What Spyderco if you were in the Military?

[TomAiello]

I'd want a serrated, salt fixed blade. Probably the Jumpmaster 2.

[Meadowlark]

Though I've never even handled one I'd probably take a zoomer.

[Naperville]

I’d probably carry something like what I carried during 1968-1969 (as here, while an Artillery FO with the ARVN 36th Ranger Battalion).


Just like one below, it’s a Camillus fixed-blade (which quickly replaced the ridiculously-limited Gerber Mark II I had naively bought in a stateside PX).



I beat the **** out of mine, stabbing (C-rats, not people), prying, digging, and sawing, as well as slashing (light vegetation, not people) and cutting. And it kept coming back for more.

I would not carry a Spydie folder into combat as my only knife. Too delicate and finicky for combat’s brutish demands.

Based on my experience with an Enuff Salt, I would consider carrying an Enuff2 drop-point, provided the blade’s thickness is carried almost to its point, provided the blade is SE if H2 or PE if MagnaCut, and provided the handle and blade are a dull black.

Thank you for serving in Vietnam.

[RAHComanche]

I’d probably carry something like what I carried during 1968-1969 (as here, while an Artillery FO with the ARVN 36th Ranger Battalion).

Great pic!

[Jurmuscle]

This is an interesting question. I often like to take knifes to the field to test them. But, I also carry one when not in the field so I guess in a way this is another form of testing. For working out of the field, I have really enjoyed my S30V Shaman. It's nice and robust, and I'm not scared to use it hard. For in the field, I really enjoyed my Native 5 Salt Magnacut SE. This knife with the FRN handle has a super nice grip on the pocket, nice yellow handle Incase I drop it, corrosion resistant for if it rains, but most importantly the SE makes it last alot longer when it's not possible to sharpen, as well as gives me a super aggressive cut for things like strap and nylon. This is just what works for me at the moment as a tanker. I'm also still testing knives. So can't speak for every situation. And I've never been in combat either. So that's another perspective I can't speak on.

[Halfneck]

Carried a Delica for a good bit of my time as an Army Medic, probably still would.

[dj moonbat]

Warrior?

[Ankerson]

In honor those of us who served in the military, I thought I'd make this thread. If you were in the military still, or are in the military, which Spyderco would you want to carry and why?

I think I'd want an Enuff Salt and an Endura, or perhaps a Moran and an Endura. The Enuff Salt and Moran are light weight and the military already loads a ton of stuff on their people. Building shelters, cutting roots, opening metal cans, and etc. are normal fare. The Endura is a good sized folder that carries small in the pocket. It could get put to the same abuse, but it is easy to carry.

The Province was that type of knife.

[Doc Dan]

I carried a Buck Skinner 103 and/or a 110 Folding Hunter. In one Group many carried Buck 119 or 120s. I liked the size of the 103 and the 110 for my uses and that is why I said I would take an Endura with a Moran or an Enuff.

[elena86]

I'd want a serrated, salt fixed blade. Probably the Jumpmaster 2.

Smart. I forgot about this one. I keep one in my bugout bag. It’s a beast. Those serrations are scary.

[jacala]

What Sal said.

[DKRS1978]

Lots of difference in branches and various trades within the military.
I've been in for over 26 years from Afghanistan to offshore search and rescue as a helicopter pilot and I carry a Paramilitary 2 DLC S45vn in a daily basis. Well rounded in all aspects.
Different trades will carry different blades, but for me this is a perfect choice.