Strider SnG & Buck SBMF

[michael_aos]

Pretty similar looking. The Strider is clearly better-constructed. I guess time will tell if it's 7x better-constructed.

http://homepage.mac.com/michael_aos/.Pictures/Knives/SnG/IMG_5376.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/michael_aos/.Pictures/Knives/SnG/IMG_5377.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/michael_aos/.Pictures/Knives/SnG/IMG_5378.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/michael_aos/.Pictures/Knives/SnG/IMG_5379.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/michael_aos/.Pictures/Knives/SnG/IMG_5380.jpg
http://homepage.mac.com/michael_aos/.Pictures/Knives/SnG/IMG_5381.jpg

[michael_aos]

I haven't torture-tested it or anything, but I am liking this SnG.

It's noticeably lighter than the SBMF.

The ball-detent made it a little difficult to open at first, but it's breaking-in nicely.

For some reason I keep thinking it would be a neat design for a double-action auto conversion.

At this point, I'm thinking "cool knife -- but it'd be better if it only cost $200".

Mike

[rtr]

I'm sorry, one of those knives costs more than $200? Is it made of unobtanium.

[7idl]

didn't Buck buy Strider ?

I know that Strider was a good quality knife a while back.

[michael_aos]

I'm sorry, one of those knives costs more than $200? Is it made of unobtanium.

It's interesting to me that most "gun people" aren't "knife people" as well.

Also surprising to me, is that most hunters aren't "gun people" either.

Mike

[michael_aos]

IIs it made of unobtanium.

G10, titanium, and S30V.

Mike

[Zak Smith]

Three things titanium:
http://apollo.demigod.org/~zak/DigiCam/Titanium/small/A100_2114_img.jpg (http://apollo.demigod.org/~zak/DigiCam/Titanium/?medium=A100_2114_img.jpg) [ link to LARGER image ] (http://apollo.demigod.org/~zak/DigiCam/Titanium/?medium=A100_2114_img.jpg)

I got the SMF-R.

[michael_aos]

http://homepage.mac.com/michael_aos/.Pictures/Guns/357PD/IMG_5403.jpg

[bailagent100]

Michael, that S&W Model 357PD HIVIZ in .41mag is SWEET. Nice, well done pic, too. Thanks for posting.

I've had a low grade curiosity/interest in the .41mag caliber for 20 years or so. Always thought if I found the right single action Ruger in .41mag that I may have to scratch that itch.

But seeing yours...well. Seems like a great combination of features.

How do you like it? Is the .41mag managable in that Airlight frame?

Best regards,
Bailagent100

[Jayro]

Your Buck Strider is the same as what i have. I got it cheap on ebay, and i do like it. However it doesnt hold a flame to the Strider knives.
I had to file down the plastic scales quite a bit, if you own one and put you hand in the same pocket that the knife is in, you get a decent nuckle "road rash" scrape.I used an emory board, its wayyyy better now.
Nice wheel gun too!

[michael_aos]

How do you like it? Is the .41mag managable in that Airlight frame?

Sorry, I haven't been getting notifications of posts in the threads I'm subscribed to....

I do like it with the Winchester Super-X 175gr Silvertip HP.

The heavier bullets and Buffalo Bore stuff isn't much fun.

Carries great though. Loaded, with the holster, it's only 35.76oz.

Honestly, I think if I had it to do over though, I'd go with the .44 Magnum version and load it with .44 Special's.

Mike

[michael_aos]

However it doesnt hold a flame to the Strider knives.

Honestly, I've quit carrying my Strider.

I carried it in my left-hand pocket, and the clip isn't reversible. I got sick of it cutting me every time I stuck my hand in my pocket.

Mike