Comparison between CS Hatamoto and Strider SmF

[Ankerson]

Just a few comparison shots between these two knives since both have come up in a few threads lately. As you can see neither are small blades, both have thick strong blades. They are different kinds of knives though, notice how much thicker the Ti frame lock is on the Strider when compared to the Ti Liner lock on the Hatamoto. But then they are in two very different price points too.

 

[jack lowe]

nice comparison pictures!

 

[Ankerson]

nice comparison pictures!

I shot them because they have come up as I said in a few threads so I though some comparison photos from someone who really owns them would be good.

Instead of those who down them and never owned them or likely never held one in real life, but they have plenty of opinions.

 

[Kaizen1]

Looks like the cut out on the Strider is about the same thickness as the Hatamoto's liner. My understanding is that assuming the other parts hold up, the cut out is where the frame lock will fail. You should also consider that the Hatamoto has a slab of metal on both sides of the pivot which will add to the overall toughness of the handle/frame. The Strider has the overbuild pivot area, which is a critical part in how the knife holds up under stress. I'm sure it's significantly stronger than the Hatamoto's pivot, not that the Hatamoto's isn't strong "enough".The handle on the Strider looks safer for the hand in any stabbing motions, especially since the ticker tips on the knives will require more force than their spear/drop point counterparts. Also looks like the Hatamoto carries higher in the pocket. The Hatamoto looks cool, but I'd probably never get one. That Strider is more along my tastes. Thanks for the comparison pics:thumbup:

 

[Ankerson]

Looks like the cut out on the Strider is about the same thickness as the Hatamoto's liner. My understanding is that assuming the other parts hold up, the cut out is where the frame lock will fail. You should also consider that the Hatamoto has a slab of metal on both sides of the pivot which will add to the overall toughness of the handle/frame. The Strider has the overbuild pivot area, which is a critical part in how the knife holds up under stress. I'm sure it's significantly stronger than the Hatamoto, not that the Hatamoto's isn't strong "enough".The handle on the Strider looks safer for the hand in any stabbing motions, especially since the ticker tips on the knives will require more force than their spear/drop point counterparts. Also looks like the Hatamoto carries higher in the pocket. The Hatamoto looks cool, but I'd probably never get one. That Strider is more along my tastes. Thanks for the comparison pics:thumbup:

The Strider is more comfortable in the hand and also more secure do to the choil and handle shape in many different hand positions.

But then the Strider costs twice what the Hatamoto does.

Personally I like the Striders better too.