(in)Complete list of Kershaw knives

poolhustler said:
FLAG is correct. If one was made as FLG I need one for my collection!! BLSO indeed should be KBLSO. OL, PUR and RED are newer versions. BP was made as a black/purple smoke and a black pearl inlay Leek. A serrated version of the BP inlayed Leek was also made BPST. DAMCKT and DAMBK were made, as well as the CKTDAM !!!

RED Leek - was an HOB exclusive. http://www.houseofblades.com/produc...assisted-house-of-blades-exclusive-knife.html
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Ok, I have added the following Leeks: PUR, RT, RTST and OL (just found that freaking model on Amazon, don't know how I was missing it!). Already had added RED. If anyone sees ANY Leeks missing now, please let us know.
 
bad_juju said:
There are the packrats (1665) reg, orange, camo, and serrated versions of each also.

Some of my favorites,
High-Tech series from the late nineties:

1410 Starkey ridge in ti
1415 starkey in g10
1416 starkey xxl in g10
Also serrated versions^

1420 talon
1421 serrated talon
1421 southern comfort "bottle opener" talon
1422 g10 talon + serrated

1430 ti hawk
1431 g10 hawk

1435 ti full size hawk
1436 g10 full size hawk
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Hey, Juju!
Actually, the 1430/1 were called the Wild Wild Turkey; only the new China made version of that pattern/size is called the Hawk (which I never understood, being a fan of the high tech series as well).

Also, though not widely available in the states, are the 1434 King Cheetah (same size as the old Hawk), 1429 Cheetah (same size as the old Wild Wild Turkey), and the 1424 Cheetah Cub (same pattern, but about the size of a Chive, and without a pocket clip). These were targeted at the South African market, from what I understand. All of them had matte stainless scales (instead of Ti), pinned construction, and plastic thumbstuds. I'm not sure what the blade steel was; Kershawguy might know (I picked these up off of eBay years ago, might have been from Dave).

If you want, send me an email at my username at gmail dot com, and I will reply back with my Kershaw collection spreadsheet. I don't have anywhere near all of them, but you might find something useful...
 
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scottabrandeberry said:
Hey, Juju!
Actually, the 1430/1 were called the Wild Wild Turkey; only the new China made version of that pattern/size is called the Hawk (which I never understood, being a fan of the high tech series as well).

Also, though not widely available in the states, are the 1434 King Cheetah (same size as the old Hawk), 1429 Cheetah (same size as the old Wild Wild Turkey), and the 1424 Cheetah Cub (same pattern, but about the size of a Chive, and without a pocket clip). These were targeted at the South African market, from what I understand. All of them had matte stainless scales (instead of Ti), pinned construction, and plastic thumbstuds. I'm not sure what the blade steel was; Kershawguy might know (I picked these up off of eBay years ago, might have been from Dave).

If you want, send me an email at my username at gmail dot com, and I will reply back with my Kershaw collection spreadsheet. I don't have anywhere near all of them, but you might find something useful...
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I already have the 1430 listed as the Wild Wild Turkey, but I don't think I am aware of the 1431 model. I appreciate the info and have sent you an e-mail in regards to your spreadsheet, which is much appreciated!
 
poolhustler said:
Damn... now I gotta go dig in my safe and find my FLAG Leek :(

You can see the RT and RTST Leeks here....

http://www.soonerstateknives.com/kershawleeks.htm
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By the way, thanks for that link, because besides being a great reference, they have a couple things I need to purchase. I love lesser known sites like that because you never know what you will find. No deal spotting, but they do have a knife I had been wanting for by far the best price I've seen anywhere; unfortunately I already ordered it elsewhere a few days ago...
 
"Leek Black Handle Damascus blade (1660DAMBK) – different than 1660DAMCKT?
Leek Black Handle Damascus blade (1660DAMCKT) – different than 1660DAMBK?"

here ya go......

CKTDAM -



DAMBK -



DAMCKT -

 
poolhustler said:
"Leek Black Handle Damascus blade (1660DAMBK) – different than 1660DAMCKT?
Leek Black Handle Damascus blade (1660DAMCKT) – different than 1660DAMBK?"

here ya go......
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I appreciate the pictures, but just to be sure... I don't see a difference among the three other than the model#, is that the only difference? I almost missed the CKTDAM picture, which is in the list, but I hadn't related to possibly be the same as the other two. This is one of the most interesting juggling of the standard model abbreviations I have seen Kershaw do.

By the way, I was wondering, does anyone knows if there is some 'method' to the Kershaw model #'s (excluding the standard lettering that follows them, which I understand)... or do they just pull them out of a hat or something? They appear to me to jump around randomly with no apparent reason, unless I am missing something.
 
Well, I just discovered the character limit to a single post here, so the list will now have to be split into the first two messages...
 
There are two versions of Kershaw Junkyard Dog 1725CB. There's a II and a 2.2 with different composite patterns.

There's also a composite blade Kershaw OCC 10th Anniversary knife (Orange County Choppers).
 
I just ran across this today, one of the more unusual Kershaws that I have seen...

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"Rosewood .22 Cal Lock Back Gun Knife"
Made in Japan 1989
Model 22CAL

(WOOHOO! Just won myself a 1900BLKST E.T. from poolhustler on eBay!)
 
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I've seen some Leeks that aren't on the list, but I am not really sure how to classify these. There is a black leek (both plain and serrated) and a SS leak (both plain and serrated) with the "Rohrbaugh" logo on the handle... these don't seem to have different model numbers than they normally would. Similarly, I have seen a black plain edge blem leek (1660CKT) with a "Duck Commander" logo on the handle. Are these official Kershaw releases? Should they be listed as alternate versions with the same model#'s?
 
Just added about 50 more knives, mostly older stuff since the list was particularly lacking in that, many made in Japan. I find the actual name of some of these confusing so, as always, I welcome corrections!
 
Will help contribute...I own the entire series of the DLC Centofante

1615
1615 (Signed)
1615SS
1615BLK
1615VIB
1615BLKVIB
 
I don't think that Kershaw has an exact system for numbering (evidenced by the random use of both BLK and CKT for black coated models), but I do find it interesting that I am drawn to models with similar numbers. I think I love every single model in the 1700s range and 1800s. There really isn't a similarity that would lead to these models being grouped together, I just happen to like them.
 
Regarding the Leeks, there are many versions that are standard Leeks that someone (even KAI sometimes) will print logo's or pictures onto. The Rorhbaugh Leek was done by KAI, says Rorhbaugh on the box, but same basic model #. Others are like the "Boobies" Leek on eBay are done by secondary parties.

There are also other slight variations that to most would insignificant, but to me as a collector are important. Example being the two types of serrations, old and new style. Same model number, but different enough for me to have both.
 
link2derek said:
I saw the 1095 Bowie mentioned, but not the 1015 Bowie (circa late 90's):
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Thanks for that! I added the 1015 Bowie; these older knives give me problems sometimes in that I'm not sure what to call them (not sure they even had names?), so this was listed as "Bowie"

I also remove the 1095 Bowie, because I cannot find my source for that, and 1095 is the model number of the Sportsman's Blade Trader. I have now added all the Blade Trader models that I am aware of, though I am not completely clear on the differences of the 1095 Sportman's models. There seems to be a 1095SBTX with two blades made in Japan and with the saw blade and sheath made in the USA, and a version of 1095SBTX that I 'think' was made in China.
 
Well, I THOUGHT I had all the Leeks listed... just added 1660SWBLK, 1660TEAL, 1660OD and 1660BLKW.
 
OK, after some thought, I decided it was more useful to have the list sorted by Model# rather than by Name. I figure it is easier to search the thread for a model name than to look for a model number. Also, I've got this in a spreadsheet now, so it save me a lot of time sorting the list.

Also, many additions have been made. :thumbup:
 
Lately I have been EDCing a 4400ST. It is a Made in Japan 2 bladed DWO. 1 plain edge clip type blade and 1 sort of a wharncliffe type shape with full serrated edge.
 
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