I went through my drawers today...

[A.P.F.]

(Ya, I know how that sounds. ) ...and discovered a fact that I knew in the back of my mind, but was afraid to acknowledge. That fact is that Kershaw make arguably, the finest production knives there are. I was compelled to such a conclusion after going through my Spyderco, Benchmade and Buck holdings. I discovered that my Kershaws were made better, finished better and had more innovative designs than all the others. I believe that I didn't acknowledge that reality, because of the rather significant (at least to me) dollars spent on other brands. Don't get me wrong, as I am not trashing other brands. Each knife I purchased was a good choice, but now I find that what I am looking for, is just a bit more and Kershaw has it.

Anyone that has been involved in photography for a while, will understand what I mean when I say that Kershaw is the 'Leica' of knives. Right now I am carrying a Tanto Leek and it is a work of art. The finely bead blasted handle sets off the stone washed blade, which is without a doubt, the sharpest out of the box blade I have seen.

So, to make amends, I just ordered a black R.A.M. and a second tanto leek, which will arrive on Monday. Needless to say, I am looking forward to the R.A.M. and will be waiting like a kid at Christmas.

 

[riffraff]

The 1910CKT is, in my opinion, one of the few knives that actually look better with a black blade. :thumbup:






Although a polished blade might make me change my mind. Hmmm...

 

[knivesandguns]

Then change your avatar A.P.F.!



By tanto leek, are you referring to the TSW? (Stonewashed 14C28N blade)

 

[A.P.F.]

The 1910CKT is, in my opinion, one of the few knives that actually look better with a black blade. :thumbup: Although a polished blade might make me change my mind. Hmmm...

Roger that, riffraff. I am a sucker for black blades, so of course I had to get a black Shallot.

Then change your avatar A.P.F.!



By tanto leek, are you referring to the TSW? (Stonewashed 14C28N blade)

I'll work on that avatar, K & G.

Yes, I was referring to the TSW. It is one of those knives that I really want a backup for, if for no other reason than I want one for the 'safe'.

 

[knivesandguns]

Roger that, riffraff. I am a sucker for black blades, so of course I had to get a black Shallot.



I'll work on that avatar, K & G.

Yes, I was referring to the TSW. It is one of those knives that I really want a backup for, if for no other reason than I want one for the 'safe'.

Nice new avatar

 

[The Mastiff]

I had a sort of "eureeka" moment when I first examined the OD-1. I looked at it from the perspective of the engineering that had to be done to get it from concept drawing, to on the shelf product.

These guys did some elegant work. I figure they had a limited time to get it done. They also needed to engineer in economy, safety, design life, etc.

They always needed to keep it true to the designers vision, but make it so it can be produced usingtechnology and personell available to them at the production facility.

All while keeping it at or below the target, or promised price finished by the agreed date.

Making it so we'd like it.

Kershaw has their stuff together. Joe

 

[A.P.F.]

Nice new avatar

Thanks, K & G, I thought you might like that one.

I had a sort of "eureeka" moment when I first examined the OD-1. I looked at it from the perspective of the engineering that had to be done to get it from concept drawing, to on the shelf product.

These guys did some elegant work. I figure they had a limited time to get it done. They also needed to engineer in economy, safety, design life, etc.

They always needed to keep it true to the designers vision, but make it so it can be produced using technology and personnel available to them at the production facility.

All while keeping it at or below the target, or promised price finished by the agreed date.

Making it so we'd like it.

Kershaw has their stuff together. Joe

I couldn't have said it better myself, Joe. I view a knife as a creation that is multi-faceted, as you have observed. When all the elements come together in the creation of a knife, it becomes greater than the sum of it's parts. I see a well done knife as functional art, which is why I often buy two of the same knife - one to show and one to work. I guess that I am a little nuts that way.

 

[firebert]

Anyone that has been involved in photography for a while, will understand what I mean when I say that Kershaw is the 'Leica' of knives.

I would agree with this is Kershaw jacked up their prices a lot. As it is, I'd think of CRK when I think Leica.

It's hard to compare a $4000 lens to a $50 knife. Regardless of quality, the knife is just too affordable.

I'd love to see a "Kershaw" in the photo world. Imagine a $300 Summicron (made in America, too).

Phillip