Strider packaging

Even a $10.00 pos comes in a box A Ziplock is just tacky. But more than that it shows mitch and his crew are greedy.
But what else can you expect from posers.

I guess you can tell I don't like striders I will never own one but for the guys who like them the company could add a little class by packaging it better.
 
1SHOT1KILL said:
You sir, clearly, do not understand marketing...
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I understand a little about marketing. Strider and Co. seem to be doing well enough to continue selling everything they can make, so... where is the problem with their marketing?

truth-seeker said:
I guess you can tell I don't like striders I will never own one but for the guys who like them the company could add a little class by packaging it better.
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I don't think "class" is what anyone has in mind when buying a production Strider.


As of today I own 2 of their knives. An LM (probably the most unrefined pointy object in my house, to include pencils, and I love it so) and a Marissa Strider Custom, which I used to EDC before getting a Winkler II neck knife. Neither came with any sort of box or other significant packaging, and I don't see how that takes away from them as tools. I'm not a collector though, maybe if you are, you should look somewhere else for a knife?
 
Like few others have said I dont care what kind of box, bag, or paper a knife comes in as long as it gets to me in perfect shape and working order. I could do a #2 in a pretty box. It would look pretty doesnt mean whats insides any good lol I dont even own a Strider but I will one day very soon. He seems to sale alot of knives not having a pretty box and other attachments. Seems he lets his knife do the talking and thats what it comes down to.
 
I think what people are trying to say is that, when they spend the amount of money that Strider charges for even a production model. the least a company could do is make it seem like they care how it is presented to the purchaser. When you go to an expensive restaurant do you expect the food to be served slopped all over a paper plate? Even if the food was delicious you would probably say "yes the food was great, but....." Does it mean you'll never go there again? No, you just were expecting a little flourish considering the amount of $ you are dropping. That is what is being said here. "The knives a great, but.....". People want to feel special. Not short bus and a hockey helmet special, but "Hey, I'm important" special. We all want that feeling. I just bought a Foursevens flashlight. I got it for around $60. When it arrived I actually stopped and admired the box for a few minutes. I read all the descriptions, played with the magnetic flap and actually showed the wife "hey, check this out".

Also packaging is about brand recognition. It's the wow factor. When I watch a YouTube review and the guy pull out that light blue microfiber rag and wipes the blade of whatever knife he is showcasing I think "Oooh he's got a Sebenza too". This guy may be reviewing a Microtech and he unintentionally got me thinking about CRK. Why is he using the rag? because it was free. A gift from CRK as a thank you for choosing their product. Now that's great marketing! What impression (consciously or subconsciously) do you think Strider gives when they use the exact same packaging that a lowlife drug dealer does to peddle his wares?
Think about it for a second. Similar price range and all it took was a rag, tool and a cheap white cardboard box with stickers on it.

Just my twopence.
 
after he was done rolling with some heavy hitters. lol I agree with the third post up. Its nice when you get a rag and some maintence tools with the knife.
 
I agree with Rolf.....it's a knife.....use it to cut stuff!! Are we seriously at a point that our delicate disposition needs a rag and some maintenance tools?? I used my thumb nail and a stray piece of metal to work on my first Strider.....not a fan of Mick himself, but the man makes a tool that cuts!!
 
Murdamook said:
Who buys knives for the packaging? Clearly some people are more interested in colorful boxes than they are in the knife. My grandmother collects old hat boxes. If you're that into the packaging, maybe you and she should start a worthless crap-collecting club. I will be over here enjoying my SnG.
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I'm not saying I agree with this sentiment, but it could be argued that Strider collectors are in the "worthless, expensive crap-collecting club". Not that it could be argued with a Strider fan, of course.
 
no I dont need a rag but nobody needs a 500 dollar knife either. So when you spend hard owned money on a luxury item, its nice to get some perks with it. A cleaning cloth a takedown tool and some grease. I think its a nice touch thats all.
 
Lycosa said:
It's a freekin knife. A tool to be used.
I can hear Mick saying this.
rolf
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Hey Rolf, if I bought a $500 hammer I would probably whine if it didn't come with a box.
Busse at least sends their's in a nice white sheath. ;)
-Ford
 
Plastic bag. No paperwork. Nothing. I have bought several from authorized Strider dealers and they all come this way.
 
I'm buying a knife, not the packaging. I like the little tubes my Great Eastern Cutlery knives come in, but they sit on my desk unused taking up space. The only thing packaging is good for is when it is time to sell the knife. Collectors love the little boxes that come with their precious.
 
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