Strider PT - vs - Bonehead

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TORNY HOAD

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Hello to all.
Last week I got a little over exuberant and won the auction for a Strider PT. Now I am more sober and seek your expert opinions regarding damage control. The fact is, this knife cost at least three times more money than I have any business spending on such a thing. Now my main concern is how to avoid compounding this error by ruining the blade with an inappropriate sharpening system. I have a Lansky kit with diamond hones, but worry that my inexperience will result in a short life for this "investment". Having spent the money, I have little choice but to make the most of this situation by carrying and using the knife as much as possible, for as long as possible. Your advice concerning maintenance would be greatly appreciated. Your advice concerning poor judgement will most likely fall on deaf ears.
Thanking you in advance, and good day.
 
Welcome to Bladeforums!

You will not hear us telling you that buying a great knife is a bone-headed decision :D

If you really can't afford to keep it, you can think about upgrading to a Gold membership here and selling it, probably for a decent amount of what you paid.

Thinking about maintenance is the first step towards a long and happy life with your new knife. :) Depending on what you already know about sharpening, we can certainly help you learn more.

The first step is to corral a few old paring knives and cheap folders to practice on. Then when you turn to your PT, you'll have reason for some confidence. Going by my experience with an SnG, you won't need to be sharpening it for a while, unless you're thinking of whittling metal.

More important than the equipment you use is an understanding of how to sharpen, of what sharpening really means. Here is some reading material:

BladeForums.com Knife FAQs, especially FAQ: Knife Sharpening by Joe Talmadge
Sharpening Made Easy, Knife and Cutlery Sharpening Information and Equipment
 
Are you going to use the knife, or are you going to re-sell it?

Is the knife brand new, and never used or sharpened?

If you're looking to sell the knife, and it has not been used or sharpened, I suggest you do not sharpen the knife. Keeps it more pristine that way, and more sales worthy.

If you want to use the knife now, and sell later, then practice on your technique with beater blades first before you start on the Strider.
 
On the bright side, if you did overpay, you overpaid for a quality knife that is revered by many. It would be more to cry for if you received some knock-off POS instead.
 
Welcome to Blade forums. :D
As Esav said, none of us here are going to judge you for buying a knife of good quality that might be beyond your means. I do it all of the time and get crap for it from my lady. :o
Bright side is you have a fine kinfe. As I am of the user type of knife buyer, I say Use it! As mentioned by others, practice your skills on less expensive knifes first, or if you are already proficient with it, do it when it needs it.
I tend to use my Spyderco Sharpmaker on everything I own.
Use your new Strider in confidence, it is a great knif and should last you a lifetime! ENJOY!! :cool:
 
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