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Spyderco’s original Military Model is one of the most iconic and widely recognized folding knives ever produced. Designed by Spyderco co-founder Sal Glesser as the perfect knife for forward-deployed military personnel, it has proudly served discerning end users worldwide for more than 25 years. The eagerly anticipated Military 2 builds on that hard-earned reputation while incorporating several significant design improvements. Instead of the original design’s LinerLock, the Military 2’s full-flat-ground CPM® S30V® blade is supported by Spyderco’s signature Compression Lock® mechanism. This revolutionary lock offers much greater strength and, because it’s located on the spine of the handle, allows the blade to be safely closed with one hand without ever placing your fingers in the path of the edge. The stainless steel liners that form the foundation of the lock are larger, giving the knife increased structural strength and providing a solid anchor for its four-position pocket clip. Unlike the lone carry position of the first-generation model, the Military 2’s pocket clip is fully configurable for left or right-side, tip-up or tip-down carry. Faithful to the original design, the handle’s skeletonized liners are nested within peel-ply-textured G-10 scales to maintain a slim, pocket friendly profile. The nested liners also complement the knife’s open-backed construction to reduce its overall weight and ensure optimal balance in the hand. A proud successor to a legendary design, the Spyderco Military 2 is ready to serve.

Spyderco was founded in 1976 by Sal and Gail Glesser. In 1978, they settled in Golden, Colorado, and initially, the company focused on selling our first product: the Tri-Angle Sharpmaker™ which was primarily sold at fairs and trade shows around the country.

In 1981, Spyderco introduced their first folding knife, the C01 Worker. That knife pioneered the concept of a round hole in the blade for one-handed opening, a clip on the handle for carry at the top of the pocket, and the option of a serrated edge for aggressive cutting performance. Those features revolutionized the knife industry and literally defined the form of the modern folding knife.

Since then, Spyderco has steadily grown to become one of the leaders in the cutlery industry. In addition to a worldwide distribution network and manufacturing resources in the U.S., Japan, Taiwan, Italy, and China, our innovation has also earned us an impressive portfolio of patents, trademarks, and industry awards. More importantly, it has allowed us to earn the trust and loyalty of countless thousands of dedicated knife users around the world—an audience to whom we are extremely grateful.