Kershaw carabiner knife review

[Stelth]

SPXtrader:
It didn't take a year of use; I just put it aside after realizing what it was. As for the idea that I got a "lemon"; that's inaccurate. It's just poor design and execution. Something I would have avoided had I not bought it off the internet. Geez...some of you are really touchy. Do any of you have this particular model? I'll wager no one who's yet responded does. I've heard no counter-arguements refuting the facts I gave. Most responses are just "kershaw's great, your knife is just a bad one, blah blah, blah..."

 

[Morrow]

SPXtrader:
It didn't take a year of use; I just put it aside after realizing what it was. As for the idea that I got a "lemon"; that's inaccurate. It's just poor design and execution. Something I would have avoided had I not bought it off the internet. Geez...some of you are really touchy. Do any of you have this particular model? I'll wager no one who's yet responded does. I've heard no couter-arguements refuting the facts I gave. Most responses are just "kershaw's great, your knife is just a bad one, blah blah, blah..."

You did post in the Kershaw forum. What kind of response were you expecting? There is a Knife Review and Testing subforum where your post might have have been received differently. As to your review, I would agree with most of your points. I bought one for my older son to clip on his pack and was not impressed. I think I paid $25 so no big deal. The entire Kershaw line shouldn't be punished for this low-end model.

 

[SPXTrader]

Stelth, thanks for clearing that up. I still wouldn't have waited a year to bring this up. Kershaw does have an excellent warranty and CS department, and Thomas has already offered to make it right by you. What more could you ask for?

As for the "really touchy" comment, I agree with Thomas. You've come in here with a complaint, and yet do don't seem willing to listen to what has been said. Take Thomas up on his offer.

No I don't own one of these, but considering the last 100 or so Kershaw's I've bought, I've never encountered a single problem. I have, however, heard many stories that all echo the same sentiment: if you have a problem, Kershaw will fix it. Simple.

If you're looking for an counter-argument, I don't think you'll get one here. We know if there is a problem with one of the knives we buy from Kershaw, it will be taken care of. As for your statements of Spydies and BM's, I have/had a lot of both. I think the challenge that was posted earlier is a good one: go but a Kershaw at the same price point as a Spyderco, BenchMade or Strider, and give it a fair comparison. I don't think you'll do that, not because of Kershaw or a lack of funds, but simply because of the chip you have on your shoulder.

So, either let Thomas fix your problem, or drop it. Very simple.

 

[riffraff]

I agree; give Thomas a chance to make right a year-old purchase...or admit you really did come here to stir stuff up. You are either serious, or a troll. Which is it?

 

[Stelth]

I guess my mistake was posting in the kershaw zone. All I was trying to do was alert knife buyers so they'd avoid buying something subpar. Sorry if I pissed in your chili.

 

[SPXTrader]

Now I know riffraff was correct...you're a troll.

 

[Stelth]

Now I know riffraff was correct...you're a troll.

That was quite possibly the silliest sentence ever written. It sounds like bad dialogue from a movie they'd run really late on the sci-fi channel. Don't worry, I won't post in your little playhouse anymore...you're too sensitive....enjoy the kool-aid boys!~

 

[Thomas W]

I guess my mistake was posting in the kershaw zone. All I was trying to do was alert knife buyers so they'd avoid buying something subpar. Sorry if I pissed in your chili.

Your mistake seems to be that you are more interested in engaging other members rather than rectifying your 1004 displeasure. You've been given an option to send us the tool for replacement or trade out, yet you don't even acknowledge the offer.

You have this knife "stuck in your craw" (your words) and you "don't mean to bitch" (again your words, of which you need to watch) yet that's all you have done. I can see how and why this is thought of as trollish behavior. I am again going to give you some advice: conduct yourself more as a community contributor and you'll find the conversation much more enlightening. There are no problems when addressing issues with a product you have purchased, but you can't come in with a full head of steam and expect any harmony with that type of attiude.

I'm unsure what else I can offer to return your satisfaction other than my original proposal. The offer still stands. Heck, I'll take it a step further, let me know another Kershaw that might be of interest, PM with an address where you would like it shipped, and I'll get it out today for you. You can dispose of the 1004, thus relieving it from your craw.

 

[knivesandguns]

Wow, Thomas has an offer that really can't be refused. Seriously, T-man, I didn't know you were that generous.

See how nice the Kershaw people are? He's willing to send you something to try and please you and all you gotta do is PM him.

On the other hand, Stelth, please be more civil in this forum; we don't need W&C language in here.

 

[dmonay]

That was quite possibly the silliest sentence ever written. It sounds like bad dialogue from a movie they'd run really late on the sci-fi channel. Don't worry, I won't post in your little playhouse anymore...you're too sensitive....enjoy the kool-aid boys!~

Talk about silly sentences .......
Why dont you take Thomas up on his offer of a FREE knife so you can really see what Kershaw is made of. Then come back and give us your comments on your new FREE knife. The Kershaw people here are really a giving group of good people. If your SERIOUS about knives then this is a deal that you can't refuse.
If this doesn't make you happy, then nothing will.
And have a nice life.

 

[Antihero17]

Your mistake seems to be that you are more interested in engaging other members rather than rectifying your 1004 displeasure. You've been given an option to send us the tool for replacement or trade out, yet you don't even acknowledge the offer.

You have this knife "stuck in your craw" (your words) and you "don't mean to bitch" (again your words, of which you need to watch) yet that's all you have done. I can see how and why this is thought of as trollish behavior. I am again going to give you some advice: conduct yourself more as a community contributor and you'll find the conversation much more enlightening. There are no problems when addressing issues with a product you have purchased, but you can't come in with a full head of steam and expect any harmony with that type of attiude.

I'm unsure what else I can offer to return your satisfaction other than my original proposal. The offer still stands. Heck, I'll take it a step further, let me know another Kershaw that might be of interest, PM with an address where you would like it shipped, and I'll get it out today for you. You can dispose of the 1004, thus relieving it from your craw.

I am unhappy with all my kershaws and I would like to be sent the prototype of the OD-1. Seriously though your offer is very generous, you should really take him up on this stelth and give kershaw another try. Every USA made kershaw I own is top notch, especially for the price and their customer service and warranty is second to none.

 

[sixfoot7]

Do any of you have this particular model? I'll wager no one who's yet responded does. I've heard no counter-arguements refuting the facts I gave.

Okay, now you have. Mine has zero blade play, the clip has never come loose by unscrewing itself. Are the screwdriver bits small? Absolutely, but I think that's by design. If you needed bigger bits for everyday use, get a bigger screwdriver. This works exactly as it's intended to, occasional use when nothing else is handy. The bottle opener? Just looking at it, I could tell that the surface area would mean you might have to go around the cap and lift at 2 or 3 points. The bottle opener on your aforementioned SAK works the same way. That comment is like saying a P-38 can opener (C-ration) is crap compared to your electric one at home.

Yeah it'll be hard to live without kershaw.
I think I'll go cry on my Strider, Emerson, Al Mar, Benchmades, Spydercos, etc.
And it's not a defect; it's just junk. I've looked over a few others and it's the same thing with those.

SPXtrader:
Geez...some of you are really touchy.

How did you expect most of us to react with statements like that? Furthermore, what do you think would happen (and it has) if someone did that in any of the other manufacturer's forums mentioned above? I can guarantee you the same, if not an even stronger reaction than the one you have received here.

I worked in a gun store in the 90's and we carried the kershaw line. I wasn't impressed enough to buy anything then.

But impressed enough to buy one online without physically handling it first? What changed your mind for this particular purchase if you weren't impressed before?

As for antihero17, I never said all kershaws are crap; that's your spin.

Correct, later you said:

I've looked over a few others and it's the same thing with those.

Which ones? A vague response at best. Again, given the dissastisfaction you've had from what you've seen, why buy it in the first place?

I guess my mistake was posting in the kershaw zone. All I was trying to do was alert knife buyers so they'd avoid buying something subpar.

Yes, that probably was. As other people have already said, there are better sub-forums to do this in. Judging by your post count, you might not have known that, but I'm willing to give you the benefit of the doubt.

If you read the entire thread, you would also see that there are some members here trying to help you despite your negative tone. How's that for a bunch of "kool-aid" drinkers?
There was also a request for pictures of your knife, but I doubt we'll see those. I expect a "camera's broken", "I'm at work now", or the ever popular "not worth my time" evasion.

You have an offer from a class gentleman for a brand new knife. Who in their right mind wouldn't take up that offer?

Good luck with whatever you choose to do.

 

[audiopile]

I certainly agree that Kershaw's products have been first rate in my considerable - multi-model experience. Having said that - I've only bought knives from them ( Kershaw's ,Shun's and ZT's). To me - beyond whatever personality issues on both sides of this arguement may be obvious - the gist of this is that Kershaw made a functionaly poor tool. Most knife co.'s seem to have taken a "plunge" into some sort of multi-tool at some time in the last few years. First off - let me be clear on this - Don't own a multi-tool ( unless you count a Atwood pry somethiong or other) - simply don't care for 'em . Have bought a number as gifts. So I'm not a multi-tool expert. BUT - by handeling and examining a bunch of 'em over the years - the knife buisness has a lot to be embarrased about.
Sometimes you just have to recognize that doing your core buisness - really- really well ( which Kershaw does) is better than trying to be the all encompassing knife/SAK/multi-tool co. - which as far as I can tell - no co. has succeded in doing.
BTW - in a industry with a number of Co.'s that routinly deliver outdstanding customer service/suport - kershaw's CS stands out as one of the very best.

 

[sc1966]

Stealth, You stated your opinion about the knife. Thanks. If you don't like Kershaw
just get out of the forum. You won't be missed. Go piss on another brand. That should
get you off.

 

[spiralarchitect]

Stealth, You stated your opinion about the knife. Thanks. If you don't like Kershaw
just get out of the forum. You won't be missed. Go piss on another brand. That should
get you off.

HAHAHHAHAHA..... well said.... a noob falming a lurker, LOL.

You sir get a :thumbup:

Edit: It's worse than I thought.....stealth has been around for a year and still didn't know better....yikes....

 

[SPXTrader]

Yeah a few posts in November last year, one in May, and now this...

 

[riffraff]

3.1.1 General Guidelines for mailing lists and NetNews

* "Read both mailing lists and newsgroups for one to two months before you post anything. This helps you to get an understanding of the culture of the group."


I think it's fair to group forums in with these.

http://www.dtcc.edu/cs/rfc1855.html

 

[fatheadhill]

Stealth, You stated your opinion about the knife. Thanks. If you don't like Kershaw
just get out of the forum. You won't be missed. Go piss on another brand. That should
get you off.

+1 :thumbup:

I think you'll fit in quite nicely around here sc1966! Welcome!

 

[OregonEdge]

Stelth, sorry the 1004 didn't work out for you. If you feel it's defective, send her in for warranty. We'll swap it out for something else if that's of interest.

On the flip side, you're coming off like you have a chip on your shoulder and are seemingly looking for arguments with the other members here in the sub-forum. Look to lighten up a bit, and I think you will find your time on BF's much more productive.

let's all pile on a negative review. God forbid someone should be disappointed with a Kershaw and not feel immediately GRACED by Kershaw's customer service... which frankly is a hassle. No one wants to buy something and have to wait for it to be repaired or replaced. Sometimes "Just send it in" and "since you can, what's your problem?" doesn't help. Yes, Kershaw has a quick response but he's entitled to be upset and post his frustration. If the Kershaw name is on the product it is fair game for review. China, Taiwan, USA, wherever. I thought This was an OPEN forum. (as long as forum rules aren't broken) Is there a separate Kershaw forum dictate?

Rather, Pile on me for my opinion, because I couldn't care less. Even "ignore list" me for my opinion, or get me banned. You guys are way to quick to jump all over people for being alittle emotional and upset. and the reaction of Kershaw on here just proves they shouldn't run a forum that's not hosted by their own site. It's overly biased and completely innappropriate in my view.

There, have fun with that

 

[Antihero17]

let's all pile on a negative review. God forbid someone should be disappointed with a Kershaw and not feel immediately GRACED by Kershaw's customer service... which frankly is a hassle. No one wants to buy something and have to wait for it to be repaired or replaced. Sometimes "Just send it in" and "since you can, what's your problem?" doesn't help. Yes, Kershaw has a quick response but he's entitled to be upset and post his frustration. If the Kershaw name is on the product it is fair game for review. China, Taiwan, USA, wherever. I thought This was an OPEN forum. (as long as forum rules aren't broken) Is there a separate Kershaw forum dictate?

Rather, Pile on me for my opinion, because I couldn't care less. Even "ignore list" me for my opinion, or get me banned. You guys are way to quick to jump all over people for being alittle emotional and upset. and the reaction of Kershaw on here just proves they shouldn't run a forum that's not hosted by their own site. It's overly biased and completely innappropriate in my view.

There, have fun with that

I dont think there is anything wrong with a negative review. He just had some snide remarks towards Kershaw as a whole, not just specifically the product he was reviewing. It kind seems (to me at least) that he was just trying to stir the pot. You are right that we shouldnt crucify someone for writing a bad review, but it was the way he went about it.