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New Kershaw
on: January 26, 2007, 12:31:14 AM
I got a new toy today.  I got the kershaw caribiner tool.  It is pretty cool.  It has a locking combo edge blade, flat and phillips screwdriver, bottle opener and it is a carabiner.  It is far more ergonomic than I thought it would be.  The carabiner locks too.  This appears to be a solid tool and since I carry my keys on a clip anyway, it is a good addition to my arsenal.  It is one of those tools that might come in handy someday.  Anyone out there have one of these?


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Re: New Kershaw
Reply #1 on: January 26, 2007, 12:05:18 PM
Not yet, but it's on the list!

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Re: New Kershaw
Reply #2 on: January 26, 2007, 05:19:38 PM
Oh, yeah, I forgot to mention that it comes in several colors.  Black, Blue, Red, and I think there is even one in yellow or somthing but I may be wrong.  I also found out that it fits perfectly around my fist.  Not necessarily my cup o tea but for those interested in self defense it would make a nice impromptu set of Brass Knuckles at least for someone with my hand size anyway. >:D


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Re: New Kershaw
Reply #3 on: January 27, 2007, 06:07:06 PM
I'm not really familiar with the Kershaw line. Browsing their website HERE it appears there are two different models of carabiner knife. (in addition to the color variations.)

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Re: New Kershaw
Reply #4 on: January 28, 2007, 06:04:21 PM
Bob,

There are 2 kershaw carabiner models.  One model is the National geographic carabiner tool.  That is the one that I have.  It has the features listed in the first post ofthis thread.  The other model is the Lite carabiner tool.  I have not seen one of these in person but I know that they are made predominantly of plastic instead of the cast aluminum frame of the tool that I own and only have a blade to my knowledge.  They are pretty cheap and judging by the pictures I have seen they are not too sturdy.  However, like I said, I have not personally handled one yet.   


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Re: New Kershaw
Reply #5 on: January 28, 2007, 06:30:41 PM
Okay, I get it now. Thanks. It sounds like the National Geographic model is the one I would be interested in.

That knife blade looks to be pretty substantial. I like that. How useful do you think the screwdrivers will be? Are they long enough to be useful?
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Re: New Kershaw
Reply #6 on: January 29, 2007, 02:54:19 AM
I like those, although I am not fond of the part serrated blades.  Do you know if they make them in plain edge as well?


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Re: New Kershaw
Reply #7 on: January 29, 2007, 10:04:18 PM
J-Sews,

The blade is over 3" I think 3 1/4" to be precise without using a ruler.  It is a sheepsfoot design like the spyderco rescue.  The screwdrivers I cannot speak volumes for tough.  I believe that they will hold up in light duty situations but I would not push em too far.  They are not overly long either, you could get away with tightening shallow screws but anything that requires maneuvering in a tight place is out of the question.

Inkster,

unfortuneatly, no plain edge is available at this time nor do I think it will be an option.  I too am not fond of serrated blades because they are hard to sharpen quickly.   


 

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