Kershaw "Chive" - The Perfect Bargain EDC?

I love my Chive. I got it in 04 and the only problem I've had is the torsion bar broke, 2 years of consistent filliping at my desk, and Kershaw replaced it for free. Great knife from a great company!
 
I prefer the SOG Flash. It won't open accidentally, is lighter, and has better steel than the Chive. The blade shape is more conventional, too.
Bill
 
If I'm not mistaken the Chive won Best Production Knife at Blade Show 2001.
There was no doubt about it, it was a cool little knife. For Christmas 2002 I bought a dozen knives for gifts, mostly Chives and a few Scallions. They were given to co-workers, friends and a few family members. They were well received. I managed to keep one of each for myself.

I've been carrying the Scallion for about the last 6 months. It's more than enough knife for my EDC, and it's sheeple friendly.
 
spyder10 said:
I love my Chive. I got it in 04 and the only problem I've had is the torsion bar broke, 2 years of consistent filliping at my desk, and Kershaw replaced it for free. Great knife from a great company!
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I managed to break the torsion bar in about a year, and also received a free replacement from Kershaw. Not quite sure if the bar just wears out over time, if one should avoid using it in certain ways, or whether some bars are just ill-fated.

It kind of amuses me that some folks here like everything but the AO. You can always just remove the torsion bar and carry it as a framelock gentleman's knife.

I look forward to seeing more versions of the Chive in the future. The coolest version I've seen was a custom chive with an ivory top-scale scrimshawed with a drawing of Wyatt Earp. The top-scale can apparently be veneered with another substance without excessive difficulty, so I'm still debating dropping the money to get a small piece bone/stag/ivory overlaid onto my top scale. Any idea what US knifemaker might be willing to do that?
 
Really nice little folders,you'll really forget about them.They are comfortable in carry and opening.I always use the knife with the safety ON.
I admire Kershaw products,I recently ordered a spec bump, a BIG brother of the chives.
 
If you like the Chive check out the Scallion, it's just a little bit larger and is also an excelent cutter and a great value. There is also a new version available with a frame lock just like the Chive. I bought the Chive but returned it. It was just too small for my hand, but like all Kershaw knives it is a very good knife, and would recomend it to anyone who wanted a very small knife.
I did put the money toward a Needs Work, a knife that I like a lot.

Oh, and like SPX Trader said, stop by the Kershaw sub forum there's all kinds of Kershaw Knife Nuts there with lots of Kershaw knowlege.
 
Love the Chive. It is 'excusable' as a pocket knife despite work policy.
Small enough to almost be a billfold. The snap open is a conversation piece, but the size is non-threatening. I've given out bunches as engraved gifts.

My Personal Chive. Used to the point that I need to learn how to sharpen it better. I'm using it more often than my skill to touch up.
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I like my Chive, but I find the steel to be too soft. I do not pry with my knives, but my Chive ended up with the edge bent a little bit in places. Using a steel might straighten it out.

Is it still sharp? Yes. Do I like it? Yes. Do I carry it? No, it sits on my desk. Would I buy another? I may if it came in Sandvik.

Speaking of Sandvik leads me to mention my current EDC - the Kershaw Needs Work. Assisted opening, harder steel, great ergos, great fit and finish, and inexpensive.

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I'm a big Chive fan also. I've had one in the rotation for a few years...no torsion bar issues. Also, never use the lock, no problems at all.

Quick question...

1) Is your blade combo edge? I have never used a CE that small and wonder what it's like.

2) Prying open the paint can. Do you just slip the tip in and pry away (like a screwdriver) or something else?
 
A friend of mine bought the chive, and loved it for the first week. Then the spring (or something) inside broke. I'm not sure if he sent it back yet. It's great that Kershaw will replace them but why not just make them a little better?
 
I had a Chive, till I got a Queen small Stockman in D2,
For smaller I had thinner, sharper, and better steel blades, three of them!
No flick opening.

The Chive was cute, so I gave it away to my eldest daughter.
She likes it but does not use it.
She uses a Byrd Finch, which is smaller, thinner and holds an edge better.
 
I just had a Chive arrive from Amazon today. I had previously had the Kershaw Ember, but the assist mechanism was far too tight for my liking. The Chive opens so easily and smoothly. I too had once bought one of these back when WM still carried them and I loved it. Somehow, I lost it along the way. I was glad to finally find one again and have this as my EDC. It's perfect for the uses I need it for.

(Sorry if bumping old threads is frowned upon. I didn't think anyone wanted a new thread started.)
 
I had one and I got rid of it. At the time, I wasn't experienced in sharpening recurve blades so I hated sharpening it. I've had a few Kershaws and the only one I still have is the RAM. I personally never clicked with Kershaws for some reason.
 
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