Kershaw Barrage

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blackjackdan08

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Any reviews for the Kershaw Salvo Barrage as a everyday carry knife...got a buddy has a slightly used..looks mint..wants 17 bucks for it..looks like a cool knife...but need some advice for the panel of experts here..thank u
 
I had a CE one a while back and sold it with the promise to myself that I would replace it with a PE one. Maybe the black one. Well, I never did get around to buying the damn thing since a few other knives diverted my attention (710-D2, Izula, Endura4 G-10, RC-4 and ZT0300) :o .

It reminds me of a larger Leek but non-AO. Also kinda like the Endura/Delica in how it sits clipped in my front pocket. Very flat and unobtrusive. You forget it's there. I can't say enough good things about the Sandvik 14C28N. Takes a wicked edge and does a decent job of keeping it even cutting cardboard. The framelock and the subsequent lockup was solid on mine. Put the clip in the tip-down position and you have a "po' man's Hinderer Lockbar Stabilizer" :p . I like the Trac-Tec material like on my Blur CB. The difference being the Barrage is easier to pocket clip because it doesn't have the Trac-Tec on the clip side. It slides into the pocket much easier. The size was just about perfect since I prefer right around 3" for and EDC size. The action was smooth. IIRC, it has phosphor-bronze washers. It has a very elegant and simple shape to it. Could almost pass for a gentleman's knife. Polish it up and put some wood where the Trac-Tec is and it would totally be a traditional gentleman's knife.

Anyways, thanks for posting this and reminding me how much I miss my Barrage (Salvo :confused:). I will be ordering one soon. :cool:

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For $17 dollars this is a steal. Its even a great deal at street price. The only issue, as nutnfancy mentioned is the thumbstud placement. Everything else about this knife is top notch.

I gave mine to a co-worker who's just becoming a knife nut and he can already tell what a huge step up in quality this knife is compared to what he's used to.

BTW: Here's a thread on them when they first came out.

Kershaw Barrage
 
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I used one of my favorite internet stores to buy mine this week. I paid more, though.

I like the design.
I like the steel. In manila rope cutting it is somewhat below AUS8, but it takes an edge as fine as that of carbon steel. Good boogie!
using the clip as a lockbar stabilizer is a stroke of genius on the part of Kershaw's designer.

They put too small a stud on it. My thumb is sore from cycling it to loosen up the action.
 
I have one from walmart that I got for $30. I don't like it very much. Not very ergonomic and the lock is very tight. That being said, the steel is nice for the cost.
 
Heiheit said:
I have one from walmart that I got for $30. I don't like it very much. Not very ergonomic and the lock is very tight. That being said, the steel is nice for the cost.
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Mine also. Thinking about using epoxy resin the increase the size of the thumb stud so it doesn't cut into my thumb.
 
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