mini strider spearpoint

I received my Buck Strider mini Spearpoint last week. I like it a whole lot more than the big one. It fits my small hands well. It fits comfortably in my hands and doesn't scare people like the big one does, which is important at my office. You can carry it in your hand without looking like you're trying to hide it. For me, it is the perfect size. If people didn't like the big one because it was too big, they'll love this one. This one is also much lighter, but heavy enough that you know it's built for action. It rides much better in the pocket than the big one.

It has solid lockup and the build geometry is perfect, unlike its big brother which required a return trip to attain perfect status. After side by side comparisons, the mini is about 70% of the size of the full size Buck Strider Spearpoint. ALL the materials for the mini Spearpoint are slightly thinner except for the blade. The liners, the scales, the spacers, the clip- all slightly thinner than the fullsize Spearpoint. I wish I could tell you how well it cuts, but I do not know, because both knives are serial number 001/500. When somebody has some of the other of the first 500 BG42 mini spearpoints in stock, I'll order one and let y'all know how it cuts. I expect the blade to be one tough mother because it is the same thickness as the fullsize Spearpoint.

The blade spine ribs and the attendant ribs on the liners are larger than on the fullsize Spearpoint, much like the custom Strider knives.

I am a lefty, and I wish it was more lefty friendly. The only bad thing for me is that it is totally non-lefty friendly. The thumbstud, like the one on the fullsize Spearpoint, is only set up for right handed people. The blade is drilled for a countersunk thumbstud screw, making swapping the thumbstud sides a daunting proposition without custom hardware and/or machining. Another thing is that the carry clip cannot be swapped to the other side. The liners have a cutout where the screws for the clip are and the scales have inserts that secure the clip screws. If one were to want to swap clip sides, it would require longer screws and drilling and tapping the liners for them.

I guess I'll have to settle for a custom Strider folder for a carry knife. And have to put these two back in the safety deposit box. Bummer. :D
 
Cumberland knives has them too. Paid 100.00 with shipping. I just got mine in, and I haven't used it yet, but I can tell you it's one stout knife. I think the blade is thicker than anything else I own. For its size, that's pretty amazing. It also looks like a very solid liner lock. I have almost pinched my finger a couple of times opening it. Has anyone else had a problem with the ridges rubbing your finger on opening?
G.
 
well I did it. broke down and bought myself a mini spearpoint to keep myself happy until the super 560 is available.( clip, thumbstud, D2)
I must say that I agree that this is certainly the sturdiest little knife I have ever had, and I mean ever. I feel like going out and cutting down a tree with it.:D
 
I don't think "mini" was the right name for this knife. There's nothing mini about it. Maybe the Buck short strider?
G.
 
My mini spearpoint in ATS-34 arrived today from Knifeoutlet.com and must say I am very impressed with the quality of this piece. She came hair poppin' sharp out of the box. At .175", it's the thickest blade I own. Fit and finish are excellent and this knife begs for hard use. I know the G-10 on it is a little rough for some, but I find it very grippy, with no sharp edges. Kudos to Buck for a fantastic product:). I'll probably have to buy the BG-42 version now :D.

Anyone know what material the washers are made of? They look like copper. Thanks.
 
Been using my mini-spearpoint in BG-42 for a month now and just love it as a working knife. It holds it's own...including the edge! I've only had to sharpen it recently after cutting up many cardboard boxes and bunches of shrink wrap. Neat story: Went up to a large half inch thick cardboard box that had to be cut up to fit into the compactor. I pulled out my Mini-Strider and opened it just as my co-worker was about to go and get a box cutter. (Stanley utility knife) I sliced through the box with the Strider and he said, "Damn, guess I don't need to get the box cutter."

Soon I will round off the G-10 scales as they are mighty uncomfortable for continuous use as is.

Oops, forgot. The washers are bronze for smooth blade action.
 
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