Hi! I have the titanium version that will never fit my woman's pocket. So I got rid of the pocket clip and made a kydex sheath for it. Now I carry it horizontally on my belt and it's great! I don't feel it, the grip is more comfortable and I can enjoy a longer blade. Take care, Irène.
Awesome video! Got the Military in DLC S30V in camo G10 in 2022 and just picked up the Military 2. The original Military is placed in my left pocket so the blade stays securely closed against the pocket while the Military 2 is in my right pocket. Both are great knives and can't go wrong with either knife. Thanks for sharing!
Best video on a knife I’ve seen in 2019. Bought a military as soon as I finished watching. Love bigger blades and not ashamed to carry them. Would love to hear more about how you use your military as a Park Ranger. Best wishes
Knife Watch thanks dude! I’ve been away from TH-cam a bit but about to start making videos again and will try to branch out more and show some use scenarios. Thanks for the support!
Ranger Jon Outdoors looking forward to your comeback, my friend! You got me into Spyderco collecting and many more brands. Would love to see how things are evolving for you
@@rangerjonoutdoors6429 I love to hear that. You videos are awesome. You talk about real live applications and not about "making fearhersticks" while holding the knife in the hammer gripp while sitting on the couch all day long like some reviewers seem to do 😆.
I have been carrying a military for years..I work in cable construction..So I’m working aerial,And underground.The long blade is legal to carry where I live..I’m cutting mule tape,Zip ties boxes,All sorts of tape and it’s my favorite knife...When I’m spicing,taps the blade on both the pm2 and military will even work as a jacket stripper.....In Texas the summers are brutal and they have stayed rust free with just basic maintenance...
It’s a helluva tool for a working man/woman. It’s excellent in the “field”. For folks out in “it” getting after it, I struggle to think of a better knife to this day.
I used to think that tip-down was silly. Then i bought the resilience (4.25" blade)... I quickly learned that there is a need for tip-down if the knife is long enough, you explained it very well. I currently am carrying the Manix 2XL, I'm on the fence about changing from tip-up to tip-down, tho I'm not sure that it qualifies length-wise, it's sort of a weird in between spot. Great vid!
Howdy from TX, Ranger Jon! I’m also a December boy and have the military 2 preordered.. definitely looking forward to receiving it and comparing it to my PM2
I don’t have one yet, there is one dropping soon, I have many pm2’s and para3’s. And many other Spyderco knives but I like the native chief so I’m thinking the Military will be nice,although a Military 2 is coming out with a compression lock so we’ll see what that one’s about eventually. Great review 👍🏻
Ahoy m8. Totally agree with your review. I carry the military around 10 years now and because of that damn thing I buying folders for the storage box . I quite interested in the full size presidio 2 but we will see 😊
I said f it and ordered the 52100 off eBay. I paid over msrp, but honestly it’s the pinnacle of folding knives for me. I especially love spydercos 52100 and peel ply carbon fiber. I’ll be buried with that bastard.
Hi Jon, I am looking forward to your Manly knife reviews. I own three of their knives in D2 steel, fit and finish is excellent and the pricing makes them one of the best buys on the market. Very informative and enjoyable review. Have a great day.
Thanks Barry! I’m REALLY looking forward to the Manly knives. I’ve been looking for something I could get with s90v that is just utilitarian and something I can abuse at work. I will make a couple videos on them for sure. 🔥🤘
Yeah Barry that stock edge angle and Kevin’s review was what got me interested to begin with, then I saw they offer s90v and I was sold! I ordered the Peak and the Wasp slipjoint both in s90v. Should have them today 🔥 I hear their D2 is literally the best in the biz
HI Jon, I have the comrade slip joint; the only thing that can be a little bit if a pain is that the knife has 3 stop positions when opening/closing the knife, but on the upside provides greater safety. Enjoy your new Manly knives.
Ranger Jon Outdoors I live in South Louisiana and carry the 52100 PM2 and I have had no problems with corrosion! It’s a fantastic steel/knife, you should try it!
I've been trying to decide para 2 or military , this review made my mind up :) . Thanks for your honest opinion after carrying it for a while :) . I notice you have both the top end verietys of this knife , maybe a link to purchasing each if them , in the info section would be really helpful ! :)Thanks Mate !
Thanks for the kind words!! I struggle with TH-cam off/on just with life as I don’t go through 100 bazillion knives a year like these other “reviewers”. I find one I like and use that sucker lol. Hoping to do a 2.5 yr final review on the k390 stretch soon!
I just watched this video this morning, along with your long term review of the Citizen diver. Because of that, I just switched out my EDC this morning since I own both these pieces. Your reviews are very convincing. Ever consider being an Attorney?😊
Does anyone have any ideas on how to make a military tip-up? I have seen one guy use a Chris Reeve Sebenza clip and some kind of screw through the landyard hole.
I've found in my experience that liner locks are good if they have standoffs or some support along the back of the knife at least halfway to the pivot..every liner or framelock I've had with minimal support that rely on the pivot and a standoffs or small backspacer at the butt end of the knife seem to fail under hard but not extreme use..the military and Spydercos budget linerlocks got it right..light weight isn't always good if you plan on actually using the knife support is needed
Great content... I needed this comparison. Still, I find myself holding out for a PM2 in 204p/20cv/m390 instead of getting the Knifeworks exclusive Military in this video. Maybe I will regret that decision when Knifeworks runs out, and nobody has delivered a PM2 in that steel yet, but that’s the risk I’m willing to take!
Thanks dude! I would NOT pass on the military if that’s what you’re waiting for. If you can get away with carrying the size of the Military for your needs, it’s just a much more capable knife than the PM2. The PM2 is also just perfection in its size class don’t get me wrong! But, if you’ve got no restrictions on size, man, the Military is just phenomenal. Either way though! Thanks for watching! It’s good to know some folks get something out of it. 🔥🤘
+Ranger Jon Outdoors Hey, thanks for the review! Really enjoyed that. I just ordered my first Spyderco in my first “exotic” steel - Military in Rex45! Subbed.
You mentioned you’d say more about the Queen Cutlery piece. Would love an update. Was awesome to see it next to the military - wanted to see what made you bring them altogether.
Thanks for the interest in the Queen! I finished the restoration on it and was going to make a video on it but unfortunately I lost everything I owned due to Hurricane Michael back in October, including the Queen. Life's moving forward though and I'm going to try to start putting some content back up! Rock on 🔥🤘
@@watches. sorry I never replied to this! I’ve been very off/on with TH-cam the past few years. That’s such a generous off you had laid out and I wanted to say I appreciate the kindness. Life has moved forward after these many years and all is well!
I know this is an old video, but with the Military 2 finally hitting dealers I was wondering whether you were planning on picking up/reviewing one. Great video by the way!
I definitely plan on checking it out! I’m for sure in the camp of people that is worried the slight changes and compression lock may ruin what is actually so perfect about the full size mili. Time will tell tho!
RJO - Great to see you back on YT. I've missed your videos! I am thinking about picking up a new Spyderco in the near future... Para3, PM2, Manix 2, Military, Sage, Native 5, Lil Native... I'm not sure? Looking for something a little more premium than my Delica4 for EDC. I am looking for a steel that is solid all-around - good corrosion resistance, not impossible to sharpen and holds an edge very well, so I am thinking M390, S30V or maybe S110V or S90V? What are your thoughts? I was considering Maxamet or CruWear, but I don't know enough about those and heard that one or both of those will petina and rust pretty easily from fingerprints. I like to play with my EDC blades, especially when it's got something like the compression lock, so a steel with that characteristic wouldn't be ideal.
Lagotto Operator hey man sorry I just saw this I’ve been offline for a while! If it’s not too late, I’ve actually come full circle myself lately and I’m all about the knife as a total package for the dollars you spend vs. getting caught up in blade steel frenzy. I’m all about high end blade steels, but it’s got to be a knife I love and enjoy using and something I’m proud to own and show off. For that purpose no matter what I try, I keep coming back to my S30V PM2’s for edc users. The Sage 2 is an all time absolute favorite too. Phenomenal knife. The Spydiechef has been next on my high end list for quite some time now it’s just a work of art, yet also can serve a solid function especially here in Florida. Id say go for the knife platform that makes you smile the most. Another phenomenal knife to check out is the fox tur in elmax. Crazy good value.
I have the blurple g10 with s110v military. It's the best spydie flicker out of all my spdercos. Probably because of the size of the blade, but it is super smooth.
@@rangerjonoutdoors6429 Holding up really well. Haven't sharpened it yet though. I hear it can be tough. I find s30v needs a lot of time to sharpen so I'm assuming the s110v will be even more so.
srg914 I only have the sharpmaker with the gray and white stones and it’s a bitch to sharpen. I reprofiled the backbevel to 30 degrees with a microbevel at 40. I keep it toothy (sharpening on white stones and light stropping with green compound) and the edge hasn’t needed a touch up in a month.
God I hate that your telling everyone about my favorite knife! I thought that Michael Christy was telling enough people about it I thought it was mine alone! No not really it's an awesome knife I've got 3 of them and I love them all. I'm 6'3" and I have huge hands and this knife was made for my hands. I've got a couple different para 2s but the Military melts in my hands I'm with you brother!!
You definitely wouldn’t like the bhq cooper scales pm2 😮 that thing is a half a pound 😅 blade swapped it,now the Rex 45 dlc blade is in AWT scales and weighs too hat a para3 does.👍🏻
hey Jay I’m doing good man! Just busy with day to day life. I been keeping up with all your vids and adventures lol. I’m waiting on an LC200N or K390 Endura Sprint and I’ll be all over that man! I love the endura too I just have too much vg10 floating around these days haha
I hear ya Jon. VG10 isn't too exciting, but it's definitely my favorite budget steel. I've been waiting to get my hands on the Native 5 in LC200N, looking forward to seeing how that steel performs. Glad to see you're alive.
Ranger Jon Outdoors K390 looks like a really interesting steel. All that carbon and vanadium! I want an Endura. Love the big folding blades! Do you know if an Endura in K390 is forthcoming?
John Pifer I don’t know if you have heard this or saw it yet. But there is a k390 endura coming in a navy frn handle! It looks beautiful, would love to hear your thoughts on it!
I had a brown XHP. millie it was nice but I ended up selling it and replacing it with a 710- 1410 which I have no regrets.The blade to handle ratio is better ,I like the lock better ,I like tip up.its M 390 .its a little heavier but I don't even know it is my pocket .
Everyone besides you complains about the size. I like a larger knife as well in my pocket, but not one that is too heavy or wide. Thanks for the video! Gonna check out the carbon Titanium offering.
Tiger24MTB Ball Life thanks dude! I’ve been through the ringer this last year and a half but VERY excited to start making videos again soon! Hopefully this month. Thanks for the kind words.
@@rangerjonoutdoors6429 Sorry to hear that it's seem like 2019 and 2020 every one is going through hard times. I figured wasn't right, I pray you and your family stay safe in these hard times.
The farther I got away from the Millie the closer I got to it. I liked full ti and ball bearings but I always come back to the simplicity and brilliance of the military. Love my s110v and m4.
You've motivated me to dive into the Spyderco-world with the CF/TI model. Got lucky by calling KnifeWorks and begging for their last one. Maybe you should moon-light as a car-salesman when you aren't protecting our forests and parks, brother. Have an awesome day!
I bought the Fluted titanium and the Knifeworks Carbon /titanium (S90V) a few months ago when they both dropped to 199.00 or so. I agree about how slim they carry, construction quality, and function. I have noticed a hot spot (XL sized hands) where there is jimping on the RIL release relief when gripped for hard cutting on these particular versions (especially fluted titanium ) . I don't own one of the liner lock knives they do look more comfortable in that area. I do want the Rex 45 sprint! Thank for Video...nice work.
Hi there, first time coming across your channel, would you be willing to put the exact model # of the green knife other than military in your response? I'd like to purchase one . I was told about spyderco knives being excellent knives. I have big hands and seems like this one would be the one for me. I would greatly appreciate it 🙏🙏
Hey John great question I forgot to mention that in my vid but NO. I think people make way too much out of that. The fine point on these knives has been amazing as a tool for doing fine things with it. I’ve put a hurting on the tips too. No issues. However if you try to pry up a big staple or something like that they’ll definitely snap, but lateral force like that will snap the tip off even some more robust “tips” on other knives. If you just use the knife to cut things and don’t pry on that tip or try to use it as a screwdriver then I don’t think you’re going to hurt it. Haha actually though I HAVE used the fine tip as a screwdriver for my eyeglasses many times so there’s a good example of it’s usefulness and obviously the tiny eyeglass screws aren’t going to hurt anything. Rock on ! 🔥
Ranger Jon Outdoors thanks for the reply. One of those will likely be my next purchase. Also I would like to thank you for your recommendation of the LAPG TBFK. I got one and love it.
This is good for slicing chip bags and apples, and other mild edc taks… it’s way too thin for its length and with the hole it’ll snap with any lateral force, it’s not for any para or military use
Sal has such intuition and guts in how he makes his design decisions. It's so evident in the tip-down carry of this knife. No matter what the tip-up ideologues say, tip-down is correct for this knife.
Not everyone immediately understands this knife. You need to grow up to it. After I bought myself a Military, this knife displaced all other knives from my pocket. And I don’t really want to use anything other than Military. Military inspires confidence, calm, and reliability. This is one of the few knives that can be the only knife for life.
Holy crap this is the knife I have lmao. I bought a Spyderco from some back woods knife shop and the owner didn’t know what it was. But this knife felt amazing. This is coming from a dude who owns every Chris Reeves knife+ a lot of mid techs and customs over $1200 and up. I knew it wasn’t a pm1 or 2 but there was no other Spyderco knife that looked like it other than those two. So I just concluded that someone modded it to have a linear lock rather than the compression lock. Which wasn’t a bad thing imo. I have the same view about linear locks. If you’re beating on the back of your blade...you’re either very well misinformed on how to use a knife or you just need to go an get a fixed blade already and stop breaking your knives lol. Anyways thanks for clearing this up for me man. Glad i own such an awesome knife.
Well you're doing your self a serious disservice. The military is literally the only good, strong and reliable liner lock on there if you ask me. And im a triad lock guy, usually only carry my recon 1's or custom demko AD 10. Do yourself a favour and buy one, one of the best and comfy cutters you'll ever own.
people dont like the Military cause they have tiny hands!!! hahaha im gonna pick up a POLICE after i get a Para 2 i have para3 LW and a para3 G-10 with Maxamet Steel. and orignally my only complaint was the Para3 LW was to Light lol felt weird to the other Knives i carry. and then got the g10 and i was like ya!! thats better the weight was right for me anyway. get a Police
spyderco is a hyped brand that is not really worth the money. Firstly, at the beginning, the production was apparently good in terms of the quality of the goods, not to say that it was super, but the goods were good. Today, it is beyond insanity in the sense that on some products one metal liner is installed, respectively, the blade fastening on one side is held only in the G-10 plastic handle, but this is not the limit, pay attention to the blade stop, or rather, what the blade rests on the metal stop is not even a screw, but just an stop that is not inserted into the metal liner, but simply into the plastic handle, at the slightest increase or slight pressure, this pin will fly out and break the handle at best. I assume that in the near future spyderco will get worse and worse in quality and reliability. In the end, the knife must be at least a little reliable, which unfortunately cannot be said about spyderco at the moment.
The barrel spacers are riding on stainless liners. The liners are like that of the bugout, bracing surfaces are metal. With the tension of the screws on the pivot and body, that stop pin will not fail. It’s called a floating stop pin, and actually provides longer life. A screwed in barrel spacer as a stop pin will eventually shear at the fastener. Also, spyderco heat treats all of their steels probably the best in the business. If there’s a steel that has a working hardness of 58-60 hrc, they’re going with 60-61. They have proven themselves to not cut any corners. They really made me take a second look at benchmade and their value. Spyderco provides the best value. You can get a delica k390 for $115. That’s a 9% vanadium, 65 hrc, tool steel ground to sub 15 thousandths of an inch. For benchmade to provide a 9% vanadium steel, double the price. For spyderco to do it, add $20.
Hi! I have the titanium version that will never fit my woman's pocket. So I got rid of the pocket clip and made a kydex sheath for it. Now I carry it horizontally on my belt and it's great! I don't feel it, the grip is more comfortable and I can enjoy a longer blade. Take care, Irène.
Awesome video! Got the Military in DLC S30V in camo G10 in 2022 and just picked up the Military 2. The original Military is placed in my left pocket so the blade stays securely closed against the pocket while the Military 2 is in my right pocket. Both are great knives and can't go wrong with either knife. Thanks for sharing!
The lynch deep carry clip brings this to the next level
Best video on a knife I’ve seen in 2019. Bought a military as soon as I finished watching. Love bigger blades and not ashamed to carry them. Would love to hear more about how you use your military as a Park Ranger. Best wishes
Knife Watch thanks dude! I’ve been away from TH-cam a bit but about to start making videos again and will try to branch out more and show some use scenarios. Thanks for the support!
Ranger Jon Outdoors looking forward to your comeback, my friend! You got me into Spyderco collecting and many more brands. Would love to see how things are evolving for you
@@rangerjonoutdoors6429 I love to hear that. You videos are awesome. You talk about real live applications and not about "making fearhersticks" while holding the knife in the hammer gripp while sitting on the couch all day long like some reviewers seem to do 😆.
Keep the uploads coming
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I have been carrying a military for years..I work in cable construction..So I’m working aerial,And underground.The long blade is legal to carry where I live..I’m cutting mule tape,Zip ties boxes,All sorts of tape and it’s my favorite knife...When I’m spicing,taps the blade on both the pm2 and military will even work as a jacket stripper.....In Texas the summers are brutal and they have stayed rust free with just basic maintenance...
It’s a helluva tool for a working man/woman. It’s excellent in the “field”. For folks out in “it” getting after it, I struggle to think of a better knife to this day.
Great points. I have the frame lock version . Love it. The thing I hate with some framelocks is in deployment where some pressure prevents opening.
Great vid sir ! Big fan of the military myself, I carry one very often (CF - M390) for 7 years ! U just got yourself a new sub ! Cheers
Halfmoon67 thanks! Glad you enjoyed! I’ve been looking for a beat up example of that m390/cf one so I can take it into the field.
Great review! Can't wait to get mine
it’s the perfect road trip knife for me
I used to think that tip-down was silly. Then i bought the resilience (4.25" blade)...
I quickly learned that there is a need for tip-down if the knife is long enough, you explained it very well. I currently am carrying the Manix 2XL, I'm on the fence about changing from tip-up to tip-down, tho I'm not sure that it qualifies length-wise, it's sort of a weird in between spot. Great vid!
Howdy from TX, Ranger Jon! I’m also a December boy and have the military 2 preordered.. definitely looking forward to receiving it and comparing it to my PM2
I don’t have one yet, there is one dropping soon, I have many pm2’s and para3’s. And many other Spyderco knives but I like the native chief so I’m thinking the Military will be nice,although a Military 2 is coming out with a compression lock so we’ll see what that one’s about eventually. Great review 👍🏻
Ahoy m8. Totally agree with your review. I carry the military around 10 years now and because of that damn thing I buying folders for the storage box . I quite interested in the full size presidio 2 but we will see 😊
They make a left hand version of the military and the pm2. I have kept my pm2 tip down it just feels right. Good reviews thanks 🐱
I said f it and ordered the 52100 off eBay.
I paid over msrp, but honestly it’s the pinnacle of folding knives for me. I especially love spydercos 52100 and peel ply carbon fiber. I’ll be buried with that bastard.
Hi Jon, I am looking forward to your Manly knife reviews. I own three of their knives in D2 steel, fit and finish is excellent and the pricing makes them one of the best buys on the market. Very informative and enjoyable review. Have a great day.
Thanks Barry! I’m REALLY looking forward to the Manly knives. I’ve been looking for something I could get with s90v that is just utilitarian and something I can abuse at work. I will make a couple videos on them for sure. 🔥🤘
All Manly knives grind their cutting edge bevels at 15 degrees per side. If you are interested kevin cleary did a review on the peak model.
Yeah Barry that stock edge angle and Kevin’s review was what got me interested to begin with, then I saw they offer s90v and I was sold! I ordered the Peak and the Wasp slipjoint both in s90v. Should have them today 🔥 I hear their D2 is literally the best in the biz
HI Jon, I have the comrade slip joint; the only thing that can be a little bit if a pain is that the knife has 3 stop positions when opening/closing the knife, but on the upside provides greater safety. Enjoy your new Manly knives.
You forgot to mention is only right handed, if you have a handgun in the right side, you need a knife in the left
Excellent review.
Good vid! These two are my favorites. Although I was surprised at how much I liked the carbon fiber 52100 version
Thanks dude! I love the looks of that 52100 version. If I didn’t live on the coast in FL I’d be all over more steels like that.
Ranger Jon Outdoors I live in South Louisiana and carry the 52100 PM2 and I have had no problems with corrosion! It’s a fantastic steel/knife, you should try it!
perfect review
March 10th st.Nicks Is dropping a red g10 4v exclusive for $220. Just a heads up for you in case you haven’t seen it ✌🏼
I've been trying to decide para 2 or military , this review made my mind up :) . Thanks for your honest opinion after carrying it for a while :) . I notice you have both the top end verietys of this knife , maybe a link to purchasing each if them , in the info section would be really helpful ! :)Thanks Mate !
Bro, your knife reviews are really good. I know you call this your “side thing,” but I hope you continue putting these out.
Thanks for the kind words!! I struggle with TH-cam off/on just with life as I don’t go through 100 bazillion knives a year like these other “reviewers”. I find one I like and use that sucker lol. Hoping to do a 2.5 yr final review on the k390 stretch soon!
I totally agree! Make sure to grab the Blade HQ M4 exclusive before it disappears
I just watched this video this morning, along with your long term review of the Citizen diver. Because of that, I just switched out my EDC this morning since I own both these pieces. Your reviews are very convincing. Ever consider being an Attorney?😊
Does anyone have any ideas on how to make a military tip-up? I have seen one guy use a Chris Reeve Sebenza clip and some kind of screw through the landyard hole.
I've found in my experience that liner locks are good if they have standoffs or some support along the back of the knife at least halfway to the pivot..every liner or framelock I've had with minimal support that rely on the pivot and a standoffs or small backspacer at the butt end of the knife seem to fail under hard but not extreme use..the military and Spydercos budget linerlocks got it right..light weight isn't always good if you plan on actually using the knife support is needed
You know what man? THANK YOU FOR A POSITIVE VIDEO AND REVIEW OF THE MILITARY!!! all I ever see and hear is people bitching about them!
Love the full flat grind, so much better for cutting and slicing
Great content... I needed this comparison. Still, I find myself holding out for a PM2 in 204p/20cv/m390 instead of getting the Knifeworks exclusive Military in this video. Maybe I will regret that decision when Knifeworks runs out, and nobody has delivered a PM2 in that steel yet, but that’s the risk I’m willing to take!
Thanks dude! I would NOT pass on the military if that’s what you’re waiting for. If you can get away with carrying the size of the Military for your needs, it’s just a much more capable knife than the PM2. The PM2 is also just perfection in its size class don’t get me wrong! But, if you’ve got no restrictions on size, man, the Military is just phenomenal. Either way though! Thanks for watching! It’s good to know some folks get something out of it. 🔥🤘
I got delivery of my Military 2 in November of last year (2023). I think you should try one.
+Ranger Jon Outdoors Hey, thanks for the review! Really enjoyed that. I just ordered my first Spyderco in my first “exotic” steel - Military in Rex45!
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You mentioned you’d say more about the Queen Cutlery piece. Would love an update. Was awesome to see it next to the military - wanted to see what made you bring them altogether.
Thanks for the interest in the Queen! I finished the restoration on it and was going to make a video on it but unfortunately I lost everything I owned due to Hurricane Michael back in October, including the Queen. Life's moving forward though and I'm going to try to start putting some content back up! Rock on 🔥🤘
Ranger Jon Outdoors I’m really sorry for your loss. I’d love to send you a Queen Cutlery of mine for you to review if you’re interested.
@@watches. sorry I never replied to this! I’ve been very off/on with TH-cam the past few years. That’s such a generous off you had laid out and I wanted to say I appreciate the kindness. Life has moved forward after these many years and all is well!
Wow@@rangerjonoutdoors6429 so glad to hear this. knife community is special like that. god bless you and yours
What about S110V?
I know this is an old video, but with the Military 2 finally hitting dealers I was wondering whether you were planning on picking up/reviewing one. Great video by the way!
I definitely plan on checking it out! I’m for sure in the camp of people that is worried the slight changes and compression lock may ruin what is actually so perfect about the full size mili. Time will tell tho!
Awesome knife. My favorite one.
RJO - Great to see you back on YT. I've missed your videos! I am thinking about picking up a new Spyderco in the near future... Para3, PM2, Manix 2, Military, Sage, Native 5, Lil Native... I'm not sure? Looking for something a little more premium than my Delica4 for EDC. I am looking for a steel that is solid all-around - good corrosion resistance, not impossible to sharpen and holds an edge very well, so I am thinking M390, S30V or maybe S110V or S90V? What are your thoughts? I was considering Maxamet or CruWear, but I don't know enough about those and heard that one or both of those will petina and rust pretty easily from fingerprints. I like to play with my EDC blades, especially when it's got something like the compression lock, so a steel with that characteristic wouldn't be ideal.
Lagotto Operator hey man sorry I just saw this I’ve been offline for a while! If it’s not too late, I’ve actually come full circle myself lately and I’m all about the knife as a total package for the dollars you spend vs. getting caught up in blade steel frenzy. I’m all about high end blade steels, but it’s got to be a knife I love and enjoy using and something I’m proud to own and show off. For that purpose no matter what I try, I keep coming back to my S30V PM2’s for edc users. The Sage 2 is an all time absolute favorite too. Phenomenal knife. The Spydiechef has been next on my high end list for quite some time now it’s just a work of art, yet also can serve a solid function especially here in Florida. Id say go for the knife platform that makes you smile the most. Another phenomenal knife to check out is the fox tur in elmax. Crazy good value.
Man you were lucky to get that framelock Millie for so cheap, its a grail knife for me!
I love the military as well, I have the fluted titanium version but I really want a cf one
I have the blurple g10 with s110v military. It's the best spydie flicker out of all my spdercos. Probably because of the size of the blade, but it is super smooth.
srg914 how’s that edge retention on the 110v treating you?
@@rangerjonoutdoors6429 Holding up really well. Haven't sharpened it yet though. I hear it can be tough. I find s30v needs a lot of time to sharpen so I'm assuming the s110v will be even more so.
srg914 I only have the sharpmaker with the gray and white stones and it’s a bitch to sharpen. I reprofiled the backbevel to 30 degrees with a microbevel at 40. I keep it toothy (sharpening on white stones and light stropping with green compound) and the edge hasn’t needed a touch up in a month.
God I hate that your telling everyone about my favorite knife! I thought that Michael Christy was telling enough people about it I thought it was mine alone! No not really it's an awesome knife I've got 3 of them and I love them all. I'm 6'3" and I have huge hands and this knife was made for my hands. I've got a couple different para 2s but the Military melts in my hands I'm with you brother!!
Add compresssion lock and tip up carry and it would be a dream knife!
Ever try the native Chief?
You definitely wouldn’t like the bhq cooper scales pm2 😮 that thing is a half a pound 😅 blade swapped it,now the Rex 45 dlc blade is in AWT scales and weighs too hat a para3 does.👍🏻
Holy cow it is you! Hi, how are ya Jon? Thanks for the video. I carry the Endura for the exact same reasons you talked about.
hey Jay I’m doing good man! Just busy with day to day life. I been keeping up with all your vids and adventures lol. I’m waiting on an LC200N or K390 Endura Sprint and I’ll be all over that man! I love the endura too I just have too much vg10 floating around these days haha
I hear ya Jon. VG10 isn't too exciting, but it's definitely my favorite budget steel. I've been waiting to get my hands on the Native 5 in LC200N, looking forward to seeing how that steel performs. Glad to see you're alive.
Ranger Jon Outdoors K390 looks like a really interesting steel. All that carbon and vanadium! I want an Endura. Love the big folding blades! Do you know if an Endura in K390 is forthcoming?
John Pifer I don’t know if you have heard this or saw it yet. But there is a k390 endura coming in a navy frn handle! It looks beautiful, would love to hear your thoughts on it!
I had a brown XHP. millie it was nice but I ended up selling it and replacing it with a 710- 1410 which I have no regrets.The blade to handle ratio is better ,I like the lock better ,I like tip up.its M 390 .its a little heavier but I don't even know it is my pocket .
Your a good salesman, I wish they’d pay you commission.
Haha you and me both brother!
Everyone besides you complains about the size. I like a larger knife as well in my pocket, but not one that is too heavy or wide. Thanks for the video! Gonna check out the carbon Titanium offering.
Please get back to making knife videos, I really enjoyed your reviews on knives.
Tiger24MTB Ball Life thanks dude! I’ve been through the ringer this last year and a half but VERY excited to start making videos again soon! Hopefully this month. Thanks for the kind words.
@@rangerjonoutdoors6429 Sorry to hear that it's seem like 2019 and 2020 every one is going through hard times. I figured wasn't right, I pray you and your family stay safe in these hard times.
The farther I got away from the Millie the closer I got to it. I liked full ti and ball bearings but I always come back to the simplicity and brilliance of the military. Love my s110v and m4.
Just curious , have you ever tried a Spyderco Native Chief ? I think its the lightest as far as big knives go .
I have not! I’ve been interested for sure as the native 5 is my fav of all the small knives.
You've motivated me to dive into the Spyderco-world with the CF/TI model. Got lucky by calling KnifeWorks and begging for their last one. Maybe you should moon-light as a car-salesman when you aren't protecting our forests and parks, brother. Have an awesome day!
I want a salt version for work. I work in produce so I cut greens all day and my PM2 is great but too small.
Check out the Pacific salt
You still a Military lover?
I bought the Fluted titanium and the Knifeworks Carbon /titanium (S90V) a few months ago when they both dropped to 199.00 or so. I agree about how slim they carry, construction quality, and function. I have noticed a hot spot (XL sized hands) where there is jimping on the RIL release relief when gripped for hard cutting on these particular versions (especially fluted titanium ) . I don't own one of the liner lock knives they do look more comfortable in that area. I do want the Rex 45 sprint! Thank for Video...nice work.
The carbon fiber scale really just lightens the knife up so much. I’m totally in love with it haha. That Rex45 is gonna be so sweet man. So sweet!
Hi there, first time coming across your channel, would you be willing to put the exact model # of the green knife other than military in your response? I'd like to purchase one . I was told about spyderco knives being excellent knives. I have big hands and seems like this one would be the one for me. I would greatly appreciate it 🙏🙏
It was a knifeworks exclusive from a few years back now. You may be able to find one on the used market. Happy bunting!
I love a big knife and I also highly love the PM2 so whats your say should I get the knife your wife got you or the PM2 or... can I switch blades?
I would say go for what’s legally allowed in your area. Or get both! They fulfill different roles honestly worth having both.
Have you ever had issues with mili or PM2 because of the fine tip?
Hey John great question I forgot to mention that in my vid but NO. I think people make way too much out of that. The fine point on these knives has been amazing as a tool for doing fine things with it. I’ve put a hurting on the tips too. No issues. However if you try to pry up a big staple or something like that they’ll definitely snap, but lateral force like that will snap the tip off even some more robust “tips” on other knives. If you just use the knife to cut things and don’t pry on that tip or try to use it as a screwdriver then I don’t think you’re going to hurt it. Haha actually though I HAVE used the fine tip as a screwdriver for my eyeglasses many times so there’s a good example of it’s usefulness and obviously the tiny eyeglass screws aren’t going to hurt anything. Rock on ! 🔥
Ranger Jon Outdoors thanks for the reply. One of those will likely be my next purchase.
Also I would like to thank you for your recommendation of the LAPG TBFK. I got one and love it.
@@jmbwashi GREAT knife!
you want another knife? Here it is: Spiderco Police (My EDC Favorit of all times)
Yeah! I LOVE k390. Anything over 4" is illegal to carry here in FL so I have to stick with my Millie's, otherwise I'd have one for sure.
This is good for slicing chip bags and apples, and other mild edc taks… it’s way too thin for its length and with the hole it’ll snap with any lateral force, it’s not for any para or military use
That's a nice color on it
Sal has such intuition and guts in how he makes his design decisions. It's so evident in the tip-down carry of this knife. No matter what the tip-up ideologues say, tip-down is correct for this knife.
Yeah the Mili is a darn good knife
Not everyone immediately understands this knife. You need to grow up to it. After I bought myself a Military, this knife displaced all other knives from my pocket. And I don’t really want to use anything other than Military. Military inspires confidence, calm, and reliability. This is one of the few knives that can be the only knife for life.
The military is awesome. I’d get it in S30V, for a little more edge durability over S110V. It’s a cool knife for sure!
Stephanie Santelmann S110V will have better edge retention than S30V.
any chance you'd be willing to sell the carbon fiber/titanium s90v?
Can you still buy the military knife
I need to get something smaller for work. Pulling out a protect godfather to open a box makes people look at you funny
BEST KNIFE IN THE WORLD,,, nuff said,,
Imho,,,
Tisk tisk tisk 🤷♂️
It's NOT legal for us here, but I carry it anyway,,, (but only in my back yard),,, ha ha
Holy crap this is the knife I have lmao. I bought a Spyderco from some back woods knife shop and the owner didn’t know what it was. But this knife felt amazing. This is coming from a dude who owns every Chris Reeves knife+ a lot of mid techs and customs over $1200 and up. I knew it wasn’t a pm1 or 2 but there was no other Spyderco knife that looked like it other than those two. So I just concluded that someone modded it to have a linear lock rather than the compression lock. Which wasn’t a bad thing imo. I have the same view about linear locks. If you’re beating on the back of your blade...you’re either very well misinformed on how to use a knife or you just need to go an get a fixed blade already and stop breaking your knives lol. Anyways thanks for clearing this up for me man. Glad i own such an awesome knife.
Always wanted one, but refuse to buy liner locks that cost even close to that much.
Well you're doing your self a serious disservice. The military is literally the only good, strong and reliable liner lock on there if you ask me. And im a triad lock guy, usually only carry my recon 1's or custom demko AD 10. Do yourself a favour and buy one, one of the best and comfy cutters you'll ever own.
🐕🦺cool 😎 🆒️
Doesn’t get any cooler than the military 😎
people dont like the Military cause they have tiny hands!!! hahaha im gonna pick up a POLICE after i get a Para 2 i have para3 LW and a para3 G-10 with Maxamet Steel. and orignally my only complaint was the Para3 LW was to Light lol felt weird to the other Knives i carry. and then got the g10 and i was like ya!! thats better the weight was right for me anyway. get a Police
Their tip is weak and breaks easily.
spyderco is a hyped brand that is not really worth the money. Firstly, at the beginning, the production was apparently good in terms of the quality of the goods, not to say that it was super, but the goods were good. Today, it is beyond insanity in the sense that on some products one metal liner is installed, respectively, the blade fastening on one side is held only in the G-10 plastic handle, but this is not the limit, pay attention to the blade stop, or rather, what the blade rests on the metal stop is not even a screw, but just an stop that is not inserted into the metal liner, but simply into the plastic handle, at the slightest increase or slight pressure, this pin will fly out and break the handle at best. I assume that in the near future spyderco will get worse and worse in quality and reliability. In the end, the knife must be at least a little reliable, which unfortunately cannot be said about spyderco at the moment.
The barrel spacers are riding on stainless liners. The liners are like that of the bugout, bracing surfaces are metal.
With the tension of the screws on the pivot and body, that stop pin will not fail. It’s called a floating stop pin, and actually provides longer life. A screwed in barrel spacer as a stop pin will eventually shear at the fastener.
Also, spyderco heat treats all of their steels probably the best in the business. If there’s a steel that has a working hardness of 58-60 hrc, they’re going with 60-61. They have proven themselves to not cut any corners. They really made me take a second look at benchmade and their value.
Spyderco provides the best value. You can get a delica k390 for $115.
That’s a 9% vanadium, 65 hrc, tool steel ground to sub 15 thousandths of an inch.
For benchmade to provide a 9% vanadium steel, double the price. For spyderco to do it, add $20.
U talk a whole lot but say a whole lot of nothing.