Chris Reeves or Strider

I've known guys that have gotten up to Navy Cross in combat operations--none used a knife in combat. My suggestion would be a good multitool and a strong 4" or so utility blade. I just got a Bark River Bravo 1 and am loving it and can see this knife used for pratical applications. Just my two cents (now worth slightly more againts the pound but holding steady againts gold :D ).
 
I've got a great Gerber (DET model, very solid), and a Fallkniven F1 which is about 4" so I'm covered in those fronts. The F1 really is a great tool. Not the easiest to re-sharpen though. I may well not need a combat blade but I wouldn't mind adding one to my collection which would be capable of use if need be. AF has the best profile but really not suitable for general utility whatsoever and my view of knives is they should be able to do both, Strider is meant to be tough as nuts but with some smelly cord after a while I'm not so sure if I wouldn't want to just rip it off and put it away plus I've never used a cord grip and not too sure how nice it will be on the hands, and CR Green Beret looks great but it's got a little saw edge and I would probably spend a bit more getting a kydex sheath made up in the states so brings the price up a bit. Thanks for giving me your two cents. Maybe you could post it to me. By the time it reaches here will probably be enough against the pound to get one of the above.
 
Some people may have a problem with the para-cord wrapped handle but I find the comfortable. I have no experience yet with CRK but I do with Strider. I have had dealings with the guys from the shop as well as with their knives. I was not a fan until I purchased my first one. When you add in the warranty and the service received after the sale it is my opinion that the knives are worth the money.
 
My issue with the paracord is that for the $$$ I think you can get a 'proper' handle.

I'm sure the PC is comfortable, but I would worry about the longevity of it, not to mention if it got gunk on it like animal fat, blood and so forth.

And I'd hate to have to re-wrap it. I wouldn't know where to start.

That said, there are fixed Striders with G-10 handles and that stuff is GTG with me.

Grind said:
Some people may have a problem with the para-cord wrapped handle but I find the comfortable. I have no experience yet with CRK but I do with Strider. I have had dealings with the guys from the shop as well as with their knives. I was not a fan until I purchased my first one. When you add in the warranty and the service received after the sale it is my opinion that the knives are worth the money.
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Busse all the way, Chris Reeves?? Check out knifetests.com draw your own conclusions, he also tests a Strider as well!!
 
For a general purpose, mid-size combat field knife, I would favor Strider over CRK, but Busse over either of them. IMO, INFI offers the best overall combination of performance characteristics for a blade that's going to see some abuse. Of course you have to evaluate the geometries of the knives in question as well; I'm just talking about the base material.

Draw your own conclusions about how heavy/hard/improper/whatever use is addressed by the three manufacturers. Not rocket science, IMO.

Strider's cord wrap is easy to replace, or you can send the knife in.
 
Served 4 years active as a Medic in the Infantry. Any fixed blade with a bigger than 5" blade was an annoyance on my gear. Most times I either used my Multi-Tool or Emerson CQC-7. When I did carry a fixed blade it was a Ontario Spec-plus Pilot's knife.

Of the CRK choices, look at the 5.5" Green Beret and the Professional Soldier.

Of the Strider choices, look at the EB-T, EB-S, DB-L, SA-L, and MV.
 
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