I'm kind of a knife guy. I have handled many Strider knives but not the Buck Striders specifically. I personally think the Strider knives have some of the most ergonomically awful handles I've ever held. The G10 scales are left squared off and sharp. Even an 1/8" roundover would make it much better. As they are, I wouldn't want to have to use one for any length of time. I've got tough hands, but those handles would wear them out. (They would probably wear your pockets badly too.)