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Mine was tight enough that it required two hands to open. I loosened the pivot screw ever so slightly and re-lubed it with oil. I also found some frn shavings that came out after loosening. That coincides with bearfacekiller's comment above. Now I can open it with one hand easily.

M4 maintenance is quick and simple. A shot of Breakfree CLP on a rag for example. Wipe the blade down. Shoot some into the pivot area. Just a few seconds each week.

I live in a very humid climate. I have no rust. M4 is quickly becoming another of my favored steels.

My new Gayle Bradley Air. I've had this knife for a month now and it is quite the knife for its size.

PM2 in another pocket.

Another vote for MPro7 LPX. Also, Breakfree CLP is good stuff too.

I sure wished they had something like this back in the seventies when I was in. I used a Gerber Folding Sportsman.

Boot camp 1976. Alpha 109. Tracen Alameda.

I voted for the Southard which I own. The steel is premium and the whole knife has a quality feel to it. All the edges and corners are smooth. The flipper action is super smooth. I've had mine since they first came out and the lockup hasn't moved at all. I'm sure the Domino is a great knife on its o...

It sounds like you had no issues with customs. Trying to visualize sharpening with the Goldenstone, it seems it would be awkward when you sharpen the opposite side on the stone. Example, if you are right handed sharpening the right bevel on the left side of the stone. Is there a trick or is it easie...

I wouldn't let the marlin spike on the Tusk keep you from getting the knife. I spent a few years on the oceans with the military and we used marlin spikes to open paint cans mostly. It's a good prying tool

Also I thought LC 200 was rust resistant just like H1?

Dittos to the new look.

Stories like this just confirm Spyderco's commitment to excellence and customer service. Thanks for sharing.

@Golden Spydie,

Those mahogany scales look fantastic. That's a fine looking mule.

Ease of sharpening is important for this knife in particular. While I don't own a Military, I do have it's younger brother the PM2. S30v is no slouch of a steel but I voted for M4 based on toughness and ease of sharpening.

Is the Des Horn discontinued? I still see it as available on Spyderco's online catalog.

I have to get me one of these. I really like the lines and I can use a gents folder.

Je kunt nooit weten deze dagen. Het loont om veilig te zijn.

Another great customer service story.

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If it is a reputable dealer, maybe you can exchange for another?

I have never had any issues with the fit and finish of any handle from Spyderco, especially the frn handles. Their QC is top notch.

It looks like the serrations are smaller on the left blade. The Spyder hole is centered more to the rear on the left blade too if I am looking correctly. Are the Spyder engravings the same? Hard to tell from the pic.

I like that new knife smell when I open the plastic wrap.

This subject isn't going to be settled here or anytime in the future. People have their opinions of BBS and that's not going to change.