bm A/O Stryker vs. Cyclone

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hey guys, This is my first post here so heres my first delema: Ive been browsing all around here for the last couple of days and have now narrowed down my search for a new folder to these two.

-Benchmade Nitrous ao Sryker
or
-Kershaw Cyclone

What are some opinions about each of these/ good points/ bad points

I know the BM is a bit more expensive but I dont mind paying more if it is that much better...is it?

Thanks for your input!
 
I like that design for the most part but I do want a plain edge
otherwise I would definetly go for the cyclone tanto right now but its serrated too:mad:
 
i have the mini-cyclone and it's my main EDC and I'm very very picky.
I reprofiled the edge to much thinner then factory and the thing
is a mad slicer. The 13C26 steel rocks. It may be my favorite steel
so far. I don't have the Stryker so I can't give you an opinion on that.
I do have a BM 710 that I love but it scares people so I need something
a tad more sheeple friendly.
 
Another to consider is the Kershaw Avalanche. The A/O is very posistive and the materials are top shelf.
 
oh yeah, I just browsed around for info about the mini-cyclone and supposedly it doesnt feel so mini. Im considering it now too since I dont need an overly large knife (the large cyclone seems pretty big).

any more thoughts on the mini-cyclone?
 
I don;t think you can go wrong with any BM product (except possibly the red-class). I can;t say the same for all Kershaw knives (although I like one my bud has and recent reviews on them are very positive).
 
I just picked up the AO Stryker yesterday and it's amazing. I think it's actually one of the best Benchmades being made right now. I prefer it to my Mini-Rukus, the blade is almost identical in size and shape, but it has a much smaller handle and a better clip. I don't usually like AO, but the Stryker opening system is ingenious, and looks very robust. The beefy, dual springs are made from the liners, and are connected with a bar that pushes the blade out. So the lock, spring and liner one one side are all one piece. I've had the springs crap out on a Kershaw AO before (Blackout). I think it highly unlikely that the springs will fail on the new Stryker. The fit and finish is very, very good. The G10 has been machine-contoured and is much more comfortable in the new version. I would take the AO Stryker over any Kershaw. I would take it over almost any other Benchmade on the market now (and I have a lot of them).
 
moonwilson, I handled the ao stryker at my local hole-in-wall sports shop and I was also extremely impressed with the whole package. Do you own the tanto or the spearpoint?

oh, and how much did you pay for it? I want to know if I should buy it from the the local shop or save a few $ online.
 
Alright, thanks for all the input.
One more thing:
Im kind of intimidated by the plethora of online knife dealers,
whats a reliable site where can I find the nitrous stryker for a good price?
Or where I can find a mini-cyclone for a good price ;)
thanks!
 
I've owned and sold over 100 BM knives and the new Nitrous Stryker is about as perfect a BM everyday carry for the money as you can find. I am also impressed with the design of the liners and spring (titanium) and the handles are just enough G10. a 3.7" d2 blade and it weighs in at 3.8oz!... THAT is very impressive. Especially since fit and function are perfect. I also agree that there is little chance of spring failure or performance variation with this new spring design.
 
retailers pay 50% of retail... so if you have a relationship there is wiggle room on price.
 
I'm a huge Axis lock fan and never thought I'd own a liner lock again, but the new Nitrous system on my 913 is so awesome that its now my favorite knife.

It is THE AO system, nothing on the market compares. The stryker is simple, light and made with the best materials, you can't go wrong.
 
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