Some people are not knife people and will even remark that its odd that you carry one on you. This changes when they then require a knife you become their best friend. I have carried a knife in some form on me almost every day for the last ten or so years. Over those years I always wanted something more robust and dependable. I have owned many knives of varying price range over the years and the one I always go back to is my SMF. The Strider SMF is as close to being a fixed blade as any folder may ever come. To describe it you might as well call it a sharpened pry bar.
My pocket almost always has a Strider of some form in it. Usually it’s the SMF because I find the size comfortable for all the tasks it has met with so far. I recently attended a Canadian knife show and one thing I noticed is there are tons of works of art when it comes to knives. This is an issue with me as I beat the hell out of my knives often having to improvise with them doing things that
most knife makers would cringe seeing. Strider on the other hand smiles and says give it hell. I have read crazy stories of things that were done to Striders in the line of duty and as long as they followed the simple commandments of Strider owning were always taken care of. This isn’t a 5 year warranty this is a transferable life time warranty from some folks who really stand behind their product. As long as you don’t use a tool on your knife to modify it in any way you’re pretty much good.
most knife makers would cringe seeing. Strider on the other hand smiles and says give it hell. I have read crazy stories of things that were done to Striders in the line of duty and as long as they followed the simple commandments of Strider owning were always taken care of. This isn’t a 5 year warranty this is a transferable life time warranty from some folks who really stand behind their product. As long as you don’t use a tool on your knife to modify it in any way you’re pretty much good.
The only real exception to this is getting it engraved with your name, unit etc. If you chip the blade or break the tip off while cutting something its covered. The lockup starts to annoy you send it in and your good. I have yet to need the Strider warranty nor do I foresee its use but the peace of mind that if my expensive knife ever has an issue it will be covered is good to know.
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Conclusion
The Strider SMF is a function of all of its parts leading to a overbuilt knife meant to take some serious abuse from guys in bad places. I have had mine for about 4 years now and it has been a constant companion in my pants pocket. I own several other high end knives including Striders but I typically pick the SMF over all of them. It’s fairly simple to take apart to service, fits my hands well, is really strong and backed by an awesome warranty. At $475 or around $400 if your military it’s not a cheap knife by any means. It is however a quality tool that will outlast you. The SMF will always be there when you need it and shrug off almost any chore you can put it through.
Specifications:
Overall Length: 9.06”
Blade Length: 4.00”
Blade Thickness: 0.187”
Weight: 6 oz
Blade Material: CPM-S30V
Handle Material: Titanium and G10
Blade Type: Drop point
Lock Type: Frame Lock
Clip Type: Single Position
Blade Length: 4.00”
Blade Thickness: 0.187”
Weight: 6 oz
Blade Material: CPM-S30V
Handle Material: Titanium and G10
Blade Type: Drop point
Lock Type: Frame Lock
Clip Type: Single Position
Author: Ryan Houtekamer
