Spyderco serrated - Military vs Police models?

[Jeff/1911]

(also posted in Spyderco forum)

Those of you with both of these knives or perhaps those who have used them...does the Police model cut as aggressively as the Military w/ both in serrated form? Is it close?

You see, I already own a plain edged Military, and I will soon have a serrated stainless steel Police model (it’s on order). So I’m wondering, will the Police model complement the Military as it’s serrated “buddy” and act as an acceptable “folding saw” when I need one. I realize that the Police model has a hollow ground blade of ATS-55 and the Military is flat ground CPM-440V with lots of belly; hence my question.

I already have plans to carry both, as I have found the Miltary extremely comfortable to carry IWB and I’m betting the stainless Police will be as good or beter. I’m just wondering now whether I need to set my future sights on a serrated Military next. Yikes! Thanks for any help you can offer.

Jeff/1911

 

[James Y]

Well, I don't have a serrated Military (mine is plain edge, too), but I have a serrated Police model, and IMO so far it cuts very well. I don't see why the serrated Police couldn't complement the plain Military. Both are great knives, and I've found though the Police's blade "looks" thick and has a hollow saber-grind, it cuts like a laser, and the SS-handle construction (on mine) gives it a hefty, sturdy feel when exerting cutting force.
Jim

 

[Jeff/1911]

James Y,

Thanks for your response. I really like the feeling of the stainless steel Police models that I've handled, and I think that they are a beautiful knife as well. I'm really looking forward to getting mine.

Besides, I really don't think I need another Military, when there are so many great knives out there.

Thanks again, Jeff/1911.

[This message has been edited by Jeff/1911 (edited 06-11-2001).]