Buck Strider

Bryan · Post by **Bryan** » Wed Jan 11, 2006 4:22 pm

I just looked over and thouroughly examined a Buck Mini Strider for the first time today. I must say that for the money, they are really impressive. I remember TKC saying that she has a Strider and really likes it. Anyone else use one? I think Buck is moving up on my list...

Bryan

TKC · Post by **TKC** » Sun Jan 15, 2006 7:10 pm

Not to hijack the thread, but the Buck/Mayo TNT is an AWESOME knife!! Tom Mayo is a custom maker. The Buck/Mayo TNT has a titanium handle, and the blade is S30V, with Paul Bos heat treat!! It is incredible for EDCing. I highly recommend this knife!

longbeachbum · Post by **longbeachbum** » Mon Aug 28, 2006 5:52 am

I find I'm distinctly in the minority on this, but I REALLY like my Strider/Buck 889. It's the one with black oxide coated 420HC blade and FRN handle slabs.

It is one of the smoothest opening knives with securest lockup that I have. I also love the ergos. I don't even mind the 420HC because it sharpens up so well, and with a minimum of effort.

I've seen many more people bash this knife than praise it, but I must say it is one of my favorites. I often reach for it instead of other knives that cost two or three times as much.

Gr8Scout · Post by **Gr8Scout** » Wed Sep 06, 2006 8:53 am

I already had the big black beast shown here, but when I saw a full page add for the Buck/Strider 889. I bought it sight unseen off the web. I choose coyote brown, even though I'm not a Marine. Nice knife! I find I carry it on weekends. I like the tip up carry (I'm right handed, the blade is against the seam in my jeans) and I like the very wide blade. I have no trouble keeping the blade sharp.. but I never let it get very dull.

I understand the Buck/Strider collaborations are done. That is fine by me, I think both sides of these kinda collaborations do best by making their relationships short-lived... leads to more innovations and ideas.

Phil

Adam in NYC · Post by **Adam in NYC** » Thu Sep 07, 2006 12:34 pm

They are really good looking knives but I don't know why the police model costs so much more. It looks exactly the same as the stealth coated ones.

TKC · Post by **TKC** » Sun Dec 03, 2006 10:50 pm

I believe Buck & Strider's collab is over. Adam in NYC: Where are you looking at the prices on the Buck/Strider Police? In brick and mortar stores or online? And what prices are you finding?

gulfvet33 · Post by **gulfvet33** » Mon Jul 23, 2007 8:35 am

because it says police on it. hell look how they gouge you for the police model spiders

CL01 · Post by **CL01** » Mon Aug 06, 2007 8:06 am

If I'm not mistaken, it's the blade steel that makes a difference. I recently picked up a B/S 882 with ATS-34 CE blade. What a knife! I didn't realize it at the time, but there is a nicer (More expensive model) above mine. I don't remember the number designation, but it has 154 CM steel & G-10 handles.

Other than my Benchmade axis lock knife, it's the smoothest opening manual knife I have.