Millie or Captain?

azrida21 · #1

Hello,

I'm new to the board and also to Spyderco blades. I've been debating to either get a Captain or Military. Can anyone suggest what one would be a better pick?

Thanx,

AZ21

Doc Pyres · #2

A big welcome to the Spyderco Forums, AZ21!

I don't own a Millie or a Captain (yet) but a lot of forumites here seem to swear by their Millies.

But if you ask a Spydie fan an either/or question, a lot will tell you to just go ahead and get both. :) :D :) :D

tonydahose · #3

millie...hands down, i have 2 of them and had a captain but traded it. i am not saying it is bad just unique and not to my liking. the only downfall of the military is its only tip down clip...if you carry your knives that way you are all set..if not you can get STR to switch it out for you.

Shike · #4

What Tony said! And Welcome!

MountainMedic · #5

Yeah, what Tony said!!
Seriously though, the Captain is a fine blade. It is just a little different. I would suggest handling a Captain prior to purchasing one. BTW welcome, and enjoy your stay!

DRod · #6

Milli. Definitely Milli.

I'd say get the Milli and a Boker MType. If you like the blunt, wide, and recurve of the MType, you'll probably like the Captain and would feel better about dropping the cash on one if you decide to get one.

... and have three great knives. :)

kbuzbee · #7

I'll add my vote for the Mili. While the Captain is a great design with a lot of thoughtful details, the Mili is much easier to just pick up and go with.

And with the Mili you have the most handle/steel option of any Spyderco knife I can think of (though some are hard to find, they are out there)

You'll find G-10 (black & foliage green) AWA carbon fiber scales and blades in S30V, S90V, BG-42, D2, ATS-34... I'm sure there are things I'm forgetting.... Nice to have the options and, honestly, they are ALL great.

And welcome!

Ken

philthygeezer · #8

The Military will likely always be around. Get the Captain first.

azrida21 · #9

Thank you all for your input. What colors does the millie come in? Where is the best place to pick one up at?

yablanowitz · #10

It has been made in black G-10 with ATS-34, CPM 440V, and CPM S30V. It has been made in Foliage Green G-10 with CPM D2. And it has been made in Peel-Ply Carbon Fiber with S30V, BG-42 and S90V. Now it is coming out in Digital Camoflage G-10 with S30V, although they are not widely available yet. Regular production is black G-10/S30V, the rest are either discontinued or Sprint Runs (only a certain number were made). Depending on which variation you decide on, dealers may or may not have them. Current production are available all over, including New Graham (everbody's favorite pharmacy). I've bought most of mine on eBay with no troubles.

azrida21 · #11

Thanks! I just placed a pre-order for the digital camo black blade.

LowSpeedHighDrag · #12

Expect to wait on the Digi Camo, but the wait will be worth it. Just remember, the millie is illegal almost everywhere!

azrida21 · #13

I believe it's due out Sept. 23rd.

azrida21 · #14

My bad I meant: Sept. 26th. Hopefully there will be alot put in stock.

wescobts · #15

Captain :cool:

dialex · #16

Welcome to the Spyderco Forum and enjoy your stay here. Congratulations on your inspired choice, I think you'll love the digital camo Millie :)

azrida21 · #17

Thanks....

Water Bug · #18

The Military is a very good choice. The Captain is quite cool, though.

v8r · #19

why is the milli ilegal almost everywhere?does anyone know what the legal length of blade is in Texas?the longest knife i have is a se police,and that looks scarier than a milli does to me. :confused:

yablanowitz · #20

It is only illegal in places with a sub-four inch limit, such as Colorado, Nebraska and others with similar laws. They are perfectly legal here in Kansas, and Texas has a five inch limit if I recall corectly, so even the new Police III is legal there.