OMG...I finally got a SNG STRIDER...I hope its worth it!

I'm not sure if their "worth it", but you're not going to get a tougher folder unless you go to a custom. There are a lot of good customs in the range of the SMF that equal its toughness and in cases of quality easily beat it, but I'm not sure of any in the SNG price range. That said, I love my SMF and don't think that anything else could easily replace it.
 
rover said:
You are a fool.
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Wow, that's a great come back, thought about that one a long time didja? :jerkit:

ETA:

I have chosen to sell my knives. I've never said they were in anyway inferior, in fact I feel they are some if not the toughest knives out there and I like the design of many of them, which is why I have bought approximately $5000 worth of Strider's over that last couple of years. But, I can't support a company that lies. I would rather buy a Leatherman even though the company owner liked Kerry as a president, then from a man who lies about his miltary service.

Some people don't care, they'll buy whatever works for them, but that's their personal choice and this is mine, so respect that and don't start with the personal attacks, that's best left for that other knife forum.
 
proguide said:
[snip] You shouldn't have to wonder what you are getting for 400 clams though. Just my thoughts.
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But he's wondering after all or he wouldn't have said "I hope it's worth it." Some part of him tells him he's spent too much, so he's hoping somebody here tell him he's not. But, hey, we all do that once in a while, don't we? ;-)

As for "we all know Strider is good". I don't know about that. Will I buy a Strider? Hell no. Will I accept your Strider if you give it to me as a gift? Hell yes ;-)
 
Luopo,
I hope you didn't take my comments about my opinions of Mad Dog as an attack on you. They weren't. I just would like to see some hard evidence to back Mad Dog's claims of having been a "professional soldier", and for how long.

As far as you selling your Strider collection, I can't fault you for doing what you feel is right. I'm not a fan of people who lie to sell product either. However, I'm not a fan of people who expose others soley for the same purpose (to sell product)

The more I learn about the knife industry, the less companies I find I want to buy from. Spyderco, Kershaw, & CRK are pretty much the only ones I'll buy from anymore.

Warm wishes,
3G

P.S. Nevermind the person that called you a fool. You know what opinions are said to be like.;)
 
3Guardsmen said:
Luopo,
I hope you didn't take my comments about my opinions of Mad Dog as an attack on you. They weren't. I just would like to see some hard evidence to back Mad Dog's claims of having been a "professional soldier", and for how long.
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Not at all, we're good :thumbup:
 
Boy, imagine that, Strider being full of hot air.

But, on to the important issue: are the knives any good.

Don't like them, myself. I found the handle wasn't to my liking and felt the blade was too thick for a folder. Didn't like the F&F that much, at least for that moola. Personal, subjective stuff. Therefore I didn't buy one (so no performance evaluation to see if my thoughts were correct).

Now, that its bought, decide yourself.

After all, I like my old Gerber Bolt-Action; a fair amount of people dislike them. Come back and tell us what you think after you get it. And, remember, you can always sell it if you don't like it.
 
Everyone keeps talking about theur customs that are better, can anyone give me recommendation on where they got their customs and also some pics?

Also, is it possible to get a custome exactly same as a strider and cheaper from a custome make...tell me where?
 
bladeprince: the ZT knives have stripes because they're a collaboration with Strider, and the stripes are a signature of Strider.

Jimmy: If you find a custom maker willing to make you an exact copy of a Strider then run- don't walk- away from them. Intellectual property is a VERY serious matter, and any schmuck who'd make you a copy just to make a buck is a thief and not likely to give you good service after the sale.

Now, that out of the way, if you want a custom, I can reccommend a few:

Rick Hinderer and his XM18 is a good knife. You can get it with or without a flipper, Ti-G10 construction with a Ti half-liner on the G10 side. Very strong folder for just about the price of a Strider (cheaper than some, actually). For about the price of a Strider you could also get one of his FireTac knives.

RJ Martin's Contender is in that region as well. He might actually have a couple in Strider range- be sure to look up his new Havoc model.

Mike Obenauf and his Model 2 Framelock can be had for Strider money as well. He builds a very high-class knife.

ANY of the above makers, and a few more that I forget at this very second, would build you a quality folder, at a good price, with excellent Fit and finish, AND service after the sale.

Don't go for a copy, though. That's a cheap shot- and it only makes you look bad. Of course the new LE Bradley with the "Zebra stripes" on it is cheaper than a Strider and made by BM. Its ugly as all get-out, and is probably intended to be an "homage" (I'm using the kind word here) to a couple different knives, but WOULD be less than the Strider.

ETA: I completely forgot about the Buck/Strider knives. The 880/881s are actually quite good folders (they'd be the linerlocks intended to look somewhat like the AR/GB). I don't think I'd go for the SNG/SMF design Bucks, but the AR/GB ones are VERY nice for a VERY good price. I have one, and it served as my introduction to Strider knives. Somewhat like the strider, although the 881s look like a toy compared to the REAL AR/GBs they are intended to mimic. If you want the Strider name, and something LIKE a Strider, then I'd go with the Buck 880/881s.
 
SpyderJon said:
bladeprince: the ZT knives have stripes because they're a collaboration with Strider, and the stripes are a signature of Strider.

Jimmy: If you find a custom maker willing to make you an exact copy of a Strider then run- don't walk- away from them. Intellectual property is a VERY serious matter, and any schmuck who'd make you a copy just to make a buck is a thief and not likely to give you good service after the sale.

Now, that out of the way, if you want a custom, I can reccommend a few:

Rick Hinderer and his XM18 is a good knife. You can get it with or without a flipper, Ti-G10 construction with a Ti half-liner on the G10 side. Very strong folder for just about the price of a Strider (cheaper than some, actually). For about the price of a Strider you could also get one of his FireTac knives.

RJ Martin's Contender is in that region as well. He might actually have a couple in Strider range- be sure to look up his new Havoc model.

Mike Obenauf and his Model 2 Framelock can be had for Strider money as well. He builds a very high-class knife.

ANY of the above makers, and a few more that I forget at this very second, would build you a quality folder, at a good price, with excellent Fit and finish, AND service after the sale.

Don't go for a copy, though. That's a cheap shot- and it only makes you look bad. Of course the new LE Bradley with the "Zebra stripes" on it is cheaper than a Strider and made by BM. Its ugly as all get-out, and is probably intended to be an "homage" (I'm using the kind word here) to a couple different knives, but WOULD be less than the Strider.
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anyone else buy from these guys that Sypderjon mentioned? Or have you use their knives and how quality are they compared to strider?
 
Oh, and I should mention that RJ Martin AND Rick Hinderer are members of this forum. Just do a search in the custom knives section with their names and you'll find oodles of threads with their names attached and discussions of their products.
 
I don't know where you're from, but Rick Hinderer and RJ Martin come to the New York knife shows, and they are both very easy to talk to. And have real nice toys to check out :D
 
i got a SnG a while back and its my current fav knife, very well made, very rugged, great grip, great material and F&F, nothing wrong with mine.

are they worth the $$? well they sell all they make FWIW.

i havent heard of QC probs with them either thats news to me, mine doesnt have any issues.

although some might not like mick strider very few that have actually used one criticise them, and by use i mean have one and use it not look just at it.

if they werent any good they wouldnt sell like they do, used ones sell very fast and they dont lose value much.

just because ya dont like mick doesnt make the knives junk lol.
 
True, as many have stated, the knives, when no QC issues are present are generally rather nice. My SMF has been fine from day one. Some others I bought weren't. I bought the SMF second hand, but today I wouldn't buy a new one. I don't like Mick, nor do I like the idea of my money going to support a criminal directly.
 
SIFU1A said:
i havent heard of QC probs with them either thats news to me, mine doesnt have any issues.

although some might not like mick strider very few that have actually used one criticise them, and by use i mean have one and use it not look just at it.
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I respectfully disagree. You shouldn't have to justify crap QC by saying it's a user at that price point. That is just laziness.

edit: Also, if you've never heard about any Strider QC problems before this you must have your head in the sand or be joking cuz that's what Strider is famous for.

SIFU1A said:
if they werent any good they wouldnt sell like they do, used ones sell very fast and they dont lose value much.
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Excellent marketing strategy may have something to do with it too. Like being associated to the military and whatnot. They do retain their values for the most part though.

SIFU1A said:
just because ya dont like mick doesnt make the knives junk lol.
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It doesn't make them any better either.
 
Hinderer and DDR are pretty awesome at roughly the same price. Here's a 450 dollar Hinderer:

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SpyderJon said:
bladeprince: the ZT knives have stripes because they're a collaboration with Strider, and the stripes are a signature of Strider./QUOTE]

Thanks, Jon. Makes sense. I just don't like them. It's cool if they want to have a model with "tiger stripes". It's just too bad that they don't offer the old standbys also, like bead-blasted (I don't expect satin for a tactical knife) and black.

Oh well, it will help me save some money....:D
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bladeprince, you may like the other ZT folder (ZT0200?), which has a black blade. Its worth a look, and you can see them at tadgear.com
 
SpyderJon said:
bladeprince, you may like the other ZT folder (ZT0200?), which has a black blade. Its worth a look, and you can see them at tadgear.com
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WOW, I DO. Thanks for the tip. On back order, though. But for around $160 in 154CM and a "flipper" (not counting it looks like it could take anything) seems like a deal. Guess I won't be saving my money after all.

http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=main/7/19613361196.jpg&s=f10
http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=main/7/1961336499.jpg&s=f10
 
OilMan said:
I respectfully disagree. You shouldn't have to justify crap QC by saying it's a user at that price point. That is just laziness.

edit: Also, if you've never heard about any Strider QC problems before this you must have your head in the sand or be joking cuz that's what Strider is famous for.


Excellent marketing strategy may have something to do with it too. Like being associated to the military and whatnot. They do retain their values for the most part though.


It doesn't make them any better either.
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i think rather than QC issues you mean that the F&F isnt as nice on some as it could be. probably so they dont claim to have top notch F&F which is fit and finish by the way.

nope dont "have my head in the sand" lol i go to the strider forum on the other board every single nite and if the QC was bad you would think folks would be complaining right and left about it, which i havent seen. and you got this info from where?? if its just internet gossip i could go to several different boards and post enough links that ya would think spydercos, BM, MT, EKI, WH, buck, etc, etc are all junk, with QC/F&F/etc/etc issues on nearly every single knife, in reality ya know thats not right. perhaps the F&F on some isnt as good as it could be but other features like lock up, materials, ergonomics, grinds, all have been top notch, only problems were strictly cosmetic, i have heard some dont have centered blades, i havent ever seen it, of course i have seen (fill in the blank) with similar issues, examined closely enough a fairly large % of knives from most any maker could have some very minor cosmetic issues, some might have more serious issues with locking correctly/etc. that imho striders rarely have.


it matters not one iota to me what mich strider (or mick burger for that matter) has done/hasnt done he served his time and as far as i'm concerned thats it, finis, end of story, do you suggest he stop making knives and go hide in his room and sulk or something, i mean WTF? mans gotta make a living somehow lol. do you really care about mick that much lol, i sure dont. if ya dont like the man dont buy his stuff, simple as that. about the only crime i wont forgive is child molestation, other than that hey go do your time when its done the sanctions end, for me anyway. just not a big big deal to me.

as i said ya might like/dislike the MAN but his KNIVES are pretty good, say whatcha want about mick, just because ya dont like the man doesnt make his stuff crap, they are pretty darned good folders, to say they arent is just not correct imho, imho they are some of the better folders around, maybe not the best, certainly far far from the worst.

it seems to me very few brands inspire the intense loyalty/dislike that emerson and strider do, i guess either ya love 'em or hate 'em and will fight for your side lol. i've seen threads about EKI that would make ya think they were the biggest turds around, if so folks must sure be stupid because man they sure sell lots of the things ernie must be laughing all the way to the bank about this huge fraud he's perpetrated on the american consumer and mick strider is right behind him lol.
 
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