Fake strider?

[chaser_2332]

This has all the signs of a fake knife doesn't it?

 

[PURPLEDC]

Yes it does. And a poor quality one to boot.

 

[JungleJim65]

Definitely fake, they go for about $17 on the auction site unfortunately.

 

[chaser_2332]

No need to be sorry, it wasn't a purchase. Just wanting to confirm my suspicions.

 

[mcfuggle]

Whats the story on it?

 

[chaser_2332]

It's a friends, I'm not sure where it was purchased

 

[Cosmic Superchunk]

A dreadful looking fake too.

 

[Mike45ACP]

I'm*curious, how do you know it's a fake and a bad one at that? I'm not questioning anyone's ability or knowledge. I'm relatively new to the knife world and I'm just trying to learn. *What gives it away. I know there must be good quality fakes out there as I read once were Mick Strider said he had a hard time telling some of the better fakes from the real thing.

Mike

 

[Cosmic Superchunk]

The finish on the blade, the grind lines, the shiny pivot screw, the etching on the blade, the BOS logo, no lock stabilizer, etc.. It looks like the fakes sold through aliexpress for $25 bucks.

 

[Popsickle]

absolutely fake

 

[SadSappySucker]

I'm*curious, how do you know it's a fake and a bad one at that? I'm not questioning anyone's ability or knowledge. I'm relatively new to the knife world and I'm just trying to learn. *What gives it away. I know there must be good quality fakes out there as I read once were Mick Strider said he had a hard time telling some of the better fakes from the real thing.

Mike

The fakes don't have lock rock.















I'm sorry. That was uncalled for, but I just couldn't resist.

 

[chaser_2332]

It is an absolute fake but I think early stride came without the lock stabilizer didn't it?

 

[Cosmic Superchunk]

True, but there are other things visible in the pics that give it away as a fake.

 

[JR88FAN]

The fakes don't have lock rock.















I'm sorry. That was uncalled for, but I just couldn't resist.

Bahahaha! I like your sense of humour! (It could be true!)

As everyone has already said, that is maybe the worst attempt at a Strider I have seen in a long time....

Reminds me of 'Rolex's' people sell for $20.00.

 

[bladeboss]

The blade finish was screaming fake the second I saw it. Even the G10 looks wrong.

 

[Mike45ACP]

Very good and helpful. When I look at it next to a real Strider I can tell something's off I just couldn't tell what it was. Thanks for the help.

Mike