Strider AR or Sng ?

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Which do you like better and why? Which one is better suited for being carried cliped in a pocket? Linerlock vs. framelock? Are either one of them really worth 3 to 4x the cost of a Buck/Strider 880? Which would you recommend for a heavy duty field/utility knife to be carried while bowhunting,scouting,and setting stands? Thanks.
 
Originally posted by modoc
Which do you like better and why? Which one is better suited for being carried cliped in a pocket? Linerlock vs. framelock? Are either one of them really worth 3 to 4x the cost of a Buck/Strider 880? Which would you recommend for a heavy duty field/utility knife to be carried while bowhunting,scouting,and setting stands? Thanks.
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question for the strider owners along these lines..

does the AR have the same "cigar cutter" misplaced lanyard hole that the SNG has?

btw modoc, i personally like the looks of the SNG better. looks count a lot for me. good luck deciding. when in doubt, get both!
 
Diferent kind of beast. I'd trust SN more though since I've had bad experiences with linerlock. Never heard a single bad things about both folders.

SNG has slimmer profile, AR is more hefty. For EDC, I think SNG would be more suitable.
 
As an AR(-Tac), GB, and 2x SnG owner, all I have to say is:

Let size be your guide.

:)

The liner on the AR/GB is super beefy to go along with the massive blade -- it's more like a frame/integral-lock that's got a G-10 scale layered overtop than anything else.

Allen
aka DumboRAT
 
Originally posted by DumboRAT
As an AR(-Tac), GB, and 2x SnG owner, all I have to say is:

Let size be your guide.

:)

The liner on the AR/GB is super beefy to go along with the massive blade -- it's more like a frame/integral-lock that's got a G-10 scale layered overtop than anything else.

Allen
aka DumboRAT
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I agree. I have both an AR and an SNG and carry either comfortably. Carried either in my RF pocket or IWB appendix carry the SnG "disappers". I know the AR is there but it's not uncomfortable for me. The AR is a tank. The SnG is more refined. Because the SnG is lighter and has a much narrower profile it's my default EDC. I switch to the AR when I want a bigger knife. I trust the lock on either. The blade of the SnG is bit thinner so it's a better slicer though both hold a hair poppin' edge. The back of the AR is open so it's easier to clean out if you fill it up with crud.

For me, if I was in the woods with only one knife, I'd prefer the AR. If I was carrying a large fixed blade and a folder I'd probably carry the SnG.

WWill
 
Nothing left for me to say! :D but I will anyway ... if you like a smaller knife, the SnG is perfect, great handling, tough, sharp, guaranteed against anything. If you can handle a larger brick go for the AR for use under extreme conditions.

If you want to save a few bucks, buy a Buck/Strider (spearpoint!) because just like the AR its linerlock is massive and reliable. Just remember that linerlocks are subject to releasing especially when twisted so if you stab one deep into wood, for example, be careful working it out.
 
does the AR have the same "cigar cutter" misplaced lanyard hole that the SNG has?

Misplaced is a bit harsh don't you think?

We had to decide if we wanted the over all package to be made .250" longer, or, teach everyone that a lanyard should go through ONE side of the knife for right handed folks and the other for those with a handicap.:D

We chose what we thought was best.

m
 
For "Heavy Duty feild/utility" you should go with the AR. It's like a folding hatchet. I carry mine all the time and i've had no problems with it's size. You know it's there but it doesn't get in the way.
 
Since I've never had a chance to handle an AR or Sng,I really appreciate the input. Everything I've heard about these knives is good and I've also heard that Strider customer service is exellent. So either one would be a good choice.
 
Somehow I got cut off and did't get a chance to finish. Does anyone want to address the question- are they worth 3x to 4x the price of the Buck/strider? Or just how good is the Buck, how does it compare to the Striders? Things like blade thickness,liner thickness,pivot pins, and overall sturdiness ? Thanks
 
I'll probably be flamed, if not banned, ;) but the passaround SNG that I handled was not up to what I would expect from a knife that costly.

If your curious you can look in the passaround for specifics.
 
You won't go wrong with either as a hard-use knife. I have had both, but the AR was just too big for my needs and I traded it. I carry/abuse the SnG on a daily basis.
 
I own an AR and I love it. I have never handled an SNG so I can't comment on them. I do have the Buck Stider combo and I will say that the AR is well worth the 3 or 4x the price of the Buck. There is no comparison. It sounds like you need a knife for outdoor activities so I think the AR would be perfect. The SNG is slimmer but I carry the AR for EDC and I dont find it too big at all. Hope this helps.
 
I have an Ar and a GB. While the Buck version is a fine production knife, there is no real comparison for the real thing. These knives are massive beasts built to take punishment. If you want a tough, heavy duty tool then they are a great choice.

I haven't handled the SNG so I can't really comment other than to say that the Strider quality I have seen so far speaks for itself.
 
I own both, and yes, they are two different kinds of knives. And that windmill fuel over the landyard hole never kept me up at night for one moment.

I would carry either if I accidently picked up one or the other. I do prefer to carry the AR with blue jeans for the weekend, and the SnG for work. For several months before I bought the SnG I did carry the AR for work.

I've heard the 'rough finish' argument myself. I think it's deliberate.

Mick takes the thickest, toughest piece of metal he has in the shop and walks up to the grinder. He ponders for a moment and then says, "What kind of a knife can I make today so that idiot Ichabod can't break or won't cut himself with?"

A tidy, doilly finish is never part of that equation.
 
Even if they start rough, once they "break in" they are awesome. I just recieved an SNG v1 in a trade and it blows my v2 away. the reason, it is already broken in. Makes me look forward to using my v2 more. it is going to get better over time.....

good luck on the decision...
 
To also address the Buck-Strider vs. Strider issue.

Yes, it's widely known that many Strider fanatics have even called the Buck-Striders "1/2 a Strider, for 1/3 the price."

But truly, once you've pony'ed up the Bucks for the other 2/3, what you wind up with, be it an AR/GB or an SnG, the final result is much, much more than that other 1/2 would seem to be.

:)

As a Buck-Strider and Strider owner, trust me, you won't be sorry investing the extra dough.

Allen
aka DumboRAT
 
Originally posted by DumboRAT
To also address the Buck-Strider vs. Strider issue.

As a Buck-Strider and Strider owner, trust me, you won't be sorry investing the extra dough.

Allen
aka DumboRAT
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You said it Allen!

I've owned two Buck Strider Spearpoints and they are great knives and Buck stands behind them 100%. I have a Strider AR, GB, and SnG and they are better knives and Strider stands behind them 200%.

The blades on the Striders are wider than the similar Bucks and slice better in deep cutting.

I don't consider the AR/GB to be liner locks. The liners on my GB measure .103 thick. That's thicker than the frame on many frame locks.

As to the flaming lanyard hole on the SnG. I was skeptical at first but installed a lanyard as instructed by other Strider users and the blade tip hasn't nicked it yet.

If you can't afford a Strider get the Buck. If you have more cash to spare look around for a used AR/GB/SnG. I've seen GB's for less than $ 300 and a tanto bladed SnG is up on a forum for $ 310. The AR and SnG spearpoints seem to fetch a bit more used than the tantos. I think that is pure perception and tanto-fear. The tanto as ground by Strider is scary sharp on both edges and provides slicing and penetrating capability.
 
I bought the SnG as I thought it would be more useful to me - I have been carrying it since. You have to think about what type of cutting you want to do, what style you enjoy to handle and the feel of one over the other.

I mean, it'd be fun to have the AR and strike fear into the local sheeple, but after that kick has subsided, you still need to have a knife that will do that work you want to with it. If the AR does it, great. If not, then SnG.
 
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