Strider Knives?

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crowinghorse

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What do you know about Strider Knives?
What is your opinion?
I have a friend who briefly told me about them and seemed impressed.
Horse
 
crowinghorse,

I bought a used Strider Model WB from another Bladeforums member a few months ago and I've had a Model BT on order with the guys for a few months.

I was initially impressed with everything I'd read about Strider Knives so I called them to ask a few questions. Mick Strider answered the phone and we talked about which model would best suit my needs and we agreed that the Model BT with a few minor changes would be just right.

I got anxious about handling a Strider Knife and finally posted on the WTB for one. Luckily, someone out there was willing to part with his and now I have it.

I haven't tried to chop any table legs or sewer pipes in half yet but, after handling the knife, I believe that it COULD be done. The actual blade is shallower than I thought but the 1/4 inch thickness makes for a VERY sturdy knife. Amazingly, the thick spine has a negligible effect on the slicing ability of the knife. It takes a good edge and keeps it.

I haven't done a Cliff Stamp or a Mike Turber on this knife yet but I've offered to let Mike test it whenever we can get together in Florida. In other words, I think that the Strider Model WB could certainly handle a great deal of torture testing.

If you have any other questions, check the Strider Knives website at: http://www.striderknives.com

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Brian_T
brianthornburg@home.com
 
I bought an MT model a couple of months ago, and it as by far the best knife I've ever purchased. It's built to take anything. The blade is a typical drop point but it's tip is stronger than any of my tantos.
Very good grip with the cord wrapped handle.
Good sheath design.
Expensive but worth every penny.
 
I'm interested in Strider knives as well.

MaxPower, to get a better idea of where the Strider stands in your collection, could you tell us what other knives you own?

The one thing that holds me back is the 1/4 in. stock. I find that it is usually too thick for my purposes and that many makers who use this particular thickness tend to grind rather inefficient edge geometries. So...do they come razor sharp? If not, can it be touched up to a razor edge easily?
 
The other knives in my collection include:

Busse Battle Mistress
Livesay 82nd Airborne
Greco 14in combat blade
Cold Steel Black Bear Classic
Cold Steel Recon Tanto
Ka-Bar Next-Generation
Buck M9 Bayonet

I know that these knives are not all built for the same purpose, but for total usability and versatility the Strider comes out on top.
As for the edge, yes it is rather thick. The portion near the tip was not razor sharp, because it's much thicker there, but it get's very sharp further back. The steel is very hard(yet tough)so it might take some doing to sharpen it. This doesn't bother me two much because I never saw the need for a really sharp point, I knoe it helps penetration but with enough force...
 
The other knives in my collection include:

Busse Battle Mistress
Livesay 82nd Airborne
Greco 14in combat blade
Cold Steel Black Bear Classic
Cold Steel Recon Tanto
Ka-Bar Next-Generation
Buck M9 Bayonet

I know that these knives are not all built for the same purpose, but for total usability and versatility the Strider comes out on top.
As for the edge, yes it is rather thick. The portion near the tip was not razor sharp, because it's much thicker there, but it get's very sharp further back. The steel is very hard(yet tough)so it might take some doing to sharpen it. This doesn't bother me two much because I never saw the need for a really sharp point, I knoe it helps penetration but with enough force...
 
MaxPower
I would like to know how your "eighty duce" holds up to other knives. I have been looking at Newt's knives and they come highly recommended.
Thanks
Horse
 
The "eighty duce" is truly a great knife. It's design lends it more towards a fighter but it chops very well for a knife it's size, and it's more than capable as a utility knife. It holds an edge well and has a very sturdy point. After my Strider this would be my second choice for a good all around field knife.
Newt also makes the best sheaths in the bussiness.
 
I own a ton of knives, but the ONLY ones I carry at work are Striders. They are tough beyond imagination, and they are made by real deal guys who know what they are talking about. The WB and DB are my favorites.

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Hello,

ive heard good things about Strider too,
although i have never held or used one,they look like very servicable cutlery.

Allen Blade
 
Hmm... interesting; just today I was reading the May '99 issure of Tactical Knives. There is an article in there about Strider Knives, so you may want to consider findin a copy of the magazine. There was NOTHING but praise (and a lot of it!) in the article, and that says a lot coming from people in the field. They also happen to be VERY good looking. Trivial? Yea, but all other things being equal, everyone likes a good lookin' knife.

Howie
 
Howard, it was a good and informative article with a very positive review. But....when is there an article in Tactical Knives that does otherwise?

[This message has been edited by Ronald Reagan (edited 11 December 1999).]
 
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