This program allows active-duty military and law enforcement personnel and qualified first responders to purchase Spyderco products directly from us at a substantial discount. Spyderco Military vs. Police 3 Discussion in 'Knife Reviews & Testing' started by brj, Jun 21, 2010. 633. ], Spyderco Native 5 Vs Para 3 [Which Knife Is Better For You? For me the Police is just TOO long, especially when closed in the pocket. You won’t go wrong going with either of the classic Spyderco designs, and truth be told, if you have the money for it, I think it’s best to eventually pick up both to help fill out your knife collection properly. By. The Endura for me personally has the perfect length, especially the blade, and is still considered a large knife by most (AND I happen to like the ergos). The Military combat knife is made in the USA. The Police model has a four-position adjustable clip. So to summarize everything, in the Blade Steel And Materials category, the Military model uses CPM S30V steel and has a textured G-10 handle and the Police Model uses VG-10 steel and has a stainless steel handle…, Even though both blade steels are good, I prefer the CPM S30V on the Military because it will hold an edge longer, and I also prefer the G-10 handle because it’s lighter weight and more comfortable in your hand…, In the Blade Shape And Handle Design category, the Military has a full flat grind which makes it a great cutter, and the Police has a hollow grind and swedge which helps prevent the tip from snapping off but limits it’s cutting performance…, In the Locking Mechanism category, the Military uses the Compression Lock system and the Police uses the Back lock system with the Boye Dent…, I prefer the Compression Lock system on the Military because it’s a little bit of a stronger locking mechanism…, In the Size And Dimensions category, the Military model is slightly longer (.05 inches) in overall length than the Police model when both of their blades are fully deployed …, In the Pocket Clip And Carry Position category, the Military is limited to only tip down carry whereas the Police has a clip that can be set up for tip up or tip down carry and can be swapped to either side…, And last, in the Price Comparison, the Police model is around 50 to 55 bucks less expensive than the Military model…, So which of these knives do I prefer? It also feels pretty comfortable in the hand, and I think the satin-finish looks very sleek. Today, we'll take a look at a big ol' pocketknife, the Spyderco Military. It’s a mechanism that was designed and patented by Spyderco, and I really like it because it’s a very strong system and it’s easy to use. The Spyderco Military has an overall length of 9.5″, a 4″ blade, weighs 4.2 ounces, and is made in the USA. It’s a large knife, but when you pick it up I think most will very surprised how light it feels. It was very well made, tough, good steel, and held up well to hard use. So it carries in your pocket a little easier than you might expect. May 18, 2005. Jun 21, 2010 #1. brj. The blade shape on the Military model is kind of a drop point with Spyderco’s traditional styling…, It has a high-performance full flat grind which makes it a great cutter and slicer, and it comes with a Plain Edge which I like because it makes it easier to sharpen…, Overall, I think it’s a very attractive looking blade, and it performs very well. That brings the overall length on the Military to 9.52 inches when the blade is fully deployed…, Just for comparison’s sake, the Paramilitary 2 (again a more compact version of the Military) is 8.24 inches long when the blade is fully locked out…. But one day I hung the pocket clip on something and bent it all to pieces. Spyderco Endura Vs Police – Conclusions… So to sum it all up, in the Blade Steel And Materials category, both the Endura and the Police use VG-10 blade steel which is a great steel… However, the Endura has a Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon (FRN) handle and the Police has a satin-finished stainless steel handle… Regardless, it’s clear that the Police model is going to be the less expensive option. The knife is extremely light for it size, making it practical for both a hard working tool and as a dedicated self defense knife. Seth Vietti - November 4, 2019. Big jobs call for big knives. I hope you find the information useful! ]. We offer exclusive government and military discounts. This Police 4 Lightweight model builds off the popular design and adheres to Spyderco's policy of constant quality improvement, while providing an ultra-light EDC build. We offer some add-on services to customize your knife even more. On the Police model, the blade is 4.15 inches long, and the handle is 5.32 inches long…, That brings the overall length on the Police to 9.47 inches when the blade is fully deployed. I've had the opportunity to compare a Police 3 versus my Military EDC and thought I'd share some of the observations: Now the handle, like I said, is made from stainless steel, so it’s gonna feel a little bit heavy. Shop Spyderco deals at GovX! New items are always being added so check the page frequently. Sep 26, 2003 #1. Check out the Spyderco custom knife modifications we do in-house. The Spyder Edge is pretty much Spyderco’s version of a serrated blade, and the Combination Edge is a half plain edge and half serrated blade…, Like I mentioned before, I prefer the Plain Edge on my knives because it makes them easier to sharpen, but I like that Spyderco offers this design with the Spyder Edge and Combination Edge for those that want serrations…, In addition to that, the blade on the Police has the traditional Spyderco hole which makes for easy blade deployment, and it has the words “POLICE” written across it, which I think looks really cool…. The Spyderco Military was designed as a knife to send with someone who is deployed in the armed forces. First of all, I think the CPM S30V blade steel on the Military is a little bit better than the VG-10 blade steel on the Police because it will hold its edge longer…, I also prefer the full flat grind and cutting performance you get with the Military, and the G-10 grips are very comfortable in your hand…, Last, I really like the Compression Lock system on the Military because it’s an extremely strong and easy to use locking mechanism…, Now if you prefer the blade shape of the Police model, and you want to save a little bit of money, then feel free to go with the Police model because it’ still an awesome knife…. I feel like the police 4 could get thrown in there as well as a "high-end user" knife from spyderco in the big folder category. Look for the best materials and the best action from the Police folding pocket knives. Native Chief would be a closer comparison. Rust-free and dangerous as they come, this classic paramilitary … For field-use it is manufactured to be as indestructible and failsafe as humanly possible. ], Spyderco Manix 2 vs Paramilitary 2 [Which Is The Better Knife For You? The Benchmade Crooked River and the Spyderco Military are two of the best big folding knives from either brand competing for your pocket today. if anything take a look at the spydero military or manix xl. ], Spyderco Native 5 Vs Delica 4 [Which Is the Better Knife For You? In addition to that, Spyderco includes the Boye Dent on the Police model’s back lock…, This is a slightly scalloped dent that was developed by knifemaker David Boye, and the purpose of it is to make accidental disengagement of the locking mechanism more difficult if you grip the knife too tightly…. If you’ve got lots of work to do, a small EDC knife sometimes just won’t cut it. ], The Best EDC Knives Under 100 Dollars (Top 3)…, The Best EDC Knives Under 200 Dollars (Top 3)…, The Best EDC Knives Under 50 Dollars (Top 3)…. Generally hardened in the mid to high RC 50s. Spyderco Knives Folders Military and Police-choose from the ever popular Military, Black Military, Para-Military, Tenacious, Manix2, Police and more. The blade has relentless cutting performance and edge life. ], Spyderco Paramilitary 2 Vs 3 [Which Is The Right Knife For You? Spyderco Military Vs. CF Police Discussion in 'Spyderco' started by RyanMalpiede, Sep 26, 2003. Spyderco Tenacious Vs Persistence [Which Knife Is Better For You? The blade shape on the Police model is also a variation of a drop point with the traditional Spyderco styling…, However, instead of a full flat grind like the Military model, the Police has a hollow ground blade with a swedge at the front…, Because of this shape, the Police blade is not the best at slicing, but remember that’s not really what it was designed for…, This is a Police knife that is meant for self-defense, and the blade is pretty thick, strong, and it’s really hard to break off the tip…, You can get the Police with a Plain Edge, the Spyder Edge, or the Combination Edge. It also is lightweight, and ergonomically practical.