-
The BladeForums.com 2024 Traditional Knife is ready to order! See this thread for details: https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/bladeforums-2024-traditional-knife.2003187/
Price is$300$250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
Order here: https://www.bladeforums.com/help/2024-traditional/ - Order as many as you like, we have plenty.
Strider SNG v Grayman Dua
- Thread starter CJZ
- Start date
- Joined
- Oct 25, 2013
- Messages
- 11
I like the handle shape a little better on my dua besides that they are both great knives
- Joined
- Feb 27, 2013
- Messages
- 4,050
Own one of each, both great knives. Prefer the Dua, partially because my SNG has a little blade play. The Dua is rock solid. A bit of an unfair comparison though, as i am sending the Strider back to be "fixed". Still the Dua, for me anyway, is an amazing EDC. Perhaps a bit thick for some, and other knives with thinner blades may slice a bit better, but a great all around user for me.
My $.02
My $.02
trevitrace
Gold Member
- Joined
- Jul 21, 2013
- Messages
- 22,101
Own and love both. I would however give the nod to the Dua. Smoother opening, dealings with them (he and his wife I believe) has been quicker and significantly more friendly, if that last part makes sense. On top of it, the Dua is markedly less expensive. Ergonomics for me would be a toss up, different hand-feel altogether. Hope I didn't further muddy the waters...both are wonderful knives at any rate.
Cheers,
Adam
Cheers,
Adam
- Joined
- Oct 24, 2011
- Messages
- 1,569
The Dua carries in pocket much better than the SNG. (the severity of this difference changes based on if you get a lego, cc, or dgg SNG)
The SNG offers more grip options for sure. The handle of the Dua MIGHT be too short than some people with big meat paw hands would like. I have medium sized hands and love the handle of the Dua.
The SNG gets the nod with variety choices -- the Dua is only s30v, which is fine, but some people want to experiment with some of the newer premium steels like Z-Wear, PD1, etc. Also SNG obviously comes in DGG, CC, Lego and a variety of finishes/colors.
The SNG is more readily available. Warranty is a toss up but we all know Strider's is an excellent warranty for folders. Never used Grayman warranty but I suspect they are very accommodating based on their customer service.
That all being said, the cheapest SNG from a dealer is $400...you can get a Ti/Ti Dua for $275 from Grayman. If it was ME, I pick the Dua every time. Just trying to lay out a few points for you. Best of luck!
PS: both knives hold their value exceptionally well, especially if you don't use them much. If you have the financial means, I would get both and then decide which you want to sell off. You might take a hit of $20-$30 but that's it.
The SNG offers more grip options for sure. The handle of the Dua MIGHT be too short than some people with big meat paw hands would like. I have medium sized hands and love the handle of the Dua.
The SNG gets the nod with variety choices -- the Dua is only s30v, which is fine, but some people want to experiment with some of the newer premium steels like Z-Wear, PD1, etc. Also SNG obviously comes in DGG, CC, Lego and a variety of finishes/colors.
The SNG is more readily available. Warranty is a toss up but we all know Strider's is an excellent warranty for folders. Never used Grayman warranty but I suspect they are very accommodating based on their customer service.
That all being said, the cheapest SNG from a dealer is $400...you can get a Ti/Ti Dua for $275 from Grayman. If it was ME, I pick the Dua every time. Just trying to lay out a few points for you. Best of luck!
PS: both knives hold their value exceptionally well, especially if you don't use them much. If you have the financial means, I would get both and then decide which you want to sell off. You might take a hit of $20-$30 but that's it.
Sonnydaze
Gold Member
- Joined
- Jul 6, 2009
- Messages
- 11,691
I have owned five or six Sng's in the past...great knife; great company; great Customer Service. Excellent selection of blade-steels.
I have owned two Grayman DUA's. This is a bigger knife from top to bottom and is midway in length between the small and large Sebenza. The DUA really fits my hand well. I enjoy it a lot. Only in S30V, however. Yes, that's a good steel.
Mike and Sue Grayman are also very nice folks.
The pics show, first, a Sng that I regret having sold. Bummer. Beautiful folder.
This pic shows the orange G10/ti Dua with some other nice folders so you can see relative sizes...
From top to bottom: Three Sisters Forge Beast, excellent in M390 steel.
Small Sebenza, Large Sebenza (mod 25), DUA, CRK Umnumzaan.
I have owned two Grayman DUA's. This is a bigger knife from top to bottom and is midway in length between the small and large Sebenza. The DUA really fits my hand well. I enjoy it a lot. Only in S30V, however. Yes, that's a good steel.
Mike and Sue Grayman are also very nice folks.
The pics show, first, a Sng that I regret having sold. Bummer. Beautiful folder.
This pic shows the orange G10/ti Dua with some other nice folders so you can see relative sizes...
From top to bottom: Three Sisters Forge Beast, excellent in M390 steel.
Small Sebenza, Large Sebenza (mod 25), DUA, CRK Umnumzaan.
- Joined
- Aug 20, 2013
- Messages
- 104
Great thread. Can't wait to see pics of your duav when you get it. You won't be disappointed!
CJZ
Gold Member
- Joined
- Dec 18, 2012
- Messages
- 3,746
I ultimately decided against it, at least at this time. There are just too many knives that I want to get right now, specifically some Benchmade LE's.
- Joined
- Jan 30, 2003
- Messages
- 32
wjswiger
BANNED
- Joined
- Feb 27, 2011
- Messages
- 2,329
I haven't owned a Dua but I have owned a Satu.....love Grayman.....they are great!! However, if I was to look at Grayman again I'd buy a fixed blade......Strider and the SnG in particular is better in the pocket. However, if I was in that market, I'd seriously look at Pohan Leu and the Bluephin!! This has become my go-to folder....bar none!! Po is great, the knife is great.....nothing else to say!!!