I have been carrying the first version of the military for over 10 years now. They are pretty much the same knife but this 2nd version refines a couple of things in the design. It is in my pocket every single day. It is the perfect size knife for me and my absolute favorite in the spyderco line up. I Only use my knife for cutting, no prying. The tip has never broke or bent. I sharpen the knife about once every two or three weeks on the spyderco sharp maker to maintain the s30v edge. I rarely have to use anything but the ceramic rods to bring the edge back. The blade profile in my opinion is the perfect balance between edc utility and self defense. I do own the blurple pm2 in s110v steel. I love the compression lock on the PM2 but the size is too small for my taste. It does end up in my jacket or flannel front pocket from time to time just to flick a play with. As luck would have it Spyderco is finally going to release a "Military 2" with the para's compression lock! It was debuted at blade show. I am definitely jumping on it when its released and maybe it will earn the edc spot my original has. Love these knives! Thank you for a great video.
I will be interesting to see what kind of sprint runs and dealer exclusives come out in the Military 2 form. it's about time they get the upgrade to compression lock and 4 way carry option for the pocket clip.
For me as a former owner of a Military, the PM2 does what the Military can in a lighter, smaller package with a stronger, more user friendly lock. Also at a lower price.
They went with the liner lock because you can have heavy gloves on and still actuate the knife. What I've been told....so take that for what it is. I own one of these and I love it.
Looks like pricing is up around $250 for this model now. I've owned mine for about 6yrs. The DLC coating is indestructible lol if it wasn't for the missing paint on the pocket clip and some gouges on the G10 you'd never know the blade was heavily used. The tip is very thin, but it's great for gutting fish and cleaning small to medium game.
This is good for slicing chip bags and apples, and other mild edc taks… it’s way too thin for its length and with the hole it’ll snap with any lateral force, it’s not for any para or military use
Упорный штифт на этом ноже не вставлен даже в лайнер, раньше там были вины совместно с лайнером теперь всё иначе, этот нож стоимостью в 350$ может только чистить картофель и то нужно очень осторожно что бы штифт не сломал пластиковую ручку я не говорю о ситуации где нужно принять усилия в экстремальных ситуациях об этом даже не идёт речь. Как вы думаете пластиковые накладки выдержат штифт если вы сделаете усилия для на рукоятку ножа, сомневаюсь, а если будит ситуация от которой зависит ваша жизнь и нож за 350$ не выдержит нагрузок ?
It's still there lol, but honestly don't carry the knife a whole lot. Only time I really carry it is if I'm headed somewhere where I think I may have to, err,.. "poke" someone lol
I wish it had a different locking mechanism......other than that it's a fine blade! Although, I will take a Manix 2 XL over the Military for a number of reasons...one being the lock.
I just got my first Military; a St. Nick’s exclusive model with a DLC coated 4V blade, ($220 and WELL worth it). I LOVE it! I prefer the full sized blade and the Millie ergos are better for me than the PM2, (I own six PM2’s). The liner lock on this model is incredibly good, and I wish Spyderco used it on more models. I should’ve gotten a Millie ~20 years ago. 🤔
In my opinion Tip down works better for bigger knives like this. Your thumb is much closer to the spydiehole as you draw out of pocket. I also like my Pm2 carry tip down as well
I have been carrying the first version of the military for over 10 years now. They are pretty much the same knife but this 2nd version refines a couple of things in the design. It is in my pocket every single day. It is the perfect size knife for me and my absolute favorite in the spyderco line up. I Only use my knife for cutting, no prying. The tip has never broke or bent. I sharpen the knife about once every two or three weeks on the spyderco sharp maker to maintain the s30v edge. I rarely have to use anything but the ceramic rods to bring the edge back. The blade profile in my opinion is the perfect balance between edc utility and self defense. I do own the blurple pm2 in s110v steel. I love the compression lock on the PM2 but the size is too small for my taste. It does end up in my jacket or flannel front pocket from time to time just to flick a play with. As luck would have it Spyderco is finally going to release a "Military 2" with the para's compression lock! It was debuted at blade show. I am definitely jumping on it when its released and maybe it will earn the edc spot my original has. Love these knives! Thank you for a great video.
I will be interesting to see what kind of sprint runs and dealer exclusives come out in the Military 2 form.
it's about time they get the upgrade to compression lock and 4 way carry option for the pocket clip.
I think they used a liner lock because it works well with gloves.
Just bought one factory second just like yours all black for $155. Im liking the knife quite a lot
Thank you for giving this blad3 some love. Not enough of it on YT.
For me as a former owner of a Military, the PM2 does what the Military can in a lighter, smaller package with a stronger, more user friendly lock. Also at a lower price.
They went with the liner lock because you can have heavy gloves on and still actuate the knife. What I've been told....so take that for what it is. I own one of these and I love it.
Looks like pricing is up around $250 for this model now. I've owned mine for about 6yrs. The DLC coating is indestructible lol if it wasn't for the missing paint on the pocket clip and some gouges on the G10 you'd never know the blade was heavily used. The tip is very thin, but it's great for gutting fish and cleaning small to medium game.
This is good for slicing chip bags and apples, and other mild edc taks… it’s way too thin for its length and with the hole it’ll snap with any lateral force, it’s not for any para or military use
I carry mine in case there's cake.....and someone tries to steal my cake.
Handle length is ridiculous.... Why?
Nice, guess i will order it. Greets from Vienna : )
Упорный штифт на этом ноже не вставлен даже в лайнер, раньше там были вины совместно с лайнером теперь всё иначе, этот нож стоимостью в 350$ может только чистить картофель и то нужно очень осторожно что бы штифт не сломал пластиковую ручку я не говорю о ситуации где нужно принять усилия в экстремальных ситуациях об этом даже не идёт речь. Как вы думаете пластиковые накладки выдержат штифт если вы сделаете усилия для на рукоятку ножа, сомневаюсь, а если будит ситуация от которой зависит ваша жизнь и нож за 350$ не выдержит нагрузок ?
The stop pin is nestled into the liner on its shoulder, and then sunk into the g10. Its normally a $200 knife here.
Check out the Military 2
Good review hows the tip holding up?
It's still there lol, but honestly don't carry the knife a whole lot. Only time I really carry it is if I'm headed somewhere where I think I may have to, err,.. "poke" someone lol
I wish it had a different locking mechanism......other than that it's a fine blade! Although, I will take a Manix 2 XL over the Military for a number of reasons...one being the lock.
They are soon releasing it with a compression lock! debuted at blade show this year
I just got my first Military; a St. Nick’s exclusive model with a DLC coated 4V blade, ($220 and WELL worth it).
I LOVE it! I prefer the full sized blade and the Millie ergos are better for me than the PM2, (I own six PM2’s). The liner lock on this model is incredibly good, and I wish Spyderco used it on more models.
I should’ve gotten a Millie ~20 years ago. 🤔
Great vid man but the hole on the military is identical to the hole on the pm2 / pm3.
You are correct, I couldn't remember for sure off-hand. I just knew it was larger than my Matriarch and my Endura.
I want one for a filet, fish, cooking knife
Tip down carry works very well for me.
Agreed. I prefer tip up if I can have it, but am perfectly fine carrying tip down.
In my opinion Tip down works better for bigger knives like this. Your thumb is much closer to the spydiehole as you draw out of pocket. I also like my Pm2 carry tip down as well
In my opinion Blade HQ is too expensive. I can always find it cheaper someplace else.