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Any news on the Strider folder?
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Alright people
here it is!
Not only did I get some information of the new folder, I actually got to hold, fondle, play with, and otherwise thoroughly check out the first proto-type model returned to Strider by BK Inc. Striders execs were at the Chesapeake Bay Area blade show I attended this past weekend.
It is a real beauty. The one I saw was not sharpened but had a Strider style tanto blade made from ATS-34 which is what I was told was the steel of choice by Strider. The handle material was from G-10 carbon fiber. Strider said they would have preferred to have titanium scales, but that didnt happen. They said that option would be available from them possibly in the future. I must be careful, I dont know how much of what they told me I should really repeat Im trying to stay on their good side. They do make really nice knives if youre a fan of the tactical units.
(edit note: I forgot to say that the knife is a one hand opener by thumb stud with a nice belt clip. On the proto-type the stud was a little too high and needed to be moved down some for the production run.)
Proportionally, the handle was much larger than the blade really needed, to accommodate the steel, but that is my opinion. It is not unlike the solitaire cross-lock model when it comes to proportions. However, it did not distract from the shear strength, beauty and power of this knife. Believe me youll want one of these things the minute you lay your hands on it.
Needless to say, anyone that knows me, (i.e., Joe, Chuck, CJ, John, Larry, etc.) will tell you that I already tried to buy the knife from Strider. FORGET IT. Its not for sale!!!!!
Oh well, its great to dream. I was assured that the knife is coming out in January, 2000. And will be presented at one of the major knife shows (not in my region so I forgot) by both Buck and Strider.
Hope that helps.
Ken W. Burns Sr.
Buck Collector. BCCI Member # 819
Knife Maker (alright so I only made one knife, whos counting. BK Inc. has nothing to fear.)
[This message has been edited by kwbsr (edited 16 December 1999).]
Not only did I get some information of the new folder, I actually got to hold, fondle, play with, and otherwise thoroughly check out the first proto-type model returned to Strider by BK Inc. Striders execs were at the Chesapeake Bay Area blade show I attended this past weekend.
It is a real beauty. The one I saw was not sharpened but had a Strider style tanto blade made from ATS-34 which is what I was told was the steel of choice by Strider. The handle material was from G-10 carbon fiber. Strider said they would have preferred to have titanium scales, but that didnt happen. They said that option would be available from them possibly in the future. I must be careful, I dont know how much of what they told me I should really repeat Im trying to stay on their good side. They do make really nice knives if youre a fan of the tactical units.
(edit note: I forgot to say that the knife is a one hand opener by thumb stud with a nice belt clip. On the proto-type the stud was a little too high and needed to be moved down some for the production run.)
Proportionally, the handle was much larger than the blade really needed, to accommodate the steel, but that is my opinion. It is not unlike the solitaire cross-lock model when it comes to proportions. However, it did not distract from the shear strength, beauty and power of this knife. Believe me youll want one of these things the minute you lay your hands on it.
Needless to say, anyone that knows me, (i.e., Joe, Chuck, CJ, John, Larry, etc.) will tell you that I already tried to buy the knife from Strider. FORGET IT. Its not for sale!!!!!
Oh well, its great to dream. I was assured that the knife is coming out in January, 2000. And will be presented at one of the major knife shows (not in my region so I forgot) by both Buck and Strider.
Hope that helps.
Ken W. Burns Sr.
Buck Collector. BCCI Member # 819
Knife Maker (alright so I only made one knife, whos counting. BK Inc. has nothing to fear.)
[This message has been edited by kwbsr (edited 16 December 1999).]
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Would that show be the Knife Classic in Las Vegas? That would be Jan. 22/23. Will we get to see it at the S.H.O.T. show?
I've heard about this knife & would like to see one myself.
P.S. If they need some titanium, they should talk to Benchmade. I hear they are selling off their stuff. Might be some bargains there.
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Dennis Wright
Wright Knife & Sporting Goods
(Buy a knife...confuse a liberal)
La Mesa, CA
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wrightknife@ixpres.com
I've heard about this knife & would like to see one myself.
P.S. If they need some titanium, they should talk to Benchmade. I hear they are selling off their stuff. Might be some bargains there.
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Dennis Wright
Wright Knife & Sporting Goods
(Buy a knife...confuse a liberal)
La Mesa, CA
1-800-400-1980
wrightknife@ixpres.com
Brian_T
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Kwbsr,
Thanks for the scoop. That's what I wanted to hear.
WinDancer,
Check out http://www.striderknives.com if you're interested in seeing some of the hardest use knives around.
Brian_T
brianthornburg@home.com
Thanks for the scoop. That's what I wanted to hear.
WinDancer,
Check out http://www.striderknives.com if you're interested in seeing some of the hardest use knives around.
Brian_T
brianthornburg@home.com
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Model #880 The "Strider"
Targeted retail $ 190.00
- however this knife is still in development
The "Strider" knife really began in earnest at the 99 Blade show in Atlanta. Strider Knives was recommended to us by Paul Bos (a world famous custom knife heat treater)as a custom knife company that produced the most indestructable folding knives known to man. We were looking for tactical folder design expertise to match and compliment our manufacturing and heat treating expertise.
The knife is prominent in our 2000 catalog and will be showcased at the Shot Show in Las Vegas January 17 - 21.
It is impressive.
On the titanium question asked earlier. We stepped away from titanium sides and chose G-10 to reduce the cost while still performing. It also gives Strider Knife Co.an upgrade opportunity on a custom basis.
As yet we only have performance prototypes that strider is currently fieldtesting (ie...extreme abuse!) and when all design and manufacturing issues are settled we will go into production/delivery.
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CJ Buck
Buck Knives, Inc.
AKTI Member #PR00003
Targeted retail $ 190.00
- however this knife is still in development
The "Strider" knife really began in earnest at the 99 Blade show in Atlanta. Strider Knives was recommended to us by Paul Bos (a world famous custom knife heat treater)as a custom knife company that produced the most indestructable folding knives known to man. We were looking for tactical folder design expertise to match and compliment our manufacturing and heat treating expertise.
The knife is prominent in our 2000 catalog and will be showcased at the Shot Show in Las Vegas January 17 - 21.
It is impressive.
On the titanium question asked earlier. We stepped away from titanium sides and chose G-10 to reduce the cost while still performing. It also gives Strider Knife Co.an upgrade opportunity on a custom basis.
As yet we only have performance prototypes that strider is currently fieldtesting (ie...extreme abuse!) and when all design and manufacturing issues are settled we will go into production/delivery.
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CJ Buck
Buck Knives, Inc.
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I would like to add just one more item. I saw the "one" knife made by Ken Burns and it was very impressive!
I wonder if he would trade it for a Stider/Buck prototype?
Never mind Ken, i don't have one either.
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Joe Houser
Director of Quality, Buck Knives Inc.
Buck Collectors club Administrator
I wonder if he would trade it for a Stider/Buck prototype?
Never mind Ken, i don't have one either.
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Joe Houser
Director of Quality, Buck Knives Inc.
Buck Collectors club Administrator