Production of this folder is slated for arrival early 2012. Strider has no eta on this yet but prototype is made. email if you want to be on waiting list. the prototype is a 3.5" blade with thumb disk. Similiar design but this version will never be available again. there were only 25 of this version ever made
Blade Show 2011 Terzuola-Strider Collaboration Limited piece 1 of 25

Locking up with decades of tactical expertise.
There are two outstanding design features of this knife that are not initially to inexperienced eyes. The first is that the spine of the blade tang extends far back past the pivot into the handle. This helps prevent side play but also serves as a lever that is held down when gripped which prevents the blade from closing in case the lock disengages. The knife has a large choil in case it unlocks so that it will not cut your finger. Secondly the area where the blade tang meets the lock bar follows the outline of the lock bar & makes contact with two sides rather than the traditional top of the lock bar only. This means that even though it's a frame lock design the lock bar is secure when gripped & doesn't slide further in causing jamming/additional wear. Please note though that this does not prevent the lock from being pushed out & unlocked so the knife is reliant on your ability to support the lock with your grip. Mr Terzuola created the design while Strider created the lockup.
Strider construction.
Strider's custom screws & pivot are at the top for being overbuilt, unbreakable & durable in the knife industry & out in the field. This is one of the main attractive points for this knife which sets apart from all other tactical knives & is a rare combination that makes it outstanding. The open headed female screws & pivot allow for thorough cleaning of each part if need arises but the screws are guncoated for added corrosion resistance.
There are two outstanding design features of this knife that are not initially to inexperienced eyes. The first is that the spine of the blade tang extends far back past the pivot into the handle. This helps prevent side play but also serves as a lever that is held down when gripped which prevents the blade from closing in case the lock disengages. The knife has a large choil in case it unlocks so that it will not cut your finger. Secondly the area where the blade tang meets the lock bar follows the outline of the lock bar & makes contact with two sides rather than the traditional top of the lock bar only. This means that even though it's a frame lock design the lock bar is secure when gripped & doesn't slide further in causing jamming/additional wear. Please note though that this does not prevent the lock from being pushed out & unlocked so the knife is reliant on your ability to support the lock with your grip. Mr Terzuola created the design while Strider created the lockup.
Strider construction.
Strider's custom screws & pivot are at the top for being overbuilt, unbreakable & durable in the knife industry & out in the field. This is one of the main attractive points for this knife which sets apart from all other tactical knives & is a rare combination that makes it outstanding. The open headed female screws & pivot allow for thorough cleaning of each part if need arises but the screws are guncoated for added corrosion resistance.
Important Notes & concerns for users
This knife's lock up is a Reeve Integral Lock/Frame lock which has a unique 2 points of contact against the back of the blade tang. After long term use this knife develop "lock rock" & so therefore can disengage with pressure on the back of the blade tang. This means that although the knife's lock will wear slowly with time & use, it is very reliant on your ability to hold the lock bar in to prevent it from unlocking. Regardless the knife features a large safety choil & still performs this method of frame locking better than all other knives because of the Lock Bar Stabilizer Disk & the unique blade tang which allows you to grip the knife firmly without the lock bar moving inwards & wearing out unevenly.