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[5-by-5]

K390 R.I.L. with micarta, no? Although with partial liner, not sure if that would work.

The micarta Wayne Goddard from the early 90s was linerless like the Native 5.

[sal]

We found that the Micarta wasn't strong to hold a clip screw in hard use.

sal

[bearfacedkiller]

I am always on the lookout for a rooftop to shout this from. :)

Maxamet Military!!!!!

[Monty]

I’d love to see a fully serrated LC200N Mili.

Oooh yeah. I always said an H1 SE Military Salt would be awesome! FFG SE LC200N would be amazing as well!

I will buy serrated LC200 in any platform

[bearrowland]

Maxamet Military has power to it!!

[kerrcobra]

I'm glad to see so many Military lovers. I'm going to reiterate my love of Cruwear and K390 and my desire to see a Military in either or preferably both. Also, I really wish I hadn't missed out on the Rex45 Millie, so I'm going to say that I hope KnifeCenter does one of their exclusives with Rex45 and that Rosewood/Dymondwood handle.

[Capt'n Boatsalot]

Those of you with the 52100 steel, how are those holding up? Did it meet your expectations?

Mine is great, one of my top 2-3 Militaries. It patinas wonderfully, takes a very keen edge quickly, and is generally just a joy to use. The CF also makes it my lightest, and therefore most nimble Military. I didn't expect to like it this much, but I definitely do. I use it frequently for food prep, and just clean the blade like normal. No special coatings or other protectants. Just wash and dry after use.




Also, I would definitely be in for more Military sprints / exclusives. One in micarta, if possible, would be great. Especially in REX 45 or, even better, K390/10V.

[kennethsime]

We found that the Micarta wasn't strong to hold a clip screw in hard use.

sal

Sal,

Could you speak about this a little more?

Don't the clip screws screw into the stainless steel liners?

I put some aftermarket Micarta on one of my Para 3s, and the clip screws are nice and tight. I will say the scales are a bit loose around the pivot of the knife, but not enough to bug me in use. Then again, I'm not really a hard user, I mostly cut tape & cardboard.

[Enactive]

I think he was referring to the Goddard that 5×5 mentioned.

We found that the Micarta wasn't strong to hold a clip screw in hard use.

sal

Sal,

Could you speak about this a little more?

Don't the clip screws screw into the stainless steel liners?

I put some aftermarket Micarta on one of my Para 3s, and the clip screws are nice and tight. I will say the scales are a bit loose around the pivot of the knife, but not enough to bug me in use. Then again, I'm not really a hard user, I mostly cut tape & cardboard.

[blues]

The numbers continue to build...

[JonLeBlanc]

Hey Cambertree, I just saw this thread today lol. To Tim: everything Cambertree noted I would agree wholeheartedly with (and he knows a thing or two about edge bevels!) I'd say that the Millie is a perfect platform for 52100. As CTree pointed out it's got great toughness and edge stability, and I think that makes for a great hard use folder. It will patina naturally, but corrosion shouldn't be a problem with simple care. And yes it sharpens like a dream. Get one! I would also second that emotion for a K390 Military :cool:

[kennethsime]

I think he was referring to the Goddard that 5×5 mentioned.

We found that the Micarta wasn't strong to hold a clip screw in hard use.

sal

Sal,

Could you speak about this a little more?

Don't the clip screws screw into the stainless steel liners?

I put some aftermarket Micarta on one of my Para 3s, and the clip screws are nice and tight. I will say the scales are a bit loose around the pivot of the knife, but not enough to bug me in use. Then again, I'm not really a hard user, I mostly cut tape & cardboard.

Ah, that makes way more sense in the context of a lintless knife. My bad!

[Doc Dan]

K390, Good!

[Pancake]

Military S45VN Diamond Arc Pattern - Sprint run

Military SPY 27 Cobalt Blue G10 - Sprint run

Military K390 Green G10 - Sprint run

Just make it a sprint, I want to buy it

[Wartstein]

A serrated Millie in a not too hard steel (cause of the serrations), preferably with Micarta scales (yes, I did read Sals comment that those are not strong enough to hold clip screws in hard use, but maybe there is a way to fix that?) would be rather irresistable for me..

[bearfacedkiller]

Family photo. Need to take a new one with the REX45. :)

[bearrowland]

A serrated Millie in a not too hard steel (cause of the serrations), preferably with Micarta scales (yes, I did read Sals comment that those are not strong enough to hold clip screws in hard use, but maybe there is a way to fix that?) would be rather irresistable for me..

Me too!

[Ankerson]

Interesting discussion. When we first created the Military Model, besides the "mission for the design", we had thoughts of using the platform to test different steels, even back in the mid 90's.

sal

Hi Sal,

I still think it is the best platform other than the Mule Team for testing steels.

It works great for that from my own experience and likely the best work knife I have ever used.



Jim

[archangel]

Left hand: 3V, 4V, both still missing in my collection.

Right hand: Manix XL sprint missing in everybody's collection, I believe.

Put thy hands together!! There, I've said it again. :)

[Ankerson]

I would like to see a CPM 154 (RWL-34) Military personally. :)

I use my RWL-34 Mule Team a lot for cutting down boxes and have since I got it. The steel works very well and does hold an edge well.

So I think it would be a good addition to the Military. :)