SERE 2000 or Spyderco Military?

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I've pretty much narrowed down to these 2- knife will be carried in flight suit along with LM supertool when flying and used when camping/hiking along side a CS SRK. I'm leaning toward the military as I don't really like the false edge on the SERE, but it does have a cool name, what a fun school that was, in the mountains of Maine in Feb- Any advice/opinions are appreciated.
 
If weight is a priority, get the Military, it is also much thinner ands the blade is a bit longer. The SERE is more stout and is of stronger construction IMHO (although I don't think that one could destroy a Military through anything short of deliberate abuse. Both are easy to sharpen and are great slicers/cutters.
 
I looked at the Military recently at a knife store and frankly I'm not that impressed. It was OK but I don't think most of Spyderco's products really compare with a lot of other knives especially when you get over the hundred dollar mark. I know a lot of you guys are big Spydie fans so forgive me but that is my opinion. The one Spydie that I am very impressed with is the Howard Viele which I got for Christmas. What a smooooth blade! But after buying a lot of really nice knives this year I'd have to say that most of Spyderco's stuff doesn't do it for me anymore.

Get the SERE. Best darn knife of them all this year!

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Peter Atwood

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Well, I have to say, fountainman, that you make an interesting point about Spyderco. They do offer a very large range of knives that is only entirely appealing to a small group of individuals, but there are many individual models that please one person or another. Like you, I recently got a Viele, and I love it, it's my daily carry, and one of my favorite blades. I also have a pair of Militarys that I love, they serve a good purpose and do their job very well. But as far as models of Spyderco's that I really like, I can think of about 6 that I would consider buying/carrying, the rest I can appreciate for their design and function, but I would never buy/carry one.

SRW, I have heard many good things on the SERE, however I have heard that the Military is a better utility blade, the SERE is more of a survival blade. But I intend to get a SERE for daily carry, and when I can it will probably compliment a Military as my daily carries. Therefore my advice is get both, but if only one is available I would have to say get the Military if you want a utility blade.
 
The Military is a great knife in it's own right, as is the SERE2000. For me, I would go with the SERE. It fits my hand more securely than the Military. If the knife is to be a user, that should be a consideration. While I do like Spydercos a lot, I like the looks of the SERE much more.
 
My vote would be for the SERE 2000. I've had a Military, and while it's a pretty good knife, it's my least favorite Spyderco.

If you want something comparable to the SERE in a Spyderco, get the Chinook or the Wegner Sr.


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mikemck@austin.rr.com
 
I have both and as much as I like my Military, I think the SERE is a stronger better built knife. If you are worried about weight the Military is a lot lighter.
 
Having owned both, I would say that the Military is the better knife for my uses. It has a thinner profile, is faster to draw and deploy, the flat ground blade offers better edge geometery. The grip is more secure in my hand and the liners and thumbstud are way too sharp.
Either way you'll own a fine knife.
Chad

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Military without a doubt. Tip-down for faster draw than 2K's tip-up, oversized opening hole for easy ambidextrous opening as opposed to 2K's thumb stud that even fans describe as "small and sharp", nested liner lock which is stronger and more expensive to produce than the 2K's conventional liners, more belly to the blade, thinner, lighter and incomparable factory service available should the need arise. I understand the new folks at Al-Mar are trying to get things on track and their products are excellent but Spyderco is the standard of the industry for service.
 
My SERE 2000's just came in today. At first I would have said the Military..but I must say the SERE 2000. This knife is built like a TANK. Nice thick liners......Nice feeling G-10 handles, smooth action, great lock-up, reversible clip for total Ambidextreous carry, low-profile riding in the pocket and these were all razor-sharp out of the box.

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Mike Payne
 
I own the Military in both plain and fully serrated versions. I've handled the SERE but do not own as yet. Sere is definitely much more rugged as far as non-knife-use-abuse goes, however the Military functions beautifully as for as a cutting tool, which, afterall, a knife is. It is also thin and light, with an excellent 440V blade. If you're going to really abuse the knife, I'd go with the SERE. Otherwise, the Mil will do just fine. Confused? Get both. That's what I'm going to end up with.
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Howdy- Thanks alot for all the responses- I think I'm going to go for the military- wieght is a factor (Navy only allows 5 lbs personal gear when flying), also quick deployment is a plus and it got to go in a flight suit pocket so size is important also, not to mention larger opening hole is nice if I should ever need it wearing my flight gloves (HOPE NOT!) And it will also be used as a utility blade and the military appears to fit that role better. Of course, any more time here on the forum and I'll convince myself I need both!
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Got both and love 'em both......but I got to say I have 2 Military's and 1 SERE and if I had to pick between the two I'd go for the Military.

Deploys faster, is still plenty strong, thin profile, black clip.

The good thing is that you can't go wrong with either.

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~Greg Mete~
Kodiak Alaska
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