Some say that if less expensive knives have poor quality, it's to be expected. I can understand that because every Buck I have owned had QC issues. The last two were in fact defective - and I have posted frequently about it - a Buck Tarani that would fail to stay locked, including the factory replacement, and Buck Mayo TNT I purchased from a disgruntled previous owner for less than $100. The detent was completely useless and did not work. It does not work to this day.
My SnG has been mechanically perfect.
That brings up what was mentioned before - that the BULK of complaints in most Strider threads aren't the few knives with a problem, but the impression that SKI itself does not meet their standards of conduct.
Add that many of the complaints about an actual Strider knife deal with questions of aesthetics, not function. To repeat a previous comment, a folding knife should 1) Unfold, and 2) Cut.
The OP had only one functional problem in that short list, caused by himself. It's now fixed.
As for everyone else, if they choose to continue applying standards to Striderthat they obviously don't embrace, then they who are less than cognizant of fact.
I will repeat - not just Strider, but every knifemaker, makes knives to THEIR standard, not the public's. In fact, I would say those that have a take it or leave it attitude do better than others who scrape in obeisance to every public whim.
There are those who point to knives and knifemakers who satisfy their every whim. It then seems they take extra care and particular detail to describe how stupid any one is who prefers otherwise.
They always insist the qualities they prefer are superior, and that the knives they select can do the same things better. I see the same attitude in automobiles and firearms.
One public statement to that effect cost a prominent writer his career when he disparaged AR 15 rifles in civilian use. No doubt enthusiasts of fine firearms might have little appreciation of combat rifles - but even they realize that no Kimber, Weatherby, or other could do the same job.
On the much smaller scale of using knives, a Sebenza, William Henry, or other $1500 art knife would not be suited to doing the mundane chores of a Marine's daily tasks - for which the SMF and SnG series were designed.
Satisfying unique cultural qualities and aesthetics is, if anything, precisely what SKI seems to thumb their nose at. To put it politely. The finer sensibilities of knife aficianados are largely a target to puncture, as most definitely seem to hold themselves above the rough and ready use of a tool. I rarely find anyone who will even post their use of a knive to do more than scrape soft plastic insulation or cut cheese.
If anything, cutting the cheese seems to be the most appropriate way to describe their ranting about Strider and their knives.
Spoiled brats and Children of the Mall, the supplicating merchants of the world will cater to your every wish and take every dime you own.
And you will proclaim it a proper and right display of character on your part.
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You're the one defending a Striders blade play as a "feature". LOL
