I own several Striders. An AR (for 3 days thanks Phil), SLCC, and a DB. I think that all of them are excellent knives and each has its own role.
I use the DB when working and have a suit jacket to cover it. I like the strength of the fixed blade and the tanto tip if I have to pry something. Probably never have to use it except to cut seatbelts and of course would use my sidearm first if things went bad in almost all situations. In a stressful environment I wouldn't have to worry about deploying the blade like on the AR when my pulse is maxed and my fine motor skills are gone. Quick to deploy and strong as heck.
The SLCC I carry a lot! I wear it running and when I am out on the street with an untucked shirt. I think the SLCC is about the ultimate fixed concealment blade that I have seen or used. I use paracord to wrap it around my waist (got the suggestion from a post here) when running, and a small loop of black paracord that I loop the sheath through on my belt when I want to carry IWB. I use it when I don't want to carry the DB on my belt. I tried the DB IWB and didn't care for it.
Just got my AR a few days ago. So far I really like it. I don't have an issue with the weight since I wear it with jeans. Some people say its to big. I actually like the size since I have large hands and it feels very secure when gripped and when opened is as big as a fixed blade. Got the AR since I had a tanto (DB) and would be using this one to gut game and other everyday tasks. Just thought the AR blade design would be more versital and easier to sharpen on my own.
Things I have wondered about Striders.>>>>
I always wondered why Strider uses a belt to put an edge on their knives and not a polished razor edge like on previous knives I have owned? My guess is that it will retain a working edge longer than something that is hair popping razor sharp. Can anyone answer why this is done? Does it offer a more aggressive cut?
Tiger stripe color has changed. Is that because of the metal that each is made from? The DB is ATS 34, SLCC BG 42, and I think the AR is a SVF marked BG. I liked the lighter stripes better but it is purely cosmetic and some people probably like the darker stripes. Oh, saw on TAD that one of the EB series had a laser etched Strider Logo. Hope that is the only one that has it, looks very comercialistic (is that a word)?
In closing, Striders are great knives. They are expensive but I think that not only do you pay for a product, you pay for the service afterwards. When I see someone that runs the company post on this board and when you call the office and get a real person, then that means a lot to me. Also the fact that they sharpen and re-wrap for life is worth a portion of that purchase price.
Some people are critical of Striders and have seen a post or two with unrealistic expectations of the knives they receive. To them I say "Don't bit.., just switch". You are a consumer and can spend your money on whatever you want.
Strider as a company more than likely will continue to grow. They were featured in several magazines and now have a growing retail network. My only fear is that they will grow to big and the quality and service will suffer because of that growth. Hopefully the owners retain control of the company and the quality of the product they produce.
Just on break and have to get back to work. Forgive the typos and spelling. Got to go.
I use the DB when working and have a suit jacket to cover it. I like the strength of the fixed blade and the tanto tip if I have to pry something. Probably never have to use it except to cut seatbelts and of course would use my sidearm first if things went bad in almost all situations. In a stressful environment I wouldn't have to worry about deploying the blade like on the AR when my pulse is maxed and my fine motor skills are gone. Quick to deploy and strong as heck.
The SLCC I carry a lot! I wear it running and when I am out on the street with an untucked shirt. I think the SLCC is about the ultimate fixed concealment blade that I have seen or used. I use paracord to wrap it around my waist (got the suggestion from a post here) when running, and a small loop of black paracord that I loop the sheath through on my belt when I want to carry IWB. I use it when I don't want to carry the DB on my belt. I tried the DB IWB and didn't care for it.
Just got my AR a few days ago. So far I really like it. I don't have an issue with the weight since I wear it with jeans. Some people say its to big. I actually like the size since I have large hands and it feels very secure when gripped and when opened is as big as a fixed blade. Got the AR since I had a tanto (DB) and would be using this one to gut game and other everyday tasks. Just thought the AR blade design would be more versital and easier to sharpen on my own.
Things I have wondered about Striders.>>>>
I always wondered why Strider uses a belt to put an edge on their knives and not a polished razor edge like on previous knives I have owned? My guess is that it will retain a working edge longer than something that is hair popping razor sharp. Can anyone answer why this is done? Does it offer a more aggressive cut?
Tiger stripe color has changed. Is that because of the metal that each is made from? The DB is ATS 34, SLCC BG 42, and I think the AR is a SVF marked BG. I liked the lighter stripes better but it is purely cosmetic and some people probably like the darker stripes. Oh, saw on TAD that one of the EB series had a laser etched Strider Logo. Hope that is the only one that has it, looks very comercialistic (is that a word)?
In closing, Striders are great knives. They are expensive but I think that not only do you pay for a product, you pay for the service afterwards. When I see someone that runs the company post on this board and when you call the office and get a real person, then that means a lot to me. Also the fact that they sharpen and re-wrap for life is worth a portion of that purchase price.
Some people are critical of Striders and have seen a post or two with unrealistic expectations of the knives they receive. To them I say "Don't bit.., just switch". You are a consumer and can spend your money on whatever you want.
Strider as a company more than likely will continue to grow. They were featured in several magazines and now have a growing retail network. My only fear is that they will grow to big and the quality and service will suffer because of that growth. Hopefully the owners retain control of the company and the quality of the product they produce.
Just on break and have to get back to work. Forgive the typos and spelling. Got to go.
