opinions on kershaw-blades

[virgin-burner 1]

just been to the knive shop the other day and saw this really neat kershaw, how good do they take abuse!?

i think the steel was X15-something..

i used to be a spyderco-afficionado, but after weaponry-laws changed and having had a not so lucky meeting with the boys in blue, i had to put that down a little..

but that law changed once again a couple of days ago, so i might need another EDC..

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[Andy9o8 2]

I find Cutco knives to be a fair workhorse for every-day usage or training, and I save money by sharpening my own. But for close-in combat under actual field conditions, nothing beats a genuine Bowie knife.

http://www.harrisoncustomknives.com/collectorknives/9%20bowie%202.jpg

[virgin-burner 1]

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I find Cutco knives to be a fair workhorse for every-day usage or training, and I save money by sharpening my own. But for close-in combat under actual field conditions, nothing beats a genuine Bowie knife.

http://www.harrisoncustomknives.com/collectorknives/9%20bowie%202.jpg

never-ever say that out loud in this country, dear friend..

i use that thing only for cutting up apples i have for breaks..

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-Hunter S. Thompson
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-Yoda

[JackC 0]

I've used the same Kershaw for general purpose EDC for nearly 20 years. The bolsters are getting a bit scuffed now but the blade has held up well. It doesn't like to sharpen to a razor edge quite like some knifes do but it does hold it's edge well. Based on my experience, I'd buy another if I lost it.

[virgin-burner 1]

sounds pretty good!

just looked up their website, cant seem to find the model, and also nothing that comes close to "X15-something" for the steel.. might be an older model.

it has that speedsafe opening mechanism and the bolsters were made of grey-greenish synthetics. blade had a nicely rounded spine and looked a bit like one of the bigger veggie-knives you might use in the kitchen. about 1 inch wide and somewhere between 3-4 inches long. pretty mean machine, opens quick and smooth.

oh, and for the bowie-knives, anyone know the mercworx-knives!? they cost a junk of money but look pretty solid..

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-Hunter S. Thompson
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-Yoda

[JackC 0]

I've got one of the smaller speedsafe Kershaws, it's as sharp as they come but a bit flimsy for anything but light duties. The "safety" catch isn't particularly safe in my opinion either. Not an ideal EDC option unless you want to stab yourself in the balls when it opens in your pocket.

[mnealtx 0]

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The "safety" catch isn't particularly safe in my opinion either.

Which knife do you have? I've carried a scallion (has a tip safety) for over two years now and never even came close to it coming open.

Mike
I love you, Shannon and Jim.
POPS 9708 , SCR 14706

[JackC 0]

I can't remember the model (Chive maybe?), the smallest one anyway. I fell out with it after it tried to bite my giblets.

[virgin-burner 1]

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I've got one of the smaller speedsafe Kershaws, it's as sharp as they come but a bit flimsy for anything but light duties. The "safety" catch isn't particularly safe in my opinion either. Not an ideal EDC option unless you want to stab yourself in the balls when it opens in your pocket.

i was actually laughing when i saw on their site what they call it. it basically snaps open just by looking at it!

its not a really small knife for what i'm used to. the spyderco police is a darn killer compared to it, sure, but its nothing you'd want to carry in your pocket really, too bulky i thought..

thats the other thing i didnt really like about it, the clip seems to be quite flimsy, and i like to carry them knives on the inside of the waistband. doesnt stick out to everyone but is still in reach.

i almost think i have to go for another SS spyderco..

“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.”
-Hunter S. Thompson
"No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try."
-Yoda

[mnealtx 0]

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I can't remember the model (Chive maybe?), the smallest one anyway. I fell out with it after it tried to bite my giblets.

Odd - I've never had a problem with mine, either clipped in my pocket or loose. I *do*, however, make sure that the tip safety is completely engaged before I put it in my pocket.

Mike
I love you, Shannon and Jim.
POPS 9708 , SCR 14706

[BIGUN 1,488]

I'm partial to Gerber and Al Mar Knives.

Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

[virgin-burner 1]

gotta check those out too then..

what i like is a folder with a reasonably sized blade of good steel that can take abuse, a handle that is flat and has a solid clip, manually operated, single-handed and should have a strong lock. a workhorse i dare to say..

“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.”
-Hunter S. Thompson
"No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try."
-Yoda

[mnealtx 0]

Here ya go.

Mike
I love you, Shannon and Jim.
POPS 9708 , SCR 14706

[BIGUN 1,488]

See... For me, expensive knives are like expensive sunglasses...
IT seems like after a week I either magically lose them or leave them somewhere, but I can keep a $10.00 pair of sunglasses and good Buck folding knife for months.

Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

[virgin-burner 1]

that is funny, i keep my expensive sunglasses (oakleys, always!) and the expensive folders for decades. except for when they get taken off me..

“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.”
-Hunter S. Thompson
"No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try."
-Yoda

[virgin-burner 1]

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Here ya go.

looks almost exactly like the one i looked at in the shop!

talked to the gun-nut at work, seems the seller was just an eager sales-men, as now "dangerous items" are also banned. means, if you carry a hammer in the wrong place with no reason, you're carrying a weapon..

“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.”
-Hunter S. Thompson
"No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try."
-Yoda

[virgin-burner 1]

i might go and get one anyway, i mean, its my birthday n'all..

“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.”
-Hunter S. Thompson
"No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try."
-Yoda

[mnealtx 0]

NB: I do *not* own a sebenza, but everything I've read about them have been positive. Ken Onion's knives (the kershaws you mention in your OP) have overwhelmingly positive reviews as well.

Mike
I love you, Shannon and Jim.
POPS 9708 , SCR 14706

[virgin-burner 1]

my work "gun-nut" brought in an emerson today to show me, tanto-blade, partially serrated, G-10 handle, all black. looks also pretty neat. i might really have to hit the knive-shop again today. there's also another one that has a "selection" he doesnt show to everyone..

man, what a fucked up day today..

“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.”
-Hunter S. Thompson
"No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try."
-Yoda

[LouDiamond 1]

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gotta check those out too then..

what i like is a folder with a reasonably sized blade of good steel that can take abuse, a handle that is flat and has a solid clip, manually operated, single-handed and should have a strong lock. a workhorse i dare to say..

Take a look at Benchmade or CRKT knives then. Both are reasonably priced and have models that fit your criteria.

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[virgin-burner 1]

mhm, knives..

i have almost a fetish for blades, since childhood-days.. and a really supportive grandma from that time, too! shame she passed away..

“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.”
-Hunter S. Thompson
"No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try."
-Yoda

[virgin-burner 1]

well, just got the blade.. i really like it so foar..
and fuck, am i drunk..

“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.”
-Hunter S. Thompson
"No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try."
-Yoda

[micro 0]

'twas probly a good choice. I don't have any kershaws but have always heard good things about them. my bro-in-law has a couple and loves them. my folders are emersons and i LOVE them. they're awesome.

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And JP.
And Chris. And...

[rushmc 23]

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Made me a knife for a going away present (not nearly as expensive as these listed)

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[AggieDave 6]

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Take a look at Benchmade or CRKT knives then. Both are reasonably priced and have models that fit your criteria.

I was going to say CRKT would be a solid choice. Then again, I'm a big Emerson fan, but those cost a little bit more than a CRKT. I carry a CRKT M16 LEO as my back up knife to my primary Emerson CQB7. I also have a Ka-Bar TDI LDK hidden behind my mag pouch as a weapon retention "device."

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