Kershaw ET

FLYBYU44 · Feb 24, 2007

Anyone own the Kershaw ET? What's it like, a decent knife or just another gimicky opening system? I try to search for it but found nothing.

Whoever Wherever · Feb 24, 2007

It's both in one fun package. Its a Gavin Grant Hawk Design. Check them out.

http://www.g-hawkknives.com/

They also make the MUDD that ZT is basing the 500 on.

KFLEISIG · Feb 25, 2007

I had to try it, but I find I never carry it. The quality is as good as you would expect from Kershaw, but in my opinion, it is more gimmicky than functional. The only thing about it that I actually disliked is the ribbing on the sides of the grip. They are machined at sharp right angles and press uncomfortably against my finger when opening or closing it. On the positive side, the blade has an aggressive cutting angle, and is made from the new Sandvik 13C26 that Kershaw has started using on a lot of their knives.

thombrogan · Feb 25, 2007

Try searching with the word "toggle." You can find all kinds of links, including to videos.

Gadgetman7 · Feb 25, 2007

I couldn't resist buying one to play with. It's fund but keep the band aids handy.;-) Overall it has a good blade and fits my hand but I find it a little bulky and to be honest not very practical for EDC. However, you might like it. See if you can borrow one for a few days before you invest or try to get a used one cheap.

Alberto Salas · Feb 25, 2007

Is just me or the E.T. mechanism could work great in a pakal-style folder?

Every time I see it in action I can't help but think about it.

BETO

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Sorry for my english

thombrogan · Feb 28, 2007

Alberto Salas said:
Is just me or the E.T. mechanism could work great in a pakal-style folder?

I've seen an E.T. flipped open and closed in a pakal-style grip, so I completely agree.

ohmyheckinslc · Feb 28, 2007

I've got one. Easy to flip open, hard to flip closed... for me anyway. What Gadgetman7 said about the bandaids is SO true... It came wicked sharp, and it is SOOOOOOO easy to accidentally cut yourself with while you're trying to figure out how to reliably and easily close it with one hand, and your wife is getting upset with you because you keep cutting yourself and she's threatening to... oh wait, sorry, got distracted.