Finally ordered two new Kershaws!

S

Stainz

Joined
Jun 24, 2007
Messages
3,760
I couldn't stand it. My favorite Kershaw is the Blur - favorite metal is S30V - finally, one is on the way! My "I want it!", and I don't know why, has been the 1993-2 Gentleman Folder - the Japaneese made Micarta/VG-10 lockback I asked about here last Spring. One of them is 'on the way', too. I know, why not a Lahar or something new and neat... I have no answer.

It's been a long dry spell - my 9/07 purchased 1660DAM was the last Kershaw. My moola has been going mainly in quest of the perfect 'bushcraft' fb knife - my last outting landed me in the doc's office for a horrid poison oak experience. I think I'll stick with 'pocket knives' now - for a while!

Stainz
 
why not a lahar? because any kershaw you purchase is worthwhile :)

nice snags. i have 7 blurs and i will be getting an s30v at some point. pics when you get?
 
Nice ones to grab, for sure:thumbup:

The Gentleman's folder is one of my favorites from Kershaw. I don't think you'll be disappointed. It's got some very classic lines, Micarta is always nice, VG-10....

Good choices,
Jon
 
I ended up with a Bark River Ultralight Bushcrafter kinda third string from a guy here that has been surprisingly effective. I refuse to buy Barkies on the primary market anymore, so I only buy used ones. I dont think the Ultralight Bushcrafter has been around for a while so any you are likely to find will be used either way. After having purchased a bunch of "bushcraft" knives myself, my experience is that none of them is perfect. Find a small one with a thin blade that you can put a wicked edge on and doesnt hurt your hand during extended use. A Mora will do the job for 90% of the people that buy more expensive knives.

I have disliked every thick bladed "bushcraft" knife I've ever owned. Steer clear of the chubby blades while you're dodging the poison oak :D

Oh yeah, and buy more Kershaws :) Look at an Outcast for the big brother for your bushcraft knife. Its an awesome blade at a great price once you convex the edge.
 
Nice to see ya over here too stainz! I am impressed with the Kershaws as well!
I have a few...:o ;)

I am looking into getting a Blur as well, I am not decided between the SG2 or the S30V though...

I really like the JYD II composite, Shallot composite, (and S110V) and the leek composite!

As long as I posted here anyone have any pics to post comparing any of these knives to the Blur?????

Thanks in advance!
 
Last edited:
Get an SG2 Blur while you can. You'll thank me (and beat me to buying more).
 
2 nice pick ups Stainz! The S30V surprised me (in more ways than one!). Takes a very nice edge and will hold it thru some punishment. The SG2 is a slicer, with a more refined edge. If I were to choose between the 2 steels, I'd consider whether it was going to be a EDC/rough use knife or a cared for user.

And I second the mention of the Outcast. A little big for normal bushcrafting tasks, but very nice to have around a campsite. And it's hard to beat for the price!
 
J_Curd said:
Get an SG2 Blur while you can. You'll thank me (and beat me to buying more).
Click to expand...

I love my all-black Blur, but I was unaware of the SG2 edition. That is one beautiful blade! I hope I can pick one up for myself after the holiday season.
 
I own two and am looking for more :)

Thats my usually EDC knife lately. Spooky sharp.
 
Yeah, I wanted an SG2, too. Maybe in my next 'fit-o-madness'. I like S30V - my EDC Spydie Native was recently re-sharpened on my Sharpmaker. It displaced my Kershaws due to their dullness (440A), which was corrected with that Sharpmaker, too. Actually, that is the reason, some time back, that I didn't order an SG2 or S30V Blur - I can so easily re-edge the old 440A ones now on the Sharpmaker. The unreal ability of that Native to keep cutting - even nasty appliance boxes - convinced me to get an S30V Blur (I love the Blur design!). Interestingly, the Native's blade was warm after the last box's cut - and it wouldn't cut paper. It took most of an hour on the Sharpmaker, but it is now equivalent to my new spare (Hey, they were $40 at Wally-world - a bargain!).

My recent problems with a new Buck has driven me back to Kershaw - I now 'need' a JYDII, Shallot, and Lahar, too. So many choices...

The vendor said they might ship today - kinda slow (They were paid Sunday.). I'm not anxious or anything. Where are my Kershaws!! I may have to stop at W-W to see what they have - just to 'touch' a new Kershaw... a fix, sort of.

Stainz
 
Well, they arrived!

The Gentleman's Folder is sweet - very sharp, nicely done. The spine of the blade, particularly near the pivot, is sharp cornered. A drop of Breafkfree with CLP (Teflon) at the pivot made it's use slick. Very happy with it - even carried it to church this AM in the belt sheath.

The S30V Blur is sharp as can be - both knives are shavers. The thumb studs and skate-tape inserts have been personalized with my DNA samples. My old Blurs are well worn in the scales department. I may buff the thumb studs. Maybe I'm just getting to be a panzy in my old age - and the other Blurs were similar. I do need to find my Torx drivers to remove the Blur's clip - I really don't care for them.

They were a great buy... I just need to decide what's next... composite JYDII, Lahar, or Shallot? Maybe that SG2 Blur - a bit more dear than the other choices. decisions!

Stainz
 
Stainz said:
... I just need to decide what's next... composite JYDII, Lahar, or Shallot? Maybe that SG2 Blur - a bit more dear than the other choices. decisions!

Stainz
Click to expand...

I would grab any Kershaw you can with SG2 steel. My Ti/SG2 JYDII came with the sharpest blade that I have ever seen on a knife. That SG2 steel is just magical in it's ability to take and hold a fine edge.

However, if you decide otherwise, the Lahar is an amazing knife in it's own right. I love mine.
 
I like the D2 laminated G10 scale JYDII. That Ti/SG2 JYDII runs over twice as much - $130-$150 - must be special. The Blur SG2 I found was ~$85 + s/h. The Lahar, JYDII, & Shallot ZDP189 run ~$50-$75. Now I have a headache... I am so confused. I think I may enjoy my two new ones for a while, sigh. Besides, I have to sell something to fund more of this craziness!

Stainz
 
$ 85 +/- is not a bad price for the SG2 Blur. The brown frame really gives a nice contrast to the black inserts and SG2 blade...very classy lookin knife!

But then again the CB Shallot is a beauty, too!

I say it because it hasn't been said yet...

GET BOTH OF THEM!

:D
 
In my experience, SG-2 makes everything else look dull. I have the JYDII in SG2 as well, and will be buying a 2nd one soon.

It rocks.
 
Well I got a SG2 JYDII, a S110V Shallot and a ZDP189 composite Shallot in one shopping spree, Now I've just finished oiling them after haveing a shaving run with them.

Boy can the SG2 JYDII really shave! I agree with the above poster on how sharp this bad boy is, which bumps it officially as my favorite Kershaw of this month :)

The new Shallots are great too, though I lean on the ZDP189 Shallot causethe blade is thinner and cuts like mucho better than the thicker S110v version. But S110V with a thicker blade is like much tougher and is an everyday workhorse to chop at stuff :)

I now carry both my shallots and admire my pretty laser-sharp SG2 JYDII and couldn't be happier :)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top