Kershaw Knives News Thread

Saw some pics online and in Blade mag. Pretty neat looking knife. Are the grooves for looks or is there an actual purpose for them? How about sharpening that blade?
 
I've had a Scallion for a long while and a Storm II for a couple of weeks. These are excellent knives and a great value too. :)

I don't think any other manufacturer matches Kershaw's combo of quality and price right now. :thumbup:

The only suggestion I have for the Storm II is to make the clip attachment point higher for us "tip up" guys.
 
pkdmslf, there is not really a performance advantage to the striations on the blade, more for esthetics.
You can sharpen the Groove's blade how you normally would without any issues.
 
pkdmslf said:
Saw some pics online and in Blade mag. Pretty neat looking knife. Are the grooves for looks or is there an actual purpose for them? How about sharpening that blade?
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I read somewhere about the grooves provide less surface area contact with the cutting material, thus reducing friction. But that is probably a secondary benefit, behind the aesthetic appeal.
 
At the expense of sounding ignorant, is there a Kershaw Onion out there that is larger than the chive, smaller than the leek, that is Black all over with the Boron coating like on the #1600BLK(Chive)

Thanks ahead of time...:D
 
LRJ35A, there is no such knfe.
There was a short run of 1610 Centofonte/Onion's with an all black boron coating, but it was Chive size.
 
Does Kershaw still produce the full size Leek in the Black Boron coat ??

Thanks
 
nygiantsfan3342 said:
I read somewhere about the grooves provide less surface area contact with the cutting material, thus reducing friction. But that is probably a secondary benefit, behind the aesthetic appeal.
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A Quote from the man himself:

rj martin said:
Tim: The striated blade provides a unique visual appearance for the knife. I have made over 100 customs with striated blades-I have had a few users who claim that the striated blade cuts better. IMO, this is probably because it reduces friction in some materials, because the striations reduce the contact area between the blade and the material being cut. So, binding is reduced. Also, the blade will be tougher laterally, because of the extra material in the blade that results from the ridges.
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Hope this helps. For what its worth, I'm getting one of his devastators with both the Striated blade and his new tanto blade. Its a classic far as I'm concerned!

Sincerely,
Anthony
 
Does anybody know how many SpecBumps were made with CPM-154 before they switched to S30V?
 
Wow Thanks for the quick reply Thomas.:D I was wondering why Kershaw switched to S30V was there a problem with it or was is just a cost consideration. I seem to be able to get good edge on it and was going to pick up another one if I could find it. I might just look into a ZT200 instead because I don't know of any other production knives using it.
 
Well we wanted to switch the Spec Bumps up a bit, and get some short runs out there for folks. There are couple SB's out there now, and hopefully there will be a few more variations in the future. These combined with the Speed Bumps, can make for a nice collection of Stud-Lock Bumps.:thumbup:
 
Well, the Scallion fits between the Chive and the Leek, but I'm not sure if it was ever offered in the black boron finish. I'll be going to the Kershaw warehouse sale this Friday. I can ask.
 
Thomas - any other hints on what other variations of Bumps Kershaw's planning to release? I'm looking to pick up a Speed/Spec Bump soon. I handled the Speed Bump and tho it felt nice in my hand, I didn't like the grey/black handle's look and the plastic didn't feel as nice as the G10.
 
Thomas W said:
We are on a big kick to continue to produce more and more of our product line here at the Oregon factory. We have found that we are able to produce quality USA made knives at affordable price points for the masses (without sacrificing materials or tolerances), as well as establishing high end USA production for those that need it. This is our current focus and direction of which I am sure many are pleased with.
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I'm sure they are. I damn sure am! I'm pleased for two reasons: 1. It sure is nice to buy products actually made in the U.S.A. 2. It proves something I've been saying for years: Manufacturing can be done in the U.S.A., provided the company's management is competent.

I currently have more Kershaws on my want list than that of any other single knife manufacturer. I'm pleased to find out, after the fact, that any Kershaw I buy is likely to be "Made in U.S.A."

Oh, and I'm looking at one-or-more Shun kitchen knives for my wife, for Christmas, too :)

While I'm at it: Thanks for your participation here, Thomas.
 
0234042, you look me up at the sale, ya here.
There was not a boron Scallion, sorry. The boron coating only works on steel frames.

JSR, thanks for starting that 13C26 thread.

I agree the G-10 Speed/Spec Bump is more better (is that an actual term) than the double injection molded Speed Bump.
There was only 500 pieces of the G-10 Spec/Speed Bump, so don't miss out.

Other Bump variations....hmmmmmm...I have a really sweet Micarta/ZDP clad Bump that would be a beautiful limited edition piece, but Craig (our plant manager) is being difficult about it.
I would like to see the next generation Bump with a new 3-D machined G-10 texture, done up in S90V.

EDC, it seems we have won you over, that pleases me greatly.
The Shun blades have had great success, and it seems you and your wife also have wonderful taste.

I'm glad to be here EDC, call on me anytime.
 
Thomas W said:
The Shun blades have had great success, and it seems you and your wife also have wonderful taste.
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Well, she doesn't yet know she's getting a Shun knife (or two) for Christmas. I'm hoping she likes them. The blade materials, blade profiles and handle shapes are a bit different than what she's used to (mostly Sabatiers in the block atm), but I read almost nothing but good about Shun knives, so I think it's probably a pretty safe gamble.
 
Thomas W said:
I would like to see the next generation Bump with a new 3-D machined G-10 texture, done up in S90V.
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Great! So far only Microtech was able to bring S90V to production. I hope it will not be limited, but regular edition. After all it was intended by Crucible to replace S60V (440V), but industry pick entry level S30V instead, as easy to work with.

Any news on SRS15? You told that you'll have a look.

Thanks, Vassili.
 
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