Kershaw Echo

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silenthunterstudios

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After seeing this knife advertised in Blade, I have had the "hots" for it. I just got it off of eBay, and have played with it a little bit. At first, when I got it, I did not like the looks of it. It resembles the Blackout/Whirlwind/Avalanche assisted openers, but is a fixed blade. It almost has a full hollow grind, but is thick enough. The handle looked flimsy at first, but felt good in my hand. The sheath is an absolute POS, and I will get a good leather sheath for it ASAP. I was a little dismayed to see CHINA on the handle, the knife is a Ken Onion design, and looks well made, so after using it, the CHINA stamp doesn't really bother me anymore. The knife that I bought was used, but it was razor sharp. I don't know if that was the edge that Kershaw put on it, or the previous owner, but FWIW, it was still razor sharp. I used it to whittle some wood, drove it into a wall stud, no problems. Will post a full review later.
 
I picked one of these up yesterday. I like the knife, but the sheath sux. Any ideas on where to get a decent leather one?
 
I sold mine a long time ago, I have a Schrade sheath I was using, I can post some pics tonight. If I still have it, it fit the Echo pretty well, but I didn't carry it on my belt much. More stored it in the truck.
 
Hey Guys...

Great knife for the price...

As for the "CHINA" on the handle..
Wrap a couple of popcicle sticks with some fine sandpaper and carfully sand off the word. Then with a lighter you can heat polish the area, almost bringing it as if it was never there....

I also have Concealex sheaths available for the Echo...Drop me a note if you are interested..

ttyle

Eric....
 
Had mine for a year now. Excellent for skinning and nice profile. There are better for general work.

Mine came with a leather sheath that is carefully thought out for production but just doesn't jell.
 
Normark said:
I also have Concealex sheaths available for the Echo...Drop me a note if you are interested..

ttyle

Eric....
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Any pics of the concealex sheath?
 
Hey Guys...

Shootist..

Here ya go...

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Sheath is set up for IWB carry, comes with a G-clip and can be carried numerous ways...

Any questions,, please drop me a note..

Thanks

Eric
O/ST
 
As being new to this site and sheaths has been mentioned - a question. Does anyone here make custom sheaths? After having my original Randall Sting ripped off years ago (by a brother no less!) I have purchased the new Sting. I'm extremely happy with the new one [consider it better] but the sheath sucks: comes up too far in back which prohibits one getting their hand on the haft easily (I have to pull it out with a thumb and two fingers - rediculous). The original leather one was immensely better and hope to find someone who can make something like the original - doesn't need to be leather. Anyone?
 
MSgt said:
As being new to this site and sheaths has been mentioned - a question. Does anyone here make custom sheaths? After having my original Randall Sting ripped off years ago (by a brother no less!) I have purchased the new Sting. I'm extremely happy with the new one [consider it better] but the sheath sucks: comes up too far in back which prohibits one getting their hand on the haft easily (I have to pull it out with a thumb and two fingers - rediculous). The original leather one was immensely better and hope to find someone who can make something like the original - doesn't need to be leather. Anyone?
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The guy who posted above you :thumbup: :thumbup: (Normark) makes an awesome Kydex sheath from what I've heard.:) :thumbup:
 
Hey Guys..

Oilman..

Thank you very much..Appreciated..:)

MSgt..

As a matter of fact.....

Yes there is someone who makes custom sheaths...

Here are pictures of the original Sting circa 1977 and 2006

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Sheath is setup for IWB/OWB carry, and is made so you are able to get full purchase on the handle..
Sheath also comes with a dedicated horizontal loop for belt carry...


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stings2.jpg


Please feel free to drop me a note...

ttyle

Eric...
O/ST
 
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