Kershaw has a new award winner - the Speedform

I'M SOLD!!! No if, ands or buts about it. I love it. I'd especially love to try out that blade steel.
 
Looking at the specs of Elmax PM, it looks like a dialed-down S60V. If I have to guess, the performance would be close to S30V. Could you please share the CATRA results against S30V and S60V?:D
 
That is a awesome looking knife! One thing that puzzles me slightly is the use of cpm D2 for the spine of the knife as apposed to a pure ELMAX blade or another steel for the spine. I am not very familiar with all the intricacies of knife steels however from what I have heard cpm D2 holds a fine edge well but is lacking in corrosion resistance compared to true stainless blades like cpm S30V.

Kershaw usually uses cpm D2 for its edges and a more corrosion resistant steel for the spine. What benefit is it to use D2 for the spine on this knife?
 
Whats the point of a d-2 spine? Don't you want something cheaper to keep costs down or something softer that'll wear better like 440c or something?
 
It looks nice, but that clip just kills it. If they make it not so retardedly unfunctional looking and moveable, I'd buy it. I might look into this one despite the clip though, really good lookin' knife!
 
Mobile-eyez said:
It looks nice, but that clip just kills it. If they make it not so retardedly unfunctional looking and moveable, I'd buy it. I might look into this one despite the clip though, really good lookin' knife!
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I'm just the opposite--- I LOVE that clip. The more a knife that's clipped to my pocket looks like a pen to the casual observer the happier I am. This clip reminds me of a high-class pen from Cross or Parker and I like that.

I'm puzzled by the steel choices though: why make the spine of D2? In Kershaw's other D2 composite blade the D2 was the cutting edge. Why use a good steel for the non-cutting part of the blade?
 
elkins45 said:
I'm just the opposite--- I LOVE that clip. The more a knife that's clipped to my pocket looks like a pen to the casual observer the happier I am. This clip reminds me of a high-class pen from Cross or Parker and I like that.

I'm puzzled by the steel choices though: why make the spine of D2? In Kershaw's other D2 composite blade the D2 was the cutting edge. Why use a good steel for the non-cutting part of the blade?
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+1 on both accounts.
 
Regarding steel choices with Composite technology, a couple things to remember:

You can't just combine any steel with any other steel. There are real limitations with combo's.

CPM-D2 just happen to match up with ELMAX so it worked out.

We also liked the inverted look of an etched carriage vs the CB knives we've done in the past (etched edge).

To add, this was the Blade show, some of our most valued and loyal customers were in attendance, we wanted to bring out some real fire power with the handful of our upcoming Flagships pieces (Speedform & Volt) for them to enjoy.
 
Thomas W said:
Regarding steel choices with Composite technology, a couple things to remember:

You can't just combine any steel with any other steel. There are real limitations with combo's.

CPM-D2 just happen to match up with ELMAX so it worked out.

We also liked the inverted look of an etched carriage vs the CB knives we've done in the past (etched edge).

To add, this was the Blade show, some of our most valued and loyal customers were in attendance, we wanted to bring out some real fire power with the handful of our upcoming Flagships pieces (Speedform & Volt) for them to enjoy.
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I knew there was a good reason for the steel choices. ;)
Never thought about the compatibility aspect.
 
I LIKE it! It reminds me a lot of some the the pieces Mcusta offers, but with that lovely Kershaw gloss to it. If you make it tip-up compatible I may end up buying my first Kershaw!

I don't like recurves, AOs, flippers, or tip-down carry, so that eliminated most of the Kershaw lineup before. God, I'm picky! :D
 
I really love what Kershaw has done with this knife. I like the Speed-Safe mechanism but it's nice to have some non-AO offerings, especially in higher end models.

I also really like what they did with the composite blade on this one. I'm not a fan of the squiggly line, the Speedform is much more sleek and attractive. Also the use of ELMAX is attractive.

I hope Kershaw does incorporate a tip-up option that still keeps allows for a lanyard. I find this makes getting slicker knives out the pocket much easier.

It's easy to see why this got some awards, great job Kershaw. :thumbup:
 
I like it, very modern in design with a bit of Japanese influence!
i am very curious about the steel and will get one
 
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