Strider Hookknife

[AggieDave 6]

Has anyone else seen these: http://www.striderknives.com/html/spknives.html

If you know anything about tactical knives you know who Strider Knives is and the quality they produce. These were made for Airborne operators. Since apparently folks in skydiving are digging odd full metal hook knives from other aspects in the world, I thought they should look at these. Atleast these won't tear up their rig when used with the kydex rig provided.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[turtlespeed 219]

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Has anyone else seen these: http://www.striderknives.com/html/spknives.html
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How much are they?

I looked - but didn't find a price list.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[AggieDave 6]

http://www.striderknives.com/html/price.html


That's their price list, and the JB is listed at $125, but I bet you could find it for around $100-110 through one of their dealers.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[turtlespeed 219]

Yikes - that's like 5 or 6 jumps and shit.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[AggieDave 6]

Well, as it goes, Strider basically makes the best fixed edged tools you can buy...however, it is expensive.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[turtlespeed 219]

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Well, as it goes, Strider basically makes the best fixed edged tools you can buy...however, it is expensive.

Still thinkin about it -

I think I will ask Wendy her opinion . . . never hurts to get a second opinion or two.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

[AggieDave 6]

I'm very happy with my jack the ripper knives, and they're $20-ish...I just thought this was cool for those folks with the Aerodyne/Benchmade knife that has a no holding system and sharp edges that can tear up a rig.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[WFFC 1]

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...however, it is expensive.

So is a canopy...
So is a reserve...
So is a harness/container...
So is an AAD...

cheap doesn't fall into this sport much...unless it's raining and no one ends up going to the hospital after a 'hold my beer and watch this' episode...

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~~~Michael

[flyclearjohn 0]

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Has anyone else seen these: http://www.striderknives.com/html/spknives.html

If you know anything about tactical knives you know who Strider Knives is and the quality they produce. These were made for Airborne operators. Since apparently folks in skydiving are digging odd full metal hook knives from other aspects in the world, I thought they should look at these. Atleast these won't tear up their rig when used with the kydex rig provided.

Lot of bulk, lot of money. What are the dimensions What's is made of? How long will the edge stay sharp? Can you sharpen the edge?

[AggieDave 6]

Of course you can sharpen the edge.

From Strider's FAQs:

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Every Strider knife is available in any thickness, in either hollow or full bevel grind. These options are generally considered to be customizations, so talk to your local Strider representative for pricing delivery times.

As for which carbon steel they're made out of, they don't say, but Strider has an unconditional lifetime guarantee. You mail it back to them and they'll fix what needs to be fixed or replace it and of course they'll resharpen it for free.

As for the actual dimensions I couldn't say for sure but I believe its very close to a jack the ripper but about an inch and a half shorter. I could be wrong there.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[goose491 0]

Hey Aggie,

Can you save a Picture and post it on here? For some reason, my work thinks this site should not be visited.

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My Karma ran over my Dogma!!!

[payback462 0]

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What are the dimensions What's is made of? How long will the edge stay sharp? Can you sharpen the edge?

dunno the exact specs, but its around 4.5" overall

its made of S30V stainless steel, a powdered steel from Crucible
pretty much the best stainless steel available (i personally think bg-42 is better, but then again, give me 1095 over that stainless stuff anyday)

itll hold an edge for a long, long time (not that id wanna use a hook knife for everyday utility)

as far as sharpening, its possible but would require some skill and the right tool for the job.


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[flyclearjohn 0]

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Of course you can sharpen the edge.

From Strider's FAQs:

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Every Strider knife is available in any thickness, in either hollow or full bevel grind. These options are generally considered to be customizations, so talk to your local Strider representative for pricing delivery times.

As for which carbon steel they're made out of, they don't say, but Strider has an unconditional lifetime guarantee. You mail it back to them and they'll fix what needs to be fixed or replace it and of course they'll resharpen it for free.

As for the actual dimensions I couldn't say for sure but I believe its very close to a jack the ripper but about an inch and a half shorter. I could be wrong there.

Looks like a good knife but I doubt it is any better than a 'Jack' when it comes to doing the intended job. I've lost a few Jacks over the years and was unhappy with spending $20 to replace them. I've be quite sorrowful over losing one of these babies.

[AggieDave 6]

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ooks like a good knife but I doubt it is any better than a 'Jack' when it comes to doing the intended job. I've lost a few Jacks over the years and was unhappy with spending $20 to replace them. I've be quite sorrowful over losing one of these babies.

I definately agree with you. Basically I thought that the folks that dig the Benchmade produce Aerodyne hook knife would dig this and this would be a better alternative for them.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[diablopilot 2]

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So is a canopy...
So is a reserve...
So is a harness/container...
So is an AAD...

cheap doesn't fall into this sport much...unless it's raining and no one ends up going to the hospital after a 'hold my beer and watch this' episode...

True, but there is "too much". Square 1 makes high quality knives for a fraction of the price of that one.

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You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously.

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It's nice to see some quality workmanship, but WTF is that second knife for!???

[nacmacfeegle 0]

"Since apparently folks in skydiving are digging odd full metal hook knives from other aspects in the world, I thought they should look at these."

Not to my tastes, but each to their own, eh Dave...
I've also had a 'crossover' knife from another sport. It was a diver's 'net cutter', there are some nice alternates around if you google, most have standard replaceable blades, the one I had took scalpel blades.

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[JeepDiver 0]

Benchmade has a few new products also.

It serves the same purpose as the Model 5 for quick cutting of fibrous materials, the difference being a larger handle area for gloved hand use. Emergency personnel have been using the Rescue Hook quite regularly and wanted a version, which allowed for easy grip even with a gloved hand such as firecrew members. Features an oxygen valve wrench and brightly colored handle for visibility. Comes with snap-fit hard sheath for carry; optional carry accessories available separately.

http://benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=6+H2O