Here is a first look at some of Kershaw's new products for 2014. KAI brought us the Blackwash finish last year on select Kershaw and ZT models. This year, Kershaw will expand their Blackwash lineup with several additional models, including existing favorites and a few new designs.
The Leek and Blur, mainstays of the Kershaw lineup, will both add a new variation featuring a Blackwash DLC finish. The recent Rick Hinderer and RJ Martin collaborations (Cryo, Thermite, and Scrambler) will also be offered with a black-oxide Blackwash finish. For those wanting a more aggressive look, Kershaw has a new model Cryo and Cryo II with a fierce-looking Blackwashed tanto blade. For budget-conscious collectors and users just venturing into the knife world, Kershaw created a new Starter series for 2014 that will also all feature the Blackwash finish.
Pictures don't do the Blackwash finish justice. They have to be seen first-hand to really appreciate how fantastic they look. Like a good heavy stonewash, the Blackwash effectively masks most wear, so the finish will look as good after being put to use as it does new. To borrow an expression from KAI - OWN IT!
Disclaimers: ETA's are currently not available. Tweaks to the design and specifications for are subject to change for final production. The images above are property of KAI USA Ltd. and posted here with their permission. I do not speak for or represent Kershaw or KAI USA. I'm just a knife nut that happens to like many of Kershaw's and ZT's knives and was given the privilege of providing sneak peaks here for some of their new products.
The Leek and Blur, mainstays of the Kershaw lineup, will both add a new variation featuring a Blackwash DLC finish. The recent Rick Hinderer and RJ Martin collaborations (Cryo, Thermite, and Scrambler) will also be offered with a black-oxide Blackwash finish. For those wanting a more aggressive look, Kershaw has a new model Cryo and Cryo II with a fierce-looking Blackwashed tanto blade. For budget-conscious collectors and users just venturing into the knife world, Kershaw created a new Starter series for 2014 that will also all feature the Blackwash finish.
Pictures don't do the Blackwash finish justice. They have to be seen first-hand to really appreciate how fantastic they look. Like a good heavy stonewash, the Blackwash effectively masks most wear, so the finish will look as good after being put to use as it does new. To borrow an expression from KAI - OWN IT!
Disclaimers: ETA's are currently not available. Tweaks to the design and specifications for are subject to change for final production. The images above are property of KAI USA Ltd. and posted here with their permission. I do not speak for or represent Kershaw or KAI USA. I'm just a knife nut that happens to like many of Kershaw's and ZT's knives and was given the privilege of providing sneak peaks here for some of their new products.
Also, 3Cr13? I know the knife is probably going to be about $15-20 but that's a pretty huge step down from even 8Cr13Mov.
