I picked up the Ener-G 2 by Kershaw a few days ago because it was on close-out. I didn't really notice this model until it was being changed. I'm glad I did though. This is Kershaw's model 1745, and is one of Lee Williams' dedicated flipper models. In stores, this knife costs around $65; on close-out, if you can still find them, they're around $35. The changes that I mentioned are subtle; the grey G-10 is being replaced with black G-10. That's it. The Ener-G 2 weighs in at 4.8 ounces on my scale.
The Handle: The Ener-G 2 (from now on I'll simply call it the Ener-G) is 4-3/4" closed and 1/2" thick not counting the pocket clip.
The knife is well-built; the 410-series stainless steel liners are 1/16" thick and are drilled out to reduce weight. The G-10 scales are also 1/16" thick and are a nice grey color. The knife has a black Trac-Tec insert on each side, which makes it even more comfortable.
The knife is held together with two blackened T-6 screws that go into blackened nuts on the right-hand side. They go through a black Zytel backspacer.
A lanyard hole is provided, and it will accomodate cordage up to 1/8" thick.
The blade pivot pin screw is a blackened T-8 screw, and it goes into a hex nut on the other side. Mine came perfect and required no adjusting.
The pocket clip is matte stainless steel and rides on the right side only. It's adjustable for tip up or tip down carry and is held on with three blackened T-6 screws.
Retention is the pocket is great; the knife doesn't snag my pants, yet it stays where it's placed until you take it out. Tip-down carry carries a little lower in the pocket than tip-up.
The Ener-G is a linerlock. The liner is jimped and locks up like a bank vault; absolutely no blade play. releasing the lock was a tad hard at first. I wish the linerlock side was extended just 1/16" more so I could unlock the knife without having to actually put my finger inside the handle.
The Ener-G is comfortable in use and naturally "points" in the right direction. this is a difficult one to explain, but just pick one up, then pick up a Swiss Army Knife, and you'll see what I mean.
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The Handle: The Ener-G 2 (from now on I'll simply call it the Ener-G) is 4-3/4" closed and 1/2" thick not counting the pocket clip.
The knife is well-built; the 410-series stainless steel liners are 1/16" thick and are drilled out to reduce weight. The G-10 scales are also 1/16" thick and are a nice grey color. The knife has a black Trac-Tec insert on each side, which makes it even more comfortable.
The knife is held together with two blackened T-6 screws that go into blackened nuts on the right-hand side. They go through a black Zytel backspacer.
A lanyard hole is provided, and it will accomodate cordage up to 1/8" thick.
The blade pivot pin screw is a blackened T-8 screw, and it goes into a hex nut on the other side. Mine came perfect and required no adjusting.
The pocket clip is matte stainless steel and rides on the right side only. It's adjustable for tip up or tip down carry and is held on with three blackened T-6 screws.
Retention is the pocket is great; the knife doesn't snag my pants, yet it stays where it's placed until you take it out. Tip-down carry carries a little lower in the pocket than tip-up.
The Ener-G is a linerlock. The liner is jimped and locks up like a bank vault; absolutely no blade play. releasing the lock was a tad hard at first. I wish the linerlock side was extended just 1/16" more so I could unlock the knife without having to actually put my finger inside the handle.
The Ener-G is comfortable in use and naturally "points" in the right direction. this is a difficult one to explain, but just pick one up, then pick up a Swiss Army Knife, and you'll see what I mean.
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