Received my Military today...:-)

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Hi. Some of you might remember that I posted a topic about the best Spyderco CPM 440V knife a few days ago. Well, with the help of fellow forum members, I ended up ordering the Military. I am very impressed with it so far. I love the oversized handle, it fits in my hand perfectly. I've heard complaints that the Military did not have steel liners...it dosn't have liners because it's already so strong without them! I was expecting the Military to be kind of heavy for some reason, it's actually very light...something I really appreciate since I'll be using it for EDC. The liner lock is rock solid. I did the old "spine wack test", and could not get it to fail. The extra large Spyderhole is an excellent feature...makes opening a snap even with gloves. The tip is needle sharp, but dosn't seem as fragile as the Endura tip. I also really like the notchees on the back of the Spyderhole that act as a thumb rest. The tiny cutouts on the liner lock are great too. About the steel...it's unlike anything I've seen before. The knife arrived shaving sharp right out of the box. For some reason, the edge just "feels" different when it cuts. I can't really explain it, just not the same as when you cut with AUS 8 or something like that. Maybe I'm just imagining it. Regardless, this is the sharpest knife I own. I really, really like this knife...strong yet lightweight, good grip, and very sharp. A great knife. Thanks to all the people who responed to my post, and helped me decide.
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Johnathan Mitchell

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The Mil is my personal favorite. Don´t leave home without it. Big, yet lightweiht, a perfect slicer and if the worse should happen; a useful defensive weapon.
 
Actually, the military does have steel liners (well, it has at least one steel liner, maybe two) They're nested so you can't tell by looking at the edge. I just got my Military about a week ago and I love it also. I'll be carrying it for a long time I think...

--Matt
 
Far as I know, the Mil has 1/2 of one liner--the part that actually moves. The rest is just sturdy G-10, hence the light weight.
 
Hi Shmackey. Actually, the Mil has one full liner. The sclip screws screw into the liner, the pivot goes trhrough the liner, the back spacer steel inserts go through the liner and the stop pin also goes through the liner. We couldn't get the rigidity and strrength and still keep it light any other way

sal
 
Originally posted by Sal Glesser
Hi Shmackey. Actually, the Mil has one full liner. The sclip screws screw into the liner, the pivot goes trhrough the liner, the back spacer steel inserts go through the liner and the stop pin also goes through the liner. We couldn't get the rigidity and strrength and still keep it light any other way
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Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the difference between engineering and simple fabrication. All the strength and rigidity you need, with no excess weight or thickness.
 
The Military's a great choice. Lately I've been carrying mine quite a bit. I love the sheering power of this wide, flat-ground blade. I had originally thought it would feel bulky but it's light as a feather. This is my first knife in 440V, so I've not yet had a need for resharpening, but when it needs a touchup, I don't foresee any problems unless I let it get dull (which won't happen as I am uneasy with blades that lack exceptional sharpness).
This will remain my main carry until I get my Sebenza, and even then I'm sure it will, along with other knives, continue to play "backup." :)
Jim
 
The Military is a wonderful design. It is an incredible cutter, lightweight, strong, smooth to operate, comfortable to use and flat enough that it simply disappears inside the waistband of a pair of jeans or walking shorts. Truly, a work of art.

My next purchase will be a serrated version to go with my plain edge.

Jeff/1911.
 
I just got a Military on trade today. Handle is WAY too big for my tastes, but it is so light it really doesn't make a difference! Only time will tell how much I end up carrying it. I tend to stick with small knives, but ironically all of my Spyderco folders are large (Calypso, Endura, Wegner, and now Military) and the only smaller one I had (Viele) I traded a long time ago. Duh! Anyway, the Millitary has an excellent size/weight ratio. The Calypso is light, but has a much thinner blade. The Military looks capable of hard work and is light!
 
I have one of the Forum 2000 Military beauties, and even though I haven't carried it, ( I keep it next to my computer to play with, fondle, open and close, etc. ) It's a great choice, and a beautifully made knife. When my old worker gives up the ghost, I think the Military will be my daily carry....
Dana (Windwalker)
 
Hi Wayne!
Mine is number 011 Maybe one of these days I'll start carrying it, it's a comfortable knife, but larger than the worker so it'll take me a while to get used to it. I sometimes carry a Shabaria when I go "fancy", but durn, the worker just seems at home with me... :-)
Dana
 
Its a great knife, but as I own the 'normal' plain Jane Military, I carry that one. My Forum model is a keeper!:rolleyes:

You got a really low number there, nice!:p

My EDC at the moment is split a few ways, here are the most carried in right frong pocket.

1. Spyderco Military.
2. Spyderco Starmate.
3. Microtech LCC D/A (right now!)
4. Spyderco Native
5. Camillus 154CM EDC
 
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