Anyone have some Thoughts on the BBS Blue/S90V Military?

RealKnifeUser · #1

I just got my military, and have been loving it so far. I like it so much that I might have to get another flavor, and was wondering if anyone has the Bento Box Shop Blue/S90V version. I'm really liking the looks of the blue scales and I would LOVE to have an S90V folder. I'm thinking it could be my small game/b&t knife since the bright scales and high-carbide steel would be great for this. Right now, I'm just not sure if it's worth the price, and haven't been able to find a lot of info on it. Any opinions are appreciated, but PLEASE don't bring up the BBS crap. No reason for it, guys.

Thanks,
Ryan

Strong-Dog · #2

IMO, relative to what else spyderco offers and the price of those offerings, it is pretty highly priced. I'd say not worth it.

However, relative to the rest of the folder market in general than it is a good deal. In that regard I'd say worth it.

If you're gonna be a user, you may want to look into a factory second. $60 lower, and with Spyderco's quality they can't be bad

Strong-Dog · #3

IMO, relative to what else spyderco offers and the price of those offerings, it is pretty highly priced. I'd say not worth it.

However, relative to the rest of the folder market in general than it is a good deal. In that regard I'd say worth it.

If it's gonna be a user, you may want to look into a factory second. $60 lower, and with Spyderco's quality they can't be bad

gbelleh · #4

If you like the blue, and you like S90V, and you like the Military, then you'd definitely like the knife. So, the only question is value. Is it worth the price to you? In 3 years, will it still matter what you paid for it? Or will you be kicking yourself for not getting one when they were cheap? :D

TomAiello · #5

I can't speak to the Military, but I have one of the Factory 2nd PM2's in blue/M390 and honestly it's almost impossible to tell why it's a second. If you can find one it's a great way to save some money on a user knife.

DeathBySnooSnoo · #6

I love the Military, despite a few flaws....and love S90V. And I think that it is overpriced. For me. I have my Cruwear that I spent far less on, I have a M4 framelock that I got on the secondary market for less than the BBS one! So IMO, its just too much because I have 2 of the best ever Militarys and so my needs are met...

Of course if Sal decides that a CPM 154/S90V Military is in the works...I will gladly pay for that one.

All-R-Crazy · #7

I have a factory second blue mili and I can't tell what the issue is it seems perfect for me so go for it I think it's worth it. (The whole factory second knife shows that spyderco has high QC if I think the knife is fine but it's a factory second, but ymmv with fac seconds)

Cheddarnut · #8

Factorys seconds are not bad, but factory minutes are awesome and factory hours are friqqin unbelievable!!

long day, brain...broken.

proceed.

JNewell · #9

Strong-Dog wrote:IMO, relative to what else spyderco offers and the price of those offerings, it is pretty highly priced. I'd say not worth it.

However, relative to the rest of the folder market in general than it is a good deal. In that regard I'd say worth it.

If it's gonna be a user, you may want to look into a factory second. $60 lower, and with Spyderco's quality they can't be bad

From another point of view, though, if you want a Military with an S90V blade, it's a steal, even at the BBS price. I assume that's why BBS figures they can sell it at the price they're asking.

Strong-Dog · #10

JNewell wrote:From another point of view, though, if you want a Military with an S90V blade, it's a steal, even at the BBS price. I assume that's why BBS figures they can sell it at the price they're asking.

That is very true. I was just comparing it to something like an XL Manix 2 with CF and S90V. This whole discussion has made me rethink if I should buy one

DeathBySnooSnoo · #11

How much are seconds going for?

Strong-Dog · #12

DeathBySnooSnoo wrote:How much are seconds going for?

I believe $199

DeathBySnooSnoo · #13

Strong-Dog wrote:I believe $199

Ok...thats a decent price. I'd be ok with that for the s90v Millie

Surfingringo · #14

I think it's too much money, however, if that were a steel I really wanted (say the m4 Millie) I would probably snatch one up.

Philo Beddoe · #15

My thoughts are for about $100 less get a Cruwear Millie and you will have a knife that's IMO just as good.

I can't stand BBS's "don't bother us, your on your own once you bought the knife" policy.

Tdog · #16

Cheddarnut wrote:Factorys seconds are not bad, but factory minutes are awesome and factory hours are friqqin unbelievable!!

long day, brain...broken.

proceed.

Actually that would be factory millie-seconds :rolleyes:

Philo Beddoe · #17

JNewell wrote:From another point of view, though, if you want a Military with an S90V blade, it's a steal, even at the BBS price. I assume that's why BBS figures they can sell it at the price they're asking.

It doesn't appear that they are flying off the shelves :D

shunsui · #18

Yadayadayada...

haarspalter · #19

still havent used my s90v.

All-R-Crazy · #20

shunsui wrote:Yadayadayada...

Now I want a blue para2

and they're out of stock at bbs and I'm not paying eBay prices for one