I shoot and prefer G5 Strikers. If I wasn't able to get the Strikers I would probably get the Slick Tricks. I have had no problem tracking animals with the Strikers, they are tougher than nails, and the customer service is next to none. I had a blade snap on a head so I called G5 and they sent a new package of Strikers. Excellent people to deal with. With that being said the ST's are just as strong, just as lethal, and Gary at Slick Trick will take great care of you. It's hard to make a bad choice when it comes to fixed blades to be real honest with you. I wouldn't look past the Magnus Stingers either.