52100 Military, what are your plans?

[MacLaren]

Oh man.....I thought I might just switch out my satin s90v milllie clip for the 52100 but they are a bit different....would prolly work though i think.
I too would have rather seen a satin clip on the 52100.

[Evil D]

I really like this new satin black clip finish. I think it contrasts really well with the grayish tone of the CF.

[Liquid Cobra]

That's a good point, they did a great job on the finish on the clip.

Standard bbq pic

[ohcyclist]

I had planned to sit this one out with all of the other releases on the way but all the pics convinced me one should be ordered and I happened to check CS during the short window they had them up. I love 52100 in custom kitchen knives, it will be interesting to try it in the Millie platform.

[MacLaren]

Well, you guys having them in person and liking the black satin clip is good enough for me. Ill just leave mine stock.

[Evil D]

[DougC-3]

...This slowish release is really pretty typical for Spyderco sprint releases. I think they want to get them in the hands of buyers ASAP and don't want to favor one dealer over another, so they split them up into small batches for several dealers as they get them ready to ship.

So one dealer could get multiple shipments?
That makes sense.

Yes, I think that's the case.

I ordered one at Optics Planet because of the 10% off. If they don't fulfill order I won't cry too hard... Hopefully, as I'm on the fence given the blade length of the Millie platform.

I'd bet they will eventually ship. Around 3 years ago, I bought a Cruwear sprint from Dvor, apparently part of Optics Planet, at a sale price and it took them two and a half months to ship, but it finally arrived. I was surprised that they were apparently a B&M location. At least they answered the phone and kept assuring me that I would get it. They told me I was #7 of 20, and even made sure I got credit for my $10 coupon.

I really like this new satin black clip finish. I think it contrasts really well with the grayish tone of the CF.

I like the new black clip finish better on this knife too.

[MacLaren]

Nice pic!
Thanx David.
That really does look good....

[farnorthdan]

Just got shipping notice from KnifeWorks, looks like #2 is inbound.... :cool: :)

[MacLaren]

Just got shipping notice from KnifeWorks, looks like #2 is inbound.... :cool: :)

Good deal Dan.
Just got off the phone with BHQ, and apparently mine left with the mornings mail. Hopefully Ill have a tracking number soon...

[farnorthdan]

Just got shipping notice from KnifeWorks, looks like #2 is inbound.... :cool: :)

Good deal Dan.
Just got off the phone with BHQ, and apparently mine left with the mornings mail. Hopefully Ill have a tracking number soon...

Right on Paul, great news, no disappointments on this one that's for sure. :) :spyder:

[WireEdge Roger]

Anyone else getting the impression that it's a fairly high Rockwell? I touched mine up on the Sharpmaker and it just feels like it's up there.

[wmcbride]

I just got a ship notice from KC, which I was hoping would take a couple of weeks to come through allowing my budget to recover.

Not a bad problem to have

[MacLaren]

I just got a ship notice from KC, which I was hoping would take a couple of weeks to come through allowing my budget to recover.

Not a bad problem to have

No sir, its not.
That being said congratz!
Btw, do you recall when you made your pre order with KC?

[farnorthdan]

I just got a ship notice from KC, which I was hoping would take a couple of weeks to come through allowing my budget to recover.

Not a bad problem to have

Not a bad problem at all, conga-rats, also interested in when you placed your pre-order. :)

[Evil D]

Anyone else getting the impression that it's a fairly high Rockwell? I touched mine up on the Sharpmaker and it just feels like it's up there.

Definitely got the same impression. It took a lot more to touch up than I expected.

[WireEdge Roger]

Ok, same here. I figured it would be a couple passes like most of the carbon steels I've used. Not the case with 52100. That's fine by me, just something I noticed!

[MacLaren]

So, it would take less to touch up say Cruwear by comparison? Thanx fellas.

[WireEdge Roger]

Results may vary, but for me Cruwear touched up easier than 52100.

[MacLaren]

Results may vary, but for me Cruwear touched up easier than 52100.

Wow. Very interesting. I think anyways lol :D