Kershaw Junyard Dog update

daizee

daizee

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Hi All,

I got some good advice when I posted about the JYD, and I bought the big'un.
Well, I loved the big one so much that I wished I could legally carry it, so I bought the small one online on sale! Neat!

I really like the small one too. Without the add-on scales it's VERY slim. The flipper works even better on the small blade.

The cons are the usual: the clip is flashy and not a deep-carry type.

I wouldn't mind another 1/4" on the handle, but the proportions appear to be preserved between the two, so it's a minor point. The rivet decorations/grip surface is pretty cool, but I could do without the Air Force markings. I don't have anything against the Air Force, but neither am I affiliated in any way, so it feels inappropriate for me. Maybe I'll polish them off.

The edge grinds are a smidge asymmetrical on both knives, but I don't think anything is compromised. I started stropping both of them on a fine squishy nail file to start convexing the edges and smoothing out the tool marks.

All in all, both feel like very well-made knives. I like the design at both scales, and I'm happy to have USA-made knives (since I live here).

Cheers,

-Daizee
 
Nice to know... I've been eyeing the one myself... maybe I'll take the plunge. The graphics were the major turn off for me... if you do polish them off you should post a pic of the results. I got a STR lowrider clip for my JYDII and it is great, well worth the money.
 
jthomas said:
Nice to know... I've been eyeing the one myself... maybe I'll take the plunge. The graphics were the major turn off for me... if you do polish them off you should post a pic of the results. I got a STR lowrider clip for my JYDII and it is great, well worth the money.
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where did you get your pocket clip? i cant stand the factory on my JYDII
 
Go to the makers forum up top, find STR's subforum, look there, or search for STR's lowrider clips... not only does it make the knife WAY more attractive (bead blast titanium) but STR is a heck of a guy. Here's some pics (not to hijack your thread Daizee... sorry)

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ooh, now THAT is the clip I need, on both knives.

jthomas, is that a pocket prybar in your picture?

I got over the graphics on the JYD-I because... I handled it.
Then bought the II, then just couldn't do without the I.
Of course this is almost all without actually USING the knives in a meaningful way since I'm still using my Boker Hyper as my EDC. Heh.

BTW, both JYD's are the same thickness if you don't count the scales on the big knife. I'm pondering taking one scale off to significantly thin it down, but it feels SO GOOD in the hand that I just don't know yet.

-Daizee
 
Why, it is a pocket prybar... When I saw them on STR's forum I had to have a couple of them... they've actually come in very handy.

I know what you mean about the thickness... I carry the JYDII quite a bit, but have gotten to where I don't like it when wearing jeans (as opposed to cargo pants, khakis etc...) that is the only time the size is apparent to me, but since I usually don't wear them I'm good. I like the G10 on it, I think I'd miss it if it were gone.
 
I love my small JYD.. One tough and easy to use knife. The clip is lousy. Otherwise it's sweet. I'm retired AF and that makes it even better.
 
Do you guys know if i can just purchase the clip from STR without sending in my JYDII?
 
Drudge said:
Do you guys know if i can just purchase the clip from STR without sending in my JYDII?
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When I bought mine he didn't need the knife... I think it is a pattern that he makes a lot of or something... can't remember, but he is a great communicator... send him a PM.
 
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