Buck Striders

[338 Stalker]

Are they as tough as they look. How does the liner-lock hold up. What steel Buck using. Worth a look?

Any informative Buck Strider threads getting around.


Thanks in advance,

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[Buckaholic]

Stalker 338...

I was REAL hesitant about getting a Buck Strider at first. But kept reading what peeps were saying about the 889SBMF. But before I got one of those I got a 890TX...loved it.
Figured the 889SBMF had to be "ok". Loved it.

My EDC now is a 880SP. Don't leave home without it.

Had one lock problem with a 889SBMF LE right outta the box...it was essentially a slipjoint. I was able to easily fix it...but never a failure on any of the half dozen or so BS folders I have.

Certainly there are detractors and fans of the Buck Strider line. I am definitely a fan.

Here is the most recent thread of many...
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=553642
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[338 Stalker]

Yeah those 889 SBMF good. G10 handle?


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[wh4f]

I have the 882 SBTG, and thanks to Goose the 880 SP as well, they both have the ATS-34 steel and G-10 handles. AWESOME knives! I have never had an issue with any of mine. *almost* bullet proof
G10 handle on the 889??? Only if you swap the handles with the 882 SBTG!
Otherwise the 889 comes with the TACCOM nylon? handle. Great knife either way but I prefer the G10 myself. Good luck!

 

[338 Stalker]

I have the 882 SBTG, and thanks to Goose the 880 SP as well, they both have the ATS-34 steel and G-10 handles. AWESOME knives! I have never had an issue with any of mine. *almost* bullet proof
G10 handle on the 889??? Only if you swap the handles with the 882 SBTG!
Otherwise the 889 comes with the TACCOM nylon? handle. Great knife either way but I prefer the G10 myself. Good luck!

Thanks for that info wh4f :thumbup:

 

[GOSHEN]

Definitely love the G-10 handle and ATS-34 steel. Mine is solid as a rock!:thumbup:

 

[Buckaholic]

Hey Stalker...
Like Jim said, the 889SBMF doesn't use G-10.

Don't care for the serrations on the 882, even with the ATS-34 steel.
But, I prefer the smoother G-10 handle of the 882.

So I took my 882SBTG G-10 handle and put a 889SBMF blade in it.

Yes, I know the knives are not showroom quality for a pic...but these knives are definitely in my "EDC" category. Love those Buck Striders.

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[RAZORBLADES]

Full size 880 sp here too!,couldn't break this knife if i tried ,I know its not a knife for everyone ,but i edc mine and hardly notice it,pretty much built to do anything you need to,lol.

Lock is holding very well after a lot of heavy use its still great!