Microtech Currahee vs STRIDER HT

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G_Man

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hi guys.

i am looking for one of the 2 knives. now i want to know if someone can tell me which one is the better knife.


in my opinion they both seem to be similar. some pics of both knives would be great :thumbup:

thanks and greetings from overseas,

G_Man
 
I haven't seen reviews on Microtech's Currahees actually. Maybe thats a clue on it's (lack of) performance? It does seem to have better ergonomics than HT just by looking at the pictures and it certainly looks well designed for soldiering.

Having said that, I have two Striders and they are easily among the best of my knives as far as hard military usage goes. The other one, EOD has remarkable ergonomics and wickedest shaving edge I have ever owned. It seems optimal for military use but being a serialized memorial knife I just can't bring myself to using it.

It might be beneficial to note on Strider's not so well known benefit that many Strider models do actually have fairly ergonomic handles, the EOD probably being near the top. While many Strider handles with paracord may seem blocky and uncomfortable I believe they have been designed for use with protective gloves such as combat gloves. I can assure that wearing protective gloves makes the handle much less of an issue and the fairly straightforward not so bulky handle style actually makes any hold of the knife possible with gloves on and the hold more secure as compared to bulkier contoured handles.

I do not own a HT so can't comment on that.
 
See the latest issue of Tactical Knives, they have an article about the Currahee. I have one and it seems like it would take on anything you can put it to. I won't be tearing apart a pallet like in TK article but I would have no qualms about minor prying with it. It hold its edge after cutting up a bunch of cardboard boxes. The one thing I don't care for is the sheath...its just too bulking and not that comfortable to wear for long periods.

FWIW
Ciao
Ron
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by the way...

which nylon sheath is the best for the STRIDER HT TANTO?

Greetings, G_Man
 
G_Man said:
hi guys.

i am looking for one of the 2 knives. now i want to know if someone can tell me which one is the better knife.


in my opinion they both seem to be similar. some pics of both knives would be great :thumbup:

thanks and greetings from overseas,

G_Man
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Microtech has thinest edge in the industry, quality with no compromises. When I got Currahee I test sharpness out of the box - I was better then Spyderco Endura ZDP-189 wich keeps the record head away from any other knives. So in out of the box sharpness Currahee is only champion.

Handle ergonomic is second best after MPK-S, but still very secure and comfortable. Sheath very well designed best from what I know.

I do not have any Striders - too overpriced to me. But Currahee is one of the best (with MPK-S).

Thanks, Vassili.
 
when i was up at 3rd bat for rip i noticed that they have trainers made for them by strider knives, some striders have nato sn's cant remember which ones except for the SmF and the probe. mick was at i believe 2nd bat for awhile and if you mention hisd name at 3rd people even non knife nuts nknow who your tlaking about.

that should be all you need to know about strders versus mt's.

may i also suggest a busse if your worried about ergonomics.
 
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