I have been a knife enthusiast since I was a kid. I have always been a spyderco fan and recently picked up some higher dollar blades (CRK(which I love!), ZT) but was missing a strider. I had heard good things about the new lock up and ruggedness of these knives so I had to pick one up. I was recommended 3 dealers and found the strider I wanted from True North Knives. I am very pleased with TNK---- the shipping was upgraded to over night and they threw in some TNK swag that is awesome!
Now to the strider goodness----- blade perfectly centered and early lock up. Lock was a little sticky but I have heard that is normal. Put some graphite on it that helped. I can easily flick it open with my pointer or middle finger on my back hand(similar to a spydie flick). This knife is gorgeous! The factory edge could be a bit better, but nothing I can't touch up with my sharpening skills. I love the ergos of strider including the choke up choil and jimping. The knife just fits my hand very well. This is my first strider, but definitely will not be my last!
My strider----SnG black g10 Lego, cpm154 stonewashed blade , and flamed TI
Now to the strider goodness----- blade perfectly centered and early lock up. Lock was a little sticky but I have heard that is normal. Put some graphite on it that helped. I can easily flick it open with my pointer or middle finger on my back hand(similar to a spydie flick). This knife is gorgeous! The factory edge could be a bit better, but nothing I can't touch up with my sharpening skills. I love the ergos of strider including the choke up choil and jimping. The knife just fits my hand very well. This is my first strider, but definitely will not be my last!
My strider----SnG black g10 Lego, cpm154 stonewashed blade , and flamed TI
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