Just got a new Kershaw Junk Yard Dog II with composite blade

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Wow, I'm impressed. I ordered this knife without having had the opportunity to handle one in person. Why? I'm not sure other than the pix that Knifenut posts of his stirred some primal desire to possess a like object. Now I do and am glad of it.

Out of the box, the blade is quite sharp, and it locks up tight. The knife has good ergonomics with a beefy feel. The knife just looks good.

It compares favorably to my Benchmade 710, though I would have to give the nod to the 710. OTOH, for the money, I wouldn't argue with anyone who says that the JYD II is the better value. :thumbup:
 
I have this knife and love it but I haven't carried it in some time but I think that I will carry it tommorow.
 
Yes, it has a flipper. Haven't quite gotten the hang of it, at least the hang of using the flipper alone (without a flick of the wrist) to open the blade fully.
 
Swedge said:
Yes, it has a flipper. Haven't quite gotten the hang of it, at least the hang of using the flipper alone (without a flick of the wrist) to open the blade fully.
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Instead of pushing it like a AO pull it toward the back, it gives it more force with no need to move your wrist. Glad ya like it :D
 
Swedge said:
Yes, it has a flipper. Haven't quite gotten the hang of it, at least the hang of using the flipper alone (without a flick of the wrist) to open the blade fully.
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Try holding it further back in your hand with your ring finger towards the end of the grip so the index finger has more purchase and is less cramped.

With my 1725ST I also had to release a bit of tension on the pivot and now some 4 months later it still gives me a grin to just sit down and flip it open with either my left or right hand.:D

I just purchased an original Junk Yard Dog to see how it compares ...great knives at a good price!:thumbup:
 
Try pushing up on the flipper to build up some pressure, and then pull your finger down. Should give it some extra oomph.
 
I just received my JYD CB a few weeks ago and have to agree... It is a lot of knife for the money and it looks very sweet indeed. My experience has been that Kershaws and Spydercos are usually shaving sharp right out of the box and this knife was no different. I haven't had the time to use it though. My Spyderco E4 just would not quit on me. The flipper works a lot better after the first 100 opening or so.
 
Before Christmas, I lost an evil-bay battle with what turned out to be my wife for a production 1725CB JYDII. Sad, I then paid more for what was sold as a new JYDII - and turned out to be a factory second or cosmetic blemish - note the indicative 'X X X X' on the blade. Still, the grey G10 with fuselage rivet holes, etc, is a nice touch. They should have this variant available - it's the one I carry... the regular black G10 one was a Christmas gift from my wife.

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Neat knive - great bargain. While a current BM 710 has a D2 blade, the knife looks a bit svelte compared with the JYDII.

Stainz
 
Stainz, I remember that from when the Kershaw forum was active. I don't remember if you ever got any "satisfaction" from the fellow who sold the blem as a new one. Also, could you find an obvious blem on the knife?
 
Following the tips here I have been able a few times to open the blade to a fully locked position without flicking my wrist, but not reliably so. And that jimping irritates my fingertip! It's OK. I like flicking my wrist to open the blade. Maybe when the knife wears in a bit more, it'll be easier to open just by pressing on the flipper.
 
Swedge said:
Maybe when the knife wears in a bit more, it'll be easier to open just by pressing on the flipper.
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I had to lighten off the pivot screw on mine because when it arrived it needed both hands to open it.:(

I practiced using the knife held sideways to take the force of gravity off the blade as well, I tried opening it with the blade facing the floor rather than having it pointing/facing me. Overcoming inertia was eliminated and I could concentrate on hand and index finger position.

When you get it working properly you should be able to open it with the blade facing up, down or sideways using either hand.:thumbup:
 
I originally got a CB version and loved the knife, flicked open so easily and smoothly. Within a very short time I ordered a II PE version with the Gray G-10, this is one of my favorite and most trusted EDC knives, slightly ahead of my ZT 0205 PE. This fills my immediate needs for a heavier duty knife, more so than my Ontario/Rat 1 folder or my Spyderco Native.:thumbup:
 
my 1725cb was production run jan09. smooth as silk however like the many kershaws ive owned thru the years ;edge life was only so so.my bm710 cuts circles around it ..although they use many premium alloys, i dont think heat treatment is premium.
 
I'm pleased to report that I've gotten the hang of flipping the blade open with my fingertip (no wrist action). This works reliably with the spine of the blade up, down, right, or left. I can do it with my left hand too but not as reliably.

I find that if I put my finger tip a bit forward of the peak of the arch that forms the flipper and pull smartly down, it works well. By pulling down, I don't mean in a perpendicular line toward the back of the handle, though the back of the handle that is where the fingertip will end up. I mean toward the spot where the jimping on the back of the handle ends.
 
Swedge said:
I find that if I put my finger tip a bit forward of the peak of the arch that forms the flipper and pull smartly down, it works well. By pulling down, I don't mean in a perpendicular line toward the back of the handle, though the back of the handle that is where the fingertip will end up. I mean toward the spot where the jimping on the back of the handle ends.
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Challenging trying to explain it in words, isn't it?:p :D

But once you get the nack it sure is a lot of fun. It also shows just how good the flipper design feature is, and one handed opening and closing has its benefits.:thumbup:
 
Brutus013 said:
Try pushing up on the flipper to build up some pressure, and then pull your finger down. Should give it some extra oomph.
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That's the ticket.

Now...go abuse the living hell out of that thing. I have cut drywall (alot of it), chopped, stabbed, muddied, epoxied, and generally tried my best to destroy that knife. It asks to be sharpened on the occasion, and is still as good as the day I bought it...with ALOT more character.
 
DennisStrickland said:
my 1725cb was production run jan09. smooth as silk however like the many kershaws ive owned thru the years ;edge life was only so so.my bm710 cuts circles around it ..although they use many premium alloys, i dont think heat treatment is premium.
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The HT is fine. You just have to acquire the skill to touch them up and sharpen them.
 
Cutter17,

Sorry for the late reply. No answer to my complaints, so he didn't get good feedback. He knew what he was doing. The knife seemed perfect - but nothing but the knife was in the padded envelope. As said, other than the 'X X X X' on it, I find it a bit neater looking than the plain black production one my wife bought me.

I've been bad. Monday found me ordering another JYDII. I like that fuselage pattern of my blemished CB, so I 'fell' for the similarly styled JYDII I just bought - a Ti/SG2 combo. It cost as much as the two others, but I like the Ti frame - and that SG-2 blade steel looks interesting. I had it yesterday before lunch - really neat knife - and unreal sharp, too!

I adjusted the pivot screw on the other two to allow more sure 'flipper' opening. As they broke in, retightening was required. I wonder if a proper lube would help? What is the 'appropriate lubrication? Do they use nylon, teflon, or bronze washer(s)? Meanwhile, I'll enjoy this addiction.

Stainz
 
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