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Strider SJ-75?
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My SJ75 is in my EDC rotation. The CC scales and filework make it a bit more NKP friendly but it is still a "big" knife. The blade is broader than a Large Lum Chinese (that I think you were instrumental in convincing me to buy on another forum - thank you). My EDC useage is fairly light cutting (mostly slicing at which the SJ75 excels). I enjoy carrying it and using it as an EDC. It gets a lot more pocket time than my SNGs because I find it more comfortable in the hand than an SNG.
It may sound like a weird comparison but imagine something half way between the PT and a Large Chinese in terms of size and ergos.
It may sound like a weird comparison but imagine something half way between the PT and a Large Chinese in terms of size and ergos.
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psq,
Thank you, now that is the sorts of things I wanted to hear.
1.Now days, the type of cutting you do, I do, so that is good news for the SJ75.
2. I have a PT, SnG, Lum Chinese and like them all, another plus for SJ75.
Is it comfortable to use? ie * carry?(I IWB my knives)
* Grip? (any problem slipping)
* Hand comfort?(hot spots when cutting)
I like this!
Thank you, now that is the sorts of things I wanted to hear.
1.Now days, the type of cutting you do, I do, so that is good news for the SJ75.
2. I have a PT, SnG, Lum Chinese and like them all, another plus for SJ75.
Is it comfortable to use? ie * carry?(I IWB my knives)
* Grip? (any problem slipping)
* Hand comfort?(hot spots when cutting)
I like this!
gull wing, just buy it, you'll love it!
The handle is slightly thicker than the Lum's but it feels comfortable in the hand being a Strider CC handle (my SNGs and my PT are all lego so I cannot make a direct comparison to other CC). Unless you are really attacking something with wet or cold hands I doubt your hand is going to slide around. The textured Ti is giving some grip but the handle shape sorts most of that out. It has a slight thumb ramp which is just right for me. Obviously without the choil you aren't getting as solid a grip as an SNG but it is a more "elegant" knife for less aggressive tasks - that must be the first time a Strider has been called elegant!
I've had no hot spots but then my cutting is light and seldom for extended periods. The CC grips should, once again, minimize any issues. The only downside might be the sharp edges of the lock bar cut-out. I've had no issues with blade play or the lock-up.
I carry either deep pocket or clipped to RFP and the SJ-75 is a bit heavy if wearing slightly baggy trousers. IWB should be fine if you carry the SNG that way.
In short, if I lost mine, I'd do what I could to replace it. Even though it doesn't get as much time as some of the other knives in my rotation, it is definitely a keeper. Not sure I can say that for my SNGs.
The handle is slightly thicker than the Lum's but it feels comfortable in the hand being a Strider CC handle (my SNGs and my PT are all lego so I cannot make a direct comparison to other CC). Unless you are really attacking something with wet or cold hands I doubt your hand is going to slide around. The textured Ti is giving some grip but the handle shape sorts most of that out. It has a slight thumb ramp which is just right for me. Obviously without the choil you aren't getting as solid a grip as an SNG but it is a more "elegant" knife for less aggressive tasks - that must be the first time a Strider has been called elegant!
I've had no hot spots but then my cutting is light and seldom for extended periods. The CC grips should, once again, minimize any issues. The only downside might be the sharp edges of the lock bar cut-out. I've had no issues with blade play or the lock-up.
I carry either deep pocket or clipped to RFP and the SJ-75 is a bit heavy if wearing slightly baggy trousers. IWB should be fine if you carry the SNG that way.
In short, if I lost mine, I'd do what I could to replace it. Even though it doesn't get as much time as some of the other knives in my rotation, it is definitely a keeper. Not sure I can say that for my SNGs.