Mimi Barrage or Mini Stryker...

[K9stang]

I've been researching these two and can't decide.

Price is close enough, all the dimensions are similar. Only big difference besides visual is assisted opening or manual opening. I lean towards manual but not a deal breaker either way.

I really like my 940 but I find my Spyderco Native in my pocket more often due to the blade length and blade shape.

Does anyone have one or both of these that could persuade me one way or the other?

 

[MattyLite]

I prefer the the Stryker over Barrage. A little slimmer and the G-10 has more traction. I too am not a fan of assisted opening.

 

[UGaARguy]

Right in the middle of the two price wise is the Mini RSK Mk1 - Doug Ritter Mini RSK MK1 Stone Washed M390 Blade (Knifeworks Exclusive) - with similar dimensions and an even better M390 blade. I'd get that or the 903 (spear point mini) Styker over the Barrage.

 

[Jeffrey]

I've got a mini barrage that I like. Like Matty said, the grip is not great. It can be a bit slick at times. I've thought about attempting some g10 scales for it.

 

[K9stang]

Thanks for the input. After carrying a spyderco delica4 for a few years, wbich i lost, i do like the grip on the stryker model. Not to mention how slim it looks.