Someone talk me into or out of buying a Strider SNG..

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Hashishiin said:
I wouldn't buy it just because... and I'm taking your cue of avoiding personal drama... this guy says he used to be XYZ forces and knows what is needed in a high hard-use scenario, and what our boys want, etc. Putting no regard into feelings of offense, would his stolen valor issue not just do this one thing: discredit his experiences? Because of that, how does he know anything about real world performance for those professions?

There is this one maker, forget his name, think a Brit or Aussie, who makes a "super-Strider", it is like an overbuilt Medford/Strider but as though you melded two of them together. It was insane, but pure art piece. I prefer my knifes longer rather than wide-big, unless I'm specifically looking for a sharpened-pry-bar experience. Which, maybe I will, someday. My Ontario SP-1 fixed blade is like that but it's just chunky, and $60. Meant for wood not paper, so I like the wide angle.

Does a Benchmade Adamas or the AD-20 (AD-15? The big, fat, Sharklock Adam Demko folder) give you sort of a "training wheels" picture of what these knives are like, I wonder? Because I am slightly interested in those.
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As someone who owns multiple Adamas', and both an AD-10 and AD-15, I can tell you that they are all large, durable, well built folders that are made to be abused. I would give the edge to the Cold Steels however in cutting, as they came sharper. That said, the Adamas and its Cruwear strops up VERY nicely into razor sharpness. You can't go wrong with either of those knives.
 
K.O.D. said:
I have two cousins who were in the military, one an actual Ranger and both would agree. The other cousin completed the Navy Seal course and considering becoming one, but decided to go Marines. He would never call himself an actual Seal. Both went to the military academies, The Ranger graduating 1st in his class at West Point.

Both sides of my family have much military service, and stolen Valor is a big deal to me. Especially when one is using it to sell overpriced knives geared toward the "military community. "
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I with the best for your relatives in the military, tough times ahead. Thank them for me.
 
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The Adamas really does live up to its hype. The new version is definitely an improvement, but didn’t need that much fixed.

I’m actually embarrassed and proud of the stupid crap I put that ugly D2 version through. Prying paint cans, opening cement bags, cutting roofing felt, throwing, batoning, sharpening with sandpaper.. ridiculous idiotic abuse for years.

The Cruwear version is not only stronger, it’s lighter, better contouring and still 1/3 the price of a SNG.

I can’t believe I’m being a cheerleader for Benchmade - that knife is excellent though. They also have great customer service if needed .
 
Well after watching this riveting thread go in the direction I figured it eventually would lol, figured I'd give an update after my post yesterday. Ended up not getting an SNG, at least for now.

Got that new ish budget Shirogorov that came out late last year, the Quantum Ursus NL, just to give it a try. Noticed today that Recon1 actually had them in stock for $625. Supposed to be here Monday. Still may give Strider a try at some point down the road though given the right deal..
 
SimplyMinded said:
I think we're all forgetting his name is "Mick Strider"- because when you're inventing your persona why not a cool name too? Besides, if you google his real name you might see uncomfortable information on his conviction and prison sentence.
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I forgot about this until you brought it up. Thanks for the reality check. This story bothers me more than his embellished military stuff. If memory serves me right. He held a civilian woman at gunpoint and robbed her vehicle. The crime was set at $1,000,000 bond. Which infers to a crime with a violent nature. Correct me if I am in error.

Edited: In light of this. I got a hard choice to make concerning my owning the Strider fixed blade. I will be bowing out from any more comments concerning the OP's Post.
Humility is a Bitch. I will look into my options of a giveaway, trade, pass around, or trash can. As of tomorrow. I will speak with a mod to see my options on here. After I get some sleep.

I am a forgiving person and believe in second chances depending on the severity of the crime. But there are limits. And I would be a hypocrite to overlook that any longer.
I cannot in good conscious any longer own a Strider from an unrepentant person who seems to been given more than a second chance.

Between a car jacking with a violent intent, And numerous posts telling his customers to lick his sack. On top of the military fiasco. Ripping off other companies resulting in being sued. And other points brought up by Sparky on his Strider research. On top of Mickey's own comments.
One thing is for certain. I am officially done with my Strider fixed blade and his products.

Edited: Forgot to add a sentence.
 
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Corton93 said:
Well after watching this riveting thread go in the direction I figured it eventually would lol, figured I'd give an update after my post yesterday. Ended up not getting an SNG, at least for now.

Got that new ish budget Shirogorov that came out late last year, the Quantum Ursus NL, just to give it a try. Noticed today that Recon1 actually had them in stock for $625. Supposed to be here Monday. Still may give Strider a try at some point down the road though given the right deal..
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Shiro.. that’s a whole new thread 😂👍. Post some pics when it arrives. They have beautiful action.
 
Paratrooper06 said:
I believe Strider has a cult-like following, and it drives a lot of the sensationalism and exaggeration on the quality of the product and customer service. Now I have never owned a Strider and never will, but I can only surmise by the amount of them I see for sale that people buy them and they end up not meeting expectations. Some people may say “I don’t care what Mickley Hamburglar has done, I like the knives”… but you are enabling him to continue to profit from lies and deceit. If you buy the knife, you support the company.
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Man you all are liars if you say you haven’t and don’t lie. Who are all you to measure that your own lies were less or more of an offense. I think you all are actually but hurt because you could not and have not produced anything of equal Value in your own life’s. You are all keyboard cowboys! They are bad ass knives I’m by no means in some cult because my eyes no how to find what I or many others find as quality.
 
Marzrock said:
Man you all are liars if you say you haven’t and don’t lie. Who are all you to measure that your own lies were less or more of an offense. I think you all are actually but hurt because you could not and have not produced anything of equal Value in your own life’s. You are all keyboard cowboys! They are bad ass knives I’m by no means in some cult because my eyes no how to find what I or many others find as quality.
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Hi Mickey! Create an account just for me? Lol I’m flattered.
 
Marzrock said:
Man you all are liars if you say you haven’t and don’t lie. Who are all you to measure that your own lies were less or more of an offense. I think you all are actually but hurt because you could not and have not produced anything of equal Value in your own life’s. You are all keyboard cowboys! They are bad ass knives I’m by no means in some cult because my eyes no how to find what I or many others find as quality.
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Your grammar, spelling and punctuation or lack thereof make your post incomprehensible. Thus also your post.
 
If a choilless SNG variant ever happens, with the Dwyer style shaved down handle, in CD1 or PD1 - I’m interested.

The 2.5 inches of cutting edge on a 8.5 inch knife though.. no thanks.

To each their own.
 
luethge said:
If a choilless SNG variant ever happens, with the Dwyer style shaved down handle, in CD1 or PD1 - I’m interested.

The 2.5 inches of cutting edge on a 8.5 inch knife though.. no thanks.

To each their own.
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Yeah, not a great knife design.
 
Marzrock said:
Man you all are liars if you say you haven’t and don’t lie. Who are all you to measure that your own lies were less or more of an offense.
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I'm pretty sure that there are a lot of people on here who haven't lied about military service, sooooo everyone included in that category are able to measure those lies. But please, do go on, it's fascinating the way you twist things around.
 
What is the big deal in deciding?

A man shouldn't need a reason to want another knife.

Just remember that Mother's Day is coming soon. Think about spending some money on the mothers that may be in your life.
 
Marzrock said:
Man you all are liars if you say you haven’t and don’t lie. Who are all you to measure that your own lies were less or more of an offense. I think you all are actually but hurt because you could not and have not produced anything of equal Value in your own life’s. You are all keyboard cowboys! They are bad ass knives I’m by no means in some cult because my eyes no how to find what I or many others find as quality.
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You seem really, really smart.
 
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