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Benchmade Barrage, Nitrous Stryker, or Torrent?
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I went through a similar winnowing process not too long ago. I have a tendency to find something that works and I like and stick with it. That being said, last month I retired my Kershaw liner lock that I've carried for about nine years and replaced it with a Torrent. There's just something about this knife that speaks to me. For my needs it has perfect blade length and shape; solid lock-up with no play in any direction; well thought out, dual-arm assisted opening; and classy presentation.
About the only negative I found is that both screws let go at once and the clip popped off a couple of days ago as I was putting it back in my pocket. I'm hoping a little blue loctite will secure it. If not, I will send it back for repair.
Even so, as soon as I can shake loose enough buckolas I plan to order another.
About the only negative I found is that both screws let go at once and the clip popped off a couple of days ago as I was putting it back in my pocket. I'm hoping a little blue loctite will secure it. If not, I will send it back for repair.
Even so, as soon as I can shake loose enough buckolas I plan to order another.
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I have the barrage and its alright. It has up and down blade play that drives me crazy, the torrents that I have handed are much better. I had a Stryker for a while and liked it a lot. Its very thin and locks up well, not quite as "pretty" as the torrent so you have to decide which is more you. I still have the barrage because I prefer Tip up carry with a swappable clip.
Well, I am leaning that way. Your vote is duly noted.
Allow me to add that I'm particularly interested in the reasons for people's recommendations....
I have a Nitrous Stryker. :thumbup:
The G10 slabs have been upgraded from the original Stryker such that they really "grip you back" as you hold on to the knife.
I also notice the D2 blade has more bite when I've tested it on paper compared to a similarly sharpened 154CM blade.
The Nitrous assisted opening is, well, a blast! One added plus I never considered is the spring that fires the blade open also provides some resistance when one closes the blade--helps your fingers from being in the path of the blade when it is shut.
The G10 slabs have been upgraded from the original Stryker such that they really "grip you back" as you hold on to the knife.
I also notice the D2 blade has more bite when I've tested it on paper compared to a similarly sharpened 154CM blade.
The Nitrous assisted opening is, well, a blast! One added plus I never considered is the spring that fires the blade open also provides some resistance when one closes the blade--helps your fingers from being in the path of the blade when it is shut.