Should i purchase a strider???

They have fixed there issues. I have 2 sngs and have owned 3. Centering is dead on. Lock up is perfect action is smooth
 
jbob24 said:
Yes, just buy it. If you don't like it, sell it for what you paid :)

I have had all three (Hinderer, Strider, CRK). They're all different, they're all worth it, they're all awesome.
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What he said!

jill jackson said:
While it doesn't have that super precise level of fit and finish my CR folders have, it has a ruggedness about it that isn't there with other folders.
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And her!

Strider is one of those things you need to evaluate for yourself, don't make the mistake of evaluating them based on the internet bs purported by people who've never owned and used one.

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I'd like to get a CPM 154 SNG w/ the TI flame finish
can't find those though!

I am curious as to how well the flat grind SNG's cut
 
Mine slices well to. I convexed the edge on my belt sander which effectively knocked the shoulders off the factory bevel.
 
It's your money and your hobby. if you like the the looks and features of a strider then go for it. It's not the best for collection or flipping (buying then sell). It is best used as a tool for slicing, prying, flicking non stop, scratching like hell. The more beat up a strider is the better it looks. if you break it then send it back to strider to be fixed. Sweet isn't it? Mine is still new and tight and smooth and all. I'm looking forward to years and years of service with my $475 Strider SNG CC Tool.

 
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Not sure why people here are saying they hold their value.... they DO NOT. If you have a regular run of the mill (ie. Lego w/ s30v steel) version you'll practically have to give it away on the exchange. I've had my fair share of striders and even though they are pleasing to the eye the lockbar/lockup seems to be the biggest issue. IMO it's just so poorly designed the lockup will get later and later until you start developing blade play. Not to mention you'll have sticky lockbar problems. On the upside.... ergonomics on the sng cc is superb, carries very well in the pocket, and as others mentioned you can abuse the crap out of the knife and if it breaks strider will fix/replace it. Try it at your own risk.
 
I hear mostly good things about them and want to try them as well. Everything said so far sounds spot on. They are not built to the tolerances of a CRK, but are tough, and the looks along with the quality (different type of quality then CRK).
 
Shadow449 said:
Thinking of purchasing a Strider but have heard of problems with blade play as the lock bar wears. Can anyone help me out with a review or comments? My collection currently consists of Sebenzas, Hinderers, and Spydercos, would love to add Strider but the lock bar / blade play issue has made me hesitate.
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Is it just me or does this sound like the blade afficianados version of dear penthouse?
 
The Logical One said:
Not sure why people here are saying they hold their value.... they DO NOT.

the lockbar/lockup seems to be the biggest issue. IMO it's just so poorly designed the lockup will get later and later until you start developing blade play. Not to mention you'll have sticky lockbar problems. On the upside.... ergonomics on the sng cc is superb, carries very well in the pocket, and as others mentioned you can abuse the crap out of the knife and if it breaks strider will fix/replace it. Try it at your own risk.
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In my experience, a used Strider in good shape, Sng or SMF, will sell for about $325-$400 on the Exchange. Just about like a normal slab-sided CRK Sebenza. I have only had one (out of many) Striders that had a sticky lock, and that was a beautiful brand-new digi-camo with new lock design. I've had many Striders with old lockup that were not one bit sticky. If your knife does develop lock wear due to extended use, you send the knife to Strider, and they will install a larger diameter stop pin that will make your knife tight again for many more years of useful service.
 
Production knives will depreciate. The only production folders that holds value are those that are very limited in production and access. The TAD Dauntless (no warranty whatsoever) and Hinderer Xm-18 (no way to buy directly unless your are LEO/MIL). LAws of supply and demand.

For the Strider SnG the ergo is excellent. only 4.5 oz. CC (light). Feature rich. Extra large pivot pin for high strength, have ceramic bump stops to limit accidental openning, has hinderer lockbar stabilizer that looks good and functional. It has bronze washers both on the G10 and Titanium side, action is smooth. The new lockbar interface is solid with early lockup. It has thumbstops used as bladestop not sure if it is 1 piece like hinderer or 2 piece. Pocket clip is MOLLE compatible. The blade has choil, it will protect your hand just in case the lock fails (very unlikely). If this happens with your sebenza (also very unlikely), say goodbye to your fingers.

The ZT 550 is close to the SnG minus the bullet proof warranty of the Strider. Still a good value and good tool. Might get one for back-up.

The onlu FU of this Strider SnG knife is that you can't change the location of the retention clip. So you have to learn to carry blade up.

 
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