Strider SnG vs. Sebenza

iamsmiling said:
Over time the Sebenza with it's pivot bushing design will hold up much better than the simple pivot screw used by all the other manufacturers. This is the primary reason for my affection for the "Sebbie;" I simply got tired of adjusting blade tension.

As for the style and look of the Sebenza versus SnG and others, that is a matter of personal taste. I personally, find the Sebenza to be one of the most refined designs available.

The blade shape may not be "exactly" what I would like but it is more than useable.
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that is something to think about. It is such a comforting feeling when re-assembling and you know that you can just cinch the pivot screw down firmly and the blade will pivot the same every time. I found that briefly rubbing the washers on some 1000 grit wet/dry paper makes it perfect.
 
IMHO the only thing the XM-18 needs to be perfect is CRK's pivot system. As its is now Rick is using Teflon washers. I have never had any problems with it, but you do need to find its sweet spot. Unlike a CRK, a trained monkey could get it perfect, everytime.

Nice thing about the XM is a coin would adjust the pivot. So its not hard to do.
 
Does anybody have any experience with the CC versions of the Striders?

I've been eyeing the PT-CC for a short while now and it is easily the first Strider that I feel I must have.

The SnG is also available with the CC finish. Thinner knife overall with more rounded edges and a smooth G10.

So anybody have anything to report or am I going to have to be the one to break down and buy one of these?
 
So-Lo said:
That is a Rick Hinderer Spanto (blend of a Tanto and a spear point), 3 1/2 inch XM-18 Non flipper, satin finshed, with black blue G-10. :D

Rick has stopped taking orders. They can be found but they go for around $550. Much higher than Rick was/is selling them for. BUT.....even then its still well worth it. He should be charging that price IMHO. :cool:

Yes they can be found in tanto, but I have only seen the Tantos in flipper format.
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Interesting! Thanks very much.
 
Incidentalist said:
Does anybody have any experience with the CC versions of the Striders?

I've been eyeing the PT-CC for a short while now and it is easily the first Strider that I feel I must have.

The SnG is also available with the CC finish. Thinner knife overall with more rounded edges and a smooth G10.

So anybody have anything to report or am I going to have to be the one to break down and buy one of these?
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The only thing I can see thats a problem with it is that it looks like they use the same stud that they use on the SNGs. They already catch your pockets pulling them out. And, With the thinner frame, but the same size studs them puppys look like the stick way out there.
 
Incidentalist said:
Does anybody have any experience with the CC versions of the Striders?

I've been eyeing the PT-CC for a short while now and it is easily the first Strider that I feel I must have.

The SnG is also available with the CC finish. Thinner knife overall with more rounded edges and a smooth G10.

So anybody have anything to report or am I going to have to be the one to break down and buy one of these?
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I see Plaza has some with the CC handle.

Thanks,
Rich
 
I have a Gen 6 SnG, for over a year now.

I've enjoyed this thread for three reasons that I've posted on since I got it: Seb's and SnGs are apples and oranges, SnG's work great with gloves, and Gen 6 SnG fit and finish are not Gen 4 - new SnG's don't have problems. Former SnG owners would be pleased to handle one and not find issues they had.

The stop pins do wave the knife open on occasion, but I have to ask, how tight do you wear them jeans? I've never had the problem when my waist size equaled the tag label, just when the tag was 1" smaller than reality. But I'd like the pin to be a little smaller, too.

The CC models are widely appreciated in SnG owners forums and well reported there. Caution: go there at your risk, the knife porn pictures cause Multiple Knife Purchase Addiction! Anyone who's bought both a SnG and Sebenza knows what MKPA is about. CC handles, or worse, the extremely addictive GG, are known to be thinner, smoother, and easier to handle than duty SnG's, so I would have to assume they approach the comfort level of the Seb (and certainly seem to achieve the same hyperbole!) The CC's are obviously the more refined of the offering, and to me are a lot more comparable to the Sebenza.

Wish I could write one up . . .
 
I wear my jeans a size too large to allow for IWB CCW and I usually don't wear a belt when I'm not CCW'ing. Also my experience with it opening on me last night was with a pair of Dickies double-knee work pants with the loose, slanted pockets. I really thought it was a stupid, nit-picky issue people were reporting, but it happened to me on the first time. I could live with it I suppose.

To be honest, I don't think tip-down carry is any safer. I had a BM Striker open on me several times after jumping down a few stairs or playing some mild football. At least tip-up, your pants keep the blade from opening up and stabbing you in the femoral artery. ;)
 
Rich357 said:
Maybe part of the thought behind the design of the SnG and SMF, with a relatively short cutting edge, is that in a stabbing move you don't need a long cutting ecge.
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I doubt it. It is obvious by it's design that these knives were not made for stabbing. Very simply, this knife has too little cutting edge for it's size.
 
bruce said:
I doubt it. It is obvious by it's design that these knives were not made for stabbing. Very simply, this knife has too little cutting edge for it's size.
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IYHO ....................................;)
 
bruce said:
I doubt it. It is obvious by it's design that these knives were not made for stabbing. Very simply, this knife has too little cutting edge for it's size.
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It is certainly not obvious to me. Have you ever handled one?
 
Personally, I love the size to blade ratio on my SnG. One of the most useful knives that I own and very sure in the hand.

I have both the small classic Sebenza and a Gen 6 SnG and they share time in my front right jeans pocket. The Sebe is my choice for light carry and for when I'm going to be sitting a lot. The SnG is my choice for whenever I'm on a walk-a-bout or a hike.

Get one of each, they are both built like tanks... one big ugly mean tank and the other a very graceful tank. :D
 
VoxHog said:
Personally, I love the size to blade ratio on my SnG. One of the most useful knives that I own and very sure in the hand.

I have both the small classic Sebenza and a Gen 6 SnG and they share time in my front right jeans pocket. The Sebe is my choice for light carry and for when I'm going to be sitting a lot. The SnG is my choice for whenever I'm on a walk-a-bout or a hike.

Get one of each, they are both built like tanks... one big ugly mean tank and the other a very graceful tank. :D
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Exactly my situation. The very first thing I noticed about the SNG was the incredibly secure grip I can get on the thing.

Personally, I find the blade shape on the Sebbie more versatile though. Both great knives but for different reasons.
 
Thank a lot, now I have to stress it out looking / waiting for an XM-18. Not only that, but the one I actually want. :mad:

;)
 
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