Spyderco Military- CPM 440V or ATS-34?

[Soloman]

The Military in ATS-34 and the Military in CPM 440V both cost the same price everywhere I've been. Is one noteceably superior to the other?

 

[Daniel]

The newer version is the CPM440V blade model. Not only does it have a better steel blade, but it also has a number of upgrades showing a vast improvement over the ATS-34 predecessor. Go with the 440V model (3 screw clip)

Daniel

 

[shootist16]

The new style was made in ATS-34 as well as 440-V. It is now only being made in 440-V. Both steels would make excellent knives if you get the new style. Many improvements. However, the 440-V is supposed to be slightly better than 440-V in several areas.

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-Dennis-

 

[Soloman]

440V it is! Gonna order the knife later this week! Thanks for the advice,

Sol

 

[misque]

Hey Soloman!
Wise choice! I have the Military in 440v and this steel takes a SCARY sharp edge! At first I was a little apprehensive about the thinness of the linerlock until I went out and beat the snot out of it on my workbench. It never failed. I'm impressed with the outstanding quality of this peice and I hope that you will be too.
See Ya!

 

[shootist16]

Are you going to get plain or serrated?

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-Dennis-

 

[Soloman]

Dennis,

I am probably going to get serrated unless somebody can convince me otherwise.

Sol

 

[Dexter Ewing]

CPM440V is one workhorse of a steel, and complements the Military design perfectly. It'll take anything you can throw in its path and hold its edge for a long time. 'Nuff said

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Dexter Ewing
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[prigger]

Hi Solomon,
I have a tough time debating on whether the serrated or plain edge is best. They both cut and cut and cut, but I think the plain is better cause(besides being scary sharp) it makes a great all around knife, and 440V can make sharpening serrations a pain. For Daily work use though, those serrations can cut through alot easier than the plain edge. Take a 20 pound bag of kitty litter and try slashing it with a sharp plain edge then try it with a sharp spyder type serrated knife. The serrated proved the deepest cut and least effort. I hope I helped.
--PR

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