Spyderco Military CF 52100

Spydesense said:
I definitely understand that everyone has their own taste, and can appreciate that. But personally, I am not a fan of the CF "skin" over G-10 that Spyderco uses. Of course, I have become a CF junkie and like the real thing better. Just curious, why do you like the CF/ G-10 better?
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The peel ply is the real deal. Its the composite on taiwan models that is the thin layer on top
 
That might be a little more than I want to spend on 52100. I like peel ply carbon fiber but I'd be just as happy with G10. It's a great knife for the collectors though.
 
shunsui said:
That might be a little more than I want to spend on 52100. I like peel ply carbon fiber but I'd be just as happy with G10. It's a great knife for the collectors though.
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Are you saying in your mind 52100 is a lower grade steel that you'd expect to pay less for? That would be contrary to what I have read (expensive to source and work with), and my experience with 52100 is quite positive.
I've got one high on the list as a must-have user! :thumbup:
 
SpeedHoles said:
Are you saying in your mind 52100 is a lower grade steel that you'd expect to pay less for?
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Can of worms there. ;)

I'll go for the S110V blurple G10 Manix2 and Military models instead.

Can't afford them all.
 
I just wish they'd release a Military 2, or just give the option for tip up carry (but I think at least a partial redesign would be needed, right?).
The Military is an amazingly capable knife, but I rarely carry mine do to it's tip down only orientation.
 
Rasco said:
I just wish they'd release a Military 2, or just give the option for tip up carry (but I think at least a partial redesign would be needed, right?).
The Military is an amazingly capable knife, but I rarely carry mine do to it's tip down only orientation.
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Would add weight for that clip orientation with the need for a full length liner. I'd be slightly opposed to that personally. Love how lightweight the Military is for its size.
 
SpeedHoles said:
Would add weight for that clip orientation with the need for a full length liner. I'd be slightly opposed to that personally. Love how lightweight the Military is for its size.
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Nope, add threaded inserts[emoji6] Spyderco isn't new to that either. See Caly Jr.

 
Hmm, I see the weight is 4.2oz which is the same as a standard G10 military. Wouldn't CF be noticeably lighter than G10 on the scale?
 
fetzer85 said:
Hmm, I see the weight is 4.2oz which is the same as a standard G10 military. Wouldn't CF be noticeably lighter than G10 on the scale?
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I'd imagine the density is about the same between the two. Neither the G10 nor CF is really structural in this application...
 
Yep, here's a natural patina on my Mule. Has a bit of rust spots from my neglect, though...
Could probably make a cooler looking patina if you force it when new.

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fetzer85 said:
Hmm, I see the weight is 4.2oz which is the same as a standard G10 military. Wouldn't CF be noticeably lighter than G10 on the scale?
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Probably a typo. My CF Militarys are lighter than the G10 version.
 
I cannot feel the difference by hand. A new CF military (like the M390 CF, with dual liners) is still heavier than a normal G10 PM2.

In my view peel-ply CF is equivalent in function to G10, the only differences are looks and price.
 
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