Frame Lock Scallion

I just noticed that these new Scallions will have 420HC blade steel. Is that what the new production liner lock Scallions are using as well. I know that the Leeks and some other Kershaws have upgraded to the Sandvik offering this last summer, I had just assumed that this applied across the board on Kershaw knives.

I do want to state that this in no way will keep me from buying a few of these babies when they are available as I have never had a problem with any of my 420 Kershaws. Just trying to find out what the dealio is. Thanks!
 
Thanks! Like I said, I haven't had a problem with my 420 Kershaws and I'd buy at least one regardless of the steel used (of the steels that Kershaw currently uses of course). I was just confused.
 
Thomas W.

whats is the average turn around time for something like this to be introduced and then ready for sale to us? I'm just trying to decide on a knife and if these scallions come sooner than later it would give me another option to choose from.
 
Time matters not in Kershawland...stare into this ...@...@...@...@...You will buy them all...it doesn't matter that you can't pay the mortgage...you must buy more Kerhsaws...@...@...@...@
 
Thats great news!! Time to cut the food buget so I can get a bunch of them.
 
blendingnoise said:
Thomas W.

whats is the average turn around time for something like this to be introduced and then ready for sale to us? I'm just trying to decide on a knife and if these scallions come sooner than later it would give me another option to choose from.
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First off, welcome.

It all depends with new models, some take longer than others. A Scallion is a model we have made for many years, so a new Scallion can be ramped up as quick as 45-60 days. So you will see the frame lock version in Feb.

Something like a R.A.M., which is a new model, and much more complicated can take 6 months or so prior to the first articles to hitting the streets..
 
Well, I took delivery on the frame lock Scallion (1620FL) yesterday. It is what I was hoping for...perfect size, very thin, nice lock-up and fast.

It carries better that my aluminum handle Scallion (1620H3) because it's thinner even though it weighs 3/8 of an ounce more...2 5/8 oz vs. 3 oz (verified on home scale). The extra heft gives it a nice upscale feel.

The one thing that "jumps out" as a big improvement is the speed of the AO. The blade opening now approaches "Chive" speed. Actually, the new Scallion is like a Chive on HGH. It is a bit bigger in every way.

ThomasW and Kershaw...Excellent work! Thanks, ft
 
fishtale said:
Well, I took delivery on the frame lock Scallion (1620FL) yesterday. It is what I was hoping for...perfect size, very thin, nice lock-up and fast.

It carries better that my aluminum handle Scallion (1620H3) because it's thinner even though it weighs 3/8 of an ounce more...2 5/8 oz vs. 3 oz (verified on home scale). The extra heft gives it a nice upscale feel.

The one thing that "jumps out" as a big improvement is the speed of the AO. The blade opening now approaches "Chive" speed. Actually, the new Scallion is like a Chive on HGH. It is a bit bigger in every way.

ThomasW and Kershaw...Excellent work! Thanks, ft
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Sounds good, FT! Love the framelock, but wish I liked stainless handles better. I prefer aluminum or G10 or Ti or FRN for handles generally...one handling of a stainless steel frame with my hands and it becomes a smeary, oily mess. :(

I have a Shallot and a bunch of Leeks in stainless anyway though, and I'd bet one of the SS FL Scallions will find its way to me too...:D

Anyway, enjoy...:thumbup:

Ray :)
 
fishtale said:
Well, I took delivery on the frame lock Scallion (1620FL) yesterday. It is what I was hoping for...perfect size, very thin, nice lock-up and fast.

It carries better that my aluminum handle Scallion (1620H3) because it's thinner even though it weighs 3/8 of an ounce more...2 5/8 oz vs. 3 oz (verified on home scale). The extra heft gives it a nice upscale feel.

The one thing that "jumps out" as a big improvement is the speed of the AO. The blade opening now approaches "Chive" speed. Actually, the new Scallion is like a Chive on HGH. It is a bit bigger in every way.

ThomasW and Kershaw...Excellent work! Thanks, ft
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Thanks, this is all I wanted to know. The biger Chive is on the list... :)
 
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