sebs vs strider

I see other manu's knives posted from time to time on almost all the forums.

I think the problem only arises when it's done with rude insulting behavior with the intent to agitate.

I'll find out about strider knives too, once the strider passaround gets to me.
 
I own both - and they both have their own character. Two very nice knives - I love the smooothness of the seb and its elegant simplicity ... and with the strider I really appreciate the "attitude" of the knife and the feeling in the hand. I will say this .. before I bought the strider I did not think the seb could be improved upon - but now I think that if one of the sebs slabs were g10(like the strider) I would like it better.
 
Originally posted by love4steel
I own both - and they both have their own character. Two very nice knives - I love the smooothness of the seb and its elegant simplicity ... and with the strider I really appreciate the "attitude" of the knife and the feeling in the hand. I will say this .. before I bought the strider I did not think the seb could be improved upon - but now I think that if one of the sebs slabs were g10(like the strider) I would like it better.
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Why would you like the G10 better. I don't think you can get more solid than the Ti handles of the sebenza, so there would be no advantage to the G10 except weight and maybe a gripier feel. I do like the new Strider though and it looks monstrous in the pics, but at $200 more I am not sure it's worth the extra over a sebenza or even the other striders.
 
Personally, I like the feel of the wood inlay seb over the regular Ti models. However, I would not dream of using my wood inlays the same way I would use my regular sebs, especially in a water type of environment which I would think could damage the wood.
I wonder if CRK is ever going to make a seb with carbon fiber inlays? Now that would make me want to write a check!
 
Originally posted by APerna
Hey Meg that's quite a knife. I had no idea that Strider did that kind of work.
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Decent voltage or some hot flames dancing on titanium can create some nice patterns indeed :D

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Both the Sebbie and SnG are built for harder use than I will hopfully ever give them. Strider AR for sure, but that knife is just too big for me to consider carrying in town.

That said, I carry the Sebbie because:

Better fit and finish
Easier carry in the pocket
Thumbstuds
Prefer stop pin to the stud style stop in the SnG


However - the Strider is an awesome knife that I feel has better ergonomics than the Sebbie and a better clip setup.

Price differences aside, the Sebbie edges out the Strider SnG for me by a small margin.
 
I finally received my SnG. I can't begin to tell you how disapointed I am. The fit and finish was not what I would expect. The lock up was absolutly terrible. In fact, unless you gave the knife a really hard snap it would close on your hand with the slightest amount of pressure. Until I released the Ti clip srew you could barely slide a sheet of paper between it and the ti surface(let alone the cloth of your pocket).
Needless to say I was not happy with my investment! I would expect a lot more for that kind of money. Although I would think this is an isolated case it became very clear to me after searching the net that numerous complaints abound.
I own dozens of custom made folders ( not to mention all kinds of production made) and was never so displeased like this before.
It will be returned in the morning.
 
That seems to ba an all to common post. There are just tooooooooo many folks unhappy with their SnG. So many are happy only after sending it to Mick to get right. Geez. I can't think of many instances where people have a valid complaint about a Sebenza, except for those who buy their first and are unhappy that it does not send off an expensive knife beacon.

ALSO

I think toooo many people are comparing the SnG to the small sebenza. Folks, check out a large, and THEN look me in the eye and say the SnG is an improvement. You can say that you like the G10, you can say that you like the shape... but to say that the SnG is a BETTER knife than the Seb CANNOT be true. Mick is bad ass at what HE does, but I believe that he has little interaction with the SnG on a Production level...at least aparently. I think the SnG is an awesome concept. I would have one if not for all the bad reviews. When I buy a new knife, I don't care if it cost $14 or $400, I DO NOT want to have to send it in immediately. NO WAY. AND you can get a Seb with a custom graphic for the price of an SnG.
 
I am sorry that you are so disappointed. I happen to love my SnG, but it is a really good one. Hell, it's actually the poster-boy (seriously, #100, black blade)

http://www.tadgear.com/edged tools/strider_sng.htm
http://www.striderknives.com/html/main.html

There are a lot of really good knives in this price range, and for some reason you got a bad example of the SnG. Try these out if you are looking to replace the SnG with a more refined folder.

http://www.knifeart.com/mytigheg10.html
http://www.knifeart.com/monbutloctac.html
http://www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com/obentac.htm
http://www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com/marlowtac.htm
http://www.robertsoncustomcutlery.com/cooktac.htm
 
Det
Thanks for the reply. Basically, I have a least 2 dozen other heavy duty knives that could easily step in to take the place of my SnG.
The problem that I have is that I expected to get my money's worth.
I can't believe that anyone at the Strider camp would let a knife like this leave their shop! It makes you wonder what kind of quality control is in place. I own 12 CRK's and at no time was I disappoited
with any of them. I can go on about my Lightfoot,Marzitelli or
Duncan collection. You expect a quality knife.
 
Just got my first SnG yesterday. I can say I am very pleased.
Locks up tight...and sharp as all hell . Got the bare spot on my arm to prove it :D

Now as far as comparing it to a Sebby ??

Aint sure yet....though I do know that to be 100 % happy , I need one of each :D :D
 
I've purchased two SnG's - one I absolutely love - it has perfect lockup, centered blade etc., so much I purchased another! But that one I had to return for fit and finish problems (I am very picky when I've spent $400). So I guess you have to be sure to get a good one. There's three versions so far of the SnG - I hear of less probs with the newer ones. Maybe they've begun to iron out the kinks. My all black SnG is my favorite knife. I NEVER hear of problems from CRK and my Lg Sebbie holds a close second place in order of my most loved knifes.
 
Well, i have a love-hate thing for Striders, love the knives, hate that their QC isnt what it could and should be. However, i do think its getting better, the black SnGs i examined seemed better made than the previous 2 generations, and also, the locks on the SnG are generally fitted tight initially, what this means is, they only barely engage the blade tang when new, and as you cycle the knife, it wears in and the lock begins to creep further into engagement, ultimately, engaging properly. This issue was discussed on the old BF Strider forum in detail and Mick S said the SnG needs to be broken in with a few hundred cycles before the lock will engage properly. I honestly thought at the time it sounded like a BS excuse for bad QC, however, i have to say, it turned out to be true on an SnG i had at the time, initially, it barely engaged the blade, i thought it was defective, but after repeated cycling, it ended up with pretty much perfect engagement. If you examine locks from guys like Mayo and JW Smith, my heros when it comes to perfect locks, they too start the lock out very far to the left, barely engaging the tang, with use, the lock seats itself and ends up with perfect engagement.

The clip is tight, but some people like that, and, its very easy to simply remove it (one screw) and bend it to make it a little less stiff.

Also, keep in mind, CR has had many years to perfect the Sebenza design, the SnG folders are still relatively new for Strider, the AR is their original folder and i do think the locks on them are generally better fitted than on the SnG's, so, it may just be a learning curve and again, the current SnG seems to be better made, maybe the 4th version will be Sebenza-like, who knows? :)

But yes, if you are used to the truly world-class fit and finish of the Sebenza, the SnG will seem a little crude at first, but it grows on you. :)
 
I have a love hate with my SNG as well...

I love that I got it... I hate it when someone asks to borrow it ! :D
 
I'm glad to see this post. I have always wanted to get a more unbiased opinion of the Sng then I have seen posted in other places. I would like to get an Sng although I can't see it replacing the duties of my Seb!
 
I carried my Large Sebenza for 2+ years every day, save a very few. I carried it very comfortably in a canted black G2 sheath which is well worth mentioning.

I've carried my SnG almost every day since the day I got it.

I have beaten both of 'em real good. Actually I've probably beaten the SnG a tad bit more than the 'benza only because there were a lot of bold claims about it's durability. But I have no doubt that the 'benza could have taken the beating I gave the SnG.

My opinion?

The Sebenza and SnG are both very well built high quality knives.

Both knives are solid and perform flawlessly every time.

Both knives are easily maintained.


I don't see an "either/or" here. It is personal choice.

The SnG blade is noticeably thicker than the Sebenza. That is the primary difference to me. So yes, if the main reason for your knife selection is Armageddon, then the SnG is the only choice. But if you are just a normal dude like me, either knife would be a very good choice.
 
well said Elvis...I figured out how to solve the dilema.
I got BOTH a SnG and a Sebenza , both will be carried in G2 sheaths.... ahhh... life is good !!
 
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