New Spyderco Military 2

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rlewpolar

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Finally got my hands on the new Military 2. Compression lock, tip up carry, S30v steel. Typical Spyderco fit and finish, meaning excellent. Nothing revolutionary here, just a long past due update to the classic Millie. Anyone manage to get their hands on one? What are your impressions?

Seen here with another recent acquisition, the PM2 serrated

https://imgur.com/a/LVmHlzX
 
rlewpolar said:
Finally got my hands on the new Military 2. Compression lock, tip up carry, S30v steel. Typical Spyderco fit and finish, meaning excellent. Nothing revolutionary here, just a long past due update to the classic Millie. Anyone manage to get their hands on one? What are your impressions?

Seen here with another recent acquisition, the PM2 serrated

https://imgur.com/a/LVmHlzX
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I snagged a Military 2 through their OpFocus program this afternoon. I saw it back in stock on their website this morning, but I had checkout issues. It finally went through this afternoon. I like the Compression Lock in other stuff, excited to try it in a larger size. I wear XL - XXL gloves, so I like larger knives to fit my hands. Hopefully I will have it in a few days. I have been good this year and hadn't used that discount program much, but the Millie 2 was on my list to try.
 
FearDoiteain said:
I snagged a Military 2 through their OpFocus program this afternoon. I saw it back in stock on their website this morning, but I had checkout issues. It finally went through this afternoon. I like the Compression Lock in other stuff, excited to try it in a larger size. I wear XL - XXL gloves, so I like larger knives to fit my hands. Hopefully I will have it in a few days. I have been good this year and hadn't used that discount program much, but the Millie 2 was on my list to try.
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If you have XL hands like I do, you will love this knife. I can make any of my Spydercos work (from the Dragonfly to the Police) but this one feels just right
 
ShaiHulud said:
S30v was an interesting choice for the military 2, would have expected S45VN
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I concur. I was more excited about finally having a tip up carry option than the comp lock, which is a bonus.

I may buy one down the road in something other than S30V. CTS-XHP, Magnacut, maybe S90V.
 
I got mine a few days ago and love it. PM2 has been my favorite folder ever, but this one may take that spot. I may be in the minority, but I actually really like S30 and it works great for me. For a folder I couldn’t ask for a better design or steel.
 
You know what I’d really like to see? A Military 2 with a tanto blade like they did the PM2 in. The thin tip on the PM2 and Military has always worried me slightly. A few days ago, I was at a friend’s house and she asked me to open a bag of dog food. The material was very heavy duty, almost like cardboard. Do I pierce the bag with the tip of the Military 2? Will it hold up? It did fine but there is always a nagging doubt. With a tanto blade, no such doubts.

Oh, and S30v is perfectly fine for me as well.

https://imgur.com/a/l7yhz0W
 
beeinak said:
I got mine a few days ago and love it. PM2 has been my favorite folder ever, but this one may take that spot. I may be in the minority, but I actually really like S30 and it works great for me. For a folder I couldn’t ask for a better design or steel.
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I don’t think you’re in the minority. I love their S30V also, I’ve had a PM2 in that steel for years, and it acts more like 20CV. Excellent edge retention IMO, Spyderco has their heat treats down perfect
 
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