![]() The handles of the SnG are special because they feature a one-piece G10 scale and backspacer mated to a titanium integral lock. Again, the thick geometry of the blade didn’t make this the most exceptional cutter, but S30V got the job done whether it was rope, cardboard, or wood. Strider’s heat treat for S30V was originally formulated by Paul Bos, an innovator in the world of heat treating who is perhaps best known for his in-house work with Buck (Strider used to collaborate heavily with Buck). S30V sharpens without too much trouble, holds a nice edge, and is resistant to rust and corrosion. S30V is a proven steel, and my experience with the steel has generally been very favorable. S30V is interesting because it was formulated specifically for knives, and is something of a collaboration between Chris Reeve and Crucible. The tiger stripes are optional, but it’s a unique feature that is distinctively Strider.īlade steel on this particular model is S30V. The signature Strider tiger stripes are a result of a black oxide coating that has been partially sandblasted off. This is surprising considering the $400 price tag (intuitively, I would somehow expect the knives to cut better as the price went up), but when you consider the hard use nature of the blade it does make sense – this knife is designed to stand up to more than just cutting. Despite being a near full flat grind the SnG is quite thick behind the edge, and I found the cutting performance underwhelming. Blade thickness on this knife is just over 4mm thick (.165″) and tapers down to a stout tip. Of course there are custom versions of the knife in every grind imaginable. My particular SnG happens to be flat ground, but I have seen hollow ground blades and tanto versions as well. The blade on the SnG is a modified drop point design. Instead, I was pleasantly surprised with how manageable the knife felt. With the SnG’s reputation as a hard use blade I expected some sort of folding brick to show up in my mailbox. I will say that I was surprised at how lightweight the knife felt. ![]() The SnG could work well as a larger EDC, or as more of a large utility / tactical (self defense) knife. The SnG has an overall length of 8.25 inches, a 3.5 inch blade, and a weight of 4.4 ounces. The SnG is their mid size folder, resting comfortably between the large SMF and the small PT. I have always found the bold lines of their folders intriguing, and the rugged nature of the knives further piqued my interest. Strider knives aren’t cheap, but the company has built a reputation on quality and has gained an extremely loyal following. ![]() They make a number of fixed blade and folding designs, and have fulfilled contracts for the U.S. The company is headquartered in San Marcos, California, and their designs draw heavily from the strong military background at Strider. I am by no means an authority on Strider, but if you are unfamiliar with the brand Strider was founded some time in the mid 90’s by custom knifemakers Mick Strider and Duane Dwyer. Toss in a Hinderer XM, and you have what many knife collectors like to call “the holy trinity” of high end production blades. ![]() Much like the Chris Reeve Sebenza, the Strider SnG represents the top of the line for production grade folders. We may get paid an affiliate commission if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of the links on this web page.įor many knife collectors the Strider SnG is a holy grail of sorts. ![]()
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