Are Strider knives worth the cost?

LCpl Steven Fiore — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 20:40:11 -0500

Have you owned a Strider knife before? If so, what model? Do you think they are priced correctly? These are some of the most polarized knives out there, i am curious to know what the RP community thinks.

The knives themselves are some of the most durable and capable knives i have owned. They do keep a good resale value and I generally keep one or two in my possession at any given time.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 1 at 2015 9:10 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 21:10:33 -0500

I have never had a strider knife but know their reputation. For price It would matter in the type of steel they use and the craftsmanship. I'm actually a fan of SOG knives. I have owned Kbar, Boker and kershaw and believe they are also good brands. The best knife is a sharp knife!

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 1 at 2015 10:40 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 22:40:13 -0500

They are nice, but a $40 pig sticker will kill them just as dead. Durability comes into play if you plan on using it for many purposes. Then again, that's what multi-tools are for.
No knife is worth that amount, unless you have more money than you need, are a collector, or just have to be the coolest kid in the barracks.