Designed by Spyderco co-founder Sal Glesser as the perfect knife for forward-deployed military personnel, the original Military™ Model is one of the cutlery industry’s most iconic designs. More than 25 years after its original release, the eagerly anticipated Military™ 2 builds on that hard-earned reputation while incorporating several significant design improvements. Instead of a LinerLock, the Military 2’s full-flat-ground high performance steel blade is supported by Spyderco’s signature Compression Lock® mechanism, which offers greater strength and even safer one-handed operation. The stainless steel liners that form the foundation of the lock are larger, giving the knife increased structural strength and anchoring its four-position pocket clip, which is configurable for left or right-side, tip-up or tip-down carry. The skeletonized liners are nested within peel-ply-textured G-10 scales to maintain a slim profile, complement its open-backed construction, and reduce the knife’s overall weight. Like its predecessor, the Military 2’s blade includes a textured index-finger choil and thumb ramp that provide a solid purchase for a forward-positioned grip, offering enhanced control during precise cutting tasks. The blade’s signature Trademark Round Hole™ proudly announces the design’s Spyderco pedigree and is fully accessible to allow quick, positive, one-handed opening with either hand. Notes Military 2s are more prone to lockstick (even "normal" ones) than other compression lock models for some reason. However, most of these don't have an unreasonable amount of lockstick and many have none at all. I've experienced "first" quality models with worse lockstick than even the worst of this lot. The S90V Sprint Run unit seems to be near perfect except for a slightly weaker detent and minor scuffs on the scales. Technical Specifications Overall Length: 9.51in 242mmClosed Length: 5.51in 140mmBlade Thickness: .145in 3.7mmTip Carry Position: 4-PositionSheath: N/A Blade Length: 4in 102mmEdge Length: 3.65in 93mmHandle Material: G-10Lock Type: CompressionOrigin: United States Steel: VariousKnife Weight: 4.4oz 124gClip Position: AmbiGrind: Full-Flat
