Strider Knives?

[bearcut]

AK,
Don’t you realize that many people on this forum identify their self worth by what brand of knife they own?
Striders make them uncomfortable.

 

[GronK]

It's pretty easy actually. When someone asks about a Strider knife (in this case) you discuss Strider knives. When someone asks if they are worth the price you either say yes or no and possibly give examples behind your reasoning. I see where comparing can get added to the discussion here, but it's not directly related to the discussion because the OP wants to know about Strider Knives. I could compare buying a Spyderco at full MSRP to buying an SNG, say both are around the same price, see how it's inneffective comparing two different knives because they're around the same price/materials? People asking about Strider's are obviously drawn to the designs and probably don't care about other knives currently, hence why this is a "Strider Knives?" thread. I understand where you're getting at about comparing the quality of different knives, but this isn't a Strider vs. Sebenza thread (like I posted earlier, every Strider thread somehow turns into one). Do you see? When someone asks about a specific knife why bring in other knives when it's unwarranted. If someone asks about a G-Shock watch, would you mention a completely different watch that costs the same? I'd hope not. I don't get how people don't understand this. I have a lot more examples I can give if it's still not clicking...

I completely understand about comparing products, but there's no need for it when no one is asking.

Here's another example that might help. Say someone is looking at getting a Hummer, knowing full well that they're gas hogs, and tells a salesman that he's interested in a Hummer. I'd hope that the salesman wouldn't suggest a Toyota just because of their opinion on Hummers. This is not to say that the salesman won't try to sell a different car, but they'll likely lose the business of that customer. Bottom line, if someone's looking for a specific brand (be it cars, knives, watches, clothing) they aren't interested in the competition/a comparison. See how a Hummer vs. Toyota discussion would be completely off topic when discussing Hummers? Same scenario here.

Sooooo. . . you're saying Striders are ok as long as you don't compare them to other knives? If so, then by what standard would you measure them?

 

[GronK]

AK,
Don’t you realize that many people on this forum identify their self worth by what brand of knife they own?

I would venture to say that no knife, based on its own merits, is actually worth four or five hundred bucks. In that price range, whether you're talking Strider, CRK, or any other production knife you're buying pride of ownership, exclusivity, or membership to the "club". You can talk "built to take it", precision, materials or whatever but you're not talking $400+ worth of cutting tool. Therefor your statement is basically correct but it not only includes but starts with Strider owners.

 

[bobnery]

 

[bobnery]

Although like I said above these threads beat the hell out of some dead horses BUT it would be nice to see the dealers that carry Striders start inspecting before sale and send the flawed ones back then. It doesn't speak very highly of the dealer either who lets questionable knives leave the store.

 

[bigmark408]

Bottom line...Something is worth what someone is willing to pay !!

So are they worth the price ? apparently, yes.

Would i like to see them priced lower ?... yes.

Would i like to see many other knives priced lower ?...yes

If you want a tough knife for a reasonable price..... ZT.

 

[Matador]

Bottom line...Something is worth what someone is willing to pay !!

So are they worth the price ? apparently, yes.

Would i like to see them priced lower ?... yes.

Would i like to see many other knives priced lower ?...yes

If you want a tough knife for a reasonable price..... ZT.

Sticky please. :thumbup:

Matador-

 

[benthughes]

There is no doubt that Strider makes a good knife but I can't argue that they're necessarily a good value. My Spyderco Military(s) are better cutting, better feeling and better carrying knives for about a quarter of the price. They may not be able to handle the abuse a Strider could but c'mon, what do you realistically use a folder for?

I really like my Strider SMFs but it's primarily aesthetic. They're solid and the blades are straight up beefy. They feel, to me, like folders you could punch through sheet metal and open cans with or free babies from burning bus with. That being said I don't think S30V is the best steel for that application. I'd prefer a high carbon or tool steel fixed if that's your intention.

As far as being a tool for self defense I would have to say the Strider should be fine. I'm sure the person who would take it off my exsanguinating body would be thrilled with it. Get a knife for cutting things, an axe for splitting and a gun for self defense.

If you have the means to buy a Strider go ahead and do it. You'll be able to resell or trade without a huge loss, especially if you buy used. I regularly see people trading Striders for other high end folders. Make up your own mind.

 

[THE PUNISHER]

EVERY WEEK..........A STRIDER THREAD

 

[SIFU1A]

its all subjective, whats good, whats bad, whats worth this, whats worth that, hey i guess it gives us all something to talk about right lol?

 

[J.Mattson]

opps wrong thread

Btw, just let this one die.

 

[bearcut]

I would venture to say that no knife, based on its own merits, is actually worth four or five hundred bucks. In that price range, whether you're talking Strider, CRK, or any other production knife you're buying pride of ownership, exclusivity, or membership to the "club". You can talk "built to take it", precision, materials or whatever but you're not talking $400+ worth of cutting tool. Therefor your statement is basically correct but it not only includes but starts with Strider owners.

You are correct.

However, I also wanted to make the point that some remain blindly loyal to their particular brand despite the obvious shortcomings in design, ergonomics and/or construction.

Most Strider owners, including myself, acknowledge the occasional shortcomings of Striders, i.e. military type f&f. We may put up wth such issues because few other knive offer the same combo of design, strength and ergos.

Few CRK owners, besides myself, acknowledge the shortcomings of the design(s) of those knives.

Strider owners rarely chime in on CRK threads that don't pertain to both brands. On the other hand, many CRK owners can't help but interject their blindly loyal opinion in Strider threads that don't pertain to both brands.

Start a thread asking if CRKs are "worth it", and you won't see Strider owners crawling out of the woodwork to bash CRKs and promote Striders.

Start a thread asking if Striders are "worth it" and you will see the opposite happen. This thread, and hundreds of others like it, prove that.

 

[bearcut]

I don't see anything wrong with someone unfamiliar with a certain company/certain knives asking questions. This is a discussion board after all. However, I am sick of seeing every Strider thread turn into a clusterf!#k between Strider and CRK. If you can''t stay on topic then don't post.

The OP asked a question about Strider knives, not a comparison with other knives, not about CRK, not about your opinion if you've never owned a Strider.

Damn straight.

 

[killyourself038]

The other is the fact that my black gunner grips made of G-10 now have a whitish tint to them b/c my hands sweat a lot during most of the use. I've tried to wash it off a little, but I think its just that the sweat is exposing the different layers of the material and its making it look white. Kind of a bummer aesthetically but what the heck.

**as you can see from the right side of the G10 to the rest of the handle where I grip the blade, it's developed a whitish tint, probably not striders fault, but one of my observations from usage. The white is over pronounced b/c I'm lighting the picture with an LED light, just to show what I'm describing**

-steve

p.s - going with a sebbie or a ZT next time.

try a little mineral oil on the slabs, the white is the glass in the g10, little oil it will look brand new.

 

[SteelSnob]

I think the one of the main reason Strider gets bashed if you want to call it that is because they have big problems in a few areas like QC and CS. All you have to do is look at my pictures I posted in this thread and hear the many experiences of people to see that. I think the a lot of the complaints stem from real experiences with Strider knives. I mean they sold a bad defective knife,didn't respond to most of my emails or calls, flat out lied to me saying the problems were fixed, took 2 1/2 months to return it and then they didn't fix most the problems so I had to send it to someone else to be fixed. How much worse than that can a company get? Not much IMO.

 

[J.Vervoorst]

**sarcasm on**
You're not hardcore enough if you get upset about those little details! Fit and finish, who needs it! And besides, have you stabbed a terrorist in the face with your knife? No? Well then, you're not entitled to an opinion about the Strider guys or their knives!
**sarcasm off**

Just to show how this thread would go on another forum!

 

[stabman]

**sarcasm on**
You're not hardcore enough if you get upset about those little details! Fit and finish, who needs it! And besides, have you stabbed a terrorist in the face with your knife? No? Well then, you're not entitled to an opinion about the Strider guys or their knives!
**sarcasm off**

Just to show how this thread would go on another forum!

I think I SAW that thread!

 

[unit]

I think I SAW that thread!

Removed link cross forum posting is not acceptable here when there is a possibility of problems arising.

If you take the time to read the whole thread you will get a better understanding of Strider customer service and expectations some people hold.

 

[stabman]

If you take the time to read the whole thread you will get a better understanding of Strider customer service and expectations some people hold.

Just read the whole thread and damn!
I cannot express how I truly feel about those complete jerks as this is not Whine and Cheese, but suffice to say that I am NOT impressed with the responses of Mick Burger and the fanboys.:thumbdn:
Pathetic.
Makes me glad I fixed the issue on one of my SmF's myself.

 

[mm3]

You are correct.

However, I also wanted to make the point that some remain blindly loyal to their particular brand despite the obvious shortcomings in design, ergonomics and/or construction.

Most Strider owners, including myself, acknowledge the occasional shortcomings of Striders, i.e. military type f&f. We may put up wth such issues because few other knive offer the same combo of design, strength and ergos.

Few CRK owners, besides myself, acknowledge the shortcomings of the design(s) of those knives.

Strider owners rarely chime in on CRK threads that don't pertain to both brands. On the other hand, many CRK owners can't help but interject their blindly loyal opinion in Strider threads that don't pertain to both brands.

Start a thread asking if CRKs are "worth it", and you won't see Strider owners crawling out of the woodwork to bash CRKs and promote Striders.

Start a thread asking if Striders are "worth it" and you will see the opposite happen. This thread, and hundreds of others like it, prove that.

You do have a point.