Why spyderco military?

[bammann45]

1. Carries much smaller than it is -- both by weight and handle profile in the pocket.
2. Has a large, comfortable handle for those of us who have large hands.
3. Is a great slicer and large enough to handle most tasks, especially while camping.
4. Is tip down - the way clipped knives are supposed to be carried (stirs the pot )

 

[Rugger]

The Millie has been my go-to EDC for years. Feels great in my hand. Does everything I have needed it to do. If I need to chop or pry, I use something else. As for the tip-down carry, I've had a couple of scares w/ tip-up folders opening partially in my pocket (only minor nicks- but got my attention). Also, the draw of a Millie out of the right-hand pants pocket puts it in a perfect opening position (as was mentioned earlier). Also- If you've never seen Sal Glesser "speed draw" a Millie, you're really missing something.

 

[Herr_Noobien]

The Millie has been my go-to EDC for years. Feels great in my hand. Does everything I have needed it to do. If I need to chop or pry, I use something else. As for the tip-down carry, I've had a couple of scares w/ tip-up folders opening partially in my pocket (only minor nicks- but got my attention). Also, the draw of a Millie out of the right-hand pants pocket puts it in a perfect opening position (as was mentioned earlier). Also- If you've never seen Sal Glesser "speed draw" a Millie, you're really missing something.

that, I really want to see!

 

[amen74]

that, I really want to see!

+1 :thumbup:

 

[Farmer Brown]

I used to think that Millies were of the "too light, too long, too underbuilt" variety - until I got one for myself.

It's definitely a heavy user which could probably withstand as much abuse as a Manix or Chinook (the limiting factor being your own hand strength). The design's so well executed in terms of ease of use and not being overbuilt. The other two knives will give you the security of heft, but the Millie will do just as well (analogy: Heavy - Frame Smith & Wesson Revolvers, Colt M1911A1s).

Definitely not dork ops tacticool garbage.

...I'll add that it is a perfect fit for my hand.

Why does the knife look so small in your hands?!

 

[Herr_Noobien]

+1 :thumbup:

Perhaps it is common in the knife industry, but I really do think it is awesome when the owner of your favourite knife company is enthusiastic about his job and actually knows how to use the knives he designs (pretty damn well), add that to fact that he is a great person to talk with, a true gentleman and it's no wonder he is in Blade magazines hall of fame.

 

[amen74]

Perhaps it is common in the knife industry, but I really do think it is awesome when the owner of your favourite knife company is enthusiastic about his job and actually knows how to use the knives he designs (pretty damn well), add that to fact that he is a great person to talk with, a true gentleman and it's no wonder he is in Blade magazines hall of fame.

Exactly. That's why Spyderco is my favorite knife company.

 

[Amaranth]

Spyderco is so successful because their knives are designed with the three F's philosophy: Form Follows Function, in other words they are made as tools first, and have excellent ergonomics.

This is what makes them beautiful knives. They're very clean, graceful designs, and that's appealing to a lot of people.

Just one man's opinion.

 

[yablanowitz]

Why does the knife look so small in your hands?!

I dunno, maybe because I've been carrying one long enough for it to become a normal size. People seem to wonder about the Remote Release on my keychain, though.

 

[Herr_Noobien]

Spyderco is so successful because their knives are designed with the three F's philosophy: Form Follows Function, in other words they are made as tools first, and have excellent ergonomics.

This is what makes them beautiful knives. They're very clean, graceful designs, and that's appealing to a lot of people.

Just one man's opinion.

make that two

 

[beluga]

I'm fighting the urge to order a millie now.... damnit....

Do NOT, I'm telling you, do NOT fight it. Just buy one and you'll find yourself ordering more millies. And nope, I'm not a fan of Spyderco.

 

[tstubbs45]

I wanna see this sal speed draw!

 

[Rugger]

I wanna see this sal speed draw!

'tis indeed a thing of beauty. I was speaking to Sal at one of the NYC custom shows in the late '90's when the Millie was new- and that was what was in Sal's pocket. He'd obviously been spending some "quality time" w/ the knife.