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How do all you Kershaw Piston owners like yours?

vwb563

vwb563

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Got mine today and I really like it. Nice and thin. Centered perfectly. Great flipping action. Slices like a laser with the flat ground blade. It's a winner in my opinion. It's kicked my Code 4 out of my pocket! ;)
 
ya! cool knife!
American made, love that.
Beefy blade at 3.5 inches.
Great price tag.
I dont carry it though...
I look in my knife drawer every day and wonder if i should carry it...my ZT,benchmade or spyders win for edc
I will use this knife more extensively for outdoor use.

good value for sure
 
Liked it until torsion bar issues. It will soon be on the way to Kershaw for warranty repair.
 
Same with me I love the knife but have gone through 3 torsion bars now.....Its not big deal to me tho I have many other knives to carry and Kershaw ships them out fast and free to ya. Just not sure why so many have broken??? I have around 30 speed safe models and Piston has gone through more torsion bars than rest put together
 
I hate to hear about the torsion bar problem. Mine is working great being new but I will keep an eye on it and post an update if it fails.
 
I always wanted to try one but ended up getting a Knockout. How does it feel in the hand? I know the handle is a little on the larger side. At the moment I only have 1 knife with a 5 inch handle.
 
I like the knockout a little bit more than the piston but have only gotten to play with them around the shop. Sorry to hear about the piston torsion bar problem. I love the weight, length, shape and feel of the knife!
 
I love the size and shape of the blade of my piston, but it doesn't seem to hold an edge very long. Also, i couldn't stand that recurve in the back of the handle, so i made a new backstrap that sticks out a little in the recurve area. It's so light i worry i am going to break it but it has held up pretty well so far.

I can strop it to a scary sharp edge very easily, i shaved with it once because i could. It's the eaiest knife to get that sharp that i own. The fit and finish are top notch.
 
I have a Knockout, is great, American made but Japenese own Company. Im lost. Gary
 
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