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Best/strongest Tanto fixed blade Strider?

L.O. Little

L.O. Little

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My AR is incredible, the absolute best folder imaginable. IMHO, the blade shape is perfect for an EDC folder. The funny thing about the AR is that it only feels big in my pocket. In either hand, it really doesn't feel all that big. It feels, for lack of a better word, PERFECT.

Now, I'm starting to get interested in a Tanto fixed blade (Strider, of course) for those times when I get to go backpacking. Here's my criteria:

1. Strongest fixed blade available
2. Tanto blade
3. At LEAST a 4" blade
4. Commonly available, no numbered collectibles, older hard to find models or anything. I want something I can USE, not look at.

I want a NO maintenance handle. With that in mind, I THINK I want a G-10 handle. I want something that can be soaked in water, squirrel guts, etc without fear of corrosion...

BTW, it will be months before I can afford another Strider. Bummer.
 
L.O. Little, well, I'm not an authority on squirrel guts, but I've been thinking about the same criteria as you. I have another trip to South Dakota planned, and while the AR will make the trip, I'd like a fixed blade.

However, I decided against a tanto. I'll be purchasing an GB soon, and that should fill that category nicely. For me, I need a strong blade for slicing, and like you, it will have to suffer some real slop. However, if I was to describe what I needed I'd say it would be a 'tactical ninja combat kitchen knife.' I'm leaning toward an EB-S.

I don't think I need a paracord wrapped knife. I certainly will not need a machete for where I'm going--there are very few trees or tall grass at all! If I need a fixed blade, it will be for basic camp work, food preparation and the like. Further, since I'm usually the one who has the best knives, it will have to tolerate the abuse of my traveling companions. True, I do not usually, if ever, loan a knife, but these guys are my friends. Over the trip most stuff gets traded, food needs to be prepared, and after all, it's supposed to be enjoyable.

I think that the EB-S will fit the needs of several old geezers who probably won't clean their stuff until they get back to civilization.
 
Ichabod, If I were to buy today, I'd probably get an EB-LT. For backpacking, I'd carry it and my AR. The EB-LT strikes me as a GB with a fixed blade. I really like the choile (sp) on the EB-LT.

My AR would be fine for cooking chores. If you ever ate my cooking, you'd know what I mean. It's scary.
 
Right on the money LO.

The EB-LT is a fixed blade version of the GB.

I will bring my BT along when we meet.

Zach
 
I have an EB-S that I picked up at the Blade Show from Duane. It has served time in the kitchen, on the farm, and is currently bolted onto my Safariland 6004 for SWAT duty. For camp purposes, I think the EB-S or the EB-LS would work better than the tanto point. Just my 2 cents.
 
Guys, when you advise me to get a non-Tanto Strider, you're preaching to the choir. I have an AR. You're forgetting my first two criteria:

1. Strongest fixed blade available
2. Tanto blade

I want a fixed blade Strider with the strongest blade possible. That's a Tanto.
 
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L.O. Little, I think I understand your criteria. When you mentioned "squirrel guts" I took that to mean field dressing game or food preparation. This is where I prefer a sharper tip for closer cuts and caping.

I have not handled a Strider tanto style knife but some threads here seem to indicate that those tips are more for strength and penetration and, hence, are not as sharp. While it would be nice to have that option, for my needs a good sharp tip would handle most chores. (I did take a CQC7 to South Dakota once; cut lots of stuff but never really used the tip.)

As for the EB-S in the shorter length, yes, I am vacilating on the longer length with the finger groove by the choil. On my AR it seems to steady the cut for closer work. Then, it's longer. Not much of a problem traveling by truck.
 
I wonder why no one has mentioned the DB yet. I was planning that for my next purchase...is there something I should know about the DB before I purchase it. Are there other similar knifes that others prefer?
-Wick
 
L.O.Little: I think you and I bought our Striders about the same time. I purchased a MFS fixed blade. I am very very impressed with the knife. It is a user. Nothin' fancy except for the camo finish on the blade.

I am not sure if the MFS fits your requirements since it is cord wrapped and a drop point. However if it exceptionally strong and has the 4" length blade you are looking for. The kicker is that I purchased it through badassknives.com for $200.00 including freight.
 
I am always amazed at how people underestimate Strider knives. I have done demos with a Strider drop point on concrete and while I dont advise anybody here to do it the tip is fine w/slight blunting.... And I mean slight! Will post when I unpack it.

As far as strongest, sure the tanto is the strongest but for field dressing you will need a nice sharp tip for penetration. The tanto tends to be to blunt for a clean entry...

Unless you get a modified tanto tip... But then you sacrifice strength... but unless you plan on skinning a rock skinned squirrel I vote for the drop point type blade.

Like they say just my two cents...

Brandon
 
I did the opposite of what you are doing. I got the GB, and the HT for my fixed blade. I can use the HT for finer cutting (and probably anything else), and I got the GB for penatration/light prying (and full prying if its required/nacessity). The spine serrations on the HT will be very useful when I get to start real backpacking again, and camping/fishing/self defence the rest of the time. I am already saving for a modified BN (I'm a Strider-a-holic, and like it). I also like that I can use both of my Striders on duty, though I would have to hide the HT unless I get on our SERT team. Good luck, Reagan
 
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