I've read a couple of ads about the taclight, one said it was a strider design, the other does'nt mention it at all. The UPS man just delivered mine and I have to say I'm impressed with this little knife. The blade is longer than the CQC7 I carry and it's very fast opening with one hand. The handle/blade design is very comfortable and it may very well become my EDC. Any info on the Strider conection would be helpful...thanks