First strider On it's way and question about the blade steel and the knife itself

Thank you much CTS. I value your experiences with not only high wear and exotic steels, but obviously your experiences with Z-wear, which you have a substantial head start over me with.

I was also using a DMT coarse. A well and properly broken in one that cuts well as it should but not as well as the EC, and EEC which I have here as well. I find the coarse gives me a more even, consistent cut. I have no idea what Brad uses but Sic shouldn't be any harder. The Contego at rc 62-64 is noticeably more wear resistant, more stubborn on the stones as it should be. S30V and CPM 154 are similar to Z wear, but the CPM 154 gives a smoother, more even cut which I found to be much like the Z-wear than the draggier S30V. ( yes I try to use a light touch.)

I wouldn't think I'd have anything exotic enough to interest you in a trade but if you ever decide to get rid of one of yours please keep me in mind. I'll want an extra and by the time I will get the cash the last of these will be gone.

IMO, these are a very well built batch as well as one with an interesting and useful, all around steel.

Thanks,

Joe
 
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Cruwear/Z Wear/ PD1 are all analogs that are very close (like 20CV/M390/204P)- 3V is somewhat different (less vanadium, carbon, tungsten). However, they are all in the same family of 8%Cr PM tool steels.
 
Allen R. said:
the tool is just a t-10 size torx head with the little circle things, I'm thinking I can make something work with all my torx drivers lying around, Also it says it has loctite on the pivot so I should be good, I'm gonna beat the knife like a red headed step child, they say they are built for it so we shall see, especially with this steel, I'll start another thread when I get it in hand and make sure I document what all i put the knife through. Now all i haft to do is buy an SMF and a CRK and my life will be perfect, until I get an itch for a hinderer.
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I think you should get the tool but if I remember correctly a penny or “Edit” dime works perfect on one side. But the Strider tool all but eliminates the chance of rounding off the pivot bolts and or scratches.Striders are great knives but be prepared for a little lock stick on most non customs or performance shop Striders.
It’s a long break in period but part of the ownership and pride of owning a Strider once you’ve got it broken in.
This was my experience from many Striders from years past so they might of changed over the years. Regardless Striders are beautiful knives with a lot of soul congrats on your first Strider.
 
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It would be useful if collectors would stick to the topic / discussion of the knife instead of using it as a opinion piece. If I remember correctly the original question was talking about the z-wear composition. Everybody likes different styles of knives. As collectors we should all appreciate this basic thing.
 
From some one whose post count is 50% in this thread in the last 24hrs and was the one who necroed a 6yr old thread. Regardless I would say brand can be relevant particularly when said brand is in the thread title.
 
John_0917 said:
Cruwear/Z Wear/ PD1 are all analogs that are very close (like 20CV/M390/204P)- 3V is somewhat different (less vanadium, carbon, tungsten). However, they are all in the same family of 8%Cr PM tool steels.
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Thank you for this information. Very helpful.
 
TheFactor said:
I think you should get the tool but if I remember correctly a penny or “Edit” dime works perfect on one side. But the Strider tool all but eliminates the chance of rounding off the pivot bolts and or scratches.Striders are great knives but be prepared for a little lock stick on most non customs or performance shop Striders.
It’s a long break in period but part of the ownership and pride of owning a Strider once you’ve got it broken in.
This was my experience from many Striders from years past so they might of changed over the years. Regardless Striders are beautiful knives with a lot of soul congrats on your first Strider.
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Thank you. Very good information.
 
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