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I finally get it !!

mmarkh

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Just received my first Strider in the mail today courtesy of a member of another forum.:D A Strider SnG blaze orange with stonewash finish and CPM154 steel. WOW! I get it now. This knife is perfect. Dead center, smooth as silk and locks up early and tight as a bank vault. Fit and finish is perfect and the ergonomics of the knife are terrific. This is going to seriously challenge my large Sebenza for pocket time. Here are a few pics, sorry I need to get a better camera but knives keep getting in the way of that.:D
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Welcome young jedi, to the dark side.
 
Congrats on the knife, man! Hope it serves you well. Please update us as your experience with the knife grows.
 
My SnG is the Black lego with flamed Ti. I'm lovin it. More than Mcdonalds. It is my favorite knife, only thing that even comes close is my Spydie GB.
 
Congratulations! Cool looking knife, really like the orange. After you carry it for a while, I'd like to know how it compares to your large Sebbie.

Gary
 
Strider seems to really be turning out some superb knives these days. Of course I will be amazed if a few don't show up saying it's impossible. :D
 
My brand new SMF has lock rock......

:D

congrats man, that orange is awesome. I'm really partial to the flamed titanium. If it weren't for the rock lock I would have it on my day and night.
 
Congrats, that is a great looking knife... I have become a big fan of Strider knives as well...

[video=youtube_share;dB5dz3JQ6KQ]http://youtu.be/dB5dz3JQ6KQ[/video]
 
Thanks, I really like the orange also. This thing is finished as well as my CRK
 
I just picked up a used SnG CC from a fellow member of this forum. It was a light user with a few scuffs and scratches but over all it was in good shape. I knew this going in, but the knife does have a slight amount of side to side blade play.

That said, the lock up has no up or down blade play and I'd guess I could adjust the side to side if I had the pivot tool. As it is however, it's so slight that I doubt I'll bother with it.

I wasn't sure about Strider, especially after reading a lot of criticisms of their knives, but the price was right and I though I could catch and release if I didn't like it. The chance of that happening however is remote.

The SnG CC isn't perfect; it's over priced, there are QA issues with blade play, it requires a special tool for break down, short cutting edge compared to the overall length of the blade, but despite those concerns, it's a great knife.

The ergos are excellent, the knife itself, from the excellent stonewashed CPM154 blade finish to the flamed TI frame lock is stunning to behold. It has a robust build yet carries easily. While I haven't used it for any thing other than light chores, it cuts well and despite the angular build, fits my hand very well.

I'm so impressed with the blade, I'm now plotting how to secure a second SnG. Looks like my BM 940 and Spyderco PM2 might have to go to make room for it but I man am I thrilled with my Strider.

The orange by the way, is awesome. Congrats on the new knife.
 
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