How To: Spot a Strider Clone

[@glockmeister26]

I love the fact that its smoother than the real one. We miss you buddy. Come back to knife content please.

[@guncotton1950]

the screws are probably metric sizes i am in canada and we need to deal with both kinds

[@Prometheus1111]

on striders there is a flange of metal on the end of the clip that seats down into the handle so it doesn't swivel if the screw comes loose.

[@brianroberts5740]

But, if the screw is loose for long enough, the little lip or protrusion will cut away at the handle and it will still .move a bit with a loose screw.

[@Prometheus1111]

@@brianroberts5740 that's why I use loctite on those screws, defined not on the pivot though

[@MusicalWeasel]

what about the lanyard hole on the fake one, it isnt through both sides, is it like that on the real ones?

[@cooldude2847]

One thing I noticed was the lanyard hole, on the clone, there is no hole on the g-10 side of the handle. What do you think?

[@RileyKnifeandTool]

Allen keys probably aren't fitting because of the coating they put on the pivot. Perhaps it's a tad too thick.

[@mollossmaster]

Is the thumb stud 1 piece forced into the blade or 2 pieces joined in the middle ?

[@EDC_Bond]

@snoozymoo I was going to suggest the metric allen keys as well.

[@5OclockSharp]

I have seen multiple new ones with the feathers on the logo. The one on the fake is close to the new striders logo.

[@graffsucks]

Do you know where they got it?

[@xxbryan715xx]

The pocket clip was my first soot along with the tiger stripes

[@5OclockSharp]

The new smfs have smaller opening holes. I have a fairly new one (that i bought new from bladehq in january 2012)post radius and a older radiused one. The older one has a larger hole. Flaming is the same. The new one though has the feathers etched into the logo, the older one does not. Just thought id throw it out there

[@LMarshall32]

Seems you have saved a lot of people from being ignorant.....including myself now. Thank you VERY much Brother!!! i have such an urge to own a Strider and i hope that i learned enough information to keep me from buying a knock off. Thumbs up and Favorites!!!

[@ShieldCut]

my first view of your channel, extremely well presented!

[@purpledc1]

not sure if anyone mentioned this but the pivot is most likely a Torx pivot.

[@xtrajently]

Did you try metric and inch allen keys for the pivot?

[@MrSkag187]

where can I get one of those knock-offs?

[@victorinoxfan]

It's clear that the maker has talent. If they made their own designs then I probably would have bought one. Very accurate knockoff.

[@ramiabiakar2391]

Dear Sir I don't know if it's me, but the copy doesn't seem to have a lanyard hole in the G10 slab.

[@Biblicalgiants]

At 6:00 try metric and standard allen wrenches.

[@phantaxsniper3681]

Exactly my thought. Americans need to understand that the rest of the world uses metric. Strider knives are american designed so therefore use imperial units

[@tornikekik]

does the fake one has a normal detent?

[@darrex00]

Hi do you want to sell or trade the strider on left?

[@snoozymoo]

may i ask where do you find this clone? i am frequent china but there are rarely cases of high quality knife copies..

[@TheEnglishRedneck45]

Is that genuine titanium on the fake? Seems like it took some money to make if so.

[@TheRealConflictedGaming]

i want a knock off strider where i get 1?

[@Klockwyse]

Are there any legit ddg striders with flamed ti? I really want one but it seems like they're all stonewashed

[@Bladereviews]

Pretty wild how close these look man. Thanks for offering some thoughts on this - kinda scares me since I'm considering picking up a used strider at some point.

[@cme8890]

Another thing is that the fake is supposed to be a custom Strider and therefore should either be stamped M. Strider or etched M. Strider (depending on era), but it is just stamped Strider.

[@BilletMignon]

I just placed a bid on a strider with that fire logo, but it doesn't have a flying sword logo. Did Strider use to do that or is this knife a clone (i havn't bought it yet)

[@5OclockSharp]

Also the new one has the knurled females in it. The new ones have a similar lockface to the clone.

[@sputumtube]

Thanks for the vid. Excellent. The clone is so good that (at the price) I'd probably prefer it. Especially with that funky blade shape. Well done China..

[@draco00]

Correct me if I'm wrong. The only Striders with swedges are the TAD Striders. That has always helped me.

[@Glenn056]

draco00 you're wrong

[@empire2902]

Where can I find the fake SMF with DGG ?

[@williammatthews2948]

Mine has some of the characteristics you show but it is a "for review, from the factory knife". How do you explain that?

[@chickensodelicious]

Is there any other company in the world that does the nightmare grind? I love the grind but I don't love the price of striders.

[@enCasinoJack]

@dazi4131 Actually the DGG fakes use 440c, but some fakes from the same manufacturer that were available a few months ago used D2. Also the manufacturer is releasing another batch of fake strider SMFs with D2 blades, though the new batch are not DGG. I wish I would have gotten one of the ones that were available a few months ago since those had titanium on both sides.

[@jdavis882]

@enCasinoJack Thanks for chiming in. I still cannot give over how accurate this thing is, amazing!

[@jdavis882]

@kirimikium On reals strider knives the logo is actually stamped into the steel. :)

[@godse7en]

Where can i buy one!

[@jdavis882]

@knifelover1225 You mean a Torx driver? No, it doesn't. It's an out of spec metric allen head.

[@jdavis882]

@TheEnglishRedneck45 Yes I explain in the video that it is indeed real Ti.

[@joebob4501]

I thought Strider changed the radiused lockface to a linear one?

[@NTNGMAN]

The biggest way to tell besides the obvious gunner grip would be its missing the M.Strider stamp. Any Strider with a nightmare grind would be a custom done by Mick.

[@solebrahdah]

check the Usual Suspects Network, Mick Strider stated that they are getting away from the radiused blade Lock Face to a more Linear Blade Lock Face to rectify the blade locking issues that they have been having. You forgot to spot the missing Lanyard Hole on the Clones G-10 handle side.

[@cam-fn1102]

where did you get the fake one

[@jdavis882]

No clue, it was sent to me for sharpening. But the steel was so poor it could barely even take an edge.

[@txturbo930]

any idea on the quality of the steel on the knock-off?

[@voodoo7008]

That’s the scary part.

[@redandbluebeater]

shooting with a Canon DSLR?

[@dannyksmith304]

Very good video, helped 100%. I was afraid I had purchased a clone but not the case, I have a real Strider and now I know it due to your video. Nice and Thanks

[@Hungrybird474]

Who sells the best clones in 2022 ? Thanks 😊

[@jdavis882]

@kirimikium You don't think I tried both?! It actually IS some kind of mystery size. Most likely meant to be a set size, but poor quality makes it something......else

[@jdavis882]

@joebob4501 They did, recently. This video was before that....didn't you notice the upload date?

[@scottgrossman9080]

VIDEOS great but if I'm out to buy my FIRST strider I don't have anything to compare it too now Im hesitant on buying I love Amazon but I'm afraid to buy knives from there any way of knowing on amazon if its a fake or real deal thanks------scott

[@AnobisBloodwing]

Tried an metric allen?

[@wolf5391]

so the clone is a better deal? everything I hear except from the kind of steel seems better. Thicker stronger g10 and TI on the clone and a linier contact point on the tang.The knife comes rock solid as well which striders not know for :( Idk because Ive never felt a strider but the videos I watch seem to show the exact same knife with different cosmetic markings with a better lock at a price tag thats half the cost. I would like to get my hands on one just to see. JMHO thanks for the great vid

[@Loue333]

The pocket clip looks a bit off to me.

[@400ss]

The anodizing actually looks pretty cool.

[@jeffsgsxr1000]

Nice video! I am about to purchase my first strider knife and was trying to find out if they come in a specific box, or have a card or letter stating authenticity or anything like that? I have been told that they come with nothing, so I don't know! Thanks for your help!

[@voodoo7008]

They come with a zip lock bag.

[@5x56mm]

Couple more obvious flaws, the lanyard hole isn't drilled on the G-10 side. And their flame treat pattern will never look like that, gunner grip or not.

[@bobham919]

he says its sad that the fake is smoother than the real one. can that be true?

[@VincenzoNero94]

Hey buddy. Just bought a strider on bf, it’ll be my first. Now I’m worrying it’s a fake. It’s an smf, can u help me tell if it’s real? Maybe what size Alan key is that? Maybe some measurements on the thickness of the titanium. I’d really appreciate it buddy. It’s an smf btw

[@knifelover1225]

@jdavis882 ummm thats weird i have 4 fake striders and they all seem to fit a torx screw driver.

[@jessehchalfant]

How much is the fake one

[@TomJones-pv2iw]

"Kinda sad" is a repeat phrase when describing the real Strider....

[@skinnwork]

or metric?

[@zr15]

hey jdavis just wanted to ask if you could tell me where you got the fake strider i want a high end knife but i can't afford anything like a real one i have to pay for my dorms and classes so i'd settle for a fake one i like how it looks i was looking at aliexpress is that a good place? and hey just want to thank you for the videos you make they're very interesting and i've learned great sharpening skills from you thinking of buying stropman now thank you keep up the nice work

[@relaxingnature8575]

Where can I get that exact fake?

[@jdavis882]

@njadam78 No... it's not. None of my metric or standard keys fit it. Probably just a sloppy made out of spec part.

[@knifetoucher]

First thing I noticed is that the fake doesn't have a lanyard hole on the G10 side.

[@haywoodf]

Stop pin diameter - Yours look slightly larger. Maybe like that to adjust your U/D blade play. Clip alignment looks different too. Do you have brick shit houses in the USA?

[@jdavis882]

@Darkstar2520 I stated many times that it's not my knife. It was here for a sharpening. :)

[@voodoo7008]

So 10 years later, I go to the Mick Strider site, and compare my brand new SMF to the pictures. It’s real. I looked at certain sections of the grip, and they matched up perfect. Also, 1/8” Allen key fit the pivot.

[@jdavis882]

Man I wish Mick and Dwayne were still together pumping out knives. I deeply regret selling my DGG SnG’s because the new DGG striders aren’t the same. Makes me sad. Glad you got yourself a legit one though!

[@voodoo7008]

@@jdavis882 I had held off on getting a Strider, because they were not hard to get. Then I found out they shut it down. I finally had to break down, and pay the middle man. I was dead set on G-10 presentation side, but ended up with the aluminum gunner grip. It’s very strong, and light. The jimping matches up very nice. The grinds are perfect. On the tanto end though, is not super sharp, but the flat part is. It feels as if they barely missed going deep enough on the tanto tip. I can fix that easy enough, but I’m just going to leave it that way. It’ll do the job as intended.

[@Danno0618]

the space between the 2 scales gave it off for me, and ive never had experience with a strider lol

[@knifetoucher]

It doesn't, if you look closely you'll see that there is a little bar going from the top of the clip into a hole on the Ti.

[@CDTucker336]

The price is also a big giveaway. A few years ago at my local flea market the old man who sells knifes had a benchmade presidio auto. I took a look at it thought it was cool, but 190 dollars was a little more than I wanted. to spend. I recently went back there a saw the same knife all corroded in the case. Went home and did some research, found out that the knife sells for 250, also, his knife was in a blue box and benchmade uses a black box on this model. I wonder if he knows its fake.

[@gottagetblades4481]

you said 440c steal was cutting edge 20 years ago, I see what you did there

[@gabrieljaysalazer]

Any chance you'd sell that DGG?

[@jdavis882]

I did sell it, and I regret it deeply!

[@hellohun7331]

Of all the knifes out there why counterfeit strikers?

[@cukedaddy]

hello hun Never heard of a Striker.

[@Greshapa]

id love to know where to purchase one of these fakes

[@meuberepic]

it might be an SAE, metric, and imperial hex keys? anyway thats scary close.

[@alessandrothugknifeforhate4517]

great clone

[@jdavis882]

@njadam78 I'm sure it's *supposed* to be metric, but this particular pivot was just something else. Nothing at all seemed to fit it.

[@Terco714]

Where can I buy that clone knife?! It's beautiful!

[@etrain989]

pivot screw is metric size allenkey.

[@mongomondomongo]

These knock offs are getting better and better. I've also seen some fake Sebenzas that look 90% like the real thing. Getting worried about buying used Striders and CRKs now.

[@175013]

it may be a 5.5mm or another size and a half metric allen key of which you may need to talk to a snap-on man

[@aaroncabrera8949]

Are the Strider clones actually made by the same company? On Ebay I'm seeing fakes just made with different materials but in a "Strider Knives" box. Is this the same company?

[@joshborton1708]

Strider ships in a plastic bag, no box.

[@joshborton1708]

They make all of their knives in their American facility, so their is no chance of the fake coming out of the same factory.

[@Jakelol1980]

I just ordered a Strider SMF clone with nightmare grind for 58.5$ :P just to get the feel of the SMF, i do got a real Strider WP and a Emerson Gentleman Jim so im geting this just to feel if i like the SMF size. Its really scary that china clones are that close to the real thing and for like 1/10 of the price :O

[@TheHindy]

SO how do you tell if it's a real strider? Wimpy stock, gritty action, and crappy machining marks. LOL..awesome.

[@JNg-mf6eq]

lol thanks for the good laugh.

[@Estilgan]

lol basically, 'looks like a worse flimsy made version? ah that's the real one folks'

[@ALGH2101]

Yo where can I get the clone? Looks much better than the Strider.

[@Darkstar2520]

let me know if you wanna sell that knockoff please

[@pietermoore]

I really enjoyed this video and now must have one of those fake striders. If you know or can figure out any more info on them please let me know jd! I honestly think they are really cool lol I'm gonna have to get one.

[@Darkshadow715]

I'll add something else to this...the clip looks quite a bit off from the real one as well. It's almost touching the edge of the lock bar on the fake. Actually at an angel unlike the real one which is clearly pointing straight. Might not be the case on all, but something I've noticed.

[@Darkshadow715]

So I could use a little help here if you have a moment. I have a long time friend who's grandfather passed away and he passed a few of his old stuff down to him and this happen to include a Strider knife. He was actually offering to sell it to me, as he has no real interest in knives and doesn't mean as much to him as some of the other things passed down to him. I was really considering and about to make the deal since he offered it to me for $250 and it's in basically mint condition. I took a look at the details you described here but there is something that seems way off to me, as I'm far from a Strider expert. It does not have the STRIDER or the "flying penis" on the blade at all, but in the finger choil is an engraved signature that reads M. Strider. Has this been done in the past and is this possibly a real Strider? As I said it was passed down and could be quite old. Neither of us know for sure. Thanks for the video man. Thumbs up.

[@andrashavas]

Clone looks better. Much better :) Dear Chinese manufacturer! Thank you for such a wonderful knife. You are very rich, because you can afford to manufacture a wonderful knife for cheap price, making many people happy. Please put logo made in China, so that I know this is better than the original! Keep up the good work!

[@captainobvious3317]

+Andras Havas I bought a Case bone handled 3 blade folder. It was such a piece of shit I had to send it back. They sent the same knife back in even worse shape! I returned it and bought a similar imported Buck SET (that's 2 knives) for $20. 1/3 the cost of the Made in USA junk. When I spoke to Case on the phone they didn't give a fuck. Why should I?

[@andrashavas]

Although there must be many poor companies, the copies of best knives for a bit more cash should be good. I believe the cheapest is bad in all countries. However this is just a feeling. I.e. There is the Linton Seal 9008. Aaah a strider copy shit. And in the end, it is better looking, and just as good. Maybe the edge does not hold that long, but I heard somebody made a bigger angle and its good as the best.

[@frozenwalkway]

where can i buy these clones LOL im too poor for a strider

[@bigchubbs6]

i want to buy that fake from you bc im thinking of saving up a lil in order to buy a real one. I want to get a feel for it first

[@11ste999]

There doing vg10 now i think

[@12sick4x4]

impressive....when i saw the nightmare grid, i got confused...a friend of mine was claiming he saw striders on craigslist for 200-300 bucks.....great vid, that just goes to show you, if it sounds to good to be true, it probably is.

[@tengu190]

Buck 882 tarani if you can find one is the best approved clone out there.

[@Prometheus1111]

this will most likely be the reason i don't buy any striders from ebay. all a person has to do is buy it cheap and price it high and no one would know they were buying a counterfeit.