Strider sng vs large sebenza

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Strider sng vs large sebenza... and why..... facts and opinions are both appreciated. Really need to know by tomorrow(for reasons of the strider is at a gun show).... Also.... do strider sngs tend to have up and down blade play? Or would I have to send it to strider?
 
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Pretty much like asking Merc's sedan vs Land Rover SUV.

Sebenza would be much more refined/classy while the strider will be somekind of rougher/tougher stuff.
 
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Polar opposites, in terms of what users generally look for.

Strider if you plan to pry open car doors, prefer tacticool designs, and don't mind less-than-perfect fit and finish, sticky locks and lock wear.

Striders often develop play with time, but Sebenzas effectively never do.

A Sebenza is more practical for EDC use. Go for it if you can appreciate incredible fit and finish, tight tolerances, and a lock that will last a lifetime.
 
It really comes down to your preferences. Have you handled either? For me the ergonomics of the SNG are much better. I don't think one is more practical than the other for every day tasks. The Sebenza may be a little more suited to a stuffy office environment as the SNG does look more aggressive to a non knife person. Fit and finish varies within any company and Strider apparently suffered for a while. People always seem to bring up F&F with Strider but as far as I know there aren't any current problems with them. The new models I've handled have been just fine though. Mine was almost perfect.

If you are looking at a Strider at a gun show be sure and search youtube for the how to spot a fake videos. And if it has vertical play, Strider will fix it if you send it to them.
 
Strider's QC may be hit or miss, I don't know. I've only ever owned a SNG and a SJ75. However, both are flawless. Any lockrock was pretty much alleviated once broken in. Neither has blade play, they both center perfectly, overall they are nothing short of fantastic in every way. Maybe I got lucky, but from my experience, Striders are top shelf.

The Sebenza needs no review. They're perfection, period.

You can't go wrong with either. Try them both in your hands before you make a decision.
 
I've owned both, sold the SNG due to blade play and lockup issues, kept the large Sebenza and have used the heck out of it. Obviously, I would choose the Large Sebenza, and it's not even a close call for me.
 
Both have their own charm. But I have to agree with the other guys here - my SnG has quality issues (lock rock, stop pin came loose), the Sebenza on the other hand is perfect and lives in my pocket permanently.
 
I've had two Strider Sngs (selling the 2nd one soon) and have a large Sebenza. Comfort in hand and pocket goes to the Sebenza. I don't see either knife failing the user.
 
I've owned, carried, and used both for fairly extended periods. Still have Sebenzas, don't have Striders anymore. Both knives did everything they were asked to do and both knives were great representatives of their companies. I had no mechanical problems with either knife in my day to day uses and there were no F&F issues with either one.

It just came down to the fact that I was more comfortable using the Sebenza anywhere I was for anything I wanted to do. The Sebenza carried more comfortably in a pocket or in a sheath for me, it was easier to maintain (sharpen, disassemble & reassemble), and I didn't mind pulling it out (even the large Sebbie) wherever I was to use it.
 
No F&F, sticky lock, lock rock here...

[video=youtube_share;uAjU003Ff_o]http://youtu.be/uAjU003Ff_o[/video]
 
A Sebenza is as tuff a knife as you will ever need, and its made much better than a Strider.
Not even close in that regard.
It will also cut better if that matters to you. I hope it does.
 
Sebenza all the way. I've owned multiple Striders and Sebenzas and let's just say I still have my some Sebenzas.
 
I own both and think both are excellent knives with very different characteristics.
My preference has always been for the Sebenza which is fantastic folder.

Having said that, you will need to handle both and see which feels better to you, this is something that can not be conveyed via a thread on a forum.
 
Owning a sebenza and from handling a Strider... Sebenza all the way. The striders are tanks. Uncomfortable bricks of steel. I've no need to pry open car doors. The sebenza works for anything "lighter use" than that
 
Gog to the gun show, handle the SNG. You will know if it is the knife for you.
 
Every person serious about knives must own a Sebenza. It is the standard against which all production knives are measured. Some will say it is too conservative these days ... haven't stayed with the times ... but that is actually a very good thing considering the price.
 
Wouldn't buy a Strider at a gun show period. You'd be better off getting one from here or an authorized dealer. It's way too easy to get scammed now a days. I carry a Sebenza and SnG most every day, each has it's own qualities for their intended use. Both are well built knives, the Sebenza wins out for all around duties in real world work. I don't chop down trees or pry open car doors, I use my knives sensibly most days and do not have issues with them. For some folks, it takes a while to warm up and realize the significance of the Sebenza build, but once they do, they cant get enough of the Sebenza fever.
 
Why do people keep comparing a Sebenza to a Mercedez Benz or a luxury vehicle... It puzzles me..

:eek: Maybe I've discovered why many sebenza pictures here are in pristine or good condition.
 
Luis G. said:
Why do people keep comparing a Sebenza to a Mercedez Benz or a luxury vehicle... It puzzles me..

:eek: Maybe I've discovered why many sebenza pictures here are in pristine or good condition.
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Just a metaphor, everyone buys knives for different reasons also. I'm glad there huge differences in different knives for us knife nuts to sort thru.

What tickles me one day, may not the next. I can't wait to get me a crk. I owned a sng and a crk 25 and several other knives. And it came full circle now and I want a large and a small.
 
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