![]() Having a formidable and prestigious position in the holy trinity of knife makers, Mick Strider Customs offer outstanding quality and performance. The SnG, much like its Sebenza and XM-18 counterparts, has been an evergreen design receiving numerous quality of life improvements over the years. This Blade Show 2022 Exclusive SnG has a 3/4 hollow ground CTS-XHP blade which offers excellent edge retention without compromising wear resistance. The G-10 Gunner Grip show side and flamed/striped titanium lock side not only provides outstanding grip, but also a uniquely Strider look. Brand new to Strider, the bright Tiger G-10 juxtaposed with the subdued Tiger Striped blade has impressive visual flair. Keeping all knife releases in house and frequently unannounced, Striders are extraordinarily difficult to purchase and sell out almost immediately. Adding a difference in time zones of around 16 hours makes this SnG almost impossible for Australian buyers to acquire – until now.Well, I don't care too much about whatever reputation Mick may or may not have as long as he delivers goods, and he does. I have never really been a fan of the Strider designs just because they really do not suit me. When I want a knife I want it to cut, not split cinder blocks and pry open car doors. I am certain there must be quite a big market for this sort of thing as they seem popular enough. They are certainly nice knives, and well-built (yes, I handled many of them) but honestly I think they lack the kind of fit and finish that normally demands the kinds of prices they are asking for. At $100 less I could forgive the nitpicks I had with them but at those prices I'd have to really love the design. and I've decided the design really isn't for me. For one, the clip on the SNG digs into my palm and makes it very uncomfortable to grip, and the G-10 is like scraping my fingertips against sandpaper. This is probably part of the "tough" and "hardy" look and feel but again it makes me want to put the knives down ASAP. Also, I noticed quite a bit of lock sticking, which is not present on my Sebenza or any liner lock Spyderco I have ever handled. At the prices Strider commands I'd rather wait out and get my hands on a Hinderer at the same price (based on Rick's table prices), which is similar in design and principal, but seemingly more practical. There was one seriously redeeming Strider at their table. the Strider PT-CC, with a smooth Micarta slab and stonewashed titanium. F&F was indeed up to the high price tag and felt great in my hands. I would have bought it too, if someone hadn't beaten me to it. ![]() Different strokes for different folks - or else we wouldn't have thousands of designs like we do on the market! :D I respect your guys' opinions on your taste for knives. When I'm staking my life on a knife, I'm less worried about fit/finish, etc. The performance is where it's at for me, and if the thing looks like a million bucks, but snaps when I need it most, it's worse than worthless to me. Mick does produce some beautiful knives, with very exotic materials, damascus and such. Some people find that attractive, and I respect that.īut for me, the flashy glitz isn't what I'm attacted to because I look at most of my knives as tools that I can completely depend on. I don't mind the less-finished, primal look of Striders - in fact, for me, that's "beautiful". To me, it says, "I'm not worried about looking good, I'm worried about working for you without being a prom queen". ![]()
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