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The "Tiger Stripes" on Strider's blades is a trademark finish. They provide no real protection from the elements. Protection of the finish is the responsibility of the owner. Blades made of s30v are coated with black oxide and then blasted to creat the stripes, s30v doesn't black'n like the other metals after heat treating. Black Oxide/Parkerizing doesn't protect metal itself, it helps retain oil on the surface of the blade.
 
i know i'm not nearly the steel guru of most on these boards, but s30v strikes me as a rather strange steel for a knife built for "hard use" ie prying/chopping. am i missing something?
 
Strider folders are really awesome.

As far as the fit and finish goes, from my experience the final grinder pass was not a very fine grid(no smaller grid than 320 probably), but I don't mind because all the grind lines are symetrical(plunge lines, false edges). In my opinion the Striders have a very high level of fit and finish in their own way as far as the precision, smoothness of blade opening, solidness, design and symetry.

From what I hear, the Strider guys are some of the best guys to deal with, They stand behind their work.
 
anewguy said:
i know i'm not nearly the steel guru of most on these boards, but s30v strikes me as a rather strange steel for a knife built for "hard use" ie prying/chopping. am i missing something?
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S30V is an excellent "hard use" stainless steel. By hard use I mean chopping. I do not use knives for prying.

What makes you question S30V ability to take hard use?
 
Chuck Bybee said:
S30V is an excellent "hard use" stainless steel. By hard use I mean chopping. I do not use knives for prying.

What makes you question S30V ability to take hard use?
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To be honest, I was just going off of what I thought I had read, and thus was posting to see if I remembered correctly or not. The main issue that I was thinking it would have trouble with was in the realm of prying. I realize that many here do not wish to pry with their knives, but IIRC, that is one of the uses that typically falls under the umbrella of "hard use" (as Strider markets their blades as "hard use" tools). But again, my question was more of a "correct me if I am wrong" kind of question, I wasn't trying to "say" anything negative about that steel (I have a folder w/ s30v and love it).
 
Chuck Bybee said:
S30V is an excellent "hard use" stainless steel. By hard use I mean chopping. I do not use knives for prying.

What makes you question S30V ability to take hard use?
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Well, for starters, you could check out what is said by the people who make the steel. ;) They also offer another steel with around the same wear resistance, and oh, about 3 or 4 times the impact toughness. ;)
 
There is some history of Striders that needed returning to the factory for refit - my used SMF made that trip. It came back perfecto, with some next-generation improvements thrown in, personally fitted by Mick Strider himself.

And there is just no comparison in finish to a Sebenza. Strider loses cosmetic battles.

But the minor aggravation was worth it - there just is no folder that I'd swap my SMF for on the basis of ergonomics, strength and lock.

Some get it - others think they're crazy. It's kind of like discussing religions - a passionate argument is likely to follow.
 
the possum said:
They also offer another steel with around the same wear resistance, and oh, about 3 or 4 times the impact toughness.
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CPM 3V is my favorite steel. Is this the steel you were referring to? However, CPM 3V is not a stainless steel.

CPM S30V is the the toughest stainless steel that is readily available to knifemakers.
 
I've laid hands on a version of every model 'cept the PT and I would have to say they are damn fine knives. The only problem I can see with them is that they break in the middle. ;) The CP fixes that.

Real deal though - MARSOC could have a folder from any company or maker. They chose a version of the SMF

Buy one check it out. If you don't like it some one around here will take it off your hands.





FIDO
 
You guys should get a hold of the BLADE copy with Rob Simonich on the cover. The article was about Rob and S30V.
He field tested his S30V knives (heat treated by the same man who does the strider knives I believe) in NC and put them up against one of the best forgers in the business and came out about even. The forger was impressed.


Ask Jerry F about it............................... :eek: :p :eek:
 
srtungate said:
The "Tiger Stripes" on Strider's blades is a trademark finish. They provide no real protection from the elements. Protection of the finish is the responsibility of the owner. Blades made of s30v are coated with black oxide and then blasted to creat the stripes, s30v doesn't black'n like the other metals after heat treating. Black Oxide/Parkerizing doesn't protect metal itself, it helps retain oil on the surface of the blade.
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You are right- my bad. I was thinking of the old BG42 and ATS34 blades. They do turn black from the heat treat and are blasted to give the stripe effect. The S30V are coated then stripped. Thanks for the clarification:)
 
tom mayo said:
You guys should get a hold of the BLADE copy with Rob Simonich on the cover. The article was about Rob and S30V.
He field tested his S30V knives (heat treated by the same man who does the strider knives I believe) in NC and put them up against one of the best forgers in the business and came out about even. The forger was impressed.


Ask Jerry F about it............................... :eek: :p :eek:
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Ooooh Tom, you're a very bad man... :)

I'll put it this way, Striders are not Sebenzas or TnTs, they are a different kind of knife, which is great, because I love having all 3. :)
 
I use my SNG in the field to do everything. I cut and pry open ammo cans, and to cut roots out of fox holes when we have to dig them. I also use it to do little tasks like open the mail at home. I actually cut battery cables out of a Lexus at a car accident 2 months ago. My SNG has taken solid punishment, and has done everything I have asked of it. It is not a refined custom. I don't take care of it like my other collectables. I use the hell out of it. I wash it out, and dry it, and then just use it again. I have not had any rust problems, or any other problems for that matter. Striders are not overrated, however they are not for everybody. There are other nice knives out there that are a little prettier. I wouldn't nessassarily trust them though.
 
Nope.

That's like asking if your life is worth too much...

Dependability is its primary virtue.
 
Only you can decide if they are overated for YOU. Handle one for yourself and decide if they are right for you. I like the finish. If you a jewelry lovin', soft skinned, hair highlight havin', metrosexual they might be a little to rough for you. :p

Many opinions on the internet come from people who read "something" "somewhere". Put anything you are interested in (guns, knives, cars etc) to your own test and decide. If you do too much internet research you'll think everything is a piece of crap. The 'net is where whiners come to vent.


mo
 
MOLEXEY said:
If you do too much internet research you'll think everything is a piece of crap. The 'net is where whiners come to vent.


mo
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Well stated. Strider makes an excellent knife that's meant to be USED. It will take anything you can dish out. As stated above, it may not win too many beauty contests, unless you subscribe to the equation that: FUNCTION=BEAUTY. :cool:
 
The same thing was and is still said about Glock handguns. They arn't pretty (well I like the way they look). But they are hardcore. Strider knives were never made to sit in a safe. They were made to cut into one though.
 
I find the ruggedness and function of Strider knives more appealing that the elegance of a Sebenza. I wouldn't be surprised if the SnG would outslice the Sebenza.
 
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