Kershaw Junkyard Dog II - Incredible Bargain!

[44Magpie]

This morning's mail brought me a Kershaw Junkyard Dog II that I had purchased a few days ago. Having read many glowing reports on this forum I was really looking forward to this one.
Right out of the package I can say this is one of the sharpest factory knives I have ever owned. I performed the usual hair-on-the arm test, the cardboard test, and even cut a hanging 3/4" rope, all with ease. - I knew these knives would cut but what really impressed me was the quality of manufacture. Fit & finish is near perfect, the grind is flawless, and the thing just exudes an aura of overall quality and attention to detail, all for the ridiculously low price of $45!
I have owned a few Kershaws in the past ( chives, leaks) but this JYD II has really opened my eyes to their commitment to quality. I am now a Kershaw fan for life! :thumbup:

 

[Cutshaw]

.44 - You and I have similar tastes in knives based on past experience. If you've not had the chance, check out the Lahar and the Cyclone. The Cyclone is the one that made me a Konvert originally. Since then, I've added the JYDII and the ZT301.

Congrats - The price on the JYDII is amazing. I think you'll like the Sandvik (sp?) steel.

 

[glockman99]

Yup, I can attest from first hand (first thumb? ) experience that the Kershaw Junkyard Dog II is indeed, sharp as a new razor-blade. OUCH!..

 

[44Magpie]

.44 - You and I have similar tastes in knives based on past experience. If you've not had the chance, check out the Lahar and the Cyclone. The Cyclone is the one that made me a Konvert originally. Since then, I've added the JYDII and the ZT301.

Congrats - The price on the JYDII is amazing. I think you'll like the Sandvik (sp?) steel.

Yes we do have similar tastes in knives P/M, and in fact I've had my eye on the cyclone now for a while and it may very well be my next purchase.