First look - am in the middle of things but just uploaded a quick video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qt_qMeNZsYk It's 720p and worth watching in HD if your connection supports that...
This knife is really impressive. It competes with some folders that sell at twice the price, in my honest opinion. What else can I say? First, thanks to Roger, Sal, and the others who brought this to us. Second, it was absolutely worth the wait.
Enjoy!
I have a few Q&D stills that I'll upload shortly.
John
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That does look a really nice knife ... one thing that struck me though, purely from an aesthetic viewpoint, but I would have preferred it with a lighter G10, like Foliage Green perhaps.
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Well done. I agree with your assessment on all points except which clip looks better (LOL).
I really like how the lock bar is done. I appreciate the smaller contact area and the steel on steel contact vs the Ti on steel of other knives (such as the Ti Military as originally released).
Again, nice video, I was skeptical of the length at first but your style, lighting, and very intelligent commentary made the time pass quickly.
Thanks!
I really like how the lock bar is done. I appreciate the smaller contact area and the steel on steel contact vs the Ti on steel of other knives (such as the Ti Military as originally released).
Again, nice video, I was skeptical of the length at first but your style, lighting, and very intelligent commentary made the time pass quickly.
Thanks!
Thanks,
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Man! That's reaaaal fine! The Ti looks absolutely beautiful! :eek:
Can't wait to get mine. :)
That's a rather interesting way to implement the steel insert, I always thought it'd be something like on Lion Steel knives. Though that's a very elegant way to put it, doesn't mess with the aesthetics that much.
Thanks a lot for the vid!
Can't wait to get mine. :)
That's a rather interesting way to implement the steel insert, I always thought it'd be something like on Lion Steel knives. Though that's a very elegant way to put it, doesn't mess with the aesthetics that much.
Thanks a lot for the vid!
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It is an awesome knife for sure, but it was... not as expected should I say. I do like the SS liner insert, which ill probably buy another Ti millie in the future once its in full production with it [at least thats what I took from kristis message]. But It was a slight buzz kill for me, and pls don't let me get you down, this is just my opinion on it. The knife feels great and all - but I think, especially with the advent of strider and such having done the g10 ti combo for a while now, and having felt that, and seeing this millie, Im kind of 'meh' on it. I guess one of the bigger things is the color combo, yes the black and Ti is seen everywhere, and for reason at that [people like it] etc, and that might be why im feeling the buzz kill/not leading up to the hype. So purely aesthetics etc wise, its subpar to my hype.
The little additions are great though
The introduction of the ss on the lockbar is a great innovation, and I think that is something that held to the hype,
The g10 does improve the design by:1. making it lighter 2. making it much more grippy || a 3. for some people would be looks, but pls see above, for me its... bland I guess, and I preferred the Ti on Ti uniform look for this model [since having a strider]
The cpm-m4 is an awesome blade. no complaints whatsoever. Cuts like a champ, holds its edge like a champ, plays like a champ. You just need to remember to add that Tuf glide, or 3 in one, or whatever rust protectant you use on the blade, since the m4 is more prone to rust than some of the other steels.
And some may ask if it wasn't the black g-10 then what were you expecting/wanting? Maybe something along the lines of the leaf storm, having the natural g10/"g11", or an added color like navy or a green [done right of course, we have all seen camo/foliage green, but a more regular green with some transluscency perhaps]. Just a spice of life, and to quickly indicate yes that is the cpm-m4 sprint run milli with g10 and Ti. I hope this makes sense
This is my mini/long review. If i thread jacked ya I apologize, and I did watch your vid to get your thoughts on it too, and they are all valid and I am greatly happy that you are happy with that purchase!
Jeff
The little additions are great though
The introduction of the ss on the lockbar is a great innovation, and I think that is something that held to the hype,
The g10 does improve the design by:1. making it lighter 2. making it much more grippy || a 3. for some people would be looks, but pls see above, for me its... bland I guess, and I preferred the Ti on Ti uniform look for this model [since having a strider]
The cpm-m4 is an awesome blade. no complaints whatsoever. Cuts like a champ, holds its edge like a champ, plays like a champ. You just need to remember to add that Tuf glide, or 3 in one, or whatever rust protectant you use on the blade, since the m4 is more prone to rust than some of the other steels.
And some may ask if it wasn't the black g-10 then what were you expecting/wanting? Maybe something along the lines of the leaf storm, having the natural g10/"g11", or an added color like navy or a green [done right of course, we have all seen camo/foliage green, but a more regular green with some transluscency perhaps]. Just a spice of life, and to quickly indicate yes that is the cpm-m4 sprint run milli with g10 and Ti. I hope this makes sense
This is my mini/long review. If i thread jacked ya I apologize, and I did watch your vid to get your thoughts on it too, and they are all valid and I am greatly happy that you are happy with that purchase!
Jeff
I just got my card charged so it's on the way. Good video and thanks for the fingernail explanation. I was wondering about that as you were opening the box. :)
Dan (dsmegst)
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Great looking knife. Thanks for the video.
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Jason, I don't have the Ti Military, but I have a lot of Ti RIL-type knives and most have a little "sticktion" when unlocking. This one does not - it is very similar to the feel of the (steel on steel) Gayle Bradley.jasong911 wrote:John,
If you have access to the regular Ti Millie, can you comment on the "feel" of the lock engagement between the two? My Ti has a distinct feel as the lock slides across the steel of the mating surface. I guess I'm looking for a smoother experience...
--Jason