Military Collection!
- WireEdge Roger
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Military Collection!
Knives come and go with me, but the one model I've tried to keep a collection of is the iconic Military! This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Military, I still remember seeing my first magazine ad for it back in 1996. I don't have every single version, but I do have all of the Sprints and Exclusives minus the Forum Military with Spyder inlay.
1996 ATS-34, all black, 2 screw clip
1996 ATS-34, fully serrated, 2 screw clip
2005 S30V & CF Sprint
2006 BG-42 & CF Sprint
2007 CPM-D2 & Foliage Green G-10 Sprint
2008 S90V & CF Sprint
2009 S30V & Digicam G-10 Regular Production
2009 S30V & Orange G-10 Limited Run
2010 CPM-M4 & Black G-10 / Ti Framelock Exclusive
2011 S30V & Fluted Ti Framelock Limited Run (non ano version)
2011 CTS-XHP & Brown G-10 Sprint
2012 M390 & CF Exclusive
2013 S90V & Blue G-10 Exclusive
2013 CPM-Cruwear & Gray G-10 Sprint
2016 CTS-204P & Dark Green G-10 Exclusive
2016 CF & 52100 Sprint
This pic has them in order, left to right working downward
This is pic is no particular order.
1996 ATS-34, all black, 2 screw clip
1996 ATS-34, fully serrated, 2 screw clip
2005 S30V & CF Sprint
2006 BG-42 & CF Sprint
2007 CPM-D2 & Foliage Green G-10 Sprint
2008 S90V & CF Sprint
2009 S30V & Digicam G-10 Regular Production
2009 S30V & Orange G-10 Limited Run
2010 CPM-M4 & Black G-10 / Ti Framelock Exclusive
2011 S30V & Fluted Ti Framelock Limited Run (non ano version)
2011 CTS-XHP & Brown G-10 Sprint
2012 M390 & CF Exclusive
2013 S90V & Blue G-10 Exclusive
2013 CPM-Cruwear & Gray G-10 Sprint
2016 CTS-204P & Dark Green G-10 Exclusive
2016 CF & 52100 Sprint
This pic has them in order, left to right working downward
This is pic is no particular order.
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Re: Military Collection!
Holy Cow.....if I could have a collection of any model Spyderco has it would no doubt be the Military.
I am very envious. Nice job!
I am very envious. Nice job!
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Awesome collection Roger! I've had a few Millies come and go, by the 204P version, with its improvements, has reignited my love for the model. Can't wait for the CF/Ti version, and once the improvements carry over, I'll get a fluted Ti.
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Superb
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I agree, I really like the several CQI improvements! Really looking forward to the S110V and S90V future versions.
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Impressive collection Roger... Which one is your user? :D
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Favourite Spydies: Military, PM2, Shaman, UKPK
Others: Victorinox Pioneer, CRK L Sebenza 31, CRK L Inkosi
Favourite Spydies: Military, PM2, Shaman, UKPK
Others: Victorinox Pioneer, CRK L Sebenza 31, CRK L Inkosi
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I've carried them all! The CPM-D2 version might have the most use. I'm alternation between the 204P and 52100 versions this summer.
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Man if they make a Military 2 soon you are in trouble! :)
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Awesome
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Oh I know! I'm really looking forward to a Military 2, but I don't know if I can swing 16 more! It's a good problem to have :D
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Nice Roger, which one is your favorite?
Out of all mine its a toss up between my Cruwear with new custom micarta scales and the M4 exclusive. Just got another 52100 in the mail today so now I have a user and will start carrying it so that might change.
Out of all mine its a toss up between my Cruwear with new custom micarta scales and the M4 exclusive. Just got another 52100 in the mail today so now I have a user and will start carrying it so that might change.
Happy to be part of this great forum and group of down to earth spyderco addicts, Thanks Sal and gang.
My Grails: Lum Tanto folder sprint, Sprint Persian(red), Captain, Manix 2 (M4), SB MT, PM2 M390, CF dodo, Manix2 (CF S90V),Manix2 XL S90V, Zowada CF Balance Rassenti Nivarna, Lil' Nilakka, Tuff, Police 4, Chinook 4, Caly HAP40 52100 Military, S110V Military, Any/All PM2 & Military sprints/exclusives I can get my grubby hands on :) :spyder: :) :spyder: :)
"We may look curious, homely, whatever, but we'll never be called unusable or undependable."
My Grails: Lum Tanto folder sprint, Sprint Persian(red), Captain, Manix 2 (M4), SB MT, PM2 M390, CF dodo, Manix2 (CF S90V),Manix2 XL S90V, Zowada CF Balance Rassenti Nivarna, Lil' Nilakka, Tuff, Police 4, Chinook 4, Caly HAP40 52100 Military, S110V Military, Any/All PM2 & Military sprints/exclusives I can get my grubby hands on :) :spyder: :) :spyder: :)
"We may look curious, homely, whatever, but we'll never be called unusable or undependable."
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I like them all for different reasons. The BG-42 model is right up there, as is the CPM-D2 model. The new 204P and 52100 models are super awesome with their steels and CQI improvements. So as of today, those two are my current favs :D
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I have wanted to see some of your collection for a while Rog...I knew you had some diggity dank!! I bet your Manix collection is nice too. I actually thought about you today, we are at the Gulf and passed tons of Indiana cars also southbound. I hope you are well and thanks for sharing the Millie family photo
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2005 S30V & CF Sprint -- that one has been in my pocket consistently over the last 10 years. :)
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WHAT :eek: No blue fluted??? :p
Nice stash!
Nice stash!
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I had the original bluish one but sold it, oops.
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Impressive Military collection....only a Lefty Millie away from being truly spectacular! :p
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Re: Military Collection!
You're gonna love the upcoming Military SALT :)
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Very impressive collection, Roger. I love the old ATS-34 Millies. Kudos, man!
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Thanks for making me feel better for only having five Militaries.
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sal wrote:Knife afi's are pretty far out, steel junky's more so, but "edge junky's" are just nuts. :p
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