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Benchmade 710 vs Spyderco Military??? which is better for a tactical folder?
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Tactical Folder
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I would go with Benchmade myself. For any tactical folder, I would not want my finger in any opening hole since this can give the bad guy leverage in disarming you and breaking your finger in the process. You will have no knife and possibly a broken thumb.
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If you can get your thumb "in" a spyder-hole sufficiently to allow leverage to be applied, you are a seriously SKINNY son-of-a-gun. And obviously have never handled a Military at all. Sorry, no biscuit.
Sunnyboy43,
Both are excellent knives and have a broad range of utility. I carry a Millie and find it a high quality and useful tool.
Sunnyboy43,
Both are excellent knives and have a broad range of utility. I carry a Millie and find it a high quality and useful tool.
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Why on earth would your thumb be in the opening whole, assuming of course that it will even fit as my picky gets stick at the knuckle I cant even get my thumb in half way past the nail.
And yes I did just try jamming my thumb in to the Spyder hole.
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Military. More reliable, better ergos, more control, better method of opening. Try manipulating an Axis lock with heavy gloves on.
Ah yes, the whole "snap their finger with the knife with a hole in it" trick.
You have no idea what you're talking about.
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Both have flaws. The Benchmade is flawed because it doesn't have a Spyder hole and the Military is flawed because it is a liner lock.
I would choose neither, but if limited to just those two I would choose the Military. The Spyder hole is the defining feature of all my favorite knives save one. You'll never miss the opening on a Spyderco. The same might not be said of a tiny thumb stud.
I would choose neither, but if limited to just those two I would choose the Military. The Spyder hole is the defining feature of all my favorite knives save one. You'll never miss the opening on a Spyderco. The same might not be said of a tiny thumb stud.
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I've never met anyone over the age of six that could get their thumb through the opening hole of a Spyderco. Besides, how exactly are they going to apply this leverage? By grabbing the blade? In that case, problem solved.
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How is a liner lock an automatic flaw?
Ankerson
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Better yet, why are these considered tactical? They don't adhere to the format at all. Tactical knives were originally Emersons or Terzuolas - hand made, tanto blade, G10 slabbed, and thick bladed.
What tactical uses would either knife be used for - and what do tactical forces who do those jobs choose?
What tactical uses would either knife be used for - and what do tactical forces who do those jobs choose?
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Ok question why these two knives and what do you consider tactical? this term is ver non-specific to me
tacticool like this
ffers an extended blade length for penetrating Comm-bloc frag vests with an accelerated spearpoint tip and sharpened foretip for maximum penetration.?What will you use this knife for?
For a tactical knife id trust take a look at emerson knives.
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I have a 710. Ive handled a military. I like the feel, and the steel a lot better on the military.
Who keeps his finger in the hole when he's using the knife. Seriously?!
And whoever it was who said the hole was too small, must have sausages for fingers. Besides, the military's spyderhole is bigger than most of the others.
Yeah, I do like the axis lock, but the omega springs are not very reliable, and my axis lock knives have all developed some annoying rattle. Ask anyone, the militaries liner lock is one of the stoutest liner locks out there.
The G10 on the military is a lot grippier than the 710s as well.
Who keeps his finger in the hole when he's using the knife. Seriously?!
And whoever it was who said the hole was too small, must have sausages for fingers. Besides, the military's spyderhole is bigger than most of the others.
Yeah, I do like the axis lock, but the omega springs are not very reliable, and my axis lock knives have all developed some annoying rattle. Ask anyone, the militaries liner lock is one of the stoutest liner locks out there.
The G10 on the military is a lot grippier than the 710s as well.
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You can fit your thumb into it?
If this is an issue for you then I recommend you don't even bother carrying a knife.
You can just stab people with your tiny fingers and thumbs.
Jason B.
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In a special grip I know it is possible to get your finger stuck in the hole and it is very dangerous if you find yourself in a tactical situation. The name of this grip you ask?
The crud picker
On the serious side I would pick the millie because of the liner lock. I feel that the axis bar sticking out of the handle makes it more susceptible to release while in use, I have had it happen before too. I also like the handle of the millie because it offers a better grip and is easily used when wearing gloves. The millie is a purpose built slicer that can take more abuse than its looks would lead you to believe, the debate over the millie and 710 will never end but for me the answer is the millie, its the better knife IMO.
The crud picker
On the serious side I would pick the millie because of the liner lock. I feel that the axis bar sticking out of the handle makes it more susceptible to release while in use, I have had it happen before too. I also like the handle of the millie because it offers a better grip and is easily used when wearing gloves. The millie is a purpose built slicer that can take more abuse than its looks would lead you to believe, the debate over the millie and 710 will never end but for me the answer is the millie, its the better knife IMO.
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