Kershaw Junk Yard Dawg Pictures...

Esav Benyamin said:
If professional courtesy means something other than honesty, it turns into shilling, which the JYD doesn't need. It stands on its own, even if some people don't like the style.
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I just think that he means "the graphics are gay" is sort of like my calling another makers' knife dogs**t ugly in another thread. It did not make those that would be predisposed to do so judge me kindly. There are certain ways to say things without being outright insulting. I still have not entirely figured that out, and in this particular case, Eric has not either.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
I understand that the graphics may be shocking at first, specially to those unfamiliar with the original custom knife, and that is understandable. But in this matter I have to agree with Mr. Welk because it is the intention to keep the spirit of the original knife, and the prototype has excelled at that.

I recommend you look at Tim Galyean knives and then take a second look at the Kershaw JYD.

If you still have issues with the decals, you can always beadblast the handle on your own :) .
 
... and I disagree with the use of words like friiggin gay, or nigger, spick or whitethrash or whatever. They are stereotypical and phobic let alone innapropiate. How can having bomber graphics is "gay" is beyond me, most can certainly come up with better adjectives....
 
I like the old bomber pattern. I even like the girl from Las Vegas anniversary custom (although she has very biker-tattoo look)
Nice job, both handmade and proto!
I wonder, how the flipper works (-speedsafe). Does the opening invoves "flicking"?
 
i LOVE the graphics. I think it is cool and unique, which Iis one of the reasons I DO like it; for it's uniqueness. I DO intend to check it out at Blade!! I wonder if I could buy one at Blade?
 
The part of the Graphics I don't like, is the side with No Step and Fuel written on there. To each his own, but if/when I get one I will sandblast it. No Big deal.
 
Once again, I like the design, but it does not have other clip holes. Why can't Kershaw offer more designs that are clip-flippable? I understand that it's a framelock and all, but this is negligible to me. And with a name like Junkyard Dog, it can't be for aesthetics. Count me out on this one for this reason.
 
I guess I just don't understand. This is a Production interpretation of a Custom knife. How many here who DON'T like it have actually seen the custom Junkyard Dawg? I'm guessing by some of the comments that they haven't and maybe should before they decide they don't understand why a company would produce something "like this."

If the handle graphics REALLY offend your sensibilities so much, buy the larger, G10 version and beadblast the G10. Otherwise, I think you're getting a very good interpretation of this knife- in the style of the original. I think it will stand head and shoulders above a lot of the "regular" black-handled knives out there.

Again, as someone else said if you don't like it don't buy it, but I think more people would be able to appreciate what Kershaw has done with this knife if they spent a little more time investigating where the design came from.
 
SpyderJon said:
Again, as someone else said if you don't like it don't buy it, but I think more people would be able to appreciate what Kershaw has done with this knife if they spent a little more time investigating where the design came from.
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Couldn't agree more.........

Personally I like it - graphics and all. Doubt if I would carry it, but could easily add it to my collection.

I will offer it for sale, and at the right price point, it will sell!
 
I like this Knife First because of its design and ultimately the blade grind seems to fulfill its intended purpose relating to its design as a cutting tool .(I'll let you know..:) )

I would very much like to purchase this Knife, and I will for that reason alone.

I think the 'apperance' holds true to its original conception(roots).

I will carry this Knife and use this tool hard while doing so.

Then and only then, I will judge this Knife on its merrits, as a tool, because after all that is what it is.
 
Guys....

Thomas I agree to a certain point..

My wife says sometimes the filter between my brain and mouth doesn't work so well...

This time it wasn't working very well I agree,, and I apologize for that, especially in a public forum, however I do feel the way I do about the GrafX..It has nothing to do with the design or styling of the knife,, I think it's awesome,,just on the GrafX..

If they weren't there the knife would be perfect...
I love the styling, I like the look,grinds are stylish and well done..

I like everything about the knife,except for the GrafX..

Yes,, maybe I'm too blunt about it, but if I was building something, and trying to promote something I would want true honest input from people, that would make me rethink the idea.

After all, it's customer input which makes products better, which in tern strengthens the bottom line and bank account.

I would want someone to be blunt and honest with me instead of having sunshine blown up my ass.. (Not that I'm saying anyone is doing that here)

BTW I knew nothing about the original JYD before I seen this thread.. I also didn't know that this was a colab between Kershaw and a customer maker)I only found out about the customer version, which from what I understand is very similar, this afternoon while talking to a friend who also seen the post...

I let my wife read my posts, as she usually has a better perspective on these things,, and she did say they were harsh and downright rude, and again I apologize for that...I agree..

She liked the knife BTW..

I like the knife as well, but I'll take one without the tags if they were ever made, in a heartbeat. Great looking knife, and made by a good company.

As a matter of fact,, I'am going to buy one and Pimp It...

I wish you guys luck with it, and hope you sell millions of them...

ttyle

Eric...
 
I don't mind honest opinion, or even disagreement. There's something for everyone in the knife world. Like I said, you can always get the larger G10 version and beadblast the G10, or even beadblast the smaller version.

What I can't really stand is when people who have NO idea about where a design comes from just spout off about it. There are plenty of things I don't like. An example of this is the "California" dial on watches which has half roman numerals and half arabic numerals. I know where it comes from, and can appreciate its design from that standpoint, but don't think for a minute I'd actually buy one.

I appreciate your candor Normark, I really do. I think there needs to be debate, especially when you're talking about products for sale. A note, though, Tim has a 2+ year backlog (he's not taking orders last time I checked), and you can't get people who HAVE his customs to part with them for love or money. For those of us (like me) who really like the design- bomber markings included-, the opportunity to buy one of Tim's designs for just under a 10th the custom price is just outstanding.

I also, by the way, want to thank Kershaw for keeping it a manual flipper.
 
Personally, I like the graphics. Like the blade shape. And, luckily, the clip is in my favourite position for carry.
 
It's a steel framelock with perfect bladeshape and grind (at least perfect for me). It came from a respectable manufacturer, made from good steel, the size is just right, the price is tempting, and although I usually like more puritan designs, that one really cought my eye. Not because of the graphics, but as a Steampunk fan, I really like the riveted pattern on the handle.
I will buy it. I'm determined this will be my next EDC folder.

Remember gentlemen: De gustibus non est disputandum. :)
 
Hey Guys...

After reading this thread in more detail,and not skimming over it without carefully reading the posts like the first time around when I posted, as well as going to Tim's website and looking at the original, I can understand where the Kershaw JYD came from..

In all honesty, I didn't know who Tim was or that there was an original JYD until I talked with Jim Wade this afternoon...

(Insert Foot Into Mouth)

I just thought it was just another design, without anyone behind it.

I could have worded it better for sure,, and have sent Tim an email with my apology..

I'm not a big fan on Tags on knives,, this knife is no different,, I should have handled it better, and not jumped down everyone's throat with it like I did...

Tim's customs, looking at it from that perspective are nice, and you can tell there has been alot of thought and sweat put into them.

Again,, sorry for saying it how I did, not that I did.....

ttyle

Eric...
 
Nice knife Tim & Thomas . .will there ever be an end to my growing Kershaw collection . . at this rate I think not!;)

Although I am a Ken Onion and a Kershaw junky, I think Tim def. on the right track, and I hope that Punk knife is made avail. real soon.

As far as the graphics, I feel they are pretty uniquie . .which is something I always welcome.

So how about it Thomas or Tim, when's that Punk coming out? How much?
 
This may very well be my first Kershaw...good looking knife...the graphics are ok, too.
 
Lanza said:
This may very well be my first Kershaw...good looking knife...the graphics are ok, too.
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WARNING! - Kershaw is like Spyderco, once your bitten..... it will never end.:D

And I LIKE this knife!
 
SpyderJon said:
I don't mind honest opinion, or even disagreement.

What I can't really stand is when people who have NO idea about where a design comes from just spout off about it.
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How can you really say that someone has NO idea about something when it comes to this subject or any other, for that matter? I think I might have been the first to say I wasn't crazy about the design, but was hardly rude about it. Before I posted, I googled the knife, designer and the original. While I appreciate the workmanship, both from the custom and collab., it's still not my thing. No harm , no foul. It's great to see designers pushing the envolope and it's even better to have the work apppreciated by both the industry peers and by the public. But that doesn't mean everyone is going to love it or even like it. It still comes down to individual opinion and I don't think someone disagreeing should be discounted by implying or saying they don't know what they're talking about.
 
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