First production Chive?

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Maniawase_Aikokusha

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While I was out last night, I saw a Kershaw Chive with red and black scales. It normally wouldn't have caught my attention but I saw there was some laser engraving done on the blade. Upon closer inspection I found that is said "First Production 1 of 500". I'm not very knowledgable about Kershaw and I'm not sure what to make of this. Is it worth making a trip tonight to snatch it up?
 
Generally speaking, I have found that First Production issues of factory made knives do not appreciate in value any more or less than the normal production. And since many dealers charge a premium for them, I'd actually lose money if I sold them. But I still buy them sometimes anyway, just for that extra touch of "collectibility," even if it doesn't translate to financial gain.

Just my 2c,
-Bob
 
I don't know about the Chive or even Kerhsaw in general, but yes, normally all of the knives made during the first run are marked "1 of 500," or "1 of 200," or whatever number. The serial number, if present, would be seperate.

Some limited edition knives are individually serial numbered, but probably not suncontracted First Production Run imports. My Buck First Production Run knives are serial numbered; some of the Schrade Limited Edition and anniversary knives are serial numbered and some aren't; my AG Russell First Productions are not serial numbered; my Gerber Final Production Run isn't numbered. So it just depends.

As far as price, I'd check the online dealers for current Chive prices, just so you don't pay too much extra. My Buck First Production Run knives were the same price as their regular production and came with solid oak display stands. As I recall, AG Russell usually charges about twenty bucks extra for his First Production knives and they don't come with any special displays.

I'm writing all of this from memory. If there's any question of the accuracy, I'll dig out the knife and look at it.

Good Luck with your decision,
-Bob
 
Well I don't know about first runs, but I can speak about the Chive as I have owned one for a few years.

It is, for the money a very nice little knife. The blade steel is not particularly good at holding an edge, but it will take a very sharp one. Sharpening the recurve is easiest for me on my Sharpmaker.

The assisted opening is very fast and reliable. I flicked it for hours when I first bought it.

The frame lock is strong and on mine you can force the locking bar over even farther and it snaps into another position. I do not think this is by design, but it makes for a crazy safe frame lock. It takes two hands to disengage the lockbar in this position and it works every time.

The Chive is the only knife that my wife won't let me get rid of.
 
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