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SPYDERCO MILITARY MODEL – C36GPCMOBK – CPM-S30V DLC COATED DROP POINT BLADE, DIGICAMO G-10 HANDLE, LINERLOCK, MADE IN USA
Save and Serve. A Tactical Classic with Battlefield Camouflage and Proven Utility.
Spyderco’s Military Model stands as a combat-ready cornerstone in the Save and Serve lineup. Built from CPM-S30V stainless steel with a durable DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) black coating, the blade holds up in demanding environments with superior edge retention and corrosion resistance. Its modified clip-point profile and 14 mm Trademark Round Hole™ ensure fast, reliable access—even with gloves.
The handle features Digital Camouflage G-10 scales, reinforced with nested steel liners for enhanced strength without bulk. Ergonomic flares at the choil and butt improve control during heavy cuts, while open-back construction allows field-ready cleaning. Each knife features a unique digital pattern, making yours a one-of-a-kind tactical tool.
Product Dimensions
- Overall Length: 9.50" (241 mm)
- Closed Length: 5.50" (140 mm)
- Blade Length: 4.00" (102 mm)
- Cutting Edge: 3.687" (94 mm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.145" (3.7 mm)
- Weight: 4.25 oz. (120 g)
Features
- Blade Steel: CPM-S30V Stainless Steel — premium edge retention and rust resistance
- Blade Finish: Black DLC Coated — enhances surface hardness and minimizes visual signature
- Blade Style: Modified Clip Point
- Handle Material: Digital Camouflage G-10
- Locking Mechanism: LinerLock — with nested steel liners
- Liner Material: Nested stainless steel liners — increase lock strength without adding bulk
- Opening Method: Oversized 14 mm Trademark Round Hole™ — optimized for gloved use
- Pocket Clip: Right-hand, tip-down carry — black-coated steel clip for secure pocket placement
- Ergonomic Control: Textured thumb ramp and handle flares improve grip security
- Open-Back Design: Simplifies inspection and cleaning of internal mechanisms
- Unique Camo: Each G-10 digital pattern is distinct—no two knives are identical
- Country of Origin: USA — built to mission-grade standards at Spyderco’s U.S. manufacturing facility
Customer Reviews
The Spyderco Military, first released in 1996, was Spyderco co-founder Sal Glesser’s answer to the question, "If your son were going into the military, what folding knife would you send him with?"
The Military, given the state-of-the-art at the time of its creation, was an elegant solution: it offered a lot of reach and cutting edge length, while keeping weight reasonable and not compromising on strength, with quite thick steel liners providing the basis for its Walker LinerLock. Anyone who has had to hump an assault pack to an objective knows how much weight matters; and at 4.5 ounces for 4 inches of blade and a very generous 5.5 inches of handle, the Military is quite an efficient carry. And don’t let anybody tell you otherwise: CPM-S30V, properly heat-treated, is still a great steel in 2026.
Of course, the Military 2 is a thing now. It is, in some ways, a better version of the Military, with a stronger lock and a wider variety of steel options. But if we go back to that original question asked of Sal Glesser in 1996, I think the original LinerLock Military is still just as good of an answer. The gap in strength between the Military’s Walker LinerLock and the Military 2’s Compression Lock, in my opinion, resides mostly in a theoretical space, and the more subtle contours of the original Military handle make it more slightly accommodating for different grips.
The fact that Spyderco keeps the original Military in production despite the fact that the Military 2 is now a thing, I think, is a testament to the original’s continued relevance and utility.
Don’t get me wrong, I love my Military 2 (I have a Military 2 Salt that is my primary outdoors/gardening folder), but the old-school Military is a great work folder on its own merits, with legacy and history behind it.
Thank you for sharing such a detailed and heartfelt review of the Spyderco Military! We're glad to hear how much you appreciate its legacy and performance. It's always great when a classic still holds its value and relevance. Thanks for choosing S&R Knives Inc.!