Hey AmericanBlade,
This thread has gone alittle off topic (its pretty funny though

) but if your serious....
I personally like the look of the Sebenza. There are several inlay choices you can get like Micarta or different woods. Then there is the choices between the Large or Small model, Classic or Regular model. I really dont see Sebenza's as "tactical" knives. They are seem more dressy or utilitarian than "tactical". That said, I hear they are tough knives.
Striders, on the other hand, look tactical IMHO and I have heard they are very tough also. If
tactical looking is what you are going for then maybe the Strider is for you (there are different models, so you'll have to decide which one is the best for you)
IF you are just getting a knife because it looks tactical, I'd recommend looking at Spyderco or Benchmade (blue or black class) knives. They are way cheaper but still high quality knives and if you find you dont use your knife then your wife hasnt wasted $300-$400 bucks.
If you mean "tactical=tough" (which really isnt the case) then either Strider or CRK will be fine. I've heard the Customer Service at both places is good. But, again look at Benchmade and Spyderco knives. They both make very tough knives and the customer service of both is well regarded.
Finally, the choice is really up to you and what you like.... my best advice would be try and hold each knife if you can to see how it feels in your hand (some dont like the ergonomics of the Strider, some dont like the shape of the Sebenza). If you can't handle them in person, go to thier respective websites and look at the specs and pics and try to figureout which is best for you.
Now if this is not a serious post 've just wasted 5 minutes of my life and I can't get those 5 minutes back.....!!!

By the way NV, that hamster has some pretty sharp claws!!!
