Real Strider vs. clone

[SKH]

Hello,
Need your help in identifying a real Strider vs. a clone. Offered the opportunity to purchase what's purported to be an older, used Strider tanto SNG (at a price appropriate for the age/condition). It doesn't have the lock bar over travel stop and has the old Bos heat treat stamp on the blade. Researched on-line for clues and besides looking at the Strider logo and counting the # feathers, inspecting the blade lock engagement for a curved vs. flat engagement and the pivot pin what other tell tale signs are there?
Thanks,
Sam

 

[FullMetalJackass]

A pic is worth a thousand words.

 

[SKH]

A pic is worth a thousand words.

Very true but I haven't purchased it yet so it's not in my possession. Would like to verify before purchasing.

 

[evilgreg]

If it has at least a touch of lock rock (give it a bit of negative spine pressure and listen for the click/watch the lock bar move) then it's real.

 

[shinyedges]

Mick strider has a well known history here, he is a stolen valor low life who pretends he is a mercenary and lies saying he was an army ranger who deployed to Somalia.

He founded his business on this fabrication.

All lies.

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/mick-strider-has-some-explaining-to-do.453852/

 

[GermanyChris]

IBTL

 

[Mo2]

Buy from trusted source for piece of mind.

One thing for sure is the pocket clips will bend back and break off lul.

 

[SKH]

Well the mystery is over, it was a fake Strider. Upon physical inspection there were numerous tell tale clues but the most striking was that the handle wasn't even titanium (magnetic)!!!!

 

[evilgreg]

Well the mystery is over, it was a fake Strider. Upon physical inspection there were numerous tell tale clues but the most striking was that the handle wasn't even titanium (magnetic)!!!!

Ah, so no lock rock then. A good lock-up gives them away every time.