interesting facts
Amazing Lifetime Warranty
So long as nothing is modified, IE removed, cut, added etc your knife is under warranty no matter where you got it from. Understand that Strider is not as big as some people think & is really a small hardworking company so it may take between 2 weeks to 2 months to get your knife returned. The only ever real issue is the lock bar wearing out & needed a cap to be put on the stop pin in order to make the lock up early again. NOTE: some of our tips are options that you can do on your own but may possibly void your warranty for any questions please ask. General rule though is if the knife has a problem mail it back but of course you can take it apart, maintenance it etc. Just no modifications are accepted. Remember these opinions stated here are not representing on behalf of Strider Knives.
A new era for knives
Strider has not been known for manufacturing knives for looks or finish. Their goal is to provide working functional knives for individuals that require a rugged tool. A lock bevel that wont let the knife get jammed with hard use. A pivot that's design mechanics make centering not perfect always but is tougher than the rest. To meet this demand Strider has focused primarily on these traits but this seems to be changing as their newer models such as the SJ-75 & Terzuola Collaboration have a tremendous amount of precision manufacturing & finish. The shift has lend itself more towards slicing knives over purely tactical/ survival but they are still being constructed with the same overbuilt materials & hardware known for it's amazing durability. Thus the newer knives offer refinement while still being rugged. They also are willing to work with different steels & experiment. This is very unique as a company.
NO Carbon Fiber handles if you intend to use the knife hard
We want to restate that carbon fiber is layers of cloth with epoxy resin holding it together. Carbon Fiber is much like wood & when it breaks it chips & can make splinters! We do not want to mislead anyone into thinking that carbon fiber is durable for impacts & heavy use & we suggest that if you do feel the necessity to purchase one of Strider's Customs that include a special blade steel to also consider buying a regular G10 handled version (if you don't already own one) so you can switch the carbon fiber scale out (this applies to hard use & any situations that you are solely relying on the knife's performance) IF YOU WANT TO HAVE your knife be extra durable. Standard G10 scales in our opinion are better. *NOTE: this opinion does not represent on behalf of Strider Knives USA.
It's good stuff cuz of it's rigidity & weight. It really depends on your uses. Many people love CF. ME personally I prefer G10 or G11 which is much more rigid than Carbon Fiber.
It's good stuff cuz of it's rigidity & weight. It really depends on your uses. Many people love CF. ME personally I prefer G10 or G11 which is much more rigid than Carbon Fiber.
Lock bar wear issue due to design that's a good thing
On the SMF & SNG models the lock bar meets the blade tang in a specific way so as to not disengage when the knife receives negative force. The lock bar meets the blade tang with only a corner of the surface touching. This makes the wear on the lock bar's surface uneven & quicker. The next main issues is like most frame locks when gripped & used hard the lock bar moves in further thus causing wear even quicker. Just note that steps should be taken to preserve the lock bar. Compare this to a Chris Reeve Sebenza which lock bar meets mostly flush & although can still be pushed in further doesn't wear as much because of this design choice. Strider's lifetime warranty does cover this issue though.
The eventual blade movement when locked doesn't affect the knife's performance or safety as when you grip hard the lock will engage again. The important reason for this design though is that even with testing an old lock up the knife does not disengage! The design choice Strider uses prevents the lockbar from sliding outward & also from debris getting stuck in between the blade tang & lockbar
ALSO it prevents it from moving inward when used hard & from getting jammed
So it's a good reasoned design choice for hard usage
Compare this to a Hinderer or Waren thomas which will wear more slowly & also not rock (have the lockbar slide around) but then it can jam because there isnt that sharp curve in the blade tang that stops the lock bar from moving inward
The eventual blade movement when locked doesn't affect the knife's performance or safety as when you grip hard the lock will engage again. The important reason for this design though is that even with testing an old lock up the knife does not disengage! The design choice Strider uses prevents the lockbar from sliding outward & also from debris getting stuck in between the blade tang & lockbar
ALSO it prevents it from moving inward when used hard & from getting jammed
So it's a good reasoned design choice for hard usage
Compare this to a Hinderer or Waren thomas which will wear more slowly & also not rock (have the lockbar slide around) but then it can jam because there isnt that sharp curve in the blade tang that stops the lock bar from moving inward
going to need locktite or teflon tape
Strider's custom style pivot requires locktite or Teflon tape in order to not loosen with use. Strider's come with locktite in the pivot. The special tool that can be purchased to go alongside the knife is easily carried on a key ring but should be noted for those intending to use the knife hard. With finger pressure the pivot can be retightened if there is no tool available. If you don't have locktite Teflon Tape which is available on our site or hardware stores is extremely affordable (Bubble gum can be used as an improvised method of keeping the pivot secure too LOL). This issue is common with male/female style pivots & is not only on Striders*
