Strider Knives Fixed: TRICON Fixed Blade

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Strider Knives Fixed: TRICON Fixed Blade:
$379.00

June 2016 Version Revisions :Subdued TRICON logo engravingKydex sheath with velcro loopPSF 27 stainless steel
Simple and effective. Everything you need and nothing you don\'t!Trident Concepts has built a world class reputation in training everything from elite units, to \'switched on\' civilians. If you have ever attended a TRICON class, you know that TRICON founder Jeff Gonzales\'s methodology is to analyze every level of performance and motion. To strip away the BS and instill functional skills that can be relied on when things go bad. All those \'cool guy\' drills may seem great and you may even be able to perform them repeatedly.........in the training Environment. BUT, can you perform them when it\'s dark, you\'re hurt, cold, scared, and there is somebody trying to kill you?It is with that mind set that the TRICON fixed blade was born. People typically carry a folder for defense due to its convenience when compared to a fixed blade. However, a folder is a compromise in terms of employment and effectiveness. The TRICON was conceived to be a fixed blade that was carried at all times. It is deliberately simple and streamlined in design. It\'s narrow overall profile allows it to fit where many other similar length fixed blades would not. Jeff wanted a blade that he could mount to a plate carrier and then easily move to a plain clothes concealed carry role. The grip was purposely designed to be low profile yet still offer plenty of traction. With its relationship to the blade profile, it keeps your hand from \'riding up\' under hard use. Constructed of PSF 27 stainless with full tang flanked by G10 scales secured by Strider\'s proprietary stainless steel fastners. It is shipped with kydex sheath.
About PSF-27 Steel (Geek Version): The PSF27 is a modern version of the old knifemaker favorite D2 (traditional ingot melted steel) produced using Peak Spray Forming technology. The Spray Forming process has has many of the same benefits of the PM (powdered metals) process (finer grain structure, more uniform distribution of carofferes, etc.) The Spray Forming process results in ever so slightly larger carofferes than the PM. In addition, PSF materials tend to have a lower porosity than PM. All that geek talk basically means that PSF27 has a greatly increased (as in about double) toughness and wear resistance when compared to traditional D2 while retaining the qualities of D2 that knife users love.About PSF-27 Steel (Real World Version): 99% of end users cannot tell the difference between PSF-27, S30V, S35VN, etc. Some users have reported that their PSF-27 knives are a bit easier to sharpen. Bottom line is that Strider does not use any materials they would not bet their lives on and like all Strider Knives, it is guaranteed for life. SO, quite overthinking it, and get out and use your gear!
Specifications-Overall Length: 8\"-Blade Length: 4 1/4\"-Cutting Edge Length: 3 7/8\"-Blade Thickness: .185\"-Weight: 5 ounces (without sheath)-Blade Steel: PSF 27-Handle Material: G10 Scales-Sheath: Kydex w/Velcro loop