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I've seen reports of lock stick on mili 2s. Is this a widespread issue? Late lockup?

Well, I picked one up because I have no impulse control when it comes to Spydercos these days.

ABX2011 wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 03, 2025 11:54 am

I've seen reports of lock stick on mili 2s. Is this a widespread issue? Late lockup?

I only have the Mili 2 in 15V, (until the CS exclusive I just bought gets here) but I can report that I don't have any issue with lock stick or late lockup.

jwesley235 wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 03, 2025 12:10 pm

ABX2011 wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 03, 2025 11:54 am

I've seen reports of lock stick on mili 2s. Is this a widespread issue? Late lockup?

I only have the Mili 2 in 15V, (until the CS exclusive I just bought gets here) but I can report that I don't have any issue with lock stick or late lockup.

Thanks! Do you have other comp locks to compare to? I'm curious if lockup looks similar, earlier or later.

ABX2011 wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 03, 2025 11:54 am

I've seen reports of lock stick on mili 2s. Is this a widespread issue? Late lockup?

my two (s30v dlc, 15v) are fine in both these aspects.

The three M2s I had in my hands only one (S110V) had minor lock stick that resolved itself pretty quickly and none had later than expected lockup

Mine got here today, along with a couple other things.

^ Congratulations, that looks sweet. Mine will arrive around two weeks from now as it still needs to cross the Pacific Ocean.

jwesley235 wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 07, 2025 8:02 pm

Mine got here today, along with a couple other things.

Looks great ! I may still pick one up in the future but have something else coming in tomorrow or Thursday. MG2

Mine arrived today, and it is very nice.

sovereign wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 27, 2025 6:31 pm

Manixguy@1994 wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 27, 2025 6:23 pm

8th_Note wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 27, 2025 5:49 pm

restless ghost wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 27, 2025 5:38 pm

This or the 15v for a first millie?

Tough choice for sure. I've got an S30V DLC Military 2 already that I carry alot. But I've been really wanting to try Spyderco's take on XHP. I have a SOG Kiku XR in XHP that I absolutely love, and I'm willing to bet that Spyderco's heat treat will be much better than SOG's

And the XHP Mili is sure to be more rare than the 15Vs

If CS releases the Mil2 like other exclusives, there will possibly also be a satin blade version . MG2

And a wharncliffe.

Right?

If they did a Millie wharncliffe....****, will once again do what it takes to get across the border lol

Today I emailed Cutlery Shoppe to see if a satin blade version was coming. I got a reply from Jeff saying that there will not be a satin version of this Military 2 exclusive

8th_Note wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 15, 2025 6:35 pm

Today I emailed Cutlery Shoppe to see if a satin blade version was coming. I got a reply from Jeff saying that there will not be a satin version of this Military 2 exclusive

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That is a bummer. Satin always seemed to be the more popular version.

ABX2011 wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 03, 2025 11:54 am

I've seen reports of lock stick on mili 2s. Is this a widespread issue? Late lockup?

My S30V, purchased right after they were released, is textbook perfect comp lock. Zero stick, axis lock style flip open / flip closed fidget factor.

I know I was a serious hold out on any coated blades, but let me say now that I have used several of mine that have this new DLC blades, these are nothing short of awesome guys.

I am not easy of my edc either as I see them as a tool and heck if I jack mine up or something, and can't repair or fix whatever, Jeb just flat out replaces it.

You guys need to lean on the DLC blades and see what I have seen, your going to be impressed.

Crazy how the times have changed. To get a Cutlery Shoppe exclusive a few years ago you would have to be signed in right at the drop and hope to snag it and have a fast connection or you would miss out. These days, it's still available!! I like it though, makes flipping knives basically impossible to pull off as everyone has more than enough time to get whatever the exclusive is. I've been noticing this with a lot of drops over the past year or so now.

Jeb wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 18, 2025 5:48 am

I know I was a serious hold out on any coated blades, but let me say now that I have used several of mine that have this new DLC blades, these are nothing short of awesome guys.

I am not easy of my edc either as I see them as a tool and heck if I jack mine up or something, and can't repair or fix whatever, Jeb just flat out replaces it.

You guys need to lean on the DLC blades and see what I have seen, your going to be impressed.

DLC isn’t new.

M,

I said new and I know it's not new but it's new to me, forever I never bought the coated blades, the coating never lasted very long on the knives and blades I did have it on.

Just recently bought my first Spyderco that was DLC and I have put it through its paces and I have been quite impressed.

So yeah I shouldn't have said new really. It's new to me...lol

Spyder-fan wrote: ↑

Thu Apr 17, 2025 7:04 pm

8th_Note wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 15, 2025 6:35 pm

Today I emailed Cutlery Shoppe to see if a satin blade version was coming. I got a reply from Jeff saying that there will not be a satin version of this Military 2 exclusive

Screenshot_20250415-203255~2.png

That is a bummer. Satin always seemed to be the more popular version.

I would have guessed the opposite, with these being bright like the pink FRN handles, it makes a black blade look striking in contrast. It honestly felt like the satin ones were just there as a backup for the people who don’t like coated blades.

Jeb wrote: ↑

Fri Apr 18, 2025 9:32 am

M,

I said new and I know it's not new but it's new to me, forever I never bought the coated blades, the coating never lasted very long on the knives and blades I did have it on.

Just recently bought my first Spyderco that was DLC and I have put it through its paces and I have been quite impressed.

So yeah I shouldn't have said new really. It's new to me...lol

My bad, Jeb! I misunderstood what you meant. DLC is some impressive stuff though. I'm excited to compare it to the new coating Spyderco will be using.