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Originally Posted by stolas223 View Post
Thats why I said it's SUBJECTIVE. So they aren't for you, but they are for many many people. Just Like Sebenzas Value is SUBJECTIVE. Like it or not, Thats what they cost, I think they are worth it and then Some. And FACT is that they retain their Value Used or not, the same as any SEB or Custom. They have many designs. CC SNG for example. I don't know what your particular subjective defination of "Ergonomic" is, Maybe fits your hand like a glove? or something less Box like? But Everyone has different hands. For me, the double choils are a comfortable as can be, and Knife retention in my hand is extrememly important. For me they are perfect.
People Will call SEBS Over priced when you can get a Skirmish or Bradly with the same exact materials for 1/3, but people Love sebs and People Love Strider. And the Fact is, It's Not like if he got either one it would be"Overpriced" If he Loved it like a lot of people do, or they would be out of buisness. And the FACT that they keep Their Re-sale/Trade value even when used you can't go wrong. I see trade post with people offering 4-6 production knives,Spydies,BMs, Emersons, ect, Just for 1 Strider or Seb. So how Can it be over priced if thats the Facts????? You don't like them but atleast half of the people would trade off 3-5 of their Spidies or BMs ect for 1 Strider folder or Seb.
So the aren't for you. They aren't for a lot of people. But Many LOVE them. and since they retain their value even when used, How could you go wrong?
Can't argue with that.
I find it interesting however that someone would classify non-strider blades as "weekend warrior" accessories, as everyone I personally know who owns a Strider falls into this category. All the Strider owners I know are rich, and have never served in the armed forces. None of the operators I know can afford them, or in most cases, are even aware of them.
I've got Striders, and am known here as being a Sebenza fan. All that being said, I think anyone considering a Strider should be considering the CRK Umnumzaan. Beefy blade and pivot for sure, Ti handle slabs, award-winning CRK quality, and amazing CRK service. For less $$$s, my favorite big folder is the Kershaw Tyrade. 2007 Blade Overall Knife of the Year. They retail for $350, but currently I'm seeing them for well under $200. Only 2000 pcs. are made, so they won't be readily available for long.
Man, you're havin' fun shoppin', aren't you!
i love striders and have had maybe almost a dozen of them thru the yrs, AR's, GB's, SnG's, SmF's and a FB or 2, all great knives, if i was gonna buy that style knife right now though i would get a hinderer '18 FWIW.
why? better F&F, grinds, and i like the style a little better and the ergos.
I see trade post with people offering 4-6 production knives,Spydies,BMs, Emersons, ect, Just for 1 Strider