Strider SMF Question

Cait_Sith · Feb 3, 2013

So I recently purchased a Strider SMF and found a quirk that I was wondering if it was normal. When the knife is in the closed position, it is possible to push it in further closed until it hits the blade stop. I'm guessing that the detent is holding the knife closed and is not completely in flush with the G10 blade stop.

Does anyone have a similar issue? Thanks for reading.

chester22 · Feb 4, 2013

Yep, I've had it happen on SnG as well. Pretty Normal

Cait_Sith · Feb 5, 2013

Thanks for the info. I was worried about being the only one with that issue.

MikeyD · Jul 19, 2013

Loosen all the body screws. Take your thumb and apply pressure up on the ti side and take your middle finger and apply downward pressure on the g10 while doing that tighten the body screws and your detent will be perfect. Trust me it will work. Hope this helps.

to4steh · Jul 19, 2013

Striders are beautiful and sturdy knives, but they have a reputation for poor quality control.

eodtoad · Jul 19, 2013

Sounds like the detent whole is early, or the blade stop is late.

MikeyD · Jul 19, 2013

This is a common strider thing and honestly no big deal if u ask me.

archieblue · Jul 19, 2013

I've had a couple with a little wiggle room there as well. The thing is that nobody makes a folding knife quite like Strider. The way they feel, sound, look, warranty, ect. I've not found a single knife that does not lack something but I have found that the Striders are my all around fav. I say don't worry and use it like you stole it!

MikeyD · Jul 19, 2013

archieblue said:
I've had a couple with a little wiggle room there as well. The thing is that nobody makes a folding knife quite like Strider. The way they feel, sound, look, warranty, ect. I've not found a single knife that does not lack something but I have found that the Striders are my all around fav. I say don't worry and use it like you stole it!

Agreed.