Strider packaging

I have had a couple Strider's, they came in the tactical baggie. As stated by some other poster, it wasn't even a good quality baggie. I have to say that the packaging went a long way into my opinion of the maker. By all accounts Mick is a 'I don't give a flip' kind of guy. I find this flip attitude offensive actually, and if I knew when I acquired these knives, what I know now, I would have passed on acquiring a Strider knife at all. My honest opinion is that they are way overpriced knives, with nothing particularly unique to their design other than there shape perhaps, which is maybe enough for some folks to make a buying decision. Apparently it is, as I have heard stated many times, Strider sells all the knives they can make. But IMO it is a direct reflection of the makers general attitude in his choice of packaging--or non-packaging.

BTW, I have bought many apple products, and their packaging is one of the reasons I have bought multiple items from them without worrying about the quality and philosophy of the company I was buying from,
 
I bought used to save $$, so it came in a plastic shopping bag anyway. Strider knives are impressive. But a cloth wrapped around the knife in a rubber band would even be nice.
I also do not use company warranty from anyone besides asking for screws or parts that are free.. I love my lightly used SMF which came in amazing condition and it will no doubt serve me or the next owner for years. But I would not rely on them for anything further and can make repairs on any knife myself.
I would rather they have a valid phone number on the site. That would be more important to me than nice packaging.
Again, the knife is amazing.
 
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Funny much response and how many reasons are given about Strider not coming in a box, Galyean Pro Series never came in a box either, yet I've never read any concerns about that.
 
BellaBlades said:
I bought used to save $$, so it came in a plastic shopping bag anyway. Strider knives are impressive. But a cloth wrapped around the knife in a rubber band would even be nice.
I also do not use company warranty from anyone besides asking for screws or parts that are free.. I love my lightly used SMF which came in amazing condition and it will no doubt serve me or the next owner for years. But I would not rely on them for anything further and can make repairs on any knife myself.
I would rather they have a valid phone number on the site. That would be more important to me than nice packaging.
Again, the knife is amazing.
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Hopefully this will help...

STRIDER KNIVES
565 Country Club Drive
Escondido CA 92029
FAX # 503-218-7069
phone 760-471-8275
josh@striderknives.com
josh.striderknives@gmail.com
mick.strider@gmail.com
striderknives@aol.com (Duane)
 
I have all of that info, the phone number does not work, and the new one is an emergency hotline.
Josh is very nice though.
Like I said great knife, my only knife. Dont care about the packaging.
 
NorthernSouthpaw said:
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.
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Ah, but you are missing the point. The craptastic ziplock baggie IS part of the branding and presentation. It's their way of stating "this knife is a tool that is meant to be used, abused, and put away wet". It's their way of saying that the knife isn't meant to be stored away in a box for future generations to admire, or cherished like an action comics issue #1 mint in a plastic case.

Agree with it or not, that is their brand image and aesthetic, and it fits with the crappy ziplock.

The nicer ones sometimes come with zip cases. Haven't seen much consistency on that.
 
mjolnir74 said:
Never had one. Are they still made?
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No they aren't, I got this one and no box yet I've never read the first word about them not coming in a box. People sure like to tear into Strider though, about coming in a baggie.

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jill jackson said:
No they aren't, I got this one and no box yet I've never read the first word about them not coming in a box. People sure like to tear into Strider though, about coming in a baggie.
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My Pro Series Galyean JYD came in a grey zippered pouch when new.
 
I understand that they're trying to be "no-nonsense" or whatever, but the fact that it comes in a dirty plastic bag with the type of knife scrawled in Sharpie comes off as juvenile.
 
brancron said:
I understand that they're trying to be "no-nonsense" or whatever, but the fact that it comes in a dirty plastic bag with the type of knife scrawled in Sharpie comes off as juvenile.
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This. While it can be seen as a way to cut costs on packaging, it's hard to explain that when Striders cost quite a bit more than other production knives with similar specs.
 
While it's not a deal breaker for me, it would be nice if they came with a box. Perhaps if the baggies had their name and/or logo on them, people would be happier. That wouldn't cost much at all.
 
pvicenzi said:
While it's not a deal breaker for me, it would be nice if they came with a box. Perhaps if the baggies had their name and/or logo on them, people would be happier. That wouldn't cost much at all.
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I think it would also help the resale value. When I'm buying something used, I'll pay a lil more when they got all the bells n whistles to go with it. That's what most of us do here I think, we buy, try, either like or dislike, keep, or sell.
Or something like that.
 
I think this is more of a collectors issue. I don't collect. I buy one at a time to use. Even without the box they hold value as well if not better than other knives.
 
All the extra goodies, boxes, clothes, etc are all calculated in the final price. If i had the choice of extra goodies or lower price I'd chose lower price. Sure it's a nice touch crk comes with extra stuff but I'm paying for the knife period. That's what I'm carrying in my pocket.
 
This may be the longest thread on the topic of plastic baggies ever! :D
 
An interesting topic nonetheless, it tells me a lot about a company and their target customers. From what I read here and on previous threads I find Strider's mode of business arrogant and borderline offensive, yet customers are eating this up because they buy this: "it's a tool and and we're in the business to make TOOLS..blah blah blah.." By this logic, Strider is not in the delivery business and it makes perfect sense if you buy a Strider you'd have to drive up and pick it up yourself.
 
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