Rex45 Military or Police 4
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Get both!
On a more serious note; what is your planned use?
They are both pretty big but for most ordinary tasks you might get more out of the Millie.
On a more serious note; what is your planned use?
They are both pretty big but for most ordinary tasks you might get more out of the Millie.
I have a few of each but have not played with Rex45 enough to really share any first hand experience. I have plenty of experience with my k390 Mule Team. The sharpen-ability and edge retaining qualities of k390 are incredible. The k390 Police is equally impressive so far. K390 comes to mind for me when I try to think of a favorite steel. Rex45 may be right with it, I just don't have a clue yet.
Steel aside the Military is a bit more user friendly. The Police might need a bit of cleaning, oiling, lock bar tension tuning, and break in before it opens easily enough for my taste. That is not a problem to me.
The Police 4 blade length is over 4" by about 3/8" which can get you into trouble in more areas vs the 4" blade Military.
I have too many Spyderco Military and consider it my favorite model. The Police 4 is not far behind. The Police 4 has a thinner blade and an equally tall grind so it will slice exceptionally well. The Military handle has an edge in ergonomics partly by being the thicker knife.
Steel aside the Military is a bit more user friendly. The Police might need a bit of cleaning, oiling, lock bar tension tuning, and break in before it opens easily enough for my taste. That is not a problem to me.
The Police 4 blade length is over 4" by about 3/8" which can get you into trouble in more areas vs the 4" blade Military.
I have too many Spyderco Military and consider it my favorite model. The Police 4 is not far behind. The Police 4 has a thinner blade and an equally tall grind so it will slice exceptionally well. The Military handle has an edge in ergonomics partly by being the thicker knife.
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ferider
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They are quite similar, so difficult to choose. Military is harder, larger Pivot, much larger washers, and easier to flick and maintain. P4 has a longer blade, cool steel for Spyderco, and tough/non-stainless liners.
I predict, if you like either, you'll end up getting the other one too. So maybe start with the Rex45 Military, as it's a sprint run and still can be had new ($182 at BBS) ?
I predict, if you like either, you'll end up getting the other one too. So maybe start with the Rex45 Military, as it's a sprint run and still can be had new ($182 at BBS) ?
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Agree with
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. Just want to add that when closed the two knives have the same length. I have no used/sharpened my Rex45 millie so I cannot say anything about the steel difference. I do use my Police 4 regularly on cardboard. The K390 steel does seem to be harder to sharpen than the likes of M390/20CV/204P and it also holds a keen edge longer than them.
abbazaba
. Just want to add that when closed the two knives have the same length. I have no used/sharpened my Rex45 millie so I cannot say anything about the steel difference. I do use my Police 4 regularly on cardboard. The K390 steel does seem to be harder to sharpen than the likes of M390/20CV/204P and it also holds a keen edge longer than them.
Aw man you two are getting me excited about carrying my P4. No doubt the Police 4 packs one heck of a piece of K390. Perfectly thin and tall. The Police 4 comes with a grind that does not need thinning IMO. On the other hand I regrind a lot of my Military models.