Richard Simmons
11-06-2011, 01:00 PM
or a tank, which ever you prefer. Some years back Buck and Strider did a collaboration on a series of fixed blades and folding knives. There were several patterns of each and several models within each pattern. This is one of the folding models an 880 SP (spear point) with G10 scales and 154CM steel with Buck's BOS heat treat. It measures 5 3/8" closed, 9.25" overall with a 3 7/8" long blade of 3/16" stock and the handle is 5/8" thick by just under 1.25" wide. It's not a small knife but handles fairly well for it's size.
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You could also get this model, depending on when it was produced in ATS-34 steel and maybe even BG-42 though I may have my models and steels crossed. There was also a smaller version of this spear point as well as a large and small model with tanto point. IIRC they also offered a serrated and or partially serrated blade as well throughout the product line.
When you consider the other style of folder which is very similar to what Strider Knives still produces as well as the different fixed blade models and the different steels you have quite a few combinations out there. These weren't made for all that many years and have probably been out of production for 3-4 years at least.
Regardless of the model they all have one thing in common and that is Buck quality. If you're in the market for a rock solid knife that can "get'er done" then keep your eyes open for a Buck/Strider. You'll be well served and with proper care it'll most likely increase in value while you use and enjoy it. Not your traditional Buck but well worth a look.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/100_2750.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/100_2752_00.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/100_2753_00.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y77/rsim20011/100_2759.jpg
You could also get this model, depending on when it was produced in ATS-34 steel and maybe even BG-42 though I may have my models and steels crossed. There was also a smaller version of this spear point as well as a large and small model with tanto point. IIRC they also offered a serrated and or partially serrated blade as well throughout the product line.
When you consider the other style of folder which is very similar to what Strider Knives still produces as well as the different fixed blade models and the different steels you have quite a few combinations out there. These weren't made for all that many years and have probably been out of production for 3-4 years at least.
Regardless of the model they all have one thing in common and that is Buck quality. If you're in the market for a rock solid knife that can "get'er done" then keep your eyes open for a Buck/Strider. You'll be well served and with proper care it'll most likely increase in value while you use and enjoy it. Not your traditional Buck but well worth a look.