The pocket clip has a death grip on your pocket as Six told you. They carry like there's nothing in your pocket.well at least for me in my dickies pants. Sometime that entails painting, breaking down a set, loading in a set.things like that. I normally carry it when I'm off to my theatre job. It's the regular g10 with a flamed TI lock side. It's smooth, very easy to open due to the thumb hole, has a nice belly, ergos are different for everyone but they fit my small hands nicely, and the g10 is EXTREMELY grippy. For the comparison shots.I can post those.tomorrow afternoon. Here goes my opinion and I'll post up pics that I have in my phone. Important: This is not a debate thread, if you cannot respect fans of a different kind of knife than you own, please keep your opinions to yourself. Keep in mind, I'm not currently offering a trade, but simply doing research. I'd also like to hear opinions on which model Strider (and in what condition) would seem like an appropriate trade for the classic Sebenza seen in this thread. If you have personal experience with Strider folders, please post what kind you have (pictures are always great), why you like it, things you might not like about it, and why you chose that model over the other options Strider has made available.

It occurred to me that I might be able to trade my old sebenza, for an old strider and have the best of both worlds, but I'd need to know far more about them before I could make that kind of decision. Unfortunately, aside from their reputation, I know very little about Striders. It is less aggressive than the traditional Strider GG while providing an exceptional grip.I'm a Sebenza owner, but I've always had respect for Strider folding knives, much in the same way I have a BMW, but I respect Audi. Strider Knives, this new style gunner grip is yet to be officially named. A heavy duty flame anodized titanium clip is affixed for every day carry.Ībout New Gunner Grip: Per Josh Lee of M. This version comes with a black aluminum scale in the new gunner grip, with black oxide hardware and flat flame anodized lock side.

Also incorporated is the Hinderer lock bar stabilizer, which prevents the user from overextending the frame. Keeping with the hard use concept, Strider used bronze washers and a chain ring bolt construction to secure the blade. The Handle: This SMF features a combination aluminum and titanium frame. What makes it slightly different from everyone else is that the backspacer, traditionally a seperate piece on most production knives, is instead integral to the front aluminum scale. Each knife comes with a hair popping edge and is ready to go out of the package. This model comes with a standard flat ground spear point blade which has been heavily stonewashed, great for hiding everyday wear and tear. These feature a deep jimping on the top of the blade ensuring a secure grip during use. The Blade: With a thick CTS-204P blade, there's not much the SMF can't handle. Built with aluminum and titanium handle construction for harsh environments and bronze washer pivot to handle dirt/sand better than ball bearings.īrand new directly from M. Not for the faint of heart and not dainty, the SMF is the largest of the Strider production folders offering an exceptional grip to large and gloved hands. Strider Knives SMF New Gunner Grip Aluminum is a considerably sized, aggressively overbuilt and dependable hard use folder.

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