Ok asking the Pro's once again.. .. What knife should I get.??.

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Ok What knife should I get.??.
thought I would poll you guys and see if you would help me decide on what knife I should get ..

It is between .. A CRKT M21-04 AUS-8 steel
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Or Buck Strider military version 420HC steel..
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Here is the deal with the CRKT.. I have a CRKT M16-04 and have a custom convex sheath made for it from On/Scene Tactical.. and If I go with the M21 they can share the same rig..

But I am really liking the Buck Strider plain edge.. in tan taccom handle.. and have been drooling over them for a while now.. and only have enough cash for one or the other.. :broke:

So if ya want to help me decide .. feel free and thank you in advance for any comments..

Jeff
 
Personally, I'd go for the CRKT, it has superior steel, although, I'd have to take a look at the liners before I can give you a good choice. When I first looked at that Buck/Strider the liners were quite thin.
 
Yeah that's what I was hearing about the sbt's .. with the liners being thin.. but doesn't buck have a great no hassel warrenty thing.. I haven't read anything negitive like them failing yet though.. This would be probally as close as I could ever get to owning a Strider.. it looks so much like the SNG.. I just don't know if they feel cheap and cheesy .. I wonder if they open easy ..

I really like the Carson flipper.. and the size of the blade and knife as a whole.... and I agree that the steel is better than the 420HC .. Hmm I will give it a little bit before I make a decision.. and see if anyone else has any input on this..
Thanks Walking Man

~Jeff
 
i would get the M21. its not expensive at around $45-50, but its one of the favorite knives that i own. that photo doesnt really do it justice - its a very sturdy/solid knife that looks great. the blade shape is superior to anything offered in the M16 line, IMO (but then again, i am not the biggest fan of tanto points), and its a big, hefty knife. the entire aluminum handled M16/21 series is one of the best designed/built sub-$50 folders on the market today.

but if you already own the M16 realise that this is the same knife just with a different blade. if you really like the blade, by alll means get one. otherwise get the buck for some diversity in your collection.

cheers,
-gabriel
 
Thanks again for your time and input on this.. I attached a better picture of the CRKT M21-04... does anyone know why some have the multiple tip up/ tip down carry option's with the same part # and some don't?
 
One more thing to consider. Do you want a knife that slices well? I think that the Buck/Strider's blade would be a little too thick to make me happy.
 
jefff said:
Thanks again for your time and input on this.. I attached a better picture of the CRKT M21-04... does anyone know why some have the multiple tip up/ tip down carry option's with the same part # and some don't?
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that photo is a common one used on many knife sites. the actual knives themselves do not have the extra mounting holes, however. new graham uses that same photo and the knives they ship just have a single set of holes, and the same goes for all of these that ive seen in knife stores/shows. it may have been a pre-production model or something that CRKT used and then the other sites used it for their photos. no idea.
anyways if you want to be sure to get those holes you would have to phone the shop and ask, or go to knife stores and handle them. do not go by advertising pics.
cheers,
-gabriel
 
I don't think you'd notice a tremendous difference between the 420HC and the AUS-8, but the AUS-8 should hold an edge a little better and the 420HC might be a little tougher. I like the looks/design of the CRKT better. It seems more practical.
 
have you considered the hammond cruiser? the special forces model - this one has a functional 'hilt' which many folders lack.
its a CRKT knife, with a similar blade like the M21 yet the desert tan style of the buck. its in AUS-8 as well. looks to me like the best of both worlds :)

do a search for CRKT 7914DSF on google and you can find them for around $43. in fact im thinking of picking one up for myself.

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cheers,
-gabriel
 
I'd go with the CRKT.
The M-16 series is just a really fine line-up of knives, and that M-18 blade on the M-16 frame is pretty much a perfect mating of two of the best attributes of those two respective knives.

From what I've seen, the liners are too thin on the lock of that Buck/Strider. While the linerlock on the CRKT piece is kinda thin too, at least you have the LAWKS on that one.


I've been wanting one of those Hammond Cruisers too except they insist on offering them in that ridiculous combo edge format only. :rolleyes:
 
Yeah that is what kept me away from that choice.. Darn COMBO Edge..

Ok I guess the CRKT M21-04 it will be this time around.
I will get a buck strider after I have seen more info on them after they have been used and abused..
I want to thank each and every one of you for helping me with this decision..
I knew I could count on you guys.. thanks a bunch now to get that money order off in the mail and the dreaded waiting will begin yet again lol .. take care guys and thanks again..

~Jeff
 
Hey guys just for sheer S&G ,,Had it been a toss up of these 3..
what are your takes on the Bench Made Model 10300 - Monochrome® (Steirer Eisen)
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Blade Length: 3.04"
Blade Thickness: 0.125"
Blade Material: N690
Blade Hardness: 58-60HRC
Blade Style: Drop-Point
Weight: 3.84oz.
Clip: Silver or Black, Removable, Tip-Down
Lock Mechanism: Monolock
Overall Length: 7.37"
Closed Length: 4.34"
Sheath Material: Sold Separately
Class: Red
 
Well my S&G answer would be, The Benchmade over the others.

Price is premium over the others aswell, this is not the deciding factor, more so the overall quality.(then design etc...)



WR
 
Between the two I'd def. go with the buck. I have the CRKT M16-04 and the grip is not very good/comfortable. The buck has better ergo's and grip, better pocket clip, and best of all, the choil behind the blade, which is unbelievably useful once you've used one you'll know this.
 
and best of all, the choil behind the blade
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Hey don't mean to sound dumb ... but what is choil? I have read about this on other post but haven't been able to understand what it actually is referring too.. Thanks
~Jeff
 
i disagree with your take on the ergonomics of the M16/M21 grip. sure it doesnt have finger grooves or an elaborately molded/shaped grip, but the grip functions perfectly well and is suitable for just about any type of grip - hammer, icepick, fencer, etc. the more molded a grip, the less likely it willl be suitable for a variety of grip positions. also, the aluminum scales with a single SS liner make the entire knife extremely rigid, which is something i never feel with plastic/zytel/FRN scaled knives. its also a lot less bulky and deploys very cleanly from a pocket.
the M16s are nice knives, even nicer when you factor in value, but the M21 is even better - a much more useable blade shape as well as a satin finish (as opposed to bead blast) make it a better-rounded knife.

cheers,
-gabriel
 
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