What happened Strider Knives?

The last “Strider Knives” will be sold at Blade Show 2017, at the end of which we will strike the Strider Knives colors. I will continue to produce select items on a limited basis thru MSC as my “Classic Line”. I will also continue warranty service on all Strider Knives products. Your guarantee is still valid.

Why are Strider knives so expensive?

Those knives are expensive and are sold according to the law of supply and demand. If there is a demand it’s cause: a) Somes people have a use for those knives. b) Somes people want to look like the people who have a use for those knives.

What are fixed blade knives good for?

Perhaps because of the way they are depicted in so many movies, fixed knives have a reputation for being more “serious” knives. In a way, that’s true….

• Cutting.
• Digging.
• Splitting.
• First aid tool.
• Food preparation.
• Hunting weapon.
• Hammering.
• Prying tool.

What does it mean if a knife has a fixed blade?

A fixed blade knife, sometimes called a sheath knife, does not fold or slide, and is typically stronger due to the tang, the extension of the blade into the handle, and lack of moving parts.

What does Strider SnG stand for?

SMF is well known to stand for “Strider Military Folder” as it was one of the folders made specifically for Military needs. SnG is a little more sensitive but if you search hard enough you can find the answer because some idiot made it public a couple years ago. lol. The SnG is named after two military heros.

What steel does Strider use?

Currently Strider does runs in many premium super steels (CTS-204P, Z-Wear, CTS-40CP, CTS-B75P, CPM-154, CPM-S110V,CPM-3V). Strider fixed blade knives utilize Steel, Paracord or G-10 fiberglass for the handle material. Strider uses a proprietary heat treatment originally developed by Paul Bos of Buck Knives.

What Steel does Strider use?

Should I carry a fixed blade knife?

Carrying a Fixed Blade as Part of Your EDC The main disadvantage of carrying a fixed blade is that the blade doesn’t fold, so they tend to be longer than a folding knife. This makes them more difficult to carry comfortably and to conceal, but those are the only real disadvantages.

Do I need a fixed blade knife?

It all depends on what you are doing. If you are camping, but not roughing it, and going for a weekend a folder will do. But, if you are roughing it or staying a long while, then you need a fixed blade knife. You get a stronger knife with more capability in case of real need.

Where are tops knives made?

USA
One Life… We have a designer from nearly every background that uses hard-core knives. Perhaps the best part, all TOPS fixed blades are manufactured and hand-finished at our facility in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, USA.

Where are Strider knives made?

San Marcos
Strider Knives, Inc. is a custom and production knifemaking facility headed by Mick Strider based in San Marcos, California.