Hi there Moons and welcome on the Classic! SKs are great tanks. As already pointed out, warriors boast a slight advantage in terms of mitigation, but due to life taps SK is generally the least in need of heals in grouping situations. FD can be an added bonus for tough splits and of course SK have fantastic aggro control, though not as easily built on messed mobs as it is by Paladins.
Your recollection of SKs on raids is probably because due to defensive disc, Knights cannot compete with warriors as main tank from Velious on. They do just fine in old world/ Kunark content though.
Good luck!
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