New Strider / Buck Fixed Blades?

dam!! :eek: very nice i want 1 of each. i think $159 is a great price hell i paid $150 for an 880 tanto

..justin
 
No offense to the Strider guys, but I think I like the design of these more than the originals. I personally, don't like cords for handles so the G10 does it for me.

Good job Buck.
 
Just got one of each today. :D
They are both well ground and the sheaths are probably the best I've seen from a factory. The serrations take up a lot of the blade, but they are uniform enough to not impair chopping. They handles may take a little getting use to. I've been carring the M10 bayonet or a Strider MT-L in the bayonet sheath for a few months now. I think either will ride great on the weak side of my gear. The design really lends its self to the reverse grip. The only things I might want to see on future models is a sharpened swedge and some epoxy treated cord wrapping. ;)
 
I really like the look of these knives, a whole lot and I have always wanted a Strider. I just can't bring myself to spend $180 on a knife made of 420HC and I don't even have as much against it as a steel as many here on the boards. My $15 Camillus ArcLite is a great knife for the money. Just seems like I would be paying for the name more then for the knife. I would be willing to pay for the name along with a great knife, just don't know if this is it or not. Hope I didn't step on any toes just my two cents worth.
 
I gotta say it. I could really care less what kind of steel a knife is made of. But then again I'm more of an accumulator than a collector. I lean real heavy to the side of "as long as the heat treat is right, it will work." I'm not sure I could ever tell what kind of steel was used on a knife unless it was stamped on the blade :D

Now that being said my favorite knife is made out of s30v and I have runner ups in vg10 and ats34.
But again, I use it hard and when I do PM on my gear I include a couple swipes on a sharpmaker rod and some CLP or wax before I drop it back in the sheath. I think these knives will hold up fine. If I ever use them. They were a bit of an impulse buy so eventually I may have to let one go :(
As far as the price it is kind of high, but hopefully AAFES or somebody will order bunches. The more Buck makes the more they may be able to lower the price.

Just my 2pf
 
The reality is that in a large, thick fixed blade designed for heavy use it would be almost impossible for the operator to tell a difference between 420HC and ATS or S30V. Actually the S30V will have more chance of chipping on hard targets. Now, on a thinner blade designed for fine cutting, like a skinner, the superior edge retention of higher end steels becomes more noticeable.

The bottom line is the heat treat, and we are lucky to have the best in the world. Our 420HC heat treated by Paul Bos rockwells at 58+ and out performs many competitors ATS-34 products. The added corrosion resistance is nice as well.

I am planning a run of these knives in higher end steels for those who prefer, but they will cost more.

Thanks,

Josh
 
Tenbeers said:
Are these models going to be limited or regular catalog offerings?
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The standard ones are in our Tactical Catalog and will be in the main catalog when it is printed next. They are available to our dealer chain. TAD has them right now, other dealers will start to see some soon.

The "limited edition ones" will be available through Strider and a few of their select dealers. We should have a few at Blade.

Thanks,

Josh
 
Nice looking knife, overall. I think the 420HC will be fine. But ... I hate the combo edge. Are there any plans for a plain edge version?
 
I was just surfing around and landed at AG's website and if we can agree that Randall is at least a semi production company, they have a 7' number 1 with 440A for 480.00. With Micarta handle. Just a thought.Or a serious misprint.
 
Black Oxide is pretty tough. Its an actual change to the surface of the metal, not an applied coating. It will wear off when exposed to abrasives, such as digging in sand etc.

Sheath is Kydex

The Fasteners are Standard Screws. This allows any guy in the field to remove the scales for cleaning without the need for a special tool bit.

I have a non-serrated one, I like it alot. The next batch will have some non-serrated ones in it. They should be done shortly.

Thanks,

Josh
 
Thank you J Rummerfield for keeping us informed. I am really excited about these new buck striders.

I am trying to decide whether to buy a regular production version or a premium one? What kind of steel and what kind of finishes will be available on the higher end limited run buck striders 890? Can you tell us what the price will be?



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