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Review Req, buck/strider folders
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Esav Benyamin
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Sam, I've got a large Buck/Strider spearpoint. It looks like a brick, but it's a lot tougher. 
Fit and finish are excellent. You may hear complaints about the G-10 being rough, but my hands aren't all that delicate. I think it's just a perfect grip.
The liner lock is about as good as they get, very strong and reliable and mine hasn't moved. I've used the knife pretty hard. The edge is incredible, it just stays sharp.
The only problem I see for some people is the size. It's a large brick. Not bad for my hands, but some people might be better off with the mini, even though that cuts them back from a 4" blade to a 3".
I have the older version with the single thumbstud. I understand the new model is even slicker -- dual studs, smoother G-10, and better washers.
Fit and finish are excellent. You may hear complaints about the G-10 being rough, but my hands aren't all that delicate. I think it's just a perfect grip.
The liner lock is about as good as they get, very strong and reliable and mine hasn't moved. I've used the knife pretty hard. The edge is incredible, it just stays sharp.
The only problem I see for some people is the size. It's a large brick. Not bad for my hands, but some people might be better off with the mini, even though that cuts them back from a 4" blade to a 3".
I have the older version with the single thumbstud. I understand the new model is even slicker -- dual studs, smoother G-10, and better washers.
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I've got one of the first 500 with the BG42 blades. Mine has been sent back to get the double thumbstuds and better washers. It's action is as smooth as snake snot. Perfect lockup and zero blade play. Yes, the G10 handles could use a little smoothing around the edges, but I'll get around to that someday.
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I've got one of the newer versions and like it a lot. The action is tight, thats how I fixed it, but still smooth. The newer version has smoother G-10 scales so the bite is not quite so prominent. The liners measure out at .080" so they are quite beefy. The newer version also has the titanium spring heat hardened to prevent premature wear, although as Danbo and Esav have attested, there is very little wear anyway. The washer upgrade seems to consist of the washer being a single washer now instead of the stacked washers in the earlier version. As already mentioned the double thumbstuds are found on the newer version along with the ability to switch the clip for right or left pocket carry. The blade lockup on mine is as good as it gets with the blade having no movement upon locking open. Btw I have a serrated version which I like since the serrations are only an inch or little over in length leaving you with 3 inches of plain edge blade. The Paul Bos heat treat seems to bring out the best in ATS-34 as the edge is extremely sharp and really holds that edge through many a cutting. The only thing I would like to see different on the series is the clip placement. I've never been a fan of a knife that sticks out of my pocket with an inch or so of handle. I would love to see the Strider fixed so that the clip was at the top of the handle allowing for deeper carry. I've been wondering if the deep carry foldover clip from CKK would replace the stock Buck clip and I may just order one to see!
As far as the Buck Strider goes.......it is well worth the money and is one heavy-duty production blade that is made here in the USA with only the finest of materials!!
As far as the Buck Strider goes.......it is well worth the money and is one heavy-duty production blade that is made here in the USA with only the finest of materials!!
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Got one of the older spearpoints in ATS-34. Opens with just a shake of the wrist and locks up like a bank vault. Damn tough knife. I'd take it anywhere and never worry about it failing.
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I had my large tanto strider in a trade (thanks VultureParade), it's one of the first version with a single thumbstud. the front edge was quiet blunt and you could not cut anything with that, so I took care of it with a friend of mine who has a few power tools at hand: now I have a true knife point (not anymore the icebreaker one 
) and it cuts pretty well now. I had to touch up the bottom edge too so now it is has a more regular bevel.
I can confirm it is a large brick, but what a brick! I think I'm going to smoother the G10 touch, as it eats my pants quiet a lot, but I have the same feeling as Ed: you can feel that kind of knife won't let you down until you beat it to death, and that, I'm sure can take quiet a while
) and it cuts pretty well now. I had to touch up the bottom edge too so now it is has a more regular bevel.I can confirm it is a large brick, but what a brick! I think I'm going to smoother the G10 touch, as it eats my pants quiet a lot, but I have the same feeling as Ed: you can feel that kind of knife won't let you down until you beat it to death, and that, I'm sure can take quiet a while
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Sorry I have to make this quick...
I have an AFCK, one of the best, classic tac knives ever made. Biggest problem with it: I can flex the handle! Handle flex makes the blade move around... not cool for a folder! The Buck/Strider I have (older large tanto) hasno flex to speak of. makes is super solid. This is the best lock-up on a knife I have.
Get a large spear point and enjoy!
I have an AFCK, one of the best, classic tac knives ever made. Biggest problem with it: I can flex the handle! Handle flex makes the blade move around... not cool for a folder! The Buck/Strider I have (older large tanto) hasno flex to speak of. makes is super solid. This is the best lock-up on a knife I have.
Get a large spear point and enjoy!
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I had two limited production knives with the BG42 steel one tanto and one spear point. The tanto tip had no edge whatsover, I guess it would be good for someone who needed a VERY stout point that would not break. I traded it off.
The spear point with the BG42 steel is great. The knife is a little W I D E for an every day cary knife. I like large knives I routinly carry a REKAT Sifu or a Camillus Max. So for me, length is not the problem but the wideth of the Buck Strider is. Yes, I think the handles are a little over aggressive but I think for a hunting/ camping folder nothing comes close. I usually carry it in a sheath for days in the woods and the knife is great.
I really like the Buck Strider for a field knife. How does it compare to other hard use folders. Well I like my Camillus Maxx more, the thiner handles makes for an easier carry. The D2 steel sharpens up great. I think the blade on the Buck Strider is more heavy duty. But I like the longer blades of the SIFU and the Maxx. I think the lock on the Maxx is stronger. I like the Sifu more than the B. Strider because it is easier to carry, has a much more comfortable handle. Blade is not as "beefy" as the B.Strider the D2 steel of the Sifu is very good. I had a TOPS 747 which I would put into the catagory of the B. Strider. The steel is just standard 1095, good but not as good at the B. Strider in Bg42 or ATS34 or the other knives in D2. The Tops had no pocket clip, which is a nice to have. The TOPS had a soild lock about the same as the B. Strider, a slightly larger blade but the knife weighed a ton something like 11 oz. I still have the B. Strider traded off the TOPS. I think the B. Strider is much more of a "utility" type knife then the Camillus Maxx or the Sifu, the Maxx and Sifu are more "defense" type knives. All have their advantages and disadvantages.
The spear point with the BG42 steel is great. The knife is a little W I D E for an every day cary knife. I like large knives I routinly carry a REKAT Sifu or a Camillus Max. So for me, length is not the problem but the wideth of the Buck Strider is. Yes, I think the handles are a little over aggressive but I think for a hunting/ camping folder nothing comes close. I usually carry it in a sheath for days in the woods and the knife is great.
I really like the Buck Strider for a field knife. How does it compare to other hard use folders. Well I like my Camillus Maxx more, the thiner handles makes for an easier carry. The D2 steel sharpens up great. I think the blade on the Buck Strider is more heavy duty. But I like the longer blades of the SIFU and the Maxx. I think the lock on the Maxx is stronger. I like the Sifu more than the B. Strider because it is easier to carry, has a much more comfortable handle. Blade is not as "beefy" as the B.Strider the D2 steel of the Sifu is very good. I had a TOPS 747 which I would put into the catagory of the B. Strider. The steel is just standard 1095, good but not as good at the B. Strider in Bg42 or ATS34 or the other knives in D2. The Tops had no pocket clip, which is a nice to have. The TOPS had a soild lock about the same as the B. Strider, a slightly larger blade but the knife weighed a ton something like 11 oz. I still have the B. Strider traded off the TOPS. I think the B. Strider is much more of a "utility" type knife then the Camillus Maxx or the Sifu, the Maxx and Sifu are more "defense" type knives. All have their advantages and disadvantages.