Kershaw Gray Bump and Segal

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Just rec. these in the mail. Not a particularly huge Kershaw fan. But these knives just may change my mind. Bump is of prem. materials and is spot on in manufacture. The Segal belive it or not is the same. Extremely comfortable handle, ray skin inserts are perfect and I mean perfect. Opens like butter and locks solidly. Tip up or down who could argue. Both knives extremely sharp out of the box.

The Bump is very uber cool looking. Blade reminds me of a toucan sort of. Flipper is fast and lock up solid. Grip ergos aren't bad either. Anyways more to come as I use them. 2 winners here for sure. The Segal especially. This thing is opens like well oiled glass it is that smooth. Smoothest knife I own I belive and that includes a Clark custom that maybe as smooth but not smoother. Smoother than my 710 even. Go figure right? Cheap off ebay and I mean dirt cheap, so much so I just may order a couple of more for Xmas presents next year. keepem sharp:thumbup: :D
 
longbow, always a nice to hear people's positive initial reactions to their new Kershaw blades.:thumbup:

The Segal was always a sweet piece, but was held to a "different" standard due to the "Segal" name attached to it. As far as a manual folder goes, it was one of the smoothest we ever produced. The stingray really gave us fits, glad to see yours was spot on. They were also on the spendy side which kept sales lower, but now you can find them on the cheap. IMO, a knife that fly's way under the radar.

All variations of the Bump have really been solid knives and we get more positive feedback from them than any other pattern we produce (excet maybe the Leek).

Enjoy them longbow. Who knows, maybe we will win you over with these two. ;)
 
Grey Bump for dirt cheap, and there are more? Longbow, email me the seller's name! :D
 
Thomas W. thanks for your comments. You might just win me over yet! Just kiddin man. I mean not about winning me over but just bustin on ya. The Segal, holy crap what a nice knife. You are correct about it flying way under the radar. The rayskin inserts are dead nuts perfect as far as I see. Swings open like well oiled glass and is sharp as hell out of the box. Haven't played with the Bump to much but again this thing is ISO quality as near as I can see.

I don't understand how the s.d. guru's here haven't been writing about the Segal more. I see much potential for it and I am not even into that type thing per sey. The only thing I have done is switch the clip around for tip up carry. I guess the same could be said for the Bump as for s.d. work. Two winners here. I am going to screw around with the Segal though. Maybe put up a dummy I use once in a great while just to see how a non trained person can use this knife. Obviously not up to potential of the blade but I'll give'r a go. Very happy with both purchases. Ebay no less which can rob ya blind if ya don't know what you are looking. keepem sharp
 
Found my Segal in a sporting goods store for 56.00 brand new. I'd noticed them at over 100 when they first came out so I had to buy it for that. It it a fast opening knife, seems very strong as well. Had to pick up a blue ti bump as well when I noticed they was about out of stock everyplace. Its a flawless piece and I'm keeping it unused as I do with any knife that may be worth more than I payed for it one day. This has payed off with my starmate and a few other knives already. Not that I sell them I just like knowing they are worth a lot more than I payed.
 
I really like the Seagal and think its very underrated. I do think the Seagal name holds it back, but the materials are great! I use my Seagal around the house as a beater, but it is still RAZOR Sharp!

My Gray Ti Bump is in my right front pocket right now. Not enough can be said about this great knife, it's perfect.
 
2 things that bothered me upon receiving a Seagal. 1- the insides of the scales were really on the sharp side. No tender hands here folks. Just a lot of cutting which required full weight behind them. After a while, the skin started to sting quite a bit. No real biggie. The combo of a triangle and squared profile ceramic stones took care of it. 2- the annoying recurve blade profile!!! While I understand that certain designs call for smooth flowing lines and a sense of style that reflects that particular model, it is a major inconvenience for one that uses a flat stone exclusively. Given enough time spent on a stone, there is just that slight particular angle that can only be obtained while the individual hand holds the blade that you can' t get on a round or triangle stick. :( But otherwise, the Seagal sure has a smooth action, locks up well, and fits the hand nicely. Even though its overall shape looks funny. :)

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I ordered two Segal's( one plain , one serrated) the other day. They should be here in two more days. Also got a Blur with Snapon on it...all three cost what one Segal use to cost and got all three on the way.....will give my opinion soon. Hey you reduced Segal's knife price, maybe some one should get him on a diet so he reduce some pounds !!!!
 
does anyone know what is the lock material and thickness?how far does the lock travel?
thank you
 
They were sooooo good I bought two more after opening them today....GREAT KNIVES AT A GREAT PRICE....PAID $35 EACH FOR MINE!!
 
I like the design of the Seagal but having the name etched on the blade just doesn't do it for me. I like them a little more subdued than that. I think a lot of manufacturers might sell more of a particular line if they toned down the large lettering on the blades. Just my preference, I don't care for the looks, kind of gimmicky.
 
i almost bought the segal knife a while back. mainly because i actually am a huge segal fan.

the only reason i did not was because the ebay seller had horrible pics on his auction and i could not tell how good it looked.

oh well. glad you like it. i have had a chive as an edc for years and now have a leek. my leek has the s30v blade. i love kershaws assisted opening and enjoy them over most other knives as edc's.

enjoy
 
Been carrying the Segal off and on a bit. The edges are pretty sharp on the inside of the handle slabs. Like little razor blades actually. Wouldn't be a problem to break the edges though. Just haven't done it. I actually like it a bit better than the gray bump. The gray bump on the other hand is custom quality I think. Just dead nuts on every where but I can't passed the blade shape. The Segal just feels better in the hand. Just as sharp as the Bump too. Opens like butter and locks up nice and tight. Blade writing is not my thing either but for the money paid I can live with it. keepem sharp
 
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