2 Kershaws in 1 day. Won't happen again.

can not imagine not liking kershaw knives .Ithink dollar for dollar one of if not the best factory knives available .It will be interesting to see what kershaw will offer without ken onion.
 
If one needs a massive knife, by all means, buy a massive knife. Don't be fooled into thinking, however, that a massive knife is somehow more durable or reliable. A massive knife can only be relied upon to be more massive.

It's a fairly common sentiment, to not like a knife that is not stoutly built. Which always makes me wonder, how often do you break knives? How often do you crush blades in your hand? If you need a prybar, use a prybar.

It is wise to not trust liner locks. It is wise to not trust lockbacks. Or framelocks. Or any lock. Locks are means to hold a blade open, not convert a folder into a fixed blade. They all work fine as long as you are not relying on them to compensate for stupid behavior.

If you don't like flippers or AO, I'd say that a reasonable sentiment. Many Kershaw knives that offer such features also have no viable alternative for opening. I've warned in the past that some Kershaw knives with thumbstuds may be misleading. Several of their knives use studs primarily as blade stops more than thumb studs.
 
shecky said:
If one needs a massive knife, by all means, buy a massive knife. Don't be fooled into thinking, however, that a massive knife is somehow more durable or reliable. A massive knife can only be relied upon to be more massive.

It's a fairly common sentiment, to not like a knife that is not stoutly built. Which always makes me wonder, how often do you break knives? How often do you crush blades in your hand? If you need a prybar, use a prybar.

It is wise to not trust liner locks. It is wise to not trust lockbacks. Or framelocks. Or any lock. Locks are means to hold a blade open, not convert a folder into a fixed blade. They all work fine as long as you are not relying on them to compensate for stupid behavior.

If you don't like flippers or AO, I'd say that a reasonable sentiment. Many Kershaw knives that offer such features also have no viable alternative for opening. I've warned in the past that some Kershaw knives with thumbstuds may be misleading. Several of their knives use studs primarily as blade stops more than thumb studs.
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+1 Very well put.
 
I have a Benchmade Mini-Ambush and I really like it. You should look at one of these. I have seen them on Ebay for about 30 or 40 dollars. It has a thumb stud for opening and it has Benchmades axis locking mechanism.
 
My brother's OD-1 opened like a switchblade the first time I tried it. It is faster than Kershaw's assisted opening line. The only faster knife by Kershaw I have owned was an old aluminum handled linerlock with a drop point blade and a plastic thumbstud. That knife was also the sharpest knife out of the box I've owned. I still have it. I don't like 90 percent of what Kershaw offers. I don't like recurves or wild funky grinds, blade shapes or handle shapes. I find AO to be a gimmick and can open a Spyderco Delica as fast, if not faster, than my Needs Work or Shallot. That said, I liked the OD-1 so much that my brother gave it to me. Its clean lines, strong framelock, grippy G-10 and slim profile makes it an excellent EDC with a little "play" factor. He got it at walmart BTW.

Disliking a brand based on a few models is selling yourself short. Disliking a knife based on the country of origin is as well. Kershaw is one of the top three production companies in the knife industry today along with Spyderco and Benchmade. They put out an excellent product and a wide range of knives.

Pete
 
I have both, they came from Walmart also. I think they are a great value. you can't blame Kershaw if you bought a knife without a thumb stud ( you can see the knife in the package). The skyline was not meant to compete with Strider. mine has worked hard and held up well. My OD-1 is one of the fastest knives I have second only the my Microtech Socom.
 
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