Buck Strider Spearpoint BG-42

Dalerich

Dalerich

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I just received the above knife and had no idea of the stregth of this thing. This is by far the strongest and best built folder I have ever seen. Glad that I waited for the spearpoint version of the Strider. Great job with this venture with Strider Knives.
Thank you BUCK Knives.
Dale Richmond

[This message has been edited by Dalerich (edited 03-01-2001).]
 
I am considering the purchase of a spearpoint Strider. What more can you say about it? How thick are the bevels? Is it sharp? How thick is the liner? How is the lock-up?

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Dennis Bible

....Coming soon, The Leading Edge....
 
Dennis,
I will take measurements of the Strider's dimentions when I get home and will post them then.
 
Thanks. I really like the looks of it. I wasn't too crazy about the tanto, especially the thick front edge. I want a knife that is tough and cuts well.

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Dennis Bible

....Coming soon, The Leading Edge....
 
OK here are some measurements for the spearpoint:
Length Closed 5.35" 136.5 mm
Blade length 3.91" 100 mm
Blade Thickness 0.177" 4.5 mm (WOW)
Handle thickness 0.663" 16.7 mm
Liner Thickness 0.082" 2mm
G10 Thickness 0.114" 2.9 mm
Pocket clip is Stainless steel threaded into a metal reinforcements pressed into the G10
The blade appears to travel on phosphor bronze washers-this makes the action butter smooth.
The stop pin is 0.250" dia and is held in place by Torix fasteners that go through the G10 handle slabs.
The area of the blade is radiused where it contacts the stop pin. This allows for more surface contact between the blade and stop pin.
The handle slabs are not chamfered and some may not like the "feel" of the handle. A little work will round them off if desired.
The G10 has a rough texture that I really like.
Torix screw construction is used throughout.
The thumb stud appears to be reversable.
Tip up carry.
The blade is BG-42 bead blast finish, heat treated by Paul Bos but I believe that the regular production will be ATS-34. If you have any thoughts about getting one of these it would be worth the extra time and $ to find one of the first production run knives with the BG-42 steel. If you do not like it I would think you would be able to sell it for at least what you paid.
My overall impression is this is one STRONG folder and a must have if you are into big folders.
 
Thanks for the info. I will most likely be geting one.

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Dennis Bible

....Coming soon, The Leading Edge....
 
Dalerich.....

You sold me .... getting two myself!
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have spent much time, but cannot spend money, because cannot FIND! HELP! ..and thanks! rdogout
 
I have one for sale please E mail me.
Spear point BG 42 # new in box.
Mike

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BUCKNELL
 
Fixed blade, you mean that the folder that's out isn't a fixed blade?
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I just asked the engineers and it looks like we are shooting for August on the fixed blade Strider. I don't have any pictures to post but i will say that this is one i will buy!


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Joe Houser
Director of Consumer relations Buck Knives Inc.
Buck Collectors club Administrator and member #123
 
What kind of steel are we lookn' at?

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Buck Collectors Club Member #1058
 
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