Chis Reeve VS. Strider

It has stayed remarkably civil up till now.

But I think this last one will do it.
 
Payj, the PT is shorter than the small Seb., closed. However, the choil gives you more room, so if you use that, it'll fit you better than the small Seb. Personally, I liked the PT better than the SnG, but I still got rid of both of the & got another small classic inlay Seb. This one, I plan on keeping, but it is a personal & very subjective choice.

If you look around on the F/S section of the Forum, you should be able to get a PT for a little over $200 & either a Sng or a small Seb. for under $300 or so.
 
The PT-CC is my favorite Strider of all the current production folders (yes, I played with all of them). It is an addictive little knife, a nice size to hold and about as dressy as Striders come. Tough, too.

It's on my "must have" list, although not very high on it. I am glad I picked the Sebenza over it as the Sebenza is a more general, well-rounded knife and the PT-CC fits the interesting niche of being a small, but overbuilt folder. I wouldn't have regretted picking the PT-CC first, though.
 
cutter17 said:
I know you didn't ask me lycosa, but since I have the clip, or rather placement of the clip, I'll respond also. As I said, the placement of the clip is the problem with me as I can not stand a clip that lets an inch or more of knife stick out of my pocket. I like the clip as it is a simple straight forward clip, nothing at all fancy about it, just like the knife. All I've ever had was the AR I currently have and the one that will be here at the end of the month. On this knife, and the GB, the frame screws tighten up on both sides of the knife. What I did was make a single holed foldover clip, from a clip I got off knifekits, and remover the screw at the rear of the handle, put it through the hole in my clip and then screwed it back in. I had to flatten the area where the bottom of the clip goes and the single screw, due to its stout size, has held the clip in place for the past year and a half of carry without sliding one bit. I'll do the same thing on the AR I'm getting and that way I can save the original clip. I had seen where someone took the original clip and ground it to fit the back frame hole.

Anyway, that's my gripe with the Striders, and everyother folder that sticks out of my pocket. There are several companied addressing this as more and more knives are coming out with foldover deep carry clips.

Never had the other Strider folders, but from the pics I've seen you can not do what I've done with the AR to them.
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i dont think an SnG sticks up like ya say, i know AR/GB's do, but they arent much of a pocket knife anyway imho they are more at home in a belt sheath. imho a SnG is one of the better edc knives.

of the strider vs reeves, i have both and agree the reeves has better F&F, i just like the SnG better. why? oh looks i suppose, and i just have never been a big lover of sebs, though they are ok. i honestly like (and carry) my spyderco ti ATR lots more than my seb.

dont get me wrong, nothing at all wrong w/a seb, its just not one of my favs is all.
 
I like how the SnG felt in my hand better, but I like d the Sebenza's all-titanium handles better. I also found the clip on the Strider left too much knife out of the pocket.
 
payj said:
Wow thanks for all the responses. Next question, are they worth 400? Also, would I be happy with the pt cc? How small is it when it is in your hand it is hard to tell online. I handled a small sebenza and found I didn't like how small the handle was. Will it be the same situation with the pt cc? I figure since its $100 cheaper if I were to get one at all I would just get that. Although, it sounds like they may be a bit overpriced for what they are no matter the model? At any rate, I appreciate all the responses.
-Justin
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Both companies sell all they produce and no one discounts them. Obviously, lots of folks feel they are well worth the price of admission.
 
I traded my Sebenza to CL01 in a multi knife trade, and in return got a Strider PT. I am totally satisfied with the Strider. I'd definitely give the :thumbup: to the Sebe for fit and finish, but I'll give comfortable ergo's to the Strider PT:D. It just feels better in the hand, and I can get a more positive four finger hold, using the choil of course. The PT also has downward curve/arch built into the knife, which lets it sit more naturally in my hand. Not too mention the blade length makes it a legal too carry anywhere EDC. The only change I would make would be a low rider clip, but here in Ohio concealed carry is illegal, so the more the knife shows the better. All in all both knives are built like tank, with rock solid lockup, and should give a lifetime of service if maintained properly and not abused.
Anyways if I have a choice between a Strider PT and a small Sebe...i'll take the PT...seems like I did make this choice:D

Dave
 
Have a Seb and a SMF, enjoy both equally as they are very well built knives with a slight edge to the Sebenza. Never once felt as what I paid was too much for either. If I buy more knives there is an good chance it will be another Strider or CRK product from TNK.

Although in regards to size, I would go with a small Seb before the PT, just my preference.
 
I have 1 of each model of Strider folders and they are great knives.
I have one Large Regular Sebenza and the fit and finish is beyond any other folder I have had so far and I have had a lot.
But as others have said it is apples and oranges. The Striders are a super tough knife and the Sebenza is tough and a great fit and finish.
It is all in what you are using it for and what you are looking for in a high end folder.
 
The Seb is a gents knife , the Strider is for ruff stuff . You really need to experience both as part of your knifeknut education . My EDC for the last two years ( something of a record ) is a Strider PT . I now no longer own any Sebs , which I must say I regret .

Chris
 
I had both Large and Small Sebenza's , I have an AR and a PT , and perhaps after this weekend either another PT or an SnG.

Comparing the small Seb to the PT , I would call it a toss up. Those for me I like the feel of the PT better in the hand , the Seb carries better in the pocket. Action will be smoother on the Seb though ( most of the time ). The PT CC is one I hope to get this weekend ( or a SnG CC ).

The large Seb would compare to an SnG I would guess. Same comparison as above , the Seb will carry flatter in your pocket , and might be a bit smoother. I like the feel of the larger Seb much more than the small , but still prefer the SnG or its big brother , the SMF.

Either option will last you a long time , and each company will stand behind their product 100%. With the Seb you can go with classic or reg , or with a fancy inlay or one of the Lisa styled ones. With the PT or SnG you have options of scale color , Gunner grip , CC ( rounded for carry ) and a few choices on blade finish , blasted , striped , digicam , etc.

For a large knife I like the AR , you dont get much more cutting surface than the SMF , SnG or Large Seb , but I like the feel of the large grip it provides.

Heck solve the problem easily , get a small seb , large Seb , PT , SnG , SMF...
then you can start on the variants , inlays Sebs , engraved Seb , NM SnG , NM SMF , NM SMF XL ;)

enjoy the quest , as that is what its all about...and if you find the purfect folder , don't tell us and ruin the ending for the rest of us ;)
 
Lycosa said:
Hey 1A---I thought yer an Emerson fan?!
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i am an EKI fan.

last 2 yrs i have either carried a specwar CQC8, specwar CQC13 or a production '12 almost exclusively.

when i dont for some reason/another pack a emerson i carry either a ti ATR or a SnG though.

and i am not just nutz about sebs like some, they are ok though.
 
payj said:
Who has better fit and finish and overall quality? Specifically the sng vs. the sebenza.

thanks,
Justin
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I find it interesting that so many newcomers to our forums ask this question, or one like it. It eventually comes out that the only thing similar is the price, S30V blade, and Ti framelock.

I think it's asked because the buyer needs to justify the Sebenza purchase with powerful intangible attributes. It needs something to spiff up it's understated styling.

Strider owners like me buy for the features in anticipation of using the knife - enhanced grip, rugged duty fittings, subdued coloration, all based on harsh environment and work conditions.

So when the question is asked, the decision's already made - pocket knife over tool.
 
So when the question is asked, the decision's already made - pocket knife over tool.
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I don't know if I have ever agreed in principal with tirod3 before, but I do on this, if you have to ask, you should buy the strider.
 
Gosh, Dave, I was touting the Sebenza! What I was really thinking is a lot of newbies come here agonizing over their Sebenza decision needing some group support from "experts." They don't work much outdoors, in the military, or etc and would have a hard time taking guff from their urbane, civilized friends. They wouldn't choose the Strider because that stuff bothers them.

Strider guys don't come here asking, they get one.

So, if they have to ask, they wouldn't appreciate a Strider anyway. Your reputation remains unquestioned! You didn't really agree!
 
It's all really subjectve Bro.

I've beat the crud out of both, and the Sebs have won for my uses.
Others have done the same, and swear by the Striders.
Neither group will easily convert their viewpoint based on personal experience :D

All the Striders I have are in somebody elses pocket now - and I hope they enjoy them greatly.

2 out of the 3 Striders I had developed blade play. - never had that issue on a seb.

But, I could have had lemons? - If you can - get both, enjoy them, choose for yourself, but remember just because Striders are the absolute coolest looking knife out there (which to me nothing else comes close/ other than Hinderer) - don't believe they are in ANY way tougher than a Seb, or a Mini Manix for that matter - they are not.

I will agree though with what an earlier post said, I think the S30V Striders are a little easier to sharpen than the S30V Sebs - but never saw a difference in edge retention.

sp

(comments above were made contrasting Sebs/Sng/PT - have no experience with any other Strider folders)

My uses range from general cutting, light prying, and batonning whenever I get the urge.

Good luck with your decision.
 
DaveH said:
I don't know if I have ever agreed in principal with tirod3 before, but I do on this, if you have to ask, you should buy the strider.
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That is so true. People that have a Seb. or finally get one, know why they cost so much, but it's not that obvious when looking at them.

While Striders are about the same cost, they appear to "look" like something that costs that much.

Usually what I've read & hear is that Striders are expensive, but look cool, Seb. are expensive, but why? However, once you get one or both, I would say that "most" (Not all), figure that out pretty quick. & then you usually can't have just one. :confused:
 
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