Strider knife expert needed

[Southern Knives]

I just bought my first Strider knife off of a Facebook group and need confirmation that it's 100% legit. The seller has a great reputation but it's hard to find information on a lot of Strider knives. If anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Boru13]

No pictures, no description, nothing... how’s anyone supposed to help you?

 

[Eli Chaps]

It's a Burger so even if it is 100% legit, it still isn't legit.

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/mick-strider-has-some-explaining-to-do.453852/

 

[kvaughn]

Do a search on here for Strider /Mick Burger. Lots of info. None of it good.
I wouldn't take a Strider if they came wrapped in 100 dollar bills.

 

[Lee D]

Do a search on here for Strider /Mick Burger. Lots of info. None of it good.
I wouldn't take a Strider if they came wrapped in 100 dollar bills.

I would...then I’d pocket the 100 dollar bills and throw the Strider away

 

[The_Knife_Man]

You're gonna need pics to help make that determination. Not a lot of fans of striders around here (search and you'll see why), but you'll still probably get the help you're looking for.

 

[Southern Knives]

No pictures, no description, nothing... how’s anyone supposed to help you?

Couldn't figure out how to post pics. I was hoping there was a direct message option that I could speak with someone 1 on 1

 

[MarkN86]

I would...then I’d pocket the 100 dollar bills and throw the Strider away

Wouldn't it be more fun to smash it? Might make a good splitting wedge.

 

[Lee D]

Wouldn't it be more fun to smash it? Might make a good splitting wedge.

Or a poorly balanced throwing knife

 

[MarkN86]

Or a poorly balanced throwing knife

That's an insult to poorly balanced throwing knives.

 

[Eric J]

I used to own two of them so that makes me an "expert". The SMF had lock problems in the first week I owned it and had to be send back to be fixed. The SNG was pretty darn dull and I had to sharpen it out of the box. Sold both within the first month of ownership. Moved into slipjoints and am really happy.

 

[unwisefool]

I just bought my first Strider knife off of a Facebook group and need confirmation that it's 100% legit. The seller has a great reputation but it's hard to find information on a lot of Strider knives. If anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated.

I'd reach out to Strider directly.

 

[Peter Hartwig]

Couldn't figure out how to post pics. I was hoping there was a direct message option that I could speak with someone 1 on 1

With your membership level you will need to use a photo hosting site, rather than post photos directly. I don't believe you have PM capability either.
As mentioned you can send the photo to Strider(warning-trying to communicate with Strider knives can be hit or miss depending on their mood), but it likely is legit if you bought it from a member in good standing(scammers usually don't last long anywhere). You could also ask the facebook group.