Kershaw JYD II or Groove?

[GarageBoy]

I can only afford one. Which one should I go for?

 

[Daniel Dorn]

I had them both on passaround, and I have to say that for practical slicing purposes, the JYDII is a little better. The Groove just doesn't work too well for deep cuts, as in slicing cardboard. It does well for slashing type work, though, and I like the recurve. If I could have the Groove without the grooves, it might win due to lighter weight, and slimmer package.

I vote for the JYDII. It's just a hefty, strong knife. I know the frame-lock on the Groove is more my style, but the grooves just ruin it for me.

DD

 

[Colog]

I just bought a JYD II the other day. Great knife for the money. Highly recommend it.

 

[SOLEIL]

JYD II. It performs and is built like many knives 2 or 3 times its price.

 

[GarageBoy]

I guess I'll good with JYDII. I handled RJ Martin's own Groove. Nice..but I want his custom