Strider SnG and Spyderco Military M4 Ti

Strider SnG and Spyderco Military M4 Ti: "

If you are looking at the SnG, you probably already know the specs. This is a standard SnG, Bos treated S30V blade, etc.



The SnG is very slightly used, in great shape. The edge has been touched up, probably better than the factory edge. Wear on this knife is very minimal, and from what I have heard, new ones come in similar shape. This one has no box/bag.



If you are playing the Strider fit and finish lottery, you need to look no further than here. Lockup is a perfect 50%, and the blade is perfectly centered. It opens very smoothly and locks up with ZERO blade play. This thing feels ridiculously solid for it's size.



$370 by paypal, shipped in the CONUS via USPS Priority with delivery confirmation.



(And yes, I wiped the snow off and oiled it after the pics.)



















The Spyderco M4 Military is NEW, as received from Knifeworks. It has been out of the box twice. Once when I got it, once for the pictures. I wiped the blade with tw25b grease to prevent any discoloring/rusting and put it back in the box. This one is also nicely finished. This is THE knife for fans of the Military. Whatever issues people were whining about when these first arrived...this one doesnt seem to have any of them.



The photos show the rest. Like I said, it's new...so there isnt really much to describe here. Comes in the box, in the bag, with the edgeucation sheet.



$275 by paypal, shipped in the CONUS via USPS Priority with delivery confirmation.



















"I'll take it" in this thread gets first dibs, regardless of any questions that are asked via PM or email.



I will package these very well and ship them promptly, and provide you with tracking information. However, once I drop it off at the post office, it is no longer my responsibility. The knives are sold as is/no returns. The pictures are of these actual knives.



Please feel free to PM me or post here with any questions.

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Strider SMF GG digi camo, some pics and some thoughts.

Strider SMF GG digi camo, some pics and some thoughts.

从 BladeForums.com 作者：mystro

I received my new new Strider SMF GG DC blade today. The knife is gorgeous. Much to my surprise, there is a bronze hue over the digi camo blade and titanium parts. Even the pocket clip has this bronze hue to it. In contrast, the SnG GG has a silver cast to the knife where the SMF GG is totally different with a brown/bronze hue. The pics dont really capture the hue the of the digi camo blade or titanium but it is very noticeable in hand.

The digital camo blade is also very different from the Strider tiger stripe blade. The digital camo has a metalic bronze hue. Its almost like it has a very muted anodized look about it. It is a different process and worth the $$ upgrade. The blade stops are also polished like a DDC custom.

As with all the Striders that passed through my hands recently, the fit and finish is excellent. I see no fit and finish difference between this SMF GG and the DDC I sent back. (details in another post)
The blade centering is perfect.

The only surprise I had is that there is no Strider break-in with this knife. The knife is brand new but smooth as glass and the lock doesnt stick at all? In fact, the lock bar pushes over very smoothly but locks up with that lock Strider "clack". Other than the DDC, every other new Strider I had required a break in period. I dont know if it is normal with the GG models but the knife feels like a custom right from the start. My last SMF was a CC model. The GG is similar but thinner and lighter than the CC. The difference is noticeable. I didnt think it would be but it is.


The GG fits flatter in the pocket. I love the Gunners Grips. The dimpled textured G10 and titanium just sticks in the hand with out being abrasive. That was the one complaint I had with the CC. The CC is very smooth.

The hinderer lock stop is also conical like a DDC. The blade is also came shaving sharp.

How To Strider SMF/SNG razor sharp with a polished edge. Sharpening Tips:

How To Strider SMF/SNG razor sharp with a polished edge. Sharpening Tips:: "

I wanted to encourage the Strider owners that hair popping razor sharp edge is very easy to get out of a Strider SNG or SMF. Dont let those thin blade Sebenza boys tell you different.:D Now I am using the super thick .187 blade on my SMF CC compared to the SNG's slightly thinner .165. If I can do it on my SMF, it should be a touch easier with the SNG.

The secret of a razor sharp Strider is putting a more common 20 degree edge per side. Striders come from the factory with a 22.5 degree edge and its a bit on the thick side. The angle is too obtuse for such a thick blade to be a razor slicer. I feel the 20 degree edge is still tough enough for grunt work but more balanced for EDC cutting. A polished edge also lessens the friction and resistance for scary sharp results.



I used a simple Lansky Diamond Pro kit. This is a very affordable and effective knife sharpening system. You dont need to spend a lot of money on a more expensive system to get a professional result.







It will reprofile your knife quickly with pro results.

I stayed away from the coarse stones and started with a medium stone. Your not taking off much metal so the medium stone is good enough. All you are doing is backing that blade angle back a bit for a less drastic V angle. Tip: always push the stone into the blade, never pull the stone over the blade. Think of your knife shaving the stone. Always work from the base to the tip of the blade. Keep a constant light pressure and keep the stone moving as you push off of the tip of the knife. This will keep the tip of your knife very pointy Work your way up to the fine stone. This is your main sharpening stone for putting on a razor edge. Once you are happy that your edge is slicing paper and shaving hairs efficiently, move to the ultra fine stone. This is the stone that will give you the supper polished edge and turn your sharp knife into scary sharp.



Here is the Mystro's tip for making the Strider sharper than any knife in your collection: Work the ultra fine stone at the 20 degree angle. You will be starting at the base of the blade making about 6-8 upward strokes moving toward the point of the blade. Always work from the base to the tip of the blade. Once you start to see that mirror edge appear and you cant believe your edge is so smooth and reflective. Mystro's 2nd tip:Use the ultra fine stone and change to the 25 degree angle . Use a light tough and work the ultra fine stone 6-8 times each side like you did with the fine stone. Remember you are working from the base of the blade moving towards the tip. Keep a constant light pressure as you push off of the tip of the knife. This will put a slight micro edge on you Strider and you wont believe how wicked sharp your Strider can get. I hope this helped some of you Strider owners out and dont listen to anyone that tells you a Strider is not a effective slicer. :cool:



For touch-ups I just strop the blade on a piece of leather or use the ulra fine stone and work the 20 degree angle to repolish the edge out and touch the micro edge using the 25 degree angel. Thats it.



Oh yea..This will work with non Strider knives as well...

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Strider SMF

Strider SMF: "

Up for trade is a Strider SMF the scale and the blade had been beadblasted by Strider as I prefer the cleaner look. Lock up solid, nice and smooth. Blade centered.The only wear you will see on the knife is the screws and the pivot as it was taken apart to have the striped removed (by Strider).Note the heat colored lock stop.



Looking for Hinderer,CRK,or high end Spyderco.

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