Crider Special v. #10 Salt: Cutting?

[bob7]

Rhett,
I did a search on the Crider Dealer special as I've been thinking about getting one. While comparing pictures the Crider and the 5" model 10 I noticed that the grind on the crider is much more shallow on the primary edge than on the #10. In your experience, will this negatively affect the usefullness of the crider for utility type activities? Does the crider #18 grind really relegate this knife to "fighter only" status?
Also, is the pouch type sheath on the model 10 Salt more comfortable than the more traditional sheath of the crider when worn on the belt at the 3 to 4 o'clock position?
Thanks,
bob7

 

[Melvin-Purvis]

...I'll try to answer your questions, from a 'collector' (non-user) standpoint...

Both of ours (my wife and I) are 5" models, with the standard RMK model #10 being aluminum handled (though we have owned a lighter weight Micarta handled version in the same blade length) and currently the 'Jack Crider Special' in burgandy Micarta...

As to your comment of "the grind on the crider is much more shallow on the primary edge than on the (standard) #10...", they are both made from .125" stock removal SS (I believe ATS-34) SS; I haven't found this to be the case on our knives.

They are just thin light blades when handled in similar material, with no real difference in weight noted. As to perfomance issues, your question "In your experience, will this negatively affect the usefullness of the crider for utility type activities? Does the crider #18 grind really relegate this knife to "fighter only" status?", we personally have little actual use here to rely on...

But, while the sharp edged standard handle configuration does provide a stable grip, the radiused JC/DS handle provides a much more comfortable grip, and all things being equal here; it would seem that the dealer special also provides more 'angle of attack' options for cutting use...

Again, these are very similar knives here, and IMO, I doubt that one has a serious edge over the other (if you'll pardon the pun), from a usage standpoint.

With regards to sheath comfort, the knives are so light that the sheath position is almost unnoticeable, though I prefer the pouch sheath style...not so much comfort, but more so for ease of draw.

Hope that helps,


Mel

-edit- At shows, no one has ever asked to see the #10, but 2 or 3 people at each show ask to see the JC/DS...these are very cool knives, and if you're having trouble making the decision on which model to purchase, I'd suggest both...

 

[bob7]

Mel,
Thank you for answering my question. I've read in other forums where people rave about how good the 10-5 is for utility purposes, but I like the crider better and wondered if it matched up. I bought a 10-3 from the Randall shop, but handle was too short for my tastes. Guess I need to just take the plunge and get it over with.
Thanks,
bob7