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Title: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on August 15, 2017, 11:17:00 PM
Let's see what Kershaw you're carrying today! Here's my Link :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Ray S on August 16, 2017, 03:12:29 AM
Page one:
Kershaw multi-blade with 5 back springs and Kraton handles.
Kershaw model 1620 display
Closeup of 1620 blade stamp.
Kershaw fixed blade and Folding field.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Ray S on August 16, 2017, 03:19:14 AM
Page two:
Top to bottom:multiblade;Big Joe w/Snap-On etch;Big Joe plain;.22 Caliber.
Kershaw Leek w/plain handles.
Kershaw Leek in Titanium Nitride-1 of 300
Kershaw 1620.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Ray S on August 16, 2017, 03:24:04 AM
Page three:
Kershaw 1475.
Kershaw 1670.
Kershaw Blade Trader
Kershaw boot knife(made in Germany)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Ray S on August 16, 2017, 03:27:25 AM
Page four:
Kershaw Eagle.
Kershaw Golden Eagle.
Kershaw Ram.
Kershaw Snap-On scrimshaw 1 of 25.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: captain spaulding on August 16, 2017, 03:41:02 AM
I will have to see if I have any Kershaws left. I used to have a bunch but think they all got traded off. Kershaw is a excellent knife for the money. Their $20 - $30 range of knives have had the same if not better quality control, fit, and finish than competitors knives in the $100 range.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: redmond on August 16, 2017, 04:05:24 AM
Here are some.

(http://i.imgur.com/ateXXvM.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ColoSwiss on August 16, 2017, 08:31:12 PM
An assortment of Kershaws (from left)

Lock-back folder w/cocobolo handles

Multiblade Quartermaster

Black Gulch lock-back w/brown bone handles

Starkey liner-lock w/G-10 handles

Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: an0nemus on August 17, 2017, 05:15:47 AM
My EDC folder, a Zing. I so like the design






(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170817/a75951c1ecd34208a0d43e5603568868.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: sak60 on August 17, 2017, 06:25:59 AM
Packrat
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Corwyn on August 17, 2017, 08:14:02 AM
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qd7oBhWmc6uMkZ8K66AutT4ZAcFtGBt5wDDxr9OiH_JRGNx1HOK3tK07Sb-qAtwiEL9tsW5vL6Z8xvhincOzZ2FSsTGjRiQq6kShOtMjBWsJg60_CF7R_mj-sIp4_9BMi4u-NgB0GFkiNDyV2HbN-VUFQfv-Jj-INkHqgePtUAtm-ZhvfZwb8XQVXq1nOXCRQhfjnJtQVOZeMZ7_02rH9On3ZsCTMQVSjaX7h6W-59Geqh3gr8-hmZ1yajuWcBXpZYcbEftQfq4tE9DauplKHHVHrF-Of_dgOK2UnLuK6WUY3_SMrOYPNcUXMV3yC0CKJg6hMZMM3zmBhOj4g3ClqneZCDVU6w9Jgb0aFpggZPOzYz--Dn5FsD_pRVtNYlW10Q_A0dB9HM9MS6IdlPYj7rZV89c30ho_BgeTFjhtK3ATawOboFYbjonAaMSu4z9uzrLZqQgnMdS8Jkz3VBI8xky6ulH4u8-AZYZf53os1sFvl2uWg_m0TF9s65RxfZnjKE0jdUV7VEHXNUnjCsWyepNoisGmho3nQBfppmmvytf9qJEm4i4W-YSYh4K9nvvQjm74AOM-yI1S9WR8UnEqy3r6HgXB-_n4EGTLPFXGekiP38Yz-6vbHU2hrx9zWUzn7g6NX1YrHCeQTBcJb5ZUuG-L3HWMcg3qysbKVe-VLKXessw=w1024-h678-no)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: pfrsantos on August 17, 2017, 12:01:36 PM
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/qd7oBhWmc6uMkZ8K66AutT4ZAcFtGBt5wDDxr9OiH_JRGNx1HOK3tK07Sb-qAtwiEL9tsW5vL6Z8xvhincOzZ2FSsTGjRiQq6kShOtMjBWsJg60_CF7R_mj-sIp4_9BMi4u-NgB0GFkiNDyV2HbN-VUFQfv-Jj-INkHqgePtUAtm-ZhvfZwb8XQVXq1nOXCRQhfjnJtQVOZeMZ7_02rH9On3ZsCTMQVSjaX7h6W-59Geqh3gr8-hmZ1yajuWcBXpZYcbEftQfq4tE9DauplKHHVHrF-Of_dgOK2UnLuK6WUY3_SMrOYPNcUXMV3yC0CKJg6hMZMM3zmBhOj4g3ClqneZCDVU6w9Jgb0aFpggZPOzYz--Dn5FsD_pRVtNYlW10Q_A0dB9HM9MS6IdlPYj7rZV89c30ho_BgeTFjhtK3ATawOboFYbjonAaMSu4z9uzrLZqQgnMdS8Jkz3VBI8xky6ulH4u8-AZYZf53os1sFvl2uWg_m0TF9s65RxfZnjKE0jdUV7VEHXNUnjCsWyepNoisGmho3nQBfppmmvytf9qJEm4i4W-YSYh4K9nvvQjm74AOM-yI1S9WR8UnEqy3r6HgXB-_n4EGTLPFXGekiP38Yz-6vbHU2hrx9zWUzn7g6NX1YrHCeQTBcJb5ZUuG-L3HWMcg3qysbKVe-VLKXessw=w1024-h678-no)

Wow, leek at those colours!...
 :whistle:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: LoopCutter on August 17, 2017, 03:37:38 PM
I have a couple pictures available,
Ember (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170817/7902c9d00ec74f299b7a2abaacfb1b7f.jpg)
CQC-5K(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170817/cc8369ad2d4232fd79519da1d245d9c8.jpg)



Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: pfrsantos on August 17, 2017, 04:49:56 PM
I have a couple pictures available,
Ember (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170817/7902c9d00ec74f299b7a2abaacfb1b7f.jpg)

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


Wow! With SpeedSafe?! Love that little guy!

 :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Aloha on August 17, 2017, 05:06:30 PM
I'd like to contribute but my Dimension suffered another broken torsion bar  :twak:.  Kershaw has always been great about sending them out so I'll make a request so I can contribute to this thread.   

Nice Kershaws  :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Ray S on August 17, 2017, 07:54:04 PM

Wow, leek at those colours!...
 :whistle:
Although they may be pretty looking they are terrible to get a grip on even when they are dry;never mind when it is wet.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Corwyn on August 18, 2017, 06:13:05 AM

Wow, leek at those colours!...
 :whistle:
Although they may be pretty looking they are terrible to get a grip on even when they are dry;never mind when it is wet.

Well it's ergonomic and delicate. Definitely a gents folder, not a hard working knife...
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: pfrsantos on August 18, 2017, 12:47:45 PM
Page two:
Top to bottom:multiblade;Big Joe w/Snap-On etch;Big Joe plain;.22 Caliber.
Kershaw Leek w/plain handles.
Kershaw Leek in Titanium Nitride-1 of 300
Kershaw 1620.

Those Leeks are Scalions.
 :pok: :pok:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: pfrsantos on August 18, 2017, 12:49:41 PM

Wow, leek at those colours!...
 :whistle:
Although they may be pretty looking they are terrible to get a grip on even when they are dry;never mind when it is wet.

Well it's ergonomic and delicate. Definitely a gents folder, not a hard working knife...

+1

I got a Scalion and the way it fits in the hand prevents any slipping.

Show content
She might have said it but I said it, too.

 :salute:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on August 19, 2017, 10:36:49 PM
Nice one's guys! (I have to start broadening my collection, so far, just the link :facepalm:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on August 23, 2017, 01:40:14 AM
 :D
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on September 23, 2017, 06:20:42 AM
Gotta hop in with a few Kershaws.
Bottom is a Ken Onion 1470 USA.
Next up is an OSOSWEET assisted opener.
Third up is a selectfire with built in driver and bits.
Top one is a huge Emerson designed CQC-4KXL. 3.9" cuttin' edge.

They are good knives for the money. I have carried the 1470 for years and have not a single issue with it. The newer stuff is not as good, but cost a lot less than the 1470 did.
The Emerson is my biggest modern folding knife and weighs a whopping 6.1oz! The quality seems excellent! G10 on one side of the handle and stainless on the framelock side. No wiggle anywhere!
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on September 23, 2017, 05:07:15 PM
Ok, these are Kershaws from TV and movies, can you guess them all?   :pok:

(https://i.imgur.com/9VsIq2X.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/dakwk4Q.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/ywf39BV.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/8V8dnXx.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/u5XrhWP.png)

(https://i.imgur.com/uSMbOj8.png)

Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on February 03, 2018, 09:37:31 PM
Bringing back the Kershaw thread!
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: zoidberg on February 04, 2018, 08:36:35 AM
Quite the looker you have there Spartan.   :tu:   :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on February 04, 2018, 03:37:44 PM
Thanks Z! :hatsoff:  :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on February 04, 2018, 11:25:11 PM
I posted these for my black ox badge awhile ago, will get some of my others up soon:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4450/37525784301_03fa8f0fcb_z.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4355/37477841286_bdd09d23f5_z.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4399/37250476870_8fbca77df3_z.jpg)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4489/36815908104_d374055f50_z.jpg)

Leek, blur, scallion, blur
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 05, 2018, 08:15:29 AM
Nice Kershaws, Spartan and Blackbeard!

Added a few more cheaper Kershaws to what I originally posted. Updated: Left: Kershaw Emerson CQC-4KXL China, Kershaw Filter China, Kershaw 1730SO RJ Martin Design USS, Kershaw 1910RD G&G Hawk Design USA. Right: Kershaw 1470 Ken Onion USA, Kershaw 1830 OSOSweet China, Kershaw 2415TST Japan, 1025 Hinder Design Keychain knife China. Bottom: Selectfire 1920 Multitool.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on February 05, 2018, 05:21:33 PM
Awesome Pics Guys! The only one I have right now is the link, but I'm thinking about picking up a leek to add to the collection
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on February 05, 2018, 05:31:43 PM
It's so sad that Kershaw knives are only budget options in the US.  :-[

There they are really nice, fun and inexpensive folders with so many different features (SpeedSafe, IKBS, different blade steels, shapes, sizes, handle materials and colors, etc.) you can try almost any and every feature of modern folding knives and have a very decent collection in a few months

(https://i.imgur.com/9wjvjs8.jpg)

My favorite that I own is the OSO Sweet, I could find it at very good price. :)

(https://i.imgur.com/DJvdeYG.jpg)

The ones I'd like to own are more than 30, but the CQC Series, the Chill, Whirlwind, Launch and the new Method have been on my  :drool:  sight for a long time. Their neck knives are also very sexy and decent looking.

If only Kershaw had a similar price in all countries, I'd have never gotten a Ganzo or other Chinese branded knives I'm sure of that   :rant:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on February 05, 2018, 09:14:51 PM
It's so sad that Kershaw knives are only budget options in the US.  :-[

There they are really nice, fun and inexpensive folders with so many different features (SpeedSafe, IKBS, different blade steels, shapes, sizes, handle materials and colors, etc.) you can try almost any and every feature of modern folding knives and have a very decent collection in a few months

(https://i.imgur.com/9wjvjs8.jpg)

My favorite that I own is the OSO Sweet, I could find it at very good price. :)

(https://i.imgur.com/DJvdeYG.jpg)

The ones I'd like to own are more than 30, but the CQC Series, the Chill, Whirlwind, Launch and the new Method have been on my  :drool:  sight for a long time. Their neck knives are also very sexy and decent looking.

If only Kershaw had a similar price in all countries, I'd have never gotten a Ganzo or other Chinese branded knives I'm sure of that   :rant:

I hear that percent! I love that one of mine. I got it off of Amazon for a good deal
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on February 06, 2018, 05:40:39 AM
I will post some newer pics tomorrow, but here's one to avoid, got it super cheap on amazon for like $13, but it is stupid big, heavy and the paint is slippery, I had to scuff the flipper and lock with a wire brush to make it easier to use, a beater I guess. Identity(big stupid ugly slippery heavy is what that means  :rofl:)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4475/36817323424_55890082b4_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on February 06, 2018, 08:46:39 AM
I have a bit of a Kershaw problem  :facepalm:

I very much like the Knockout.........  :drool: .......but I know it won't fit my carry.

Also very much like the Skyline, (semi) ordered it once, had it in hand and felt it was to small for me........bought by somebody else the same day....

Now there's a massive discount on it, and I've grown to love small & light  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on February 06, 2018, 09:49:48 AM
I have a bit of a Kershaw problem  :facepalm:

I very much like the Knockout.........  :drool: .......but I know it won't fit my carry.

Also very much like the Skyline, (semi) ordered it once, had it in hand and felt it was to small for me........bought by somebody else the same day....

Now there's a massive discount on it, and I've grown to love small & light  :facepalm:

Knockout is very light believe it or not, Will get a few pics up tomorrow, has a great wide blade and handle is pretty thin as well. Really great knife, I got amazing deal on it a few years back. Lots of people seem to like the skyline, I missed it at lower price and its just too much $ past couple of years

Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on February 06, 2018, 11:44:25 AM
The Knockout is the only Kershaw I can think of that always grabs my eye, and it has for a long time.

Every review I see just makes me want it more.......BUT.....

It might be thin but it's very wide, clipped it would work, in-pocket like I have to 80% of the time.....not so much.

Looking forward to the pics  :cheers:


BTW.....the supplier where my purchases come from has the G10 model in stock.......really love the green but not so much the black blade on the regular model.  :think:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: charlie fox on February 06, 2018, 01:49:04 PM
Here are mine...
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 06, 2018, 02:53:05 PM
 :drool:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on February 06, 2018, 07:19:56 PM
I will post some newer pics tomorrow, but here's one to avoid, got it super cheap on amahttps://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=post;topic=68477.10680;last_msg=1631764zon for like $13, but it is stupid big, heavy and the paint is slippery, I had to scuff the flipper and lock with a wire brush to make it easier to use, a beater I guess. Identity(big stupid ugly slippery heavy is what that means  :rofl:)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4475/36817323424_55890082b4_z.jpg)


 :rofl: I'll have to avoid big stupid ugly slippery heavy in my future Amazon adventures! :D :cheers: I just bought a Scallion toady, I'll get some pics later on of it :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on February 06, 2018, 08:44:41 PM
Here's some pics of the latest....the Scallion :o
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on February 06, 2018, 10:12:50 PM
Knockout

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4609/40089986762_4365c01ba5_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4621/40090004652_6b80aab206_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4710/26248687588_75d002c0a2_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4630/40123074311_073046e971_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4751/40123074301_f448734b83_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4603/25250692427_c40f470afd_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4674/26248687578_4fd331cc9e_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4669/26248687568_bd04e72f69_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4666/39410962364_1cbf3f05e5_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on February 06, 2018, 10:35:23 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on February 07, 2018, 06:29:44 AM
I will post some newer pics tomorrow, but here's one to avoid, got it super cheap on amahttps://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=post;topic=68477.10680;last_msg=1631764zon for like $13, but it is stupid big, heavy and the paint is slippery, I had to scuff the flipper and lock with a wire brush to make it easier to use, a beater I guess. Identity(big stupid ugly slippery heavy is what that means  :rofl:)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4475/36817323424_55890082b4_z.jpg)


 :rofl: I'll have to avoid big stupid ugly slippery heavy in my future Amazon adventures! :D :cheers: I just bought a Scallion toady, I'll get some pics later on of it :tu:

Believe it or not the identity and knockout share a very similar footprint, but that's about it, I would rate Identity a 3/10 and knockout a 9/10, when you compare them it's hard to believe the same company makes both although one is USA made and the other made in China. When you use the knockout you say damn thats a good knife, the identity you say damn thats a pos  :rofl:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: zoidberg on February 07, 2018, 09:33:54 AM
Here are mine...

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=73489.0;attach=356430)

Heck yes, like.   :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on February 07, 2018, 10:22:54 AM
I deduct 1 point from knockout cause it could use some gimping on the spine otherwise its just about perfect imo. I have a bunch more models I will post some pics of soon.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Vovaster on February 07, 2018, 10:35:51 AM
My current edc knife - Fraxion.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on February 07, 2018, 10:40:55 AM
A couple more, sorry about pics, hard to get good lighting at night, think this is the Volt 2, have to find the box or look up order:

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4696/39231947985_5f447d4090_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4615/26256938998_e3c107a737_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4711/40098088092_49fc51a669_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on February 07, 2018, 10:43:16 AM
Ferrite, meh pics, not doing it justice, really nice knife with good speed assist and blade shape

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4632/39419166644_41635021cc_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4722/25259162477_f3ccf9c2ac_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4698/40098088102_64a63d9201_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: zoidberg on February 07, 2018, 10:44:12 AM
Ferrite, meh pics, not doing it justice, really nice knife with good speed assist and blade shape

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4632/39419166644_41635021cc_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4722/25259162477_f3ccf9c2ac_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4698/40098088102_64a63d9201_z.jpg)

Nice lines for sure there.   :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on February 07, 2018, 01:18:45 PM
I am really loving this thread's revival folks!   :tu:
Nice knives and pics you all!!!  :like: :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Aloha on February 07, 2018, 06:14:08 PM
Here are my two favorite Kershaw knives.

Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on February 07, 2018, 07:13:21 PM
I will post some newer pics tomorrow, but here's one to avoid, got it super cheap on amahttps://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=post;topic=68477.10680;last_msg=1631764zon for like $13, but it is stupid big, heavy and the paint is slippery, I had to scuff the flipper and lock with a wire brush to make it easier to use, a beater I guess. Identity(big stupid ugly slippery heavy is what that means  :rofl:)

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4475/36817323424_55890082b4_z.jpg)



 :rofl: I'll have to avoid big stupid ugly slippery heavy in my future Amazon adventures! :D :cheers: I just bought a Scallion toady, I'll get some pics later on of it :tu:

Believe it or not the identity and knockout share a very similar footprint, but that's about it, I would rate Identity a 3/10 and knockout a 9/10, when you compare them it's hard to believe the same company makes both although one is USA made and the other made in China. When you use the knockout you say damn thats a good knife, the identity you say damn thats a pos  :rofl:

 :rofl: I guess that one's shown it's true identity! :pok:  Great pics guys! It's amazing how many models Kershaw has :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on February 10, 2018, 09:32:16 AM
Kershaw Zing, got it on sale for $14, very slim like the Leek, and great assited action, but the thumb stud is poorly placed and unusable.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4704/25309238507_f18a304b3b_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4742/26308202758_d8db78e62f_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4698/40181297681_12d34c76e9_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4703/28400829479_54e85e7eb2_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4624/40148178682_b062a04b4d_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on February 10, 2018, 10:36:28 AM
that stupid off center first pic bothers me more then the thumb stud that doesn't work
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on February 11, 2018, 01:57:04 AM
that stupid off center first pic bothers me more then the thumb stud that doesn't work

Funny how that works! :pok: :D I have the same issue with the thumb stud on my Scallion. The thumb stud is on both sides, but the handle is only notched out for right handed people, so it's hard to open with your left hand.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: VICMAN on February 11, 2018, 02:41:52 AM
Here's a couple of Kershaw's

Click on 659.82 and 655.93 for full pictures.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on February 11, 2018, 08:23:12 PM
Here's a couple of Kershaw's

Click on 659.82 and 655.93 for full pictures.

 :like: :like: Welcome to the club Vicman! :salute:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: VICMAN on February 11, 2018, 08:44:38 PM
Here's a couple of Kershaw's
:like: :like: Welcome to the club Vicman! :salute:
Thanks Spartan.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on February 12, 2018, 03:33:00 AM
that stupid off center first pic bothers me more then the thumb stud that doesn't work

Funny how that works! :pok: :D I have the same issue with the thumb stud on my Scallion. The thumb stud is on both sides, but the handle is only notched out for right handed people, so it's hard to open with your left hand.

never knew that and I carry the black scallion from my pic above all the time, but in right pocket. this zing is impossible to use stud, its way too close to handle, sometimes I wonder how I get them so cheap until I discover the flaw.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on February 12, 2018, 02:29:16 PM
that stupid off center first pic bothers me more then the thumb stud that doesn't work

Funny how that works! :pok: :D I have the same issue with the thumb stud on my Scallion. The thumb stud is on both sides, but the handle is only notched out for right handed people, so it's hard to open with your left hand.

never knew that and I carry the black scallion from my pic above all the time, but in right pocket. this zing is impossible to use stud, its way too close to handle, sometimes I wonder how I get them so cheap until I discover the flaw.

Yeah, if you look at the two thumb studs, the right hand one actually has a groove in the handle for more room. I find it easier to just use the plunge for deployment, being left handed.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Teofilo on February 12, 2018, 02:47:11 PM
My Kershaw link with Damascus blade

(http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn243/teofiloeugeniopanganiban/IMG_20161120_122639.jpg) (http://s306.photobucket.com/user/teofiloeugeniopanganiban/media/IMG_20161120_122639.jpg.html)

(http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn243/teofiloeugeniopanganiban/IMG_20161120_122605.jpg) (http://s306.photobucket.com/user/teofiloeugeniopanganiban/media/IMG_20161120_122605.jpg.html)

(http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn243/teofiloeugeniopanganiban/IMG_20161120_122527.jpg) (http://s306.photobucket.com/user/teofiloeugeniopanganiban/media/IMG_20161120_122527.jpg.html)

(http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn243/teofiloeugeniopanganiban/IMG_20161120_122500.jpg) (http://s306.photobucket.com/user/teofiloeugeniopanganiban/media/IMG_20161120_122500.jpg.html)

(http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn243/teofiloeugeniopanganiban/IMG_20161120_122432.jpg) (http://s306.photobucket.com/user/teofiloeugeniopanganiban/media/IMG_20161120_122432.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: VICMAN on February 12, 2018, 09:15:18 PM
My Kershaw link with Damascus blade

Nice looking blade Teofilo! :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Teofilo on February 12, 2018, 09:45:41 PM
Thank you Vicman! :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on February 12, 2018, 11:37:45 PM
My Kershaw link with Damascus blade

Nice looking blade Teofilo! :like: :tu:

+1! Great knife!  :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Teofilo on February 13, 2018, 02:05:10 PM
 :salute:
My Kershaw link with Damascus blade

Nice looking blade Teofilo! :like: :tu:

+1! Great knife!  :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on February 13, 2018, 02:09:02 PM
My Kershaw link with Damascus blade


Kershaw's blackwash, composite blades (like the leek version) and Damascus are truly gorgeous   :drool:
Fantastic blade in a most excellent knife you got there!!!  :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on February 21, 2018, 09:13:42 AM
Damascus link is awesome Teofilo
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on February 23, 2018, 05:08:01 PM
A quick pic of the Scallion :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: VICMAN on February 23, 2018, 06:26:23 PM
A quick pic of the Scallion :cheers:

Nice pic Spartan! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: VICMAN on February 23, 2018, 11:50:59 PM
Here is Kershaw Blackhorse

Click on picture for full picture
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on February 24, 2018, 05:51:52 AM
A quick pic of the Scallion :cheers:

Nice pic Spartan! :like: :tu: :tu:

Thanks Vicman! I  :like: the Blackhorse, I didn't know Kershaw made lockbacks :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on February 24, 2018, 11:45:24 AM
Here is Kershaw Blackhorse

Click on picture for full picture

that Blackhorse looks like a Workhorse   :salute:
 :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: VICMAN on February 24, 2018, 07:37:27 PM

Thanks Vicman! I  :like: the Blackhorse, I didn't know Kershaw made lockbacks :tu:

You are welcome Spartan. :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: VICMAN on February 24, 2018, 07:38:51 PM

that Blackhorse looks like a Workhorse   :salute:
 :like:

Thanks Peacent.
It has a comfortable handle.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on February 25, 2018, 03:34:13 PM

that Blackhorse looks like a Workhorse   :salute:
 :like:

Thanks Peacent.
It has a comfortable handle.

Looks like it would be great for work in the rain, kind of like the Gerber Gator series :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: VICMAN on February 25, 2018, 03:54:27 PM


Looks like it would be great for work in the rain, kind of like the Gerber Gator series :like:
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That is a good comparison Spartan.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on February 26, 2018, 10:36:31 PM


Looks like it would be great for work in the rain, kind of like the Gerber Gator series :like:

That is a good comparison Spartan.
[/quote]

Thanks VM! That blackhorse looks like the tougher knife of the two :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 27, 2018, 12:11:04 AM
Picked up a Link today. Awesome knife for the money. I wish it had tip-down carry though, because that is the way I've carried my knives for years. Keep trying to put it tip down in my pocket and it falls in.  :ahhh :rofl:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: VICMAN on February 27, 2018, 12:53:13 PM
Picked up a Link today.

Nice pic gerleatherberman! :like: :tu: :tu:

Congratulations on the new knife.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on February 27, 2018, 01:31:34 PM


Looks like it would be great for work in the rain, kind of like the Gerber Gator series :like:

That is a good comparison Spartan.

Thanks VM! That blackhorse looks like the tougher knife of the two :tu:
[/quote]

don't dismiss the gators!!  :twak:

(https://i.imgur.com/Zd7qjiE.jpg)

this Gator feels stronger and has gone through much more than this OSO Sweet  ;)

Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 27, 2018, 02:53:38 PM
Picked up a Link today.

Nice pic gerleatherberman! :like: :tu: :tu:

Congratulations on the new knife.

Thank you, Vicmam!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on February 28, 2018, 01:02:13 AM


Looks like it would be great for work in the rain, kind of like the Gerber Gator series :like:

That is a good comparison Spartan.

Thanks VM! That blackhorse looks like the tougher knife of the two :tu:

don't dismiss the gators!!  :twak:

(https://i.imgur.com/Zd7qjiE.jpg)

this Gator feels stronger and has gone through much more than this OSO Sweet  ;)
[/quote]

No Dismissal intended there P! :pommel:  :D That Steel on the Kershaw just looks tougher than the Gator. I carried a Gator folder as a skinning knife for a while, and loved the edge :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on February 28, 2018, 01:05:21 AM


Looks like it would be great for work in the rain, kind of like the Gerber Gator series :like:

That is a good comparison Spartan.

Thanks VM! That blackhorse looks like the tougher knife of the two :tu:

don't dismiss the gators!!  :twak:

(https://i.imgur.com/Zd7qjiE.jpg)

this Gator feels stronger and has gone through much more than this OSO Sweet  ;)
[/quote]

No dismissal intened P! :pommel: :D I carried a Gator for a skinning knife myself for a while, and loved the knife, till I made the mistake of giving it away :bnghd: That Kershaw just looks like it has a tougher steel that the Gator does. :whistle:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Nix on February 28, 2018, 01:08:45 AM
I had a Gator for a while, too. Great knives, those Gators.  :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on February 28, 2018, 01:11:53 AM
Very true  :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 28, 2018, 02:41:12 AM
Updated Kershaw Crew. :)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: VICMAN on February 28, 2018, 12:39:59 PM
Updated Kershaw Crew. :)

Nice pics gerleatherberman  :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 28, 2018, 02:37:26 PM
Thank you, Vicman!
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on March 01, 2018, 02:44:00 AM
Link

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4708/38735705020_9c78bb1b46_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4678/40546181851_99bd062031_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4606/38735705360_2cec3af1fb_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 01, 2018, 03:09:14 AM
Congrats, Beard!
Hard to beat the link for the money! Hope you enjoy it!
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on March 01, 2018, 03:15:48 AM
Congrats, Beard!
Hard to beat the link for the money! Hope you enjoy it!

Really like it, If they had deep carry clip it would be perfect, but not much to complain about.
Title: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: LoopCutter on March 01, 2018, 05:24:48 AM
I have one Kershaw that travels with me and is a great cutter on install projects.  It is a CQC5K
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180301/3e8eadcb5fa7fd3e10eeb669d9402d21.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180301/a65277abc90abc8c3de3ef2d1eed0292.jpg)


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Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 01, 2018, 05:39:01 AM
Those Emerson designed Kershaws are great knives for the money. Especially if you can utilize the "wave". I have the cqc-4kxl and find the quality to be very high.
Nice knife,  Loop!
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: LoopCutter on March 01, 2018, 05:51:45 AM
^ Thank you.  I have two more at home, a CQC-6K and a CQC-7K, both are frame lock styles. 

Wicked sharp, with the 5K being under the blade length some job sites allow. 

I unknowingly had a CQC-7, bought at flea market in 99 or 2000, it was a work horse with  a chisel grind and tanto blade, it was a TOOL.  Some one else thought so too! Picked it from my tool kit immediately when I was around a corner pulling some wire. It was when I looked to replace did I learn about Emersons and what I lost. Loved the handle material as well. 
 


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Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on March 01, 2018, 07:24:10 AM
nice, I have a similar emerson one, will post pic tomorrow, I'm not having much luck with these phone pics at night, either casting a shadow from the phone or trying to hold up a flashlight and bounce beam off some white paper, my photos not coming out great.

been eyeing this one, price is a little steep but gonna be patient and wait for a nice drop, anybody own this guy cqc11k:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71OfTPHx%2B%2BL._SL1500_.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on March 01, 2018, 01:51:47 PM
I have one Kershaw that travels with me and is a great cutter on install projects.  It is a CQC5K
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180301/3e8eadcb5fa7fd3e10eeb669d9402d21.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180301/a65277abc90abc8c3de3ef2d1eed0292.jpg)


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Like that one Loopcutter! :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on March 03, 2018, 07:46:00 AM
here's mine, handle shape looks the same, but different blade, and 1 side is metal/frame lock, can't remember M# and got a bum knee so not in the mood to look for the box;
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4800/25716020727_cf94a6b81f_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4792/39876214374_db422420a2_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4764/26715019318_82c55d68cc_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on March 03, 2018, 03:30:56 PM
Great knife Blackbeard!
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on March 03, 2018, 04:13:12 PM
here's mine, handle shape looks the same, but different blade, and 1 side is metal/frame lock, can't remember M# and got a bum knee so not in the mood to look for the box;
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4800/25716020727_cf94a6b81f_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4792/39876214374_db422420a2_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4764/26715019318_82c55d68cc_z.jpg)

kewl!  8) :multi:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: LoopCutter on March 03, 2018, 06:20:16 PM
Great knife Blackbeard!
+ 1, I like the blade on yours. 
The CQC5K I think is the only K version with liner lock. All the others I checked were frame locked like yours.


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Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: WoodsDuck on March 03, 2018, 07:42:48 PM
A few Kershaws in here;

(https://i.imgur.com/XBzBPkf.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: VICMAN on March 04, 2018, 12:59:43 AM
here's mine, handle shape looks the same, but different blade, and 1 side is metal/frame lock, can't remember M# and got a bum knee so not in the mood to look for the box;


Nice pics Blackbeard! :like:  :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 04, 2018, 02:25:21 AM
Great blades there, beard! :like:
I got my XL on clearance at walmart and it looks, feels,  acts, and seems like a really expensive knife! Love that emerson inspired grind on the blade too! Kershaw did a great job on those for sure!
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on March 04, 2018, 04:33:48 AM
A few Kershaws in here;

(https://i.imgur.com/XBzBPkf.jpg)

Nice one's Woodsduck! That Scallion's a great little knife. It rides along as my car blade :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on March 07, 2018, 05:26:45 PM
Out with the Link today
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on March 08, 2018, 01:14:43 PM
Out with the Link today

you like blue folders huh... :pok:

very good on that one!   :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on March 08, 2018, 06:49:37 PM
Out with the Link today

you like blue folders huh... :pok:

very good on that one!   :tu:

Indeed! :tu: Thanks Peacent! :salute:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on March 09, 2018, 02:11:23 PM
Out with the Link today

you like blue folders huh... :pok:

very good on that one!   :tu:

Indeed! :tu: Thanks Peacent! :salute:

I like blue for knives,   :cheers:
in fact when I bought the Broken Skull I got a bit delayed on my purchase and the blue model got out of stock the fastest of all colors  :rant:, so I had to get a white one.
Same happened 6 months later with the Blue Talwar, I wasn't fast enough and it sold out in a breeze  :oops:

as a side note, "I'm blue" is one of my favorite songs from my teen years   :D

my first Kershaw was a NURA with kind of a bluish grey lines 

(https://i.imgur.com/bDMN78R.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ezdog on March 09, 2018, 02:48:43 PM
This Thermite was really the "Gateway Knife" that got me into Flippers in the first place and it was not too long after that I needed better ones!

What a slide it has been too? :think:

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180309/ce38f4a2e009617a1a7dab7cca215b63.jpg)


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Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on March 09, 2018, 03:11:16 PM
Great pics Peacent and EZdog! :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on March 09, 2018, 03:25:54 PM
Out with the Link today

you like blue folders huh... :pok:

very good on that one!   :tu:

Indeed! :tu: Thanks Peacent! :salute:

I like blue for knives,   :cheers:
in fact when I bought the Broken Skull I got a bit delayed on my purchase and the blue model got out of stock the fastest of all colors  :rant:, so I had to get a white one.
Same happened 6 months later with the Blue Talwar, I wasn't fast enough and it sold out in a breeze  :oops:

as a side note, "I'm blue" is one of my favorite songs from my teen years   :D

my first Kershaw was a NURA with kind of a bluish grey lines 

(https://i.imgur.com/bDMN78R.jpg)

Of the color options for the Link, blue was the best looking combo with the dark blade that I could find. I sort of accidentally got into blue knives. It started with my scout knife, then next thing I know, I have a whole fleet of blue blades! Even down to the Kentucky "bluegrass" Stockman :D :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on March 09, 2018, 09:14:33 PM
 :oops: Missed one!
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: VICMAN on March 09, 2018, 09:26:00 PM
[:cheers:

Nice group of knives Spartan! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: VICMAN on March 09, 2018, 09:27:43 PM


 :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: VICMAN on March 09, 2018, 09:28:36 PM
This Thermite was really the "Gateway Knife" that got me into Flippers in the first place
:like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: VICMAN on March 09, 2018, 09:29:07 PM
:oops: Missed one!
:like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on March 10, 2018, 03:26:20 AM
[:cheers:

Nice group of knives Spartan! :like: :tu: :tu:

Thanks VICMAN! :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on March 10, 2018, 08:05:33 AM
Some fixed blades:

Bear Hunter, got a about 5 years ago, now they have them with silly duck commander branding on the blade, it's a little big for my hands, but still usable, tho wish I had gotten the antelope one with smaller handle

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4772/40011419044_c3f6c50f09_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4787/40011419024_d8b2090e52_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4792/38911528460_52ff00a5a9_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4773/39826363705_d72cd84af0_m.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on March 10, 2018, 08:19:04 AM
Special Agent:

I'm guessing its from the mid 1990's? Newer ones are all black, found in a drawer of my deceased stepfather last year when I was helping my mom throw some stuff away, has decent patina

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4772/40721590181_62026bf089_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4776/40721590171_9f2f7286fc_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4780/40721590121_973221e0ec_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4797/40721590201_e0699f0cc8_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on March 10, 2018, 12:50:26 PM
Special Agent:

I'm guessing its from the mid 1990's? Newer ones are all black, found in a drawer of my deceased stepfather last year when I was helping my mom throw some stuff away, has decent patina

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4772/40721590181_62026bf089_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4776/40721590171_9f2f7286fc_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4780/40721590121_973221e0ec_z.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4797/40721590201_e0699f0cc8_z.jpg)

the Agents were lovely pieces  ::), nothing to do with their newer versions of such an elegant (AlMar-esque) dagger   :P
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: VICMAN on March 10, 2018, 02:15:11 PM
Some fixed blades:

Bear Hunter,

Good looking knife Blackbeard! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: VICMAN on March 10, 2018, 02:16:23 PM
Special Agent:


 :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on March 10, 2018, 05:56:39 PM
+1! Got a pic of the Link yesterday :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: VICMAN on March 10, 2018, 09:36:52 PM
+1! Got a pic of the Link yesterday :cheers:
:like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on March 11, 2018, 03:35:18 AM
+1! Got a pic of the Link yesterday :cheers:
:like: :tu: :tu:

Thanks VM! :salute:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on March 12, 2018, 09:23:15 PM
My great friend Nix just sent me this awesome Skyline, along with a new Pacific Salt :mail: Thanks Nix!!! :salute:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on March 13, 2018, 07:52:34 AM
anybody know whats going on with these links? Maybe one is older, not sure, but I couldn't resist a backup for $20 last week on amazon, one has flag etched on blade and one doesnt

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4783/26912090438_bff6e42be8_z.jpg):
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on March 13, 2018, 08:30:52 AM
The flag blade has a deeper edge grind and flipper seems a little more rounded  ??? No idea what's going on here, they were bought within 2 weeks of each other
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on March 13, 2018, 01:40:21 PM
The flag blade has a deeper edge grind and flipper seems a little more rounded  ??? No idea what's going on here, they were bought within 2 weeks of each other

AFAIK all Kershaw knives made on the USA were upgraded or updated with the flag in 2016,
previous to that it was only on a few select models   :salute:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on March 13, 2018, 07:20:01 PM
The flag blade has a deeper edge grind and flipper seems a little more rounded  ??? No idea what's going on here, they were bought within 2 weeks of each other

AFAIK all Kershaw knives made on the USA were upgraded or updated with the flag in 2016,
previous to that it was only on a few select models   :salute:

That's good to know, because my link has the flag on the blade, and my Scallion only has it on the handle, and nowhere on the blade
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on March 13, 2018, 07:45:49 PM
good to know, thx Peacent
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 14, 2018, 12:52:04 AM
Kershaw Knockout! A.K.A the 1870BLK.
The handles are aluminum, but there is a place "knocked out" of the frame for a steel lock bar. Pretty cool knife. :)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on March 14, 2018, 02:00:11 AM
Kershaw Knockout! A.K.A the 1870BLK.
The handles are aluminum, but there is a place "knocked out" of the frame for a steel lock bar. Pretty cool knife. :)

Very cool! Awesome looking knife :like: :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 14, 2018, 02:40:51 AM
Thank you,  Spartan! Probably my new favorite Kershaw. :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on March 14, 2018, 02:41:45 AM
Your very welcome!
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on March 14, 2018, 03:27:48 AM
Kershaw Knockout! A.K.A the 1870BLK.
The handles are aluminum, but there is a place "knocked out" of the frame for a steel lock bar. Pretty cool knife. :)

very nice, like the color contrasts, enjoy. It's a great knife, been one of my favorites since I got it.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 14, 2018, 03:50:46 AM
Kershaw Knockout! A.K.A the 1870BLK.
The handles are aluminum, but there is a place "knocked out" of the frame for a steel lock bar. Pretty cool knife. :)

very nice, like the color contrasts, enjoy. It's a great knife, been one of my favorites since I got it.
Thank You, Beard! I had watched some youtube videos saying how good it was and traded two of my other Kershaws for the Olive BLK Knockout (love anything olive handled) for it when the chance came. Can't believe the Knockout only costs $60 new. Seems like it would be more with the Swedish steel and aluminum handles.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on March 14, 2018, 05:15:06 AM
edited post, didnt mean to sound like a smurfbag, just lamenting the high prices these days vs low prices from a few years back
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Demel on March 14, 2018, 05:46:47 AM
Great thread :tu: one of my purchases this year will be a Kershaw Bare knuckle. Kershaw doing a manual knife on kvt bearings and something better than 8cr....I have a lot of hope for it. Kershaw really does give great value.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 14, 2018, 05:47:39 AM
Hey,
A deal is a deal! And that was a good one!
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on March 14, 2018, 05:53:20 AM
I think those days are over unfortunately, prices have sky rocketed especially multis, hard to get those crazy deals except around black friday.

I saw a video of that bare knuckle someone posted from shot show, does look very cool.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 14, 2018, 06:00:07 AM
Hey Demel,
Kershaw has a lot of good knives using Sandvik steels that are much better than their Chinese 8cr and 3cr blades. Even their 420hc(like the Link) seems to retain an edge a bit better than the 8cr they use. Although, I really like the Cryo that uses 8cr13mov for the price, so I cannot complain too much. :P
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on March 14, 2018, 06:07:00 AM
Hey Demel,
Kershaw has a lot of good knives using Sandvik steels that are much better than their Chinese 8cr and 3cr blades. Even their 420hc(like the Link) seems to retain an edge a bit better than the 8cr they use. Although, I really like the Cryo that uses 8cr13mov for the price, so I cannot complain too much. :P

do you have the g10 model? if so how is it? the regular one has very tight clip, I like the knife a lot but dont carry that much cause its hard to pull out of jeans pocket
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 14, 2018, 06:21:08 AM
Hey Demel,
Kershaw has a lot of good knives using Sandvik steels that are much better than their Chinese 8cr and 3cr blades. Even their 420hc(like the Link) seems to retain an edge a bit better than the 8cr they use. Although, I really like the Cryo that uses 8cr13mov for the price, so I cannot complain too much. :P

do you have the g10 model? if so how is it? the regular one has very tight clip, I like the knife a lot but dont carry that much cause its hard to pull out of jeans pocket
I have the heavy steel Cryo, but would like to get a G10 cryo at some point!
Most Kershaw clips are too tight on my carpenter jeans. This is in no way encouraging doing this, but I usually over spring the clip a little at a time until it is "just right".  :)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on March 14, 2018, 12:36:32 PM
Great thread :tu: one of my purchases this year will be a Kershaw Bare knuckle. Kershaw doing a manual knife on kvt bearings and something better than 8cr....I have a lot of hope for it. Kershaw really does give great value.

as I posted before, my first Kershaw was a Nura 3.5, (https://www.knifecenter.com/item/KS4035TIKVT/kershaw-4035tikvt-nura-35-flipper-folder-plain-blade-stainless-steel-handles) at the time their cheapest offering with KVT. I don't have that Nura today, but I remember its flipping action and budget but very serviceable steel got me in love with the brand, following 4 more knives after that one  :salute:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on March 15, 2018, 12:30:58 AM
Great thread :tu: one of my purchases this year will be a Kershaw Bare knuckle. Kershaw doing a manual knife on kvt bearings and something better than 8cr....I have a lot of hope for it. Kershaw really does give great value.

as I posted before, my first Kershaw was a Nura 3.5, (https://www.knifecenter.com/item/KS4035TIKVT/kershaw-4035tikvt-nura-35-flipper-folder-plain-blade-stainless-steel-handles) at the time their cheapest offering with KVT. I don't have that Nura today, but I remember its flipping action and budget but very serviceable steel got me in love with the brand, following 4 more knives after that one  :salute:

+1! great knives! :like: Out with the new skyline Nix gave me. Thanks Nix! :salute:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Nix on March 15, 2018, 12:46:42 AM
Cool little knife, Spartan!  :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 15, 2018, 01:11:16 AM
That is a beautiful Skyline! Nix has good taste picking the blue handles. :)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on March 15, 2018, 01:12:09 AM
That is a beautiful Skyline! Nix has good taste picking the blue handles. :)
Cool little knife, Spartan!  :like:

Thanks guys! :salute:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on March 16, 2018, 05:19:16 AM
Hey Demel,
Kershaw has a lot of good knives using Sandvik steels that are much better than their Chinese 8cr and 3cr blades. Even their 420hc(like the Link) seems to retain an edge a bit better than the 8cr they use. Although, I really like the Cryo that uses 8cr13mov for the price, so I cannot complain too much. :P

do you have the g10 model? if so how is it? the regular one has very tight clip, I like the knife a lot but dont carry that much cause its hard to pull out of jeans pocket
I have the heavy steel Cryo, but would like to get a G10 cryo at some point!
Most Kershaw clips are too tight on my carpenter jeans. This is in no way encouraging doing this, but I usually over spring the clip a little at a time until it is "just right".  :)

I think my issue is actually the deep carry clip and big screw heads near the top, and I usaully wear jeans so Its hard to get the top of clip to sit on pocket seam, but I might give your idea a try....but damn that is one strong clip
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 16, 2018, 01:26:43 PM
Ahh! I see what you mean now! Those screw heads are ridiculous. Even the Knockout has them.
I wonder if there is a source for screws with more flattened heads?
I'll do some searching around tonight. There has to be a quick fix for the screws. I generally tend to just push the clip over the pocket seam and stop at the screws. Not ideal, nice looking or seemingly secure. :-\
I wouldn't mind buying a really cheap folding knife to rob the screws off of, but the threading may be the issue. The screws can be cut down if they are too long for tip down carry.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ezdog on March 16, 2018, 11:16:51 PM
I actually have both and it is hard to believe they are really the same knife?

I got the original steel Cryo first and just can not stand it overall and then I found a G10 version priced right and decided to give it a shot and I LOVE it!

The whole G10 knife is good to me that it has become my carry when I think it might get confiscated but better than junk knife choice!
Try to shorten that title?
So for instance if working in Chicago I take the G10 or flying and checking bags,I never mind using it or feel under knifed but it also was not pricey enough to cry about.

YMMV obviously

Hey Demel,
Kershaw has a lot of good knives using Sandvik steels that are much better than their Chinese 8cr and 3cr blades. Even their 420hc(like the Link) seems to retain an edge a bit better than the 8cr they use. Although, I really like the Cryo that uses 8cr13mov for the price, so I cannot complain too much. :P

do you have the g10 model? if so how is it? the regular one has very tight clip, I like the knife a lot but dont carry that much cause its hard to pull out of jeans pocket
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: zoidberg on March 18, 2018, 07:38:15 AM
This one arrived recently thanks to Higgins.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/821/39062505660_8668ae87b8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22vPy1U)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 18, 2018, 08:23:50 AM
Nice little folding Kershaw, zoidberg!
Quite a unique design by Hinderer. :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on March 18, 2018, 08:31:18 PM
This one arrived recently thanks to Higgins.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/821/39062505660_8668ae87b8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22vPy1U)

Nice one Zoidberg. Welcome aboard! :salute:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: zoidberg on March 18, 2018, 09:41:31 PM
Thanks guys.   :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on March 19, 2018, 01:32:55 AM
so it's broken?
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on March 19, 2018, 01:42:20 PM
so it's broken?

no, it's supposed to have that weird appearance  :pok:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on March 19, 2018, 09:51:28 PM
so it's broken?

no, it's supposed to have that weird appearance  :pok:

I meant where's the blade pic  ???
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: zoidberg on March 19, 2018, 09:55:28 PM
so it's broken?

no, it's supposed to have that weird appearance  :pok:

I meant where's the blade pic  ???

I will get there eventually.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on March 20, 2018, 01:54:04 AM
Edit: CSB 
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 20, 2018, 04:00:48 AM
Kershaw 1025 next to Link. :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on March 23, 2018, 01:25:48 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/qzGKLRo.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on April 01, 2018, 05:56:42 AM
$15 at Dick's. The Kershaw Thistle. Non-assisted(thumb flicks with authority) with side button unlock.  :ahhh
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on May 14, 2018, 12:41:55 AM
Brought out the mighty link today
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on May 14, 2018, 01:19:56 AM
Brought out the mighty link today
Always a good choice! :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on May 14, 2018, 05:27:23 AM
Thanks man! It's my personal fav :like: :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: israelpiper on May 14, 2018, 02:42:29 PM
Kershaw Volt II, Thistle, Clash.
(https://i.imgur.com/ruVx6ey.png)

Clash is very comfortable, despite having a sharp-edged look. Black coating much more durable than I thought. Volt II is quite full in the hand, with a thick blade for its size. Volt and Clash are fast openers. Thistle is only manual. It has a button release.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on May 16, 2018, 04:43:06 AM
Kershaw Volt II, Thistle, Clash.
(https://i.imgur.com/ruVx6ey.png)

Clash is very comfortable, despite having a sharp-edged look. Black coating much more durable than I thought. Volt II is quite full in the hand, with a thick blade for its size. Volt and Clash are fast openers. Thistle is only manual. It has a button release.

That's a nice lineup of blades you've got there israelpiper :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Ron Who on May 16, 2018, 02:15:12 PM
Only two Kershaws here. Cool knives.

- 4351 Military Boot Knife
- 1560 RMEF Whirlwind
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on May 16, 2018, 02:24:27 PM
Only two Kershaws here. Cool knives.

- 4351 Military Boot Knife
- 1560 RMEF Whirlwind

OMG a Whirlwind!  :o Rare sight these days  :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on May 19, 2018, 06:18:08 AM
Just a heads up, the oso sweet is $12 on amazon right now
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on May 19, 2018, 11:46:08 AM
Just a heads up, the oso sweet is $12 on amazon right now

to all those with an eye of it, I can recommend it. At least mine was good to go!  :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: CeHo on May 19, 2018, 09:32:57 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/t2SKRPa.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/iwSvq6X.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on May 20, 2018, 12:13:14 AM
Nice one CeHo! :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: kmanct3 on May 20, 2018, 12:33:43 AM
Love my Kershaws ! Maybe more than my SAK’s Sorry for the poor picture (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/2e1b5990053a803c2e5b49536095d7b0.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on May 20, 2018, 01:04:37 AM
Love my Kershaws ! Maybe more than my SAK’s Sorry for the poor picture (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/2e1b5990053a803c2e5b49536095d7b0.jpg)

great pic and great blades to match it! :like: :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: CeHo on May 20, 2018, 03:57:06 AM
Nice one CeHo! :drool: :like:

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on May 23, 2018, 02:43:38 PM
As usual nothing to see.....but I did join the club, got a Skyline yesterday.

So far I love it, except disengaging the lock is a pain due to the cracks and chunks of skin missing on the tip of my thumb  :whistle:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on May 24, 2018, 04:57:47 AM
Here's that $12 oso sweet, great value:

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/890/42313039521_602d8afa4e_z.jpg)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/831/41411750405_25fac97872_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on May 24, 2018, 04:59:44 AM
Also got this G10 cryo a couple of months ago, so much better than the all metal handle version:

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/965/41411750355_3dde456537_z.jpg)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/877/40506850420_ef80a5b634_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on May 25, 2018, 05:32:08 PM
Here's that $12 oso sweet, great value:

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/890/42313039521_602d8afa4e_z.jpg)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/831/41411750405_25fac97872_z.jpg)

OH so sweet!  :D I'd like an orange one, but the one I got works well enough for me  :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/ObFkREc.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on May 25, 2018, 10:03:41 PM
Here's that $12 oso sweet, great value:

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/890/42313039521_602d8afa4e_z.jpg)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/831/41411750405_25fac97872_z.jpg)

OH so sweet!  :D I'd like an orange one, but the one I got works well enough for me  :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/ObFkREc.jpg)


thats an interesting carry for today, looks like your breaking into a golf course   :o :D
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: zrxoa1 on May 26, 2018, 08:00:26 AM
Whirlwind
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180526/30247580a414d5313e0f2f1b341fc91a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180526/884b123fb75526f2e197d277777328bf.jpg)



Clash
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180526/fb08511864986efcf31e71bae3ba0f26.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180526/c19fd9823c6bfdfe70e3110610032770.jpg)




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Title: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: zrxoa1 on May 26, 2018, 08:00:36 AM
.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on May 26, 2018, 01:29:32 PM
Whirlwind



Clash




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Wow those are rare ones  :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on May 28, 2018, 06:30:38 AM
Whirlwind



Clash




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Wow those are rare ones  :like:

what makes them rare?
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on May 28, 2018, 07:44:26 PM
 :like: :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on May 29, 2018, 05:39:57 AM
I need to find a whirlwind.  Cool looking knife! :ahhh

Kershaw group.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: zrxoa1 on May 29, 2018, 06:00:24 AM
I need to find a whirlwind.  Cool looking knife! :ahhh

Kershaw group.


Cheap on eBay. Not sure if they’re in Walmart or Tractor Supply stores.

Under $40 in eBay...




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Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on May 29, 2018, 06:14:24 AM
Thank you, zrxoa!
I'll probably order one this weekend. :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on May 29, 2018, 08:03:36 AM
Thank you, zrxoa!
I'll probably order one this weekend. :cheers:

hold on a minute there
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on May 29, 2018, 08:11:23 AM
what about the whirlwinds sexy sibling: The Blackout

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/881/27555215677_be4ff8e413_z.jpg)
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1741/28551962178_5fa38bfa28_z.jpg)
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/873/28551962188_baf2ae2bb6_z.jpg)

Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: zrxoa1 on May 29, 2018, 08:15:49 AM
Very nice!  Personally, I don’t care for a serrated blade, but that’s a beauty!




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Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on May 29, 2018, 08:20:23 AM
Very nice!  Personally, I don’t care for a serrated blade, but that’s a beauty!




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TY, yours are very nice, my clash has more of a glossy finish, I like the matte finish on yours much better
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: zrxoa1 on May 29, 2018, 08:36:22 AM
Very nice!  Personally, I don’t care for a serrated blade, but that’s a beauty!




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TY, yours are very nice, my clash has more of a glossy finish, I like the matte finish on yours much better


I just wish mine weren’t so scratched up!!




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Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on May 29, 2018, 02:53:34 PM
Thank you, zrxoa!
I'll probably order one this weekend. :cheers:
hold on a minute there
That blackout is very cool! But, I believe I would prefer the whirlwind.  :)
Edit: I should note that I have the knockout with the black blade. Looks awesome, but hard to keep looking new. :ahhh
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on June 01, 2018, 01:10:14 PM
always sweet

(https://i.imgur.com/AWDsHS8.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on June 08, 2018, 03:29:08 PM
Skyline......tip up or tip down?  :think:

I swapped to tip up which leaves much more sticking out, played around a bit and the re-positioning to open when tip down seems almost as fast as tip up. 
Title: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: zrxoa1 on June 09, 2018, 01:48:17 AM
The Whirlwind with me at work tonight...
(Clash is in my lunchbox. Haha)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180608/ab8e8d197c6baf6b962f2310f5a1e4ca.jpg)


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Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: effjaybay on June 09, 2018, 06:51:45 AM
Here's a couple of old Japanese Kershaws
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: zrxoa1 on June 11, 2018, 02:13:42 AM
My poor Kershaw’s took a beating today. Cut up about 50 cardboard boxes. Rough on the ol’ Whirlwind and Clash.

Getting ready to clean them up and touch up the blades.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180611/8a81ecb306ea49378bc961c0ee6580e0.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180611/c748f306e1cc5b82a01b7ba6009ca7a3.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180611/3016857f80a699237c3ffee4e2f87e20.jpg)


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Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Iron Man 2 on June 17, 2018, 03:44:45 AM
Kershaw link with awesome Popular Mechanics cover. :)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on June 18, 2018, 02:27:54 AM
 :like: :like: Love the Link, Kershaw's best knife ever!
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on June 26, 2018, 12:16:43 AM
Speaking of links......
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on June 26, 2018, 03:46:13 PM
Here follows a  :worthless: mini review of the bog-standard Skyline....

Love the blade, nice & thin so the grind doesn't really matter. I can feel it would be possible to push the edge back and get it sharper, but it's sharp enough and the edge retention is good as is.

By rights it's right hand tip up or down only, and that's determined by the single liner the pocket clips screws grab hold of.......

IMO, disengaging the liner lock would be better for a right handed person if the liner was on the other side of the blade.......go ahead, test with you left hand and tell me it ain't so.......

That leaves you with a problem, the single liner and the saved weight is what makes the knife worthwhile, but no matter which hand, the liner will be on the wrong side for the best ergos to accommodate the  pocket clip.

Some reviews mentioned the detent being weak, mine is very strong to the point its painful to open with the cut I have on my index finger.

Still like the knife.....  :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on June 27, 2018, 02:18:48 AM
 :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on July 02, 2018, 03:36:37 AM
Link time!!
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on July 02, 2018, 04:27:11 AM
Very nice, Spartan!  :like:

Just in Case, your SAK has a Link. I'll show myself to the door. :facepalm:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: powernoodle on July 02, 2018, 01:39:38 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/QI8H84F.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/W4keulg.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/udDGPfn.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/uvcuJdM.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/wswFZYz.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/TCkg2it.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/1BWPgQp.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/UmMOB4g.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/2AY9KJN.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/r4YCMc7.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/HTbGOV3.jpg)
Oso Sweet with glowy scales.

Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on July 02, 2018, 02:42:43 PM

Oso Sweet with glowy scales.

Kershaw fan by any stretch of the imagination?  :D :like: :like:

love those glowy scales,
and that Nutnfancy one... :like:  Did he gear-check you when you met him??  :think:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: powernoodle on July 02, 2018, 07:38:01 PM
Did he gear-check you when you met him??  :think:

There is so much tension between us that he avoids me.  I still like him, though, and support him on Patreon.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on July 02, 2018, 08:07:12 PM
Did he gear-check you when you met him??  :think:

There is so much tension between us that he avoids me.  I still like him, though, and support him on Patreon.

for some odd reason I still watch every one of his videos  :ahhh :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on July 02, 2018, 10:53:14 PM
what's the black one in the middle of the Blur's Powernoodle? a ZT?
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Iron Man 2 on July 03, 2018, 12:36:57 AM
Here's mine.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on July 03, 2018, 01:12:18 AM

Oso Sweet with glowy scales.

Kershaw fan by any stretch of the imagination?  :D :like: :like:

love those glowy scales,
and that Nutnfancy one... :like:  Did he gear-check you when you met him??  :think:
Uh oh! Nutnfancy gear check! I heard he's notorious for them. He'd have a a field day with all of my ever changing EDC combos :D
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on July 03, 2018, 01:14:03 AM
Did he gear-check you when you met him??  :think:

There is so much tension between us that he avoids me.  I still like him, though, and support him on Patreon.

for some odd reason I still watch every one of his videos  :ahhh :tu:

I still watch one occasionally myself Peacent. More for entertainment than anything, although if it wasn't for NTF, I wouldn't have gotten into opinels
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on July 03, 2018, 03:47:28 PM
what's the black one in the middle of the Blur's Powernoodle? a ZT?

https://zt.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/zt0350

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on July 04, 2018, 06:36:11 AM
what's the black one in the middle of the Blur's Powernoodle? a ZT?

https://zt.kaiusaltd.com/knives/knife/zt0350

 :cheers:

yeah, thx peacent, that is very nice
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on July 04, 2018, 06:55:13 AM
Dividend

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/922/29316137388_f57c926483_z.jpg)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1786/42283224995_6caf814370_m.jpg)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/834/29316137378_51e1e45f5f_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on July 04, 2018, 02:58:20 PM
Dividend

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/922/29316137388_f57c926483_z.jpg)

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1786/42283224995_6caf814370_m.jpg)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/834/29316137378_51e1e45f5f_z.jpg)

looks very ergonomic   :o
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on July 04, 2018, 11:35:46 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: shark_za on July 06, 2018, 08:49:16 AM
Skyline......tip up or tip down?  :think:

I swapped to tip up which leaves much more sticking out, played around a bit and the re-positioning to open when tip down seems almost as fast as tip up.

Flippers are cool tip down, its all about where you grab it at first.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on July 09, 2018, 04:02:32 AM
Very true, I prefer blade down for mine, but this leek of mine has it at blade up, until I can get a torx bit small enough to switch it over
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on July 10, 2018, 07:12:52 AM
Can anyone explain why there is negativity towards the Speedsafe AO? Some youtubers and some on bladeforums seem to not like it, but I never hear a reason. I would never dream of deassisting my Blur as others do, I don't quite get it, if you don't like the feature why buy the knife? I can see legal reasons or restrictions being an issue but I love AO. That Dividend I posted a few posts up fires out like its on amphetamines, really sweet knife.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on July 10, 2018, 02:29:55 PM
Can anyone explain why there is negativity towards the Speedsafe AO? Some youtubers and some on bladeforums seem to not like it, but I never hear a reason. I would never dream of deassisting my Blur as others do, I don't quite get it, if you don't like the feature why buy the knife? I can see legal reasons or restrictions being an issue but I love AO. That Dividend I posted a few posts up fires out like its on amphetamines, really sweet knife.

a. Durability: torsion bars form Speedsafe tend to break easily and after some use, when you've gone through quite a few cycles of opening   :(
b. Tolerances: AO usually covers/hides the bad tolerances in cheap or low quality folders, that need it to open and lock reliably, because if they were manual or relied on precision machining and fitting to work, they would not open half the time  :salute:
c. Safety: when deassisted or the torsion bar breaks, many or most times the knife can't be opened safely, doesn't have a detent (unsafe in the pocket), can't lock or a combination of bad action, locking and retention problems arises  :P
d. Comfort: the force that launches the blade open has to be fought back to fold the blade in the handle, posing a potential safety issue, making it hard or difficult to counteract the AO's spring to close the folder resulting in awkward operation
e. Alternate opening: AO can't be opened slowly, partially, or in a controlled manner which can be problematic at certain times, environments and circumstances as well as among certain types if people

I can think of other reasons (dubious legal classification, "flying knives"... ::)) but they are secondary or tertiary

Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on July 10, 2018, 04:04:47 PM
 :ahhh

I know all of this from youtube videos.......but seeing it summed up like gives me serious 2nd thoughts about that Knockout I'm itching to get  :think:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on July 10, 2018, 06:21:04 PM
Maybe I'm lucky, never had one break in 10 years(of course by saying this I will surely have one break by next week  :rofl:)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on July 10, 2018, 06:39:01 PM
Maybe I'm lucky, never had one break in 10 years(of course by saying this I will surely have one break by next week  :rofl:)

it's like the AXIS lock on Benchmades, some people have them breaking all the time, others spend 10 years with 10 different Benchmades without an issue, and others are fine for years and then one day it breaks all of a sudden  ??? :ahhh
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on July 11, 2018, 01:09:58 AM
:ahhh

I know all of this from youtube videos.......but seeing it summed up like gives me serious 2nd thoughts about that Knockout I'm itching to get  :think:

thats a great knife, I wouldn't worry about that purchase, the USA made Kershaws are top notch.

All mechanical items break after awhile either due to metal fatigue, corrosion, rust, improper heat treatment etc...everything breaks come to think about it, just on different time scales, thank Isaac Newton  :rofl:

When the universe reaches its end and goes cold and even atoms stop moving, somewhere Gerhards soul(if there is such a thing) will be kicking himself that he never got a knockout  :think:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on July 11, 2018, 01:55:42 AM
As good as the USA made Kershaws are, there are some really decent Chinese made ones, and then there are some really awful ones ie "Freefall" Amazon had a deal last week for about $10, but I already returned it, vertical blade play, blade rattled when you shook knife when open, razor sharp spine gimping, clip too short and so tight it was unusable and held in place by 1 screw on the end. Probably the worst Kershaw I have seen, it was out to cut me  :rofl: either by lock failure or saw tooth gimping, and I take blade safety very seriously so even for $10 I would avoid this pos.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Iron Man 2 on July 15, 2018, 04:30:27 PM
Here is the Kershaw Link, Leek, and Skyline.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on July 28, 2018, 11:29:41 PM
Here is the Kershaw Link, Leek, and Skyline.

Very. Nice!
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on August 15, 2018, 04:53:36 AM
if anyone is interested the black and blue aluminum link is $33 on amazon, lowest price yet
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on August 15, 2018, 05:06:04 AM
Love the link!!! :like: :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Iron Man 2 on August 17, 2018, 12:29:30 AM
I agree! :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on September 04, 2018, 10:01:19 AM
I found a few Amplitude 3.25's at walmart on clearance for $5 each. I opened one for myself, giving one to my brother, might resell the other...one thing I find weird is the one I opened has 2 bronze pivot washers, looking into the other clam packs I see one has a nylon and a bronze, the third one has 2 nylons and slightly different printing/silkscreen on the package and the scales look thicker on the side view. I find these to be quite odd, why all three have different washers? Maybe produced in a different factory? It's strange I do wonder if the thicker one with nylon is maybe a fake, but not sure if Kershaws are faked.

It's a decent knife, has a Leekish quality to it and nice deployment
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on September 04, 2018, 03:49:07 PM
I found a few Amplitude 3.25's at walmart on clearance for $5 each. I opened one for myself, giving one to my brother, might resell the other...one thing I find weird is the one I opened has 2 bronze pivot washers, looking into the other clam packs I see one has a nylon and a bronze, the third one has 2 nylons and slightly different printing/silkscreen on the package and the scales look thicker on the side view. I find these to be quite odd, why all three have different washers? Maybe produced in a different factory? It's strange I do wonder if the thicker one with nylon is maybe a fake, but not sure if Kershaws are faked.

It's a decent knife, has a Leekish quality to it and nice deployment

wow,  :o
at that $ I'd have gotten all of them  :ahhh :drink:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on September 13, 2018, 04:45:16 PM
here's a weird, odd Kershaw that I like a lot,
the Lonerock RBK replaceable blade folder

(https://i.imgur.com/B9Ee4V8.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: NutSAK on September 13, 2018, 04:56:29 PM
I really like these Kershaw/Emerson collaboration knives.

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8317/29296339292_90171a9107_k.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Aloha on September 13, 2018, 05:01:52 PM
I wasn't too sure about this knife.  The handle grooves initially weren't something I considered.  After having this knife for a while and using it quite a bit I can tell you I like it a lot.  The comfort of this handle for my hand is awesome.  I really really like the blade on this knife.  Its one heck of a slicer.  The edge is wicked and keeps it pretty well.  I've used it for food prep many times as well as around the camp site.  Its bulky and a bit awkward to carry I anything other than a sheath or pack.  Over all a sweet blade.

PST and 91mm for size reference.   
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on September 19, 2018, 04:47:57 PM
Awesome pics guys!
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on October 05, 2018, 02:06:15 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/sWWWJbX.jpg)  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: angus macguyver on October 07, 2018, 04:56:40 PM
My Kershaw Kudu, took the plastic off and made some wooden Opipi scales.
(https://beta-static.photobucket.com/images/h436/JacksonsFive/Image0651_zps2ff1dbc6.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds) (https://beta.photobucket.com/u/JacksonsFive/p/1e2e1c31-b602-467d-b56e-42cbd3b526d7)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on October 08, 2018, 05:38:16 PM
Nice! :like: :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: CeHo on October 09, 2018, 05:52:36 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Ct7IRiN.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on October 10, 2018, 03:37:37 AM
 :o :like: :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: CeHo on October 10, 2018, 08:51:53 AM
  :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on October 15, 2018, 02:02:29 AM
 :multi:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on October 20, 2018, 03:14:06 AM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on October 20, 2018, 04:02:30 AM
Very nice, Spartan! :like:
I didn't know Kershaw made the Leek in that finish. :)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on October 20, 2018, 03:49:55 PM
:cheers:

I see your Leek,
and raise my Oh-So Sweet!  :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/zh1caWj.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on October 20, 2018, 04:53:43 PM
:cheers:

I see your Leek,
and raise my Oh-So Sweet!  :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/zh1caWj.jpg)
Very nice, Spartan! :like:
I didn't know Kershaw made the Leek in that finish. :)


Thanks guys! I saw that cammo finish, and couldn't resist
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on October 23, 2018, 05:53:52 PM
Onion Sweet tortilla, Oso Sweet knife  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/zrndlj1.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on October 24, 2018, 05:29:07 AM
 :like: :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on October 24, 2018, 11:55:43 AM
I'm a bit disgusted with my Skyline...... :facepalm:

Firstly, 14C28N.......great steel, more than good enough compared to 8cr13

My main problem is deployment, it's just not a good flipper, especially not after few months pocket time, and what gets me it's not even obviously dirty....

Currently it's easier to use the horribly sharp blade stops like thumbstuds, but that's less than ideal.

Yesterday I tried to cut a dead branch off an office plant, wood was a bit harder than expected so I couldn't get through......went to close the knife and found the liner lock at past 100%  :facepalm:

Thought about it and that alone is not a deal breaker......with the single liner a bit of flex is to be expected.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on October 25, 2018, 03:02:04 AM
I'm a bit disgusted with my Skyline...... :facepalm:

Firstly, 14C28N.......great steel, more than good enough compared to 8cr13

My main problem is deployment, it's just not a good flipper, especially not after few months pocket time, and what gets me it's not even obviously dirty....

Currently it's easier to use the horribly sharp blade stops like thumbstuds, but that's less than ideal.

Yesterday I tried to cut a dead branch off an office plant, wood was a bit harder than expected so I couldn't get through......went to close the knife and found the liner lock at past 100%  :facepalm:

Thought about it and that alone is not a deal breaker......with the single liner a bit of flex is to be expected.

Maybe try one of the models with bearings if you cant carry an assited, heard good things about the atmos
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on October 25, 2018, 03:54:50 PM

Maybe try one of the models with bearings if you cant carry an assited, heard good things about the atmos

I don't think that's the answer, I've seen what pocket lint does bearing pivots  :facepalm:

The blade is great, thin and slicey....all good.

Put that blade in a Spyderco Salt 1 chassis and you've got a hassle-free pocket knife. 

If my Salt 1 was PE and the hole was smaller thus lowering the profile of the knife, it would be no contest.....
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on October 30, 2018, 03:20:14 AM
TX tool - Any good?
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: RF52 on November 01, 2018, 04:30:56 PM
Kershaw Emerson cqc-5(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181101/fa50eced79a43adc8a6f086556fe4c3c.jpg)

Sent fra min FRD-L09 via Tapatalk

Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: CeHo on November 16, 2018, 07:29:09 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/E6vEW2F.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/JB5sV4M.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on November 19, 2018, 09:21:01 AM
Kershaw Skyline Plan of action

- grind off flipper
- give blade stops few passes under the polisher
- slightly hollow out G10 to give easier access  to use the blade stops as thumb studs.

Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on November 29, 2018, 09:17:47 PM
 :facepalm:
My Skyline got raped today, we were pressing larger bushings into these shocks and found it worked best if we cut the rubber off the one end.....

While I killed myself at the press for 3 hours the appy used my knife to cut the rubber......good Sandvik 14C28N  :cheers:

 (https://i.postimg.cc/qq3VhyVX/IMG-20181129-165839-1.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on November 30, 2018, 07:23:11 AM
My mind has changed a bit....... :hatsoff: Skyline, and  :hatsoff: 14C28N

I cringed watching how the knife was used yesterday, and I was waiting for the blade to chip out......heard it scratch against the old bushings so many times......

Rinsed it off last night, and 1 drop of Daiwa reel oil on the pivot and it was deploying perfectly again........

What I'm reconsidering is removing the flipper tab, not for deployment reasons but for the guard it forms......that was quite useful yesterday....

Now the steel.....

The edge had a few flat spots, I suspect from in-pocket meetings with me keys.  By last night it was just dull.

I touched up the edge with a diamond sharpener 3-beer free-hand steady, stropped it and it slices receipt paper  :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on January 04, 2019, 08:16:40 AM
Did the full Nick on my Skyline, and while I had it apart put a 17 degree edge on it with the Lansky  :woohoo:
 :hatsoff: I think the term is "sticky sharp"
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on January 04, 2019, 06:05:39 PM
that Skyline now must be yours and only yours, after that use and tweaking   :like:
Never tried one of those, but I'm falling in love with this one I got two months ago, the Grid

(https://i.imgur.com/yUdW3Wn.jpg)

I especially like the deep carry and quick opening, never fail to pop and lock!  :ahhh
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on January 18, 2019, 01:19:19 PM
of the Kershaw Grid
I won't be getting rid!

(https://i.imgur.com/WdRn0Cc.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on February 18, 2019, 09:40:16 AM
Did the full Nick on my Skyline, and while I had it apart put a 17 degree edge on it with the Lansky  :woohoo:
 :hatsoff: I think the term is "sticky sharp"

I enlarged the lockbar relief, and the Skyline has become a firm favourite  :salute:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on February 18, 2019, 03:28:20 PM
the Skyline is neat,
but so is this Grid! :D

(https://i.imgur.com/i6pKTS2.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on February 24, 2019, 09:37:22 AM
Did the full Nick on my Skyline, and while I had it apart put a 17 degree edge on it with the Lansky  :woohoo:
 :hatsoff: I think the term is "sticky sharp"

I enlarged the lockbar relief, and the Skyline has become a firm favourite  :salute:

I waited like 4-5 years for it to drop to $30 on amazon after I missed getting one years ago for $28 I think, coming tomorrow :mail:, I hope I get a good copy, Your knife skills far exceed my feeble abilities  :salute: I won't be able to mod it like you have, hopefully it will just need a break in period

 
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 24, 2019, 09:39:08 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/ygfTNdY.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/jXYqbCN.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on February 24, 2019, 09:53:44 AM
Nice GLBM, here's mine:

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7880/33318963338_7eca55fa3a_z.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7821/32252452497_274a39a038_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on February 24, 2019, 09:57:32 AM
And Amplitude which is very cool, fastest opening Kershaw I have, makes a sound like Wolverine's claws  when it opens :ahhh

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7825/32252452487_8de0c91984_z.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7822/47142686412_96e31c54ed_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 24, 2019, 09:57:32 AM
Nice GLBM, here's mine:

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7880/33318963338_7eca55fa3a_z.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7821/32252452497_274a39a038_z.jpg)
Thanks, Beard! :cheers:

Love the color combo on yours. :like:
Which model is that one? It may be my computer screen, but I can't quite make it out in the photos.

I am finally playing with the wave opening and feel it is a worthy knife deployment method in some situations. Not a fan of thumb-discs though. :-\
But, with the Emerson Kershaws, the wave makes a good thumb opening thingy.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on February 24, 2019, 10:00:37 AM
Nice GLBM, here's mine:

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7880/33318963338_7eca55fa3a_z.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7821/32252452497_274a39a038_z.jpg)
Thanks, Beard! :cheers:

Love the color combo on yours. :like:
Which model is that one? It may be my computer screen, but I can't quite make it out in the photos.

I am finally playing with the wave opening and feel it is a worthy knife deployment method in some situations. Not a fan of thumb-discs though. :-\
But, with the Emerson Kershaws, the wave makes a good thumb opening thingy.

I think it's the same as yours, I would have to look up amazon purchase history I can't remember if its 5 or 7, but it's 7.5" open
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on February 24, 2019, 10:02:26 AM
CQC-4K, I was close tho, pic looks greenish but it's more like coyote tan G10
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 24, 2019, 10:05:24 AM
CQC-4K, I was close tho, pic looks greenish but it's more like coyote tan G10
Indeed. Basically the same knife. I couldn't believe how cheap they had gotten a few years ago. The build quality is outstanding. Mine was $7 on clearance at Wal-Mart.  :ahhh
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 24, 2019, 10:06:12 AM
And Amplitude which is very cool, fastest opening Kershaw I have, makes a sound like Wolverine's claws  when it opens :ahhh

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7825/32252452487_8de0c91984_z.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7822/47142686412_96e31c54ed_z.jpg)
Still need to pick one of those up. Looks like a really well made knife. And I like clacky opening noises. :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on February 24, 2019, 10:09:27 AM
And Amplitude which is very cool, fastest opening Kershaw I have, makes a sound like Wolverine's claws  when it opens :ahhh

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7825/32252452487_8de0c91984_z.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7822/47142686412_96e31c54ed_z.jpg)
Still need to pick one of those up. Looks like a really well made knife. And I like clacky opening noises. :like:

Damn, $7 is awesome for that knife. I do have another amplitude factory sealed, was gonna list it here eventually, but I would be up for a trade if you want to PM me or can give you good price to buy, LMK
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 24, 2019, 10:14:27 AM
PM sent, sir!  :cheers:

Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 24, 2019, 10:22:13 AM
I didn't realize how big this thing was. It is the XL version of the CQC-4K. 9" overall length. 4" blade. :ahhh
(https://i.imgur.com/ssd0pAE.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on February 24, 2019, 10:36:34 AM
I didn't realize how big this thing was. It is the XL version of the CQC-4K. 9" overall length. 4" blade. :ahhh
(https://i.imgur.com/ssd0pAE.jpg)

Wow, that is a beast, less than $1/inch, great find  :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 24, 2019, 11:15:16 AM
I didn't realize how big this thing was. It is the XL version of the CQC-4K. 9" overall length. 4" blade. :ahhh
(https://i.imgur.com/ssd0pAE.jpg)

Wow, that is a beast, less than $1/inch, great find  :cheers:
:cheers:

The weight of the blade makes the wave feature extremely fast once the break threshold is surpassed. It closes quite smoothly as well with no lock-stick and a fair detent. Not drop-shut, but definitely doesn't feel cheap. How is the action on your CQC-4K?
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on February 24, 2019, 02:55:44 PM
Mine was $7 on clearance at Wal-Mart.  :ahhh

(https://i.imgur.com/EB18jp8.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: CeHo on February 24, 2019, 03:05:42 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/hQGDFky.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/BVJoA1n.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/fyYOJpc.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/DOUY2Lx.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 24, 2019, 07:23:15 PM
That is awesome, CeHo! :like:

Kershaw was really walking the wire putting USA and Japan on the same blade. :ahhh
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: CeHo on February 24, 2019, 07:35:44 PM
That is awesome, CeHo! :like:

Kershaw was really walking the wire putting USA and Japan on the same blade. :ahhh

You’re right- I didn’t think about it  :think:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on February 24, 2019, 11:11:34 PM
Wow, that is a beast, less than $1/inch, great find  :cheers:

 :cheers:

The weight of the blade makes the wave feature extremely fast once the break threshold is surpassed. It closes quite smoothly as well with no lock-stick and a fair detent. Not drop-shut, but definitely doesn't feel cheap. How is the action on your CQC-4K?

Action is excellent, but I have to use disc  to thumb flick it, my thumbs are too short to do it on the wave
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 25, 2019, 12:37:16 AM
Admittedly, I tend to turn the knife a bit in my hand to thumb the Wave. Repositioning it after it is opened is getting easier. I've been flicking the CQC around for a good part of the day. :rofl:

The actual Wave feature is way faster than I had originally assumed.  :ahhh
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on February 25, 2019, 02:58:26 AM
Waited 4-5 years for Skyline to drop in price, very happy with it at $30 for USA made, fortunately I got an excellent sample, very slim & lightweight, perfect centering, no blade play, shaving sharp, great ergos, good G10 texture, on the cons, could use gimping on the spine and flipper, better clip(comes tip down, but if you reverse it, too much knife will stick up) and cutout for lockbar release could be a little wider, otherwise it's pretty awesome, just got it today, will see how it carries and breaks in and report back

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7880/33327544478_3654a4d714_z.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7820/33327544468_cbdb540575_z.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7855/47202987391_852e90d292_m.jpg)
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7861/33327544488_ca613b2413_z.jpg)
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Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 25, 2019, 03:01:53 AM
That's a beauty, beard! :like:
Congrats on getting one. Looks to be a fine example. :)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on February 25, 2019, 03:06:07 AM
Ty GLBM. Yeah I apologize for not getting the deal posted here, by the time I had read & watched reviews, ordered it, fell asleep in my desk chair...the next thing I knew it was sold out  :twak:

And I blew my budget for the next 2 months with this and stayglow vics, so I won't be getting anything for awhile, but finally got a few things I wanted for many years.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: ThePeacent on February 26, 2019, 03:47:39 PM
retreat with the Grid!  :ahhh

(https://i.imgur.com/cdU3oyz.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on February 26, 2019, 05:35:33 PM
Awesome Kershaw, TP! But, that said, we're going to need to see the blade to make sure you didn't break it.  :pok: :D
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on February 28, 2019, 11:26:01 AM
Following up on Skyline:
Needs smoother G10 under the clip, it's very difficult to insert and remove from jeans pocket due to grippy scale and tight clip.
You do get some misfires if you try to use flipper with no wrist flip, seems worse if knife is sitting and is "cold", but opens 100% of the time with wrist action
Be nice if they had a skyline 2 with bearings, better clip and larger lockbar release cutout, would be a killer knife, definently enjoy this one it's just not very fidget and pocket friendly  :salute:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Frankki on March 01, 2019, 12:49:33 PM
Well I don't really carry these as they are a little on the clunky side, even the little 1040, but boy do I like them! All that old-school 80's lockback charm and very nice looks.


(http://i.imgur.com/eP5DIMH.jpg) (https://imgur.com/eP5DIMH)


Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Aloha on March 01, 2019, 05:24:26 PM
I picked up the Kershaw Dimension a while ago.  Its a beast of knife.  Thick Ti slabs and thick blade.  It flies when deployed which I like  :D.  The speed safe torsion bar had broke twice tho.  Kershaw warranty sent replacements so all good.  I carry it more than I report on, mostly around the home.  The blade being 8Cr is what you'd expect from Kershaw ( they do a good job on it ).   
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 02, 2019, 04:32:30 AM
Following up on Skyline:
Needs smoother G10 under the clip, it's very difficult to insert and remove from jeans pocket due to grippy scale and tight clip.
You do get some misfires if you try to use flipper with no wrist flip, seems worse if knife is sitting and is "cold", but opens 100% of the time with wrist action
Be nice if they had a skyline 2 with bearings, better clip and larger lockbar release cutout, would be a killer knife, definently enjoy this one it's just not very fidget and pocket friendly  :salute:
Thanks for the information and experience with the Skyline, Beard! :salute:

Well I don't really carry these as they are a little on the clunky side, even the little 1040, but boy do I like them! All that old-school 80's lockback charm and very nice looks.


(http://i.imgur.com/eP5DIMH.jpg) (https://imgur.com/eP5DIMH)

Absolutely gorgeous knives, Frankki!  :drool:

I picked up the Kershaw Dimension a while ago.  Its a beast of knife.  Thick Ti slabs and thick blade.  It flies when deployed which I like  :D.  The speed safe torsion bar had broke twice tho.  Kershaw warranty sent replacements so all good.  I carry it more than I report on, mostly around the home.  The blade being 8Cr is what you'd expect from Kershaw ( they do a good job on it ).   

Really cool knife there, Aloha! Indeed they do a good job on the 8Cr!  :iagree:
I have developed a liking for their use of Sandvik 14c28n on a couple of the models as well for a little step-up. :)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: CeHo on March 02, 2019, 11:31:59 AM
Well I don't really carry these as they are a little on the clunky side, even the little 1040, but boy do I like them! All that old-school 80's lockback charm and very nice looks.


(http://i.imgur.com/eP5DIMH.jpg) (https://imgur.com/eP5DIMH)

Real beauties  :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Rapidray on March 02, 2019, 04:30:58 PM
Some very nice knives posted!  :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on March 05, 2019, 07:51:27 PM
Today at the biltong shop......inside the bottle store  >:D  :cheers: my hands were too dirty (building a canopy, bought steel, long story) to handle a prime piece of Eland biltong......which is too long for the paper bag.

Handed the shop assistant my lightly modified Skyline.......and he could not believe how it cuts  :rofl:

 (https://i.postimg.cc/26qTkJrh/IMG-20190305-204345.jpg) (https://postimages.org/)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: JustinCase on March 06, 2019, 01:43:03 AM
My small collection of the discontinue Kershaw "Chubby" Knives Model #1440, made in Japan with AUS6 steel and released by Snap-On Tools.  Not to be confuse with the Kershaw 1445 Half-Ton made in China.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img921/8843/uomOol.jpg)(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/1760/BGeGaZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 06, 2019, 02:26:51 AM
Awesome collection of Chubbies, Justin! :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: JustinCase on March 06, 2019, 04:13:25 AM
Awesome collection of Chubbies, Justin! :like:
Thank you! :salute:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 06, 2019, 04:25:10 AM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 06, 2019, 04:30:27 AM
The pocket clips on the Chubbies are the coolest I've seen on a Snap-On licensed tool. :)

I really wish Kershaw would do more with Snap-On. Two of my favorite knives are Kershaw Snap-On collaborations. 1910RD G&G Hawk design(the 1910 is a flipping beast) and 1730SO RJ Martin design(one of the coolest folding knife blades ever). I could sit and flip the 1910 open all day it is so good. :)

(https://i.imgur.com/DijedhE.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/JuNYcf0.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/TDe9Yth.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/uEnXFQU.jpg)

Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: JustinCase on March 06, 2019, 06:09:42 AM
Don't know the purpose of the grooves, but really like the design of the 1730 blade :tu:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 06, 2019, 06:15:34 AM
Thank you, Justin! :cheers:

I figured out the reason for the grooves in the blade sometime ago. They make it nearly impossible for the end-user to sharpen the blade. I stopped carrying it after it got dull, because I was damaging my stone trying to sharpen the thing.  :rofl:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 10, 2019, 04:59:31 AM
The Amplitude from Blackbeard arrived today.  :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/U6vnakO.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/neJi73q.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/11pYhyd.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on March 10, 2019, 06:35:28 AM
The Amplitude from Blackbeard arrived today.  :woohoo:

(https://i.imgur.com/U6vnakO.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/neJi73q.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/11pYhyd.jpg)

 :-\ Dang, that looks nicer then mine, The one I opened had some stain on the handle from pivot oil which I cant seem to buff out
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 10, 2019, 06:46:13 AM
Sorry to read your Amplitude has a stain. Maybe it will wear off as you use it? Hopefully.  :ahhh
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: JustinCase on March 10, 2019, 07:42:20 AM
The Amplitude from Blackbeard arrived today.  :woohoo:

Nice looking folder! :tu:  I really like the stainless bead blast finish version because of the blue accents. My favorite thing about the Amplitude is the sleek design and so far, the best deep pocket clip, makes the knife disappear in your pocket.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on March 10, 2019, 07:58:49 AM
Thank you, Justin! :cheers:

I hadn't even thought of that. Now you mention it, indeed the clip is a great configuration. Looking forward to carrying this one. :)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on March 28, 2019, 09:45:50 AM
Did the full Nick on my Skyline, and while I had it apart put a 17 degree edge on it with the Lansky  :woohoo:
 :hatsoff: I think the term is "sticky sharp"

Them there Scandinavians are not stupid people, so it shouldn't be surprising that when they cook up a steel with the express purpose of it being a knife steel, it works!  :cheers:

I have a funny relationship with the Skyline, ordered one, inspected it in the shop and felt it was too small for my hand and passed it up

Year or so later I saw it elsewhere at a discounted price and convinced myself.

You only need to go 2/3 pages back in this tread to see my disgust with the knife, but since I had it apart and sharpened it in January, it's been a favourite.

Yesterday I was cutting a box to shape to ship stuff at work, realized the ergos aren't great (for me), but it doesn't matter due to the size of the knife - it's a sufficient blade holder.

The 14C28 has been a revelation, and quite frankly inspiring because I have a sheet of the stuff at home and the digital kiln to properly heat treat it  8)

Only made 2 steak knives so far from the stuff, and completely knackered the extra course diamond stone of my Lanksy trying to put an edge on them.

Good stuff  :salute:

Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on April 17, 2019, 10:37:31 AM
anybody have an Atmos?
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on April 23, 2019, 09:28:29 AM
 :ahhh nobody? I might have to take one for the team  :rofl:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on April 23, 2019, 10:47:08 AM
:ahhh nobody? I might have to take one for the team  :rofl:
I might get one, but my budget has been trashed for a few weeks. I decided to buy both of the Free Ps, AND another Gerber MP1, AND another SOG PowerAssist, AND another ToughTool.  :facepalm:

Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on April 23, 2019, 11:15:16 AM
I might get one, but my budget has been trashed for a few weeks. I decided to buy both of the Free Ps, AND another Gerber MP1, AND another SOG PowerAssist, AND another ToughTool.  :facepalm:

And a dog  :o
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on April 23, 2019, 12:07:55 PM
Indeed.  :rofl:

Luckily, my father paid for our puppy, but food/vet/etc are on us now. Worth it.  :)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: RF52 on April 23, 2019, 07:28:34 PM
Congrats on all the new cool gear and a great buddy for years to come :like:

Sent fra min FRD-L09 via Tapatalk

Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on April 23, 2019, 07:47:12 PM
Congrats on all the new cool gear and a great buddy for years to come :like:

Sent fra min FRD-L09 via Tapatalk
Thank you, RF!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on April 25, 2019, 06:59:41 AM
I might get one, but my budget has been trashed for a few weeks. I decided to buy both of the Free Ps, AND another Gerber MP1, AND another SOG PowerAssist, AND another ToughTool.  :facepalm:

Well looks like I will be the first MTO'er to get one (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/jooliesews/Bobbys/smileys/happy451.gif) , should be here tomorrow  :mail:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/jooliesews/Bobbys/smileys/toxban.gif)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on April 25, 2019, 08:04:21 AM
Well looks like I will be the first MTO'er to get one (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/jooliesews/Bobbys/smileys/happy451.gif) , should be here tomorrow  :mail:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/jooliesews/Bobbys/smileys/toxban.gif)
:woohoo:
Looking forward to reading your thoughts on it! And maybe seeing some pics.  :pok: :D :popcorn:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on April 27, 2019, 03:01:29 AM
Amazons tracking; it's cool to see the little grin blip on the map moving closer to your location, for some reason the driver wimped out yesterday with some construction near me and blip started to move away & I got notification he couldn't access residence...guess it's easier for them to give up then try an alternate route  :rofl:

Then you have to open a chat, which used to be with a live csr, but seems to have been taken over by automated robots and was useless and forced me to call them, and then you have to explain the issue to someone in India, bit of a pain.....anyway I got it today, sorry for boring rant  :twak:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on April 27, 2019, 03:08:51 AM
Here is some pics(I took a few extra since nobody seems to have covered this on MTO) followed by mini review/first impressions of Kershaw Atmos:

(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/46792920005_808952d50e_z.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/33831675198_f5e16e4afb_z.jpg)
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(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47709006971_f9a0d18c2c_z.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47655986602_e2afec8e5b_z.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47709006911_c882fb6b28_z.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47709006901_c744892409_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on April 27, 2019, 03:56:00 AM
Unlike most Kershaw's, Atmos is non assisted, and runs on KVT bearing system. I guess you could call it a poor mans Zero Tolerance(me being the poor man and unless I win the lottery I will never have a ZT :rofl:) and is designed by Dimitri Sinkevich and has that bent scale shape of the higher priced knives.

Scales are G10 with carbon fiber inlays, blade steel is 8Cr13MoV. This thing is extremely lightweight, 1.76 ounces and at first glance seems too light for what it is  :think: but construction seems sturdy and scales are rigid.

Pros:
-Came razor sharp, only tested it on paper but it's as sharp as any of my sharpest knives
-Well Centered, maybe 98-99%
-Blade grind is even on both sides
-No blade play, and good detent
-Deep carry clip, clip is not too tight and has good smooth non g10 area under it, lanyard hole
-Feels very ergonomic, although the bent portion of clip creates a minor "warm" spot
-Good spine, flipper and backspacer gimping.
-Light as a feather
-Inexpensive, $28.50 USD
-Good fidget factor, has only had maybe 1/30 opening misfires so far, when you close the blade enough to get it over the detent ball you can shake the blade closed

Cons
-Not too many cons just some observations on the construction that could be better
-Knife needs momentum to fully engage lockbar, if you partially close the knife and then try to slowly open it again, the lockbar will not go to correct  postion, this is only occuring if you dont use the flipper and try to do a silent/slow open with no momentum.
-Where the lockbar meets the blade tang, the tang is very short, I didn't get a good pic of this, but there is not a lot of tang real estate that sits on the bar, however there is a scoop on the spine that engages with the blade stop so I dont think this is an issue.
-Bearings feel slightly gritty when closing, hopefully this will improve over time, glad to see they used oil and not that stinky grease other Chinese bearing knifes use
-Some people may not like the softer steel, may need more frequent touching up

I will follow up later on after I have carried and used it more, but overall I think it's a winner and deserves the accolades many reviewers have given it.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: cody6268 on April 27, 2019, 04:12:34 AM
I didn't know there were that many colors to the Chubby. I see a lot of red, followed by orange. But bright green and all the translucents I've never seen before.   The Craftsman version is cool. I'm surprised that it has a Craftsman part number as opposed to the Kershaw pattern number.
 
Here's my 1440OR (Orange) a user. Scales are faded, looks like it's been in a dog's mouth (judging by the gouges in the rubber inserts), and the blade has some scratches.  Still the thing cost me $20. At least the seller cleaned and sharpened it, and knew what they were doing (normally I avoid anything cleaned and sharpened by the seller). But I really like the shape and size of the knife. I have no problem getting a good grip.

(https://i.imgur.com/84k7yw7.jpg)

Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on April 27, 2019, 05:10:52 AM
Unlike most Kershaw's, Atmos is non assisted, and runs on KVT bearing system. I guess you could call it a poor mans Zero Tolerance(me being the poor man and unless I win the lottery I will never have a ZT :rofl:) and is designed by Dimitri Sinkevich and has that bent scale shape of the higher priced knives.

Scales are G10 with carbon fiber inlays, blade steel is 8Cr13MoV. This thing is extremely lightweight, 1.76 ounces and at first glance seems too light for what it is  :think: but construction seems sturdy and scales are rigid.

Pros:
-Came razor sharp, only tested it on paper but it's as sharp as any of my sharpest knives
-Well Centered, maybe 98-99%
-Blade grind is even on both sides
-No blade play, and good detent
-Deep carry clip, clip is not too tight and has good smooth non g10 area under it, lanyard hole
-Feels very ergonomic, although the bent portion of clip creates a minor "warm" spot
-Good spine, flipper and backspacer gimping.
-Light as a feather
-Inexpensive, $28.50 USD
-Good fidget factor, has only had maybe 1/30 opening misfires so far, when you close the blade enough to get it over the detent ball you can shake the blade closed

Cons
-Not too many cons just some observations on the construction that could be better
-Knife needs momentum to fully engage lockbar, if you partially close the knife and then try to slowly open it again, the lockbar will not go to correct  postion, this is only occuring if you dont use the flipper and try to do a silent/slow open with no momentum.
-Where the lockbar meets the blade tang, the tang is very short, I didn't get a good pic of this, but there is not a lot of tang real estate that sits on the bar, however there is a scoop on the spine that engages with the blade stop so I dont think this is an issue.
-Bearings feel slightly gritty when closing, hopefully this will improve over time, glad to see they used oil and not that stinky grease other Chinese bearing knifes use
-Some people may not like the softer steel, may need more frequent touching up

I will follow up later on after I have carried and used it more, but overall I think it's a winner and deserves the accolades many reviewers have given it.
Thank you for taking the time to write that, Blackbeard!  Seems like it may be a good candidate for a budget EDC knife.  :)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on April 27, 2019, 06:59:34 AM
Thank you for taking the time to write that, Blackbeard!  Seems like it may be a good candidate for a budget EDC knife.  :)

NP GLBM, yeah I am having a lot of fun with this one. As you can see reviews aren't my day job and I seem to have left out the measurements  :facepalm: I also borrowed the weight from amazon website, but on my crappy non digital postage scale it was closer to 2 ounces.

It's probably not gonna replace any hard use/work knives, it's just too light, but it's great for normal edc tasks and just fidgeting with 1 hand(as most of us probably use a knife for 75% of the time)

I haven't had it fail to open except that one time I mentioned, now in about 50-60 tries, so I guess that was user error, it's not as finicky as Kershaws other popular non assisted knife the skyline, which I'm still not sold on due to the misfires and tight clip

I will probably beef up the review after a few weeks of carry and slap it and the pics in the review sub-forum in the future

If you don't own a ball bearing knife this is a good place to try out for little $ outlay, if you want something a bit more robust try Ruike P801 for about same $ or Sanrenmu 910 which is even cheaper.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on April 28, 2019, 06:49:03 AM
Awesome.  :cheers:

 :popcorn:

Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: sak60 on April 28, 2019, 09:37:56 AM
Awesome.  :cheers:

 :popcorn:
+1
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Aloha on April 29, 2019, 05:39:53 PM
Kershaw sure does some neat knives.  They were my go to when I first bought knives.  Lots of affordable goodness to be had for not a lot of money. 
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on April 30, 2019, 09:15:51 AM
My slightly tuned Skyline gets more pocket time than anything else these days...... :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on April 30, 2019, 10:41:16 AM
My slightly tuned Skyline gets more pocket time than anything else these days...... :hatsoff:

did you sand the scale under the clip at all? I can barely get it in and out of my pocket.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on April 30, 2019, 11:56:21 AM
Nope, my pocket clip stands about 0.5mm proud of the scale and it's never been an issue.......probably my least problematic knife when it comes to climbing out of the pocket by itself when you sit down.....

Lock bar relief was further relieved to accommodate my fat fingers.

Disassembled, cleaned and lubed.......and the big one: secondary bevel increased to what Lansky says is 17 degrees.  :salute: Laser  :cheers:

My current phone is jinxed, my first ever cracked screen, and then I dropped it a second time in 2 weeks......another crack and some structural damage.

Next day I realized one of the chassis screws was ripped out and preventing the cover from clipping back into place......used the Skyline as a screwdriver no worries  :cheers:

I'm slowly falling in love with 14C28N  :dd:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: cody6268 on April 30, 2019, 10:47:05 PM
Nope, my pocket clip stands about 0.5mm proud of the scale and it's never been an issue.......probably my least problematic knife when it comes to climbing out of the pocket by itself when you sit down.....

Lock bar relief was further relieved to accommodate my fat fingers.

Disassembled, cleaned and lubed.......and the big one: secondary bevel increased to what Lansky says is 17 degrees.  :salute: Laser  :cheers:

My current phone is jinxed, my first ever cracked screen, and then I dropped it a second time in 2 weeks......another crack and some structural damage.

Next day I realized one of the chassis screws was ripped out and preventing the cover from clipping back into place......used the Skyline as a screwdriver no worries  :cheers:

I'm slowly falling in love with 14C28N  :dd:


And that's why I always buy professional/industrial model phones even if the performance/features suck and they're bulky. My current one (Sonim Bolt)  is supposedly able to be run over by a truck and still be unscathed. Unfortunately, the camera's a joke. Looks like something from a toy.  One of those models with a better camera would be the Kyocera DuraXE. I've actually taken some photos for here on it (camera USB/Charging cable bit the dust), and they turned out quite good.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: dkop1 on May 01, 2019, 01:50:44 AM
Blackwash Leek
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on May 01, 2019, 03:08:06 AM
Blackwash Leek
That is a great finish on a Leek. Very nice.  :)

The Leek is a favorite of mine.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: sak60 on May 02, 2019, 02:49:12 PM
Blackwash Leek
:like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on May 03, 2019, 11:00:03 AM

And that's why I always buy professional/industrial model phones even if the performance/features suck and they're bulky. My current one (Sonim Bolt)  is supposedly able to be run over by a truck and still be unscathed. Unfortunately, the camera's a joke. Looks like something from a toy.  One of those models with a better camera would be the Kyocera DuraXE. I've actually taken some photos for here on it (camera USB/Charging cable bit the dust), and they turned out quite good.

I used to do that.......back when it made any sense.  If I could afford iPhones I'd go that route.

You can run an Andriod phone as long as it lasts provided you don't load facebook and especially whatsapp, because this running out of storage space BS is simply planned obsolescence.

I'm sitting with a Samsung and LG phones in perfect working order, just not enough space for apps with the updates installed.

Apart from the phones being very expensive and basically disposable, I've found the contract option  at my service provider is the best option, 2 year contract including a phone, I never use all my airtime so the phone is my single cheapest expense.

To give you an example, I'm about a year into the new contract, guesstimate I'd pay 25% the price of a crappy phone to buy out the remainder of my contract, renew and get a new phone.  :salute:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: charlie fox on May 06, 2019, 07:14:19 PM
My new favorite; the Concierge
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Aloha on May 06, 2019, 07:16:48 PM
Looks like it fits the hand very well.  Pointy  :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on June 12, 2019, 09:06:22 AM
Updating some of my previous Kershaws thoughts:

Skyline: carrying it a lot, flipping action has gotten much better and I really love the blade shape, exceedingly sharp and cuts amazing, however it is ripping the seam of my pocket badly.with the rough G10 and tight clip.

Atmos: still great, no complaints, highly recommended

A couple of cheapies I picked up in the past 2 months:

Hotwire - A $10 Walmart exclusive, not too bad for the price, has speedsafe assisted opening, on the small side, uneven grind and horrible tiny overtight pocketclip

Cinder - Tiny key chain sized knife was under $7, thumbstud a little hard to open with one hand, has an itsy bitsy liner lock, Love the tiny blade for opening clamshell packages and boxes


Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on June 13, 2019, 09:39:13 PM
Updating some of my previous Kershaws thoughts:

Skyline: carrying it a lot, flipping action has gotten much better and I really love the blade shape, exceedingly sharp and cuts amazing, however it is ripping the seam of my pocket badly.with the rough G10 and tight clip.

Atmos: still great, no complaints, highly recommended

A couple of cheapies I picked up in the past 2 months:

Hotwire - A $10 Walmart exclusive, not too bad for the price, has speedsafe assisted opening, on the small side, uneven grind and horrible tiny overtight pocketclip

Cinder - Tiny key chain sized knife was under $7, thumbstud a little hard to open with one hand, has an itsy bitsy liner lock, Love the tiny blade for opening clamshell packages and boxes
Thanks for the info, Blackbeard! :salute:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on June 17, 2019, 11:04:04 AM
Updating some of my previous Kershaws thoughts:

Skyline: carrying it a lot, flipping action has gotten much better and I really love the blade shape, exceedingly sharp and cuts amazing, however it is ripping the seam of my pocket badly.with the rough G10 and tight clip.


More and more this is just the knife I grab first.  The G10 on mine is maybe a bit smoother after the mods I did, so fortunately my pockets are fine. 

I got mine dirty recently and that affects the action, not a guaranteed flipper if you don't concentrate.

Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Swinger on June 18, 2019, 03:49:54 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/g6GjL3K/KIMG0486.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zN1nTrv)

sand blur.  I love this thing, it's what I carry daily as long as it fits the pocket.  Incredibly sharp, lightning fast opening, solid lock, and US made.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on June 19, 2019, 08:47:50 PM
Nice one, Swinger! :like:

Still need to get a Blur. :ahhh
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on July 03, 2019, 10:37:14 AM
Much as I love my Skyline, it's not a good flipper, and that's the only practical deployment method.

The Skyline get's more pocket time and use than any other knife I own for good reason, but now it's again at that point where you cannot pull it out of your pocket and just lazy lightswitch it open, it needs a wrist flick to lock.

I know a better arrangement of flipper tab to pivots can mostly solved that issue, but that's why I don't like flippers.

Still a favourite knife in so many ways  :facepalm:  so conflicted  :ahhh
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on July 04, 2019, 11:31:56 AM
Give the atmos a try GG, it always opens and shakes closed perfectly, very lightweight a really nice knife.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on July 05, 2019, 10:27:30 AM
Give the atmos a try GG, it always opens and shakes closed perfectly, very lightweight a really nice knife.

I know it's a good knife, but the 8cr13 doesn't cut it with me anymore......not for actual use.

Skyline has a thin blade, excellent geometry and the 14C28 going for it....... :salute:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: shark_za on July 05, 2019, 08:10:54 PM
One of my favorites is a custom by JD Ellis in 14c28n.
He actually worked on the HT with info from Sandvik. Its top stuff.

I guess BD1N is similar.
 
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on July 05, 2019, 11:52:03 PM
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TjW70Qjks_c/maxresdefault.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on July 08, 2019, 08:18:43 AM
One of my favorites is a custom by JD Ellis in 14c28n.
He actually worked on the HT with info from Sandvik. Its top stuff.

I guess BD1N is similar.

I got a kiln so I can heat treat stainless now, only 14C28N so far.  Very happy with the results, but I also know, as per Sandvik, I can't maximum hardness without the cryo cycle.

Steel developed by Vikings for knives.....how can it be bad?  :whistle:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on July 08, 2019, 09:22:30 AM
Olive Drab Leek
(https://i.imgur.com/Pq7qV4Jh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wY2Q0pLh.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: gerleatherberman on July 08, 2019, 09:31:14 AM
Olive Drab Leek
(https://i.imgur.com/Pq7qV4Jh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wY2Q0pLh.jpg)
That is a beauty!  :dd:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on July 09, 2019, 08:19:32 AM
That is a beauty!  :dd:

Thanks GLBM, here's another with some ipad trickery  :whistle:

(https://i.imgur.com/OB6xmMq.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Gerhard Gerber on July 09, 2019, 10:05:37 AM
Olive Drab Leek
(https://i.imgur.com/Pq7qV4Jh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/wY2Q0pLh.jpg)

Sweet  :drool:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Blackbeard on January 14, 2020, 08:32:42 AM
 :tu: :tu: For Kershaw parts & warranty dept. I sent them an email through the contact link on their site: https://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/ (https://kershaw.kaiusaltd.com/) & requested deep carry pocket clips for my Dividend and Link knives. Got them 3 weeks later  :mail: and they we're free with no shipping charge. They actually sent 4 clips and some screws, really cool, always been a big fan of Kershaws and appreciate the good customer service  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: m47mu74nt on April 19, 2020, 09:11:09 PM
Onion Brothers and ... a sliced Onion  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Spartan19 on May 03, 2020, 01:34:56 AM
 :o They turned on one of their own! :rofl: Nice Pic! I used to have a black handled scallion a few years back, great little knives. I had the link out on a bike ride this past week
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: colin.p on July 10, 2021, 07:21:58 PM
Put a little life back into the thread...

Camber

(https://i.imgur.com/ccg0Jv0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/2DPkDEN.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Ray S on July 12, 2021, 02:00:29 AM
I went back through this thread and realized I had forgotten to post the very first Kershaw I had ever bought.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: m47mu74nt on July 13, 2021, 08:50:03 AM
Very nice!!
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Max Stone on July 13, 2021, 04:28:06 PM
A100. One of the nicest blades on any of the MTs that I own - which figures, being a Kershaw  :salute:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Aloha on July 14, 2021, 05:12:11 AM
I went back through this thread and realized I had forgotten to post the very first Kershaw I had ever bought.

 :drool:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Pacu on December 24, 2022, 04:45:12 AM
Kershaw !

Man, I do love an East Texas hardware store. Today i was looking at space heaters and this local hardware store had an awesome selection of knives. Of course I had to take it all in. Lots of Case knives as they were a dealer. Ended up purchasing a Kershaw Blur in s30v. I have a Benchmade Griptilian in the same steel and it holds up pretty good at work.

(https://i.imgur.com/i66cJrl.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/oaSzMjZ.jpg)

I've had the tanto blade for a while. Both are assisted opening and are super smooth. At 68 bucks it ought to get plenty of use at work in 2023.
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: HoosierSAKFan on December 24, 2022, 03:43:21 PM
Kershaw Boilermaker frame lock, great ergonomics and rides very well in the pocket.
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Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Aloha on December 24, 2022, 05:26:37 PM
Kershaw is a brand that was within my price point early in my knife interest.  I love how they collaborate with well known makers to bring a knife to the market for the everyday knife enthusiast. 

Nice Kershaws  :like:
Title: Re: Let's see some Kershaw's!
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 12, 2023, 09:40:52 PM
I just had a conversation with an old friend of mine that edc's a Kershaw automatics.  Between him and a Navy retiree I know, they both love theirs.