Opinions of the MFS ?

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mikemck

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Anyone care to share an opinion of the MFS?

Also, anyone have one they want to sell?
 
I have a couple of questions about the M.F.S.
Is this design exclusive to TAD?
If not, is it available on a custom basis (maybe shape the handle, and slap some G10 on there)?
Great, very practical-looking knife, guys.
 
I had one for a few months and just traded it in a deal to get an AR. It was a great little knife, sized and shaped just right for everyday utility chores. I don't know about custom options.
 
next to the Mick Strider custom the MFS is my favourite strider blade shape, poetically it was also My First Strider :), it's very handy, discreet, and quite attractive tyo carry around.. it is 3/16 stock with single wrap strider wrap (no cross wrap). It's a cheaper, thinner, lighter more concealable strider knife that's a great workhorse.. i took it with me to pour concrete :).

Add some g10 scales on it and make it 1/4 stock and you have an EBS.. I think I will get that one next.

If you want an MFS check out the for sale forums in knifeforums.com or TAD at tripleaughtdesign.com - but stay away fro mtheir last EBS. it's mine :)
 
Is the MFS as tough as the other Strider knives, even though it's made from thinner stock?

Is it possible to wear it as a neck knife, or is that impractical with this blade?

Has anyone managed to actually damage one during use?

Is it really worth $175? I know this a cheap for a Strider, overall, but it's quite a bit of money to me, but it will be well worth it if it is as tough as Striders are reputed to be.

Thanks for the great info everyone.
 
Yes, it is very tough. Truthfully, you will never break it. Since the other Strider fixed blades are made from .25 inch stock, the MFS is not going to be as strong as these. However, that doesn't mean the knife is wimpy...far from it actually. It is very stout. Listen, Strider will not let a wimpy knife out of their shop. They have the reputation they have for a reason. All of their knives perform well and won't fail, including the MFS. Hell, the MFS is thicker than most other knives of its size anyway. Bottom line, use it, beat the hell out of it, it won't care.

Neck knife? Not for me, too heavy. Plus, I am not a big fan of neck knives anymore.

No, sheath cannot be used IWB. It uses a Tek-Loc. However, I am sure that one of the custom sheath makers on this site can help you with that.

Is it worth $175? Definatly. Actually, it is worth far more. I think it should be priced around $225.
 
That's just what I was afraid of...I guess I'll have to get one for myself, and start saving for an AR, which is what I really want but can't afford.

Thanks for the great information everyone...
 
If you want to wear the sheath IWB, call Blade-Tech and order a Pull-The-Dot strap. They use them on their holsters and some sheaths. It can't be much more than a couple of bucks. Take off the Tek-Lok, screw in the strap, and you can carry the blade concealed IWB and wrap the strap around your belt. It's plenty secure, carries low or high (depending on where you screw it in,) and is VERY comfortable since you can position the knife at any angle, nearly any height, and it'll move with you.
 
Brian_T,

Thanks much for that suggestion, I'll be sure to conact them to get one of those.
 
I have dredged this thread up to thank Brian for suggesting the Blade-Tech pulll the dot straps.
They just arrived today, and I can already tell how great they work.

Yet another wonderful product from Blade-Tech.

If anyone is wanting to carry the MFS IWB, you can't go wrong with the Pull the dot straps.
 
Mike,

I'm glad to hear that the Pull the Dot straps are working out for you. I just want to make sure that I mention the idea came from BFC's own GPB originally. I just modified it for the MFS.

Thanks,
 
I just got an MFS this week. Overall impression so far is that this is a great utility knife. Very easy to carry, and it is affordable. While we all love our big Strider fixed blades (MT, WB's, etc..) most of us end up carrying a smaller utility blade for doing most cutting chores. I really like the MFS, and I think it was a great idea for wetting peoples appetites for what Strider knives is all about, tough, practical daily use tools.
 
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