Strider Knives....????

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My main EDC knife for the last 4 years. Have no issues at all. Lock is solid, steel heat treatment is great, love this knife.
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I have owned 4 Striders. 2- SNG. 1-SMF. 1-RCC.
The 2 SNG were tantos. Had major uneven grinds and lock slippage. They would close on you like a slip joint.
The SMF was nice. Don’t know why I sold it. Probably to buy another CRK.
The RCC I liked, but just never carried and am not the biggest fan of recurves.

Striders are known for lockup issues and you would think that in all the years they made them, they would have addressed it. I would buy a LEGO like my SMF I had but all the ones at see have the lock rock, sticky locks. Not dealing with the issues. I will
Spend my $$ elsewhere.

When a I seen them sold out everywhere, I wondered what had happened. Hence the reason for my post.
 
nyefmaker said:
Striders are known for lockup issues and you would think that in all the years they made them, they would have addressed it. I would buy a LEGO like my SMF I had but all the ones at see have the lock rock, sticky locks. Not dealing with the issues. I will
Spend my $$ elsewhere.

When a I seen them sold out everywhere, I wondered what had happened. Hence the reason for my post.
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While I have never had lock rock issues with any of mine, and I have owned a bunch over the years, they did change the tang grind some years back. On the earlier ones the tang had a curve(concave) the latest have a flat look. They seem to have less returns now and the fit and finish is also better, but hard to beat a Sebenza.
I have only returned 2 for warranty work
My 1st which had excessive lock stick-likely would have worked out with time, but I was new to them and considered it a fault
and 1 that had a loose thumb stud.
They took care of both problems
I however am carrying thinner blades these days, so my one remaining sees little use.
 
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Peter Hartwig said:
While I have never had lock rock issues with any of mine, and I have owned a bunch over the years, they did change the tang grind some years back. On the earlier ones the tang had a curve(concave) the latest have a flat look. They seem to have less returns now and the fit and finish is also better, but hard to beat a Sebenza.
I have only returned 2 for warranty work
My 1st which had excessive lock stick-likely would have worked out with time, but I was new to them and considered it a fault
and 1 that had a loose thumb stud.
They took care of both problems
I however am carrying thinner blades these days, so my one remaining sees little use.
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My major issue with them was when I emailed and called to send it in, I never received any kind of acknowledgment. I emailed and called for months intermittently. Never an email reply. Never a return phone call after leaving messages. THATS what turned me off to them. I like the design of the SNG & SMF. But the issues and the CS, just missed the mark for me. Just wish I had kept my lone “good” one.
 
Like it or not, these knives were a big influence on the knife world during their time. Buck had the production Buck/Striders, ZT worked with Strider for the 0200, 0300, 0350, etc. I completely understand everyone's feelings about the man himself.

I really wish more people in this world would stop putting up a fake front and just be who they are. People fake it financially and when they can't afford it, it ruins them. People fake it when it comes to skill set and it becomes painfully obvious what they don't know at the worst times. People put a fake front up that they are okay when they are not and the results are unspeakable. People post happy, gilded lives on social media, then when the camera is not around things are incredibly dysfunctional and unhappy. In the end, the fragile shell will crack and the truth will be revealed.

Faking it may have sold a few knives in the beginning, but it was likely his undoing in the end.
 
nyefmaker said:
My major issue with them was when I emailed and called to send it in, I never received any kind of acknowledgment. I emailed and called for months intermittently. Never an email reply. Never a return phone call after leaving messages. THATS what turned me off to them. I like the design of the SNG & SMF. But the issues and the CS, just missed the mark for me. Just wish I had kept my lone “good” one.
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Certainly a valid complaint
That was and to some extent may be still a problem. They didn't and maybe still don't acknowledge receipt of knives. They probably have moved a couple times since your dealings, but likely didn't even have the phone ringing on their end. They also had their customer service person acting in other roles also and was just too busy. I have always felt they could do a few simple things that would solve many of the complaints-one of which was hiring someone designated to customer service , shipping and handling. CRK is a great example of how to do it right.
 
The elephant in the thread: "damn it man...not another Strider thread"
What happened to Strider is that he's reaping what he sowed.
I understand you have well meaning intentions and that you are innocently, simply, seeking knowledge about a knife you like.
The thing is, most around here would rather that Strider never existed, much less do anything to assist him in hanging by a thread, so to speak.

And I'm sorry but it just has to be said/ reiterated...His daggum name aint even Strider, it's Burger. So "have fun with your faulty Burger knife" is the last thing I really care to say
if you're hell-bent on buying one.
 
I've been looking at striders as the third pillar of my incomplete holy trinity and have been debating getting one. Glad I found this thread. I previously thought I might be missing out on one of the classics but I'm glad to have been enlightened. I never really liked thier design and they are always overpriced compared to crk and hinderer, but this other dodgy stuff about Mickey and his F&F I'd the last nail in the coffin. What other knife maker would you guys consider the third pillar of the knife holy trinity? Cheers.
 
Korean Hog said:
The elephant in the thread: "damn it man...not another Strider thread"
What happened to Strider is that he's reaping what he sowed.
I understand you have well meaning intentions and that you are innocently, simply, seeking knowledge about a knife you like.
The thing is, most around here would rather that Strider never existed, much less do anything to assist him in hanging by a thread, so to speak.

And I'm sorry but it just has to be said/ reiterated...His daggum name aint even Strider, it's Burger. So "have fun with your faulty Burger knife" is the last thing I really care to say
if you're hell-bent on buying one.
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I had 1 good one. When a forum
Member mentioned them, I was like, I so liked that old SMF. Will have to look into them. Then I seen they were sold out everywhere and prices were triple what they used to cost on the secondary market. Being a huge fan of the hobby, was surprised they closed in 2017 and so didn’t know anything about it. I am a CRK and Spartan guy, so will continue to stick with them. The education of what happened though is insightful. His stolen valor was an issue way back when even. I just had no idea they closed their doors. Wish I had that old SMF, but not about to pay what they cost now. The ones I have seen similar to what I have for sale have lock issues, so looks like nothing has changed with them.
The fix was easy, I just bought another CRK today..... lol.
 
nyefmaker said:
I had 1 good one. When a forum
Member mentioned them, I was like, I so liked that old SMF. Will have to look into them. Then I seen they were sold out everywhere and prices were triple what they used to cost on the secondary market. Being a huge fan of the hobby, was surprised they closed in 2017 and so didn’t know anything about it. I am a CRK and Spartan guy, so will continue to stick with them. The education of what happened though is insightful. His stolen valor was an issue way back when even. I just had no idea they closed their doors. Wish I had that old SMF, but not about to pay what they cost now. The ones I have seen similar to what I have for sale have lock issues, so looks like nothing has changed with them.
The fix was easy, I just bought another CRK today..... lol.
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I hear ya! CRKs are great knives from great people. Can't beat that! ;)
 
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Owen K. said:
I've been looking at striders as the third pillar of my incomplete holy trinity and have been debating getting one. Glad I found this thread. I previously thought I might be missing out on one of the classics but I'm glad to have been enlightened. I never really liked thier design and they are always overpriced compared to crk and hinderer, but this other dodgy stuff about Mickey and his F&F I'd the last nail in the coffin. What other knife maker would you guys consider the third pillar of the knife holy trinity? Cheers.
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Spartan Blades Harsey Folder hands down. I have had most of the major brands over the years and the SHF is the closest you will get to CRK in a Made in USA folder. I have like 8-9 of them and growing. They blow away Hinderer as well. Some are stiff out of the box, but break into a smoother folder than even the sebenza and that’s saying something.
 
nyefmaker said:
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Spartan Blades Harsey Folder hands down. I have had most of the major brands over the years and the SHF is the closest you will get to CRK in a Made in USA folder. I have like 8-9 of them and growing. They blow away Hinderer as well. Some are stiff out of the box, but break into a smoother folder than even the sebenza and that’s saying something. I liken the SHF To a cross between a sebenza and an xm-18. The best of both worlds. The guys at Spartan are amazing and their Customer Service is as solid as CRK.
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ThrawnX said:
Just that I unterstand this correctly:
Customers bought Strider knives because of his alleged military background and not because of the product itself (design, ergonomics, material, quality, ...)?
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If a motor t mechanic is attached to a seal team for a duration of his enlistment can he say he was a "seal" for the next 40 years of his life? I meet an astonishing amount of sniper recon rangers and very few admin etc. I find it disgusting, if someone likes his knives have at it.
 
It’s a shame they’re owned by a festering, rancid anal sore of a human...they have good designs, use high quality materials and are well made.
 
Owen K. said:
I've been looking at striders as the third pillar of my incomplete holy trinity and have been debating getting one. Glad I found this thread. I previously thought I might be missing out on one of the classics but I'm glad to have been enlightened. I never really liked thier design and they are always overpriced compared to crk and hinderer, but this other dodgy stuff about Mickey and his F&F I'd the last nail in the coffin. What other knife maker would you guys consider the third pillar of the knife holy trinity? Cheers.
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You can get a well-made Strider from Pro-Tech, and more recently, Medford. Medford in general would be a good replacement for Strider in that sort of group.
 
This dead horse was beat into a mush over a decade ago, not much else to be done or said about it now. He was exposed and has since closed up shop. I hate to see someone who made a mistake have to keep reliving it for the rest of his life.

You don't have to like him, I understand the hard feelings, but just remember that human beings tend to be really good at making mistakes.
 
OrangeBlueOrangeBlue said:
You can get a well-made Strider from Pro-Tech, and more recently, Medford. Medford in general would be a good replacement for Strider in that sort of group.
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From what I have read and seen, Medford is a loose cannon himself. Never had a Pro-Tech. Will have to check them out and revisit. What models...?? Anything similar to SMF/SNG.....?
 
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