Blade steel in Kershaw Chive

[flnder]

How does one tell what kind of steel is in the Leek? I have seen some with 440a advertised,and on Kershaws website,they say they are using Sandvik 12c26. I wouldn't mind one with the swedish steel,but I don't want the 440a. I see they have production dates on their blades,anybody know when they started with the 12c26?

 

[CARman]

Are you sure your asking about the chive ?

On the Kershaw website all 9 chives listed are stated as being made with 420HC stainless steel.

I'm still new to the Kershaw crowd and I'm probably wrong, but I'm sure someone will come along soon that knows more.

 

[shecky]

IIRC, the Chive has been and, according to Thomas W, will remain 420HC.

 

[flnder]

oops,I meant the Leek,the 1660CKTST in particular. Thanks for the speedy reply

 

[nygiantsfan3342]

Right now all the leeks are still using 440A. This has been addressed MANY times and Thomas from Kershaw told us he would let us know when the change-over is complete.

Keep in mind that many of the standard leeks we buy were shipped from Kershaw months ago. Once the retailers and online distributors sell thru the existing stock of Leeks, etc. then Kershaw will ship their remaining stock of 440A inventory. Only then will the vendors/retailers begin to recieve the Sandvik stuff. The marketing will just have to be handled accordingly.

 

[kneedeep]

You can always play it safe and go for one of the S30V models. The 1660G10 is the current S30V model. There are many of the older G10/S30V models still floating around out there, like the 1660PGT, 1660CGT and 1660CGTST.

You could also wait impatiently (like the rest of us) for the Damascus Leek that is due out some time soon.

 

[kneedeep]

I forgot all about the Random Leek, it also has an S30V Blade and is again a current model.
Here's a link to it on Kershaws site.
http://www.kershawknives.com/productdetails.php?id=374

As well as a link to the 1660G10.
http://www.kershawknives.com/productdetails.php?id=63

 

[ryan9977]

kneedeep.....what kind of steel will be feautered in the damascus leek....is it a san mai construction with a core steel....if it is i'll vote for zdp as the core .....thanks for any info on it....ryan

 

[Rat Finkenstein]

Why is the Random leek only available with combo edge? :barf:

 

[nygiantsfan3342]

Why is the Random leek only available with combo edge? :barf:

I wish I knew...

The scalloped serrations are a big improvement over the old ones, but I prefer a plain edge. I bet we will get one eventually.

 

[kneedeep]

kneedeep.....what kind of steel will be feautered in the damascus leek....is it a san mai construction with a core steel....if it is i'll vote for zdp as the core .....thanks for any info on it....ryan

So far the Damascus Leek has not really been discussed in detail other than there will be about 500 pieces hopefully some time in July.

Here are two of the threads where they are mentioned.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=4592374&highlight=Damascus#post4592374

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=472910

 

[Thomas W]

Why is the Random leek only available with combo edge? :barf:

RF, there will be a plain edged version available in a short run (500 pieces) probably in July (you can stop throwing up now ).

 

[nygiantsfan3342]

RF, there will be a plain edged version available in a short run (500 pieces) probably in July (you can stop throwing up now ).

Make that 499 left, the rest of you can form a line behind me! Thanks Thomas!