Can't seem to find the knife I want...

UnknownVT said:
looking closely at the Kershaw Leek in black model # 1660CKTST for the partially serrated version.
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I was looking at these today also. What are your thoughts on the difference between the "scalloped serrated" and the "very aggressively serrated" versions? Pros and cons on both?

Searching the 1660CKTST seems to return both versions...

Thanks again!

Edit: UnknownVT: :thumbup: SUPERB reviews on the Leeks. Excellent detail, photos, and write-ups! Thanks.
 
I also think you should check out the Leek, it's very slim and you might like the assisted opening.

Many people like assisted opening, many don't.
There have been threads on that topic.
But nothing will help you make a decision on assisted opening (AO) quicker than holding one in your own hand.

Anyway, the Leek is very slim and well finished and great for suit carry.

I also recommend the Spyderco Centofante 3 or 4.
http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=24
http://spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=201

Very classy and well made knife. Spyderco knives are great.

Another recommendation is the Benchmade 530, a very light, slender and well made knife that is just wicked IMO. One of my favorites. Because of the slick and fluid action of the Axis Lock, it opens almost as fast as an AO.

http://www.benchmade.com/products/product_detail.aspx?model=530


Benchmade and Spyderco are two top notch companies.
 
Aggressively serrated edges can hang up in some materials. I wish more serrated edges were scalloped.

I should mention, I've sharpened some serrated blades on my Sharpmaker, and it took the tips off the serrations, and the knife cut more smoothly. I did it recently on the forward serrations on a One-handed Trekker.
 
snovvman said:
I was looking at these today also. What are your thoughts on the difference between the "scalloped serrated" and the "very aggressively serrated" versions? Pros and cons on both?
Searching the 1660CKTST seems to return both versions...
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Kershaw only make one version of that partial serration - so I guess it's just different marketing hyperbole/advertizing......

Search for the Kershaw 1660CKTST on the web or use Froogle.com for pricing and find and look at a big picture to see the serrations -
or click on this link for a bigg'ish picture

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Bumppo said:
I also am looking for a knife with a 3" handle, although I want a fixed blade. The small handle is for control in pushing the knife through various materials while keeping my finger on the blade. ( the short, flat butt rests on the heel of my hand.) I will probably have to have the knife made. The blade itself will be just longer than my index finger.
Just thought I would add my two cents about one use for short handles.
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I realize it is not as "sexy" as a psk but have you, or anyone else, looked at the A.G. Russell Woodswalker?
http://www.agrussell.com/knives/by_type/straight/a_g_russell_woodswalker_in_leather_hip_pocket_sheath.html

The price is right and there are two good carry options.
 
Snovvman,

Have you looked at the Buck Mantis (3 7/8")or the Buck Rush (3 3/4")? Both are available with partially serrated blades & have metal handles. The blades are not coated but the 420HC steel is pretty corrosion resistant and Bucks Heat treat of it is supposed to get about as much out of the steel as possible.
 
TorzJohnson said:
That Bark River PSK looks perfect for my needs. I guess the rather remarkable price tag reflects the small number available. :confused:
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Indeed, among other retailers the price is about 100 bucks.
I noticed with bark river knives that the small ones aren't much cheaper than the bigger ones.
I guess the work put in these knives (little and big) is about the same.
Remember these are semi customs.
This one includes also a kydex sheat which sharpshooter made for every individual knive.
It isn't mass production ;)

http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/779552/tp/0/all/1/
 
Neo said:
Indeed, among other retailers the price is about 100 bucks.
I noticed with bark river knives that the small ones aren't much cheaper than the bigger ones.
I guess the work put in these knives (little and big) is about the same.
Remember these are semi customs.
This one includes also a kydex sheat which sharpshooter made for every individual knive.
It isn't mass production ;)

http://www.knifeforums.com/forums/showtopic.php?tid/779552/tp/0/all/1/
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I agree that it takes much the same work to make a small knife as a big knife, most of my collection is small fixed blades. But the Woodland I bought a year or so ago cost about $75, a slightly bigger knife and every bit as well made, if not a bit nicer, than the PSK looks in those pics. But anyway, I guess with that nice kydex rig which is not off-the-shelf, combined with the small number available (supply low, demand high) I can see why the knife costs $100.
 
I can echo the recommendation for the Leek. I prefer the all stainless model, it's a framelock and a little less expensive than the liner lock versions ( I have both types).

Smoky Mountain has some Leeks for $29.00...if you're into NASCAR it's your lucky day, if you think the Leek is still too big they have a few chives and scallions on sale for under $30.00 and this Centofante-Onion Linerlock with Red Anodized Aluminum Handle.

http://www.eknifeworks.com/webapp/e...t=&Mode=Brand&PriceStart=&Brand=64&SKU=KS1610

They had the Mini Mojo on sale too , but they're sold out( I got one and like it almost as much as my Leek)
 
snovvman said:
These are the "agressive serration" I was talking about:
http://www.auctiva.com/hostedimages...e=23418002&images=23418002&formats=0&format=0
Notice the variation on the left:
http://i11.ebayimg.com/04/i/08/01/b0/92_1.JPG
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My bad! :o I hadn't even noticed Kershaw have changed their serrations - thanks for the links and heads-up

What's named the "aggressive" serrations seem to be the latest that Kershaw seems to be putting on their knives -
the "scalloped" looks like the older and at one time the only version.

The scalloped pattern is very similar to the serrations that Spyderco made their reputation on......

I think the scalloped (nee Spyderco) serrations looks sexier - but then I don't use serrated knives that much, much preferring plain edges.

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