Buck Strider Military Folder ?????

Shootr...
Like Land o' Goshen's 882, my 889SBMF has never failed me from the time it came outta the box. I have treated it like the user it was meant to be without fail.

The first 889LE was a slipjoint right outta the box. Pissed me off big time.
I fixed it (another thread) and it has been solid since. I use it as an EDC...once in awhile.
The second 889LE I got locks up fine too.

I have an 881 that is a virtual tank. You'd swear it was a fixed blade.

Now, I am thinking, about getting a 882...looks like a 889 with upgraded steel. But it would make me feel like I'm cheating on my EDC 889SBMF. And I mean EDC. It is with me constantly.

Glad to hear you got a good one too. Write back if ya have a friendly fire incident.
 
I was lookin at the design and it seems to me that when you grip it your finger is what keeps the liner lock from disengaging. Yeah I really like it. I had a problem sharpening Buck knives but since I got a Sharpmaker I have not had a knife I couldnt sharpen. I had a 119 sitting in the closet until that Sharpmaker showed up. I cant believe how well that sharpener works. It also breathed new life into that old buck knife I had. I bought that knife in 1992 but the date stamp is 1989.
 
I am SO freakin' tempted to buy a 882 to potentially rotate out my 889 as my EDC.

The only thing that keeps me away is that partially serrated blade.
Anyone else out there that felt this way? You know, didn't like serrations but then became a convert?
 
The higher end Buck/Striders have good owner feedback.

The 420h, FRN Tarani model not so good. Mine was factory replaced with one that had an equally poor lock - I could wiggle it unlocked with hand pressure.

Knowing Buck is using offshore manufacturing now, I suspect these were not made anywhere in the U. S. A. Both of mine gave me a perception of manufacturing processes not used here. I'd like know if I'm wrong, but nobody's said anything in the year I've posted it.

So that's where one "rumor" starts and stops - my only comment is on the low end model - not the better grades.

I subsequently bought a SnG, so I think my perspective is balanced as to how bad the FRN models are - they are junk to me. I also bought a Kershaw Vapor II, and it's highly reliable. It can be done.
 
The low end model is still made in the USA, there was just a problem with the liner which I personally haven't seen since i have been here. so i think the unlocking issue has been resolved. you should send your 2nd one back for a third. I know it should not take you three times to get a good knife, but we are vary proactive with responses from our costumers so give it another try.
 
I will set you all at ease with the fact that none of the strider products were ever made outside of our factory. With that being said I have forwarded this thread and started an internal investigation to make sure we are not having liner problems with these models today. It may be a historical context you are thinking about with lock failures. We may have already fixed the problem and are still purging the system or are we may still be producing product not up to standard expected in this thread.

Either way I would like to know for sure
 
CJ Buck said:
It may be a historical context you are thinking about with lock failures. We may have already fixed the problem and are still purging the system . . .
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And again I opened my mouth and inserted my foot in my previous here and here.

I neglected to mention that the 880SP I owned was purchased used on these forums. Now, having said that I will tell you that the seller of the 880SP is a frequent poster on these forums with a reputation beyond repute, and provided the original box that came with the 880SP. Either way, I should have mentioned it was a used knife. It may or may not make a difference, but it puts things in proper context.

Next, the 889SBMF was purchased a year ago (maybe longer). Perhaps any 889s with possible questionable locks have indeed been purged.

I think I will order another 889SBMF from NGK. I'll give it another go.

Andy
 
heng em said:
To answer messersmith, yes the handles are G10 and the assembly is put together with screws not rivets. I know that dosen't sound like much of a difference, but you can take it appart and tinker with everything.
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Got it, thanks for the reply.
 
Buckaholic said:
I am SO freakin' tempted to buy a 882 to potentially rotate out my 889 as my EDC.

The only thing that keeps me away is that partially serrated blade.
Anyone else out there that felt this way? You know, didn't like serrations but then became a convert?
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Until I purchased my short Nighthawk, every knife I had, fixed and folders (I;ve got the 889 also) were non serrated. I've decided that it's time to rethink the partial serrate as I really like the nighthawk and it's mix of partial serrated and non serrated.

Serrated edges are very easy to touch up with a diamond taper stick (I bought a Lansky diamond tapper -- you could stick it in your pocket).
 
Thinking the same Woody. That it's time to give the partial serrated a chance.
Got a 882 ATS-34 yesterday and will try it out as my new EDC.
889 sitting on my desk and 882 is now in my hip pocket.
 
Well I am carrying my 889 with confidence as I had stated. I went on a weekend trip and ussually I take 2 Knives with me. Well I only took the 889. My blade is stamped with an Idaho on it what year is that? What year were the knives that you had trouble with made in? Also it seems to me that the liner lock is designed so that it is not flush with the choil. I wonder if this is to help secure the liner lock. Am I making a proper assumption or is this the whole "@ss out of U and Umption" thing?
 
Buckaholic said:
Thinking the same Woody. That it's time to give the partial serrated a chance.
Got a 882 ATS-34 yesterday and will try it out as my new EDC.
889 sitting on my desk and 882 is now in my hip pocket.
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I finally get an 889 to catch up to Goose and he moves on and up to an 882.... I can't win ;)
 
Hey Messy...
Guessing that you like the 889 :)

Here are pics of the 882 and 889 for comparison. The 889 has FRN handles with 420HC and the 882 has G10 with ATS-34.

I prefer the G10 as it is not as radically checkered as the FRN.
Doesn't screw up the top of your hands when you have it in the front pants pocket and go digging for Sambo's Free Coffee tokens.

Also, prefer the torx heads for field stripping on the 882 as compared to rivets on the 889.

And, of course, liking the ATS-34 edge retention on the 882.
Woody, you mentioned using a Lansky diamond taper on the serrations...I will have to see what a booger that is gonna be with that hard ATS-34.

But, during my salami slicing test, I had a fleeting notion that I may go back to the 889SBMF or stick a 889 blade in the 882 handle system.
The 882 is partial serrated and the 889 is plain edged.
That 882 partially serrated blade shreds the meat. But, that may be more pilot error than equipment failure. Perhaps with time I'll get it down.

Both the 882 and 889 are tanks. Thinking that if my ex-mother-in-law stepped on 'em though, the 882 G10 would fare better in surviving.

Locking in the 882 and 889 have not failed me doing normal chores...box cutting, salami slicing, rope cutting, wood, etc.
I have not used the 882 for too long (arrived three days ago), but the 889SBMF has been my utility player for several months now and keeps on ticking. Not a single incident of friendly fire (lock failure).
Note: The 889LE pictured was a slipjoint outta the box (another thread). But some cleaning and tweaking with normal hand tools fixed the problem and it has locked solid ever since.

The other knives in the pic are the 110AG pictured for scale. A 881 Tanto (too small...never used it) and a 889LE for picture day at school (when I have to wear grown up clothes).

Liner lock thickness on the 882 and two 889 versions are both 1/16" with the 881 liner being just under 3/32".
Using Chinese math, that is 2/32" Vs. 3/32". Not much.

As I posted in another thread about the 889SBMF, I think it's the cockroach of Buck. That being said, I predict with certainty that, thanks to the G10 and ATS-34, I will find that the 882 is even more indestructible.

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Buckaholic said:
Woody, you mentioned using a Lansky diamond taper on the serrations...I will have to see what a booger that is gonna be with ATS-34.

Both the 882 and 889 are tanks. Thinking that if my ex-mother-in-law stepped on 'em though, the 882 G10 would fare better in surviving.
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LOL -- with the diamond taper, I learned you need to sharpen the knife by drawing the edge up the taper, and not like you are cutting into the taper. Does that make sense?

The mother-in-law test -- pictures please :D
 
mainewoodsman said:
LOL -- with the diamond taper, I learned you need to sharpen the knife by drawing the edge up the taper, and not like you are cutting into the taper. Does that make sense?
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No.
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mainewoodsman said:
The mother-in-law test -- pictures please :D
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I don't think so. It is dinner time.
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