I did it again(Strider WP-C fixed blade).

[Noctis3880]

So I went and lost my CRKT Eros at work(can't figure out where I dropped it), and it's left me feeling one knife short, and my Izula feels rather tiny in my hand. So I've opted to buy a Strider WP-C to fill that hole in my heart, despite having a Benchmade 890-111 coming in, a Tilt on pre-order, and a custom fixed blade expected later next week.

I feel like Bladeforums should come with a disclaimer at registration stating that membership could result in a sudden and massive loss of money from ones bank account.

In any case, I needed a stainless fixed blade that I could really beat and abuse, so the first order of business is to cut down that papaya tree in my backyard for giggles:thumbupnote, that is cut and not chop). The knife is still on order, but I just felt the need to express my buyer's remorse at another impulsive purchase. Hopefully Strider's fixed blades get the same heat treatment as their folders, because I intend to have it be my daily carry zombie repellant.

 

[Toyz]

They do (heat treat), and the remorse should quickly fade once the knife is being put to work. Use it like a rental car - it will hold up.

I wanted one Strider fixed blade and ended up ordering two (DB & DB-L). Big dent in piggy banks head.

 

[Noctis3880]

They do (heat treat), and the remorse should quickly fade once the knife is being put to work. Use it like a rental car - it will hold up.

I wanted one Strider fixed blade and ended up ordering two (DB & DB-L). Big dent in piggy banks head.

I don't know... their fixed blades seem a LOT cheaper than one of their folders. Another reason why I wanted one. Not that I'm trying to imply that $175 is "cheap" by any means, but I'd be more willing to pry open a tank with that as opposed to a $500 folder. Though my uses are more food processing than anything else, and a <3" carbon steel Izula is not the best tool for that job.