar 27, 1999

So,

Got a Moran and Military today.

The Moran, what can I say, too cool for words, but I will try.

Handle works so many different ways, comfortable too, despite it's odd look. Bill Moran ia a genius, and Sal Glesser is a visionary to lure him to the collaboration, I am probably going to get several of these. The sheath is nice, ever so nice, but I am probably going to get the EdgeWorks pocket sheath for it, not a big fan of leather for utility. WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW

The Military, you guys have been going off about this knife, and justifiably I might add.

Very solid, no play in the handle, and a strong lock. The flat grind is going to be very nice, I can feel it. The opening hole is too cool, very nicely sized, and great chamfering balance. Am going to want a black clip for it, but I really like the three screw clip, much better than the two screw. I am not the biggest fan of the choke up, but it works.

Anyway, thank you Spyderco.

MDP

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Kodiak PA · Mar 27, 1999

Marion,
Welcome to the M&M club. I think both knives are excellent in both quality and design and it must have been a heck of a day when you get 2 knives like that in the mail.

One thing I have been doing with my Moran and the Edgeworks sheath is applying jewlers rouge to the blade. I noticed that when I stropped the Moran and then rubbed in the residual rouge that the marring from the kydex sheath not only decreased but some of the old marks went away.

Give this a try if you're worried about the kydex marking up that pretty mirror finish.

Enjoy your blades!

Regards,

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~Greg~

Brian Lavin · Mar 27, 1999

Welcome to the "club", Marion. I've got a new plain edge Military coming to me on Monday, to supercede the serrated one, I'm anxious to test the plain version, think it'll be a better all around blade.
I carry my Moran in the slip sheath everyday, it's just so unobtrusive. Have not had the chance to really put the other style sheath to work yet, but will soon.
I know you'll enjoy both your new toys!!
Brian

Chinook · Mar 28, 1999

new plain Viele and Moran here

First Spyderco purchases since the first time I saw a Spydie at the county fair and got a Worker (the only model at the time)

Great shaving set for camping. ><g>
Can't bear to think of scratching that mirror finish on the Moran, so I'll leave it in the leather for now.

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Marion David Poff · Mar 27, 1999

I am going to use my Moran mercilessly, no envelope or shipping boz will be safe AARRRGGGHHH

And I plan on getting a couple more for spares.

Already cut through the side of my sheath, Kydex where are you????

My Military is still singing.....

MDP

pk · Mar 27, 1999

Boy, I tell you, I am aching for a Military and a Moran. However, I just spent my allowance on my very first spyderco (finally! - thanks sesoku!), and am expecting it in the mail next week. From the many many choices, I decided to get the Police model. I think I wanted it because it is the first Spyderco I ever saw, handled, and wanted from many years ago. I thought it would be nice to start my spyderco collection with the Police. I can't wait!
pk

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Marion David Poff · Mar 28, 1999

pk,

I doubt you will be disappointed, the Police is very cool, I have owned two versions, and think it is a really nice knife. Next one I get will be the flat ground version.

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One may want to keep an Eye out for my review of the Bob Kasper designed, Kevin Gentile modified AFCK and interview of Bob Kasper. Sorry about the wait, my review and interview should be online shortly, luckily Spark has graciously offered to do the pictures, look for it right here at BladeForums.com.

Marion David Poff ska Eye, one can msg me at mdpoff@hotmail.com

"A journey of a thousand miles begins but with a single step" Lao-Tzu

bald1 · Mar 28, 1999

Eye,

For my money, the Moran and Military are the finest Spydies out there. I've been raving about the Moran for almost a year and of course got EdgeWorks to make sheaths for it with my "father and son" order featured on their web site.

Sal made me a present of the Military and it has been everything and more than the "Military Men" aka Dexter, Gene and company, have said it was. It is truely a workhorse.

Great stuff!!!!

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