Price Inquiry on Buck/Strider/Tarani Police Knife

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Hello, I am looking into purchasing a Buck/Strider/Tarani Police knife - the newer version with ATS-34 BOS, FRN scales, and riveted construction. This person is offering it for $200.

I understand that, while this knife was in production, the suggested retail price was about $110. But, now
that it is discontinued, it is becoming harder to find. So, is it worth the $200? And I'm not talking about
collector's value, I mean in terms of the materials and construction. And, if not, what is it worth? I've
always wanted a Strider, but I'm not gonna dish out 450+ big ones for an SMF. This is the absolute most
I would ever pay, and only if it is totally worth it. I trust that there are some Strider experts here that can give me some advice.

Thank you, in advance, for your help.

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Plain edge with screwed construction might be worth it, but definitely not that one. If you're itching for a tough knife that was designed by Strider and you've got $200 to spend...get yourself a new ZT0300.
 
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Plain edge with screwed construction might be worth it, but definitely not that one. If you're itching for a tough knife that was designed by Strider and you've got $200 to spend...get yourself a new ZT0300.
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Not only could you get a brand new zt for that much, if you just hold off a little while and save up another 100 you can get a real deal used sng, which will not disappoint you. That knife you're looking at is worth what it used to go for, $90, and not a bit more. That $200 price tag is the new collectors price :)
 
I used to have one of these... Sold it for $150... LITTLE did i know i could of gotten upwards of $200+ ... at most $300 (ive seen it sell for)... reason being is because it is sought after.. and they are discontinued..

UGLY blade though... and has a cheap feeling.. =/
 
Thank you all for your advice. I was actually planning on getting a ZT0350 after I bought this one, but I think I'm just gonna go all the way and get a 300
 
From practical point of view I am not impressed with this knife. The worst part from my point of view are liners. The linerlock looks ridiculous because of the liner/blade dis-balance. If you could only swap liners with Benchmade Vex - there it is just taken to another extreme.
The blade grind is quite low for that thickness - so it cuts like brick.
The handle is surprisingly comfortable. But I would not pay 200 bucks just for comfortable handle - I can make it myself from a piece of plywood with a jig saw. This knife was discontinued for a good reason.

Yeah, and it does not get scratched as easily as 450+ Strider... so it will never look like you have beaten s$1t out of it after you have just sharpened couple of pencils... :)
 
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I've had one and sold it for $100. To be honest with you I wouldn't buy one unless it was in the $50 price range.
 
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