Why do I need a military?

opusxpn · #1

Ok, as you may know the Endura is my favorite knife. Due to feel, size and construction. Now I love the Para2 its a beautiful knife and the thing I like the most is the size of the blade it is similar to the Endura. I have been looking at the Military but I dont really like a liner lock on such a large blade and have heard about the very thin tip. Are there any new military2 coming out that might improve these or is the military great the way it is. I need to see if its worth adding one to my EDC collection.

ginsuwarrior · #2

Tip is no more thin than FFG Endura. Military is a great knife and I'm glad I have it.

Igi964 · #3

Everybody should have a Military. It is a great knife. Big, light, strong, cut like laser sword. Endura is like a plastic toy next to a Millie :)

TomAiello · #4

I don't know if/when, but isn't the Mili 2 supposed to use the Power Lock?

ChapmanPreferred · #5

Yes get a Military, it is outstanding!

RadioactiveSpyder · #6

Igi964 wrote:Everybody should have a Military. It is a great knife. Big, light, strong, cut like laser sword. Endura is like a plastic toy next to a Millie :)

I totally agree with basically everything you said 110%. I really like the Endura, have several of various flavors, but the Military rocks. I definitely like the frame locks on the Ti versions, so if the lock is a real concern for you, we can all attest to their massive strength, and I have zero concern about my liner lock versions either (which includes my weekend EDC choice). As for the tip, don't pry anything period. Same's true for most other Spydies except the battle tank versions (Valloton, Tuff, etc). Plus Sal's bequeathed the ultimate gift to my most favorite models - the fluted sunburst pattern - to only the Native 5 and Military. Can't wait to see the fluted Ti PM2 someday and the translation to the CF handles. My blood pressure is going up too much thinking about these future possibilities! Go get one today. Cheers, Radioactive :)

Blerv · #7

I don't own a Mili but all the profile shots I have seen show a fairly thick tip compared to a FFG Endura due the 4mm blade stock (vs 3mm).

MacLaren · #8

RadioactiveSpyder wrote:I totally agree with basically everything you said 110%. I really like the Endura, have several of various flavors, but the Military rocks. I definitely like the frame locks on the Ti versions, so if the lock is a real concern for you, we can all attest to their massive strength, and I have zero concern about my liner lock versions either (which includes my weekend EDC choice). As for the tip, don't pry anything period. Same's true for most other Spydies except the battle tank versions (Valloton, Tuff, etc). Plus Sal's bequeathed the ultimate gift to my most favorite models - the fluted sunburst pattern - to only the Native 5 and Military. Can't wait to see the fluted Ti PM2 someday and the translation to the CF handles. My blood pressure is going up too much thinking about these future possibilities! Go get one today. Cheers, Radioactive :)

Wow......those are gorgeous. Out of the few knives I have the Millie feels the most "Lethal" in the hand - if that makes sense/or helps? Its an awesome knife!

jtoler_9 · #9

Skip the Military unless you are in the Military, or dig tactical blades. I just couldn't ever warm up to the Military model. So many other blades work just fine for what I need them to do. Just another opinoin. If you can, get one in hand to make the choice easier.

JNewell · #10

TomAiello wrote:I don't know if/when, but isn't the Mili 2 supposed to use the Power Lock?

Stop lock. If is apparently not a question, but when is a big question.

Brock O Lee · #11

Every sovereign nation needs a military :D

Every Spyderco enthusiast needs one too... It is slim, light, capable, comfortable to carry and extremely comfortable in the hand. Once you are used to a Military, the PM2 just feels a bit small and insignificant.

All my spydies can do day-to-day EDC stuff well enough, but when I have some real cutting tasks to accomplish, I usually grab a Military.

ginsuwarrior · #12

Military on right, Endura FFG on left

Evil D · #13

I'm holding out for a S110v Military otherwise I may get a DLC. I like them a lot for any kind of gloved work.

Officer Gigglez · #14

Because it is a Spyderco.

RadioactiveSpyder · #15

S110V Millie..... I'd take a K390 one too!

Nate · #16

I'm not in the military, I don't consider any of my knives to be "tactical," and I generally carry folders in the 3 inch range.

That said, I really like the Military. I was initially hesitant about the size, but I picked one up for $99 when I heard the left hand version was disco'd. I figured as a lefty I shouldn't pass up a left hand liner lock while I had the chance. I liked it so much I got a Cru-Wear as well :)

Others have already covered the "pros" pretty well. Just buy one! It's like the Para's Grandfather, lol.

41Mag · #17

Get one for the many reasons people have listed, Big, light, Strong and GREAT!!!!!! The Military is my favorite Spyderco and after you carry it for awhile it really does not feel that BIG. I use mine for everything from Hunting, Camping, Kitchen work to EDC. Just get one and try it! if ya don't like it sell it, but I think you will dig it.

Ned · #18

The Military is my favorite knife, it carries very small for its size, the quality is excellent the action is very smooth. Some people don't like the fact that it only carries one way (right side tip down) this is not a problem for me as opening a knife this size is facilitated by tip down carry by placing the opening hole closer to the fingers on the draw. I think that all serious Spyderco aficionados would appreciate having an example of this knife. I still need to pick up a Paramilitary 2. :)

MacLaren · #19

I understand the PM2 is an outstanding knife. But when I handled both at a dealer the other day I left liking the Military hands down. Its just wicked imo.

chuck_roxas45 · #20

Pics are worth a thousand words?