Kershaw Needs Work?

GrinderMcgee

GrinderMcgee

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Anybody use this one? Pros? Cons? Edge holding?

I need a new choice in my folding utility knife, cardboard, plastic etc...
I wear gloves at work also.
 
Nice knife. I had the original FRN-handled one. The handle was a little too short, which combined with the hard firing assisted opener to make it hard to hold on to when opening sometimes. It was a little bulky for what you got in terms of blade, too. I bet the new G10 version is better that way, though.

The Wharncliff blade and offset handle was useful for utility work and for the price it was a screaming value. Kershaw's warranty service is the best in the business.
 
As above

A solid working knife
The blade is a bit too thick for my liking, but sharpens well
Well worth the minimal money
 
Its good knife. You can turn it manual by removing the spring. Has one of best Liner locks I've seen. I got polyamide version. Feels really cheap even it is not that cheap the handles I mean (and they're also "fat" increasing bit unncecessarily thickness). I am thinking to ask if someone could make wood or G-10 handles for me...

Excellent working knife though.
 
I have both the g-10 and the reg Needs Work. The g-10 is a better knife imo. It is quite bulky for its size and is tip down only. The g-10 model comes with a stonewashed blade, which is a big plus for me. The g-10 model is limited production less than 1000 made, if I remember right. So get one while you can. The blade is very easy to sharpen and holds a edge like aus8a or better.
 
The G-10 version is my favorite EDC. Won my first one in a contest, bought a 2nd and gave it away in a contest and bought my third and gave it as a Christmas present. The offset handle, G-10 scales, fantastic AO/flipper opening, and the Wharncliffe blade make this a perfect work knife for me. The only thing I'm not to crazy about is the shape of the pocket clip. ;) But I think I can live with that minor quibble. :D
 
To me it seem it would carry and deploy a lot better in a tip up configuration. As it is the curve of the back pushes against the side of the pocket and put the knife too close to the center of the pocket to be able to get you hand past it and into your pocket. I plan on sending mine to STR for a conversion soon.
 
I have had a red frn blem for a while .At first the handle felt too thick but in use I found it to work well,I like the wharncliffe great for utility work,it has a thick blade and thin edge .I would recommend trying one,for the price if you shop around one can be had quite cheaply. Also I found it to be a little small but I mostly carry endura ,speedbump size knives (I do not worry about blade length restrictions).Overall a really nice knife.
 
Ive carried this one for more than a year now. really put a beating on it in the last month redoing a bedroom and bath,even opened paint cans with it (I know,abuse) to lazy to run for a screwdriver. Its my EDC along with a Rat Izula. The Leeks are from last spring.
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got the basic one and its a favorite model to use; maybe the best utility knife i own...i consider it a super box cutter on steroids, though its good for most any task you use it on...the handle is shaped funky but it feels great...and the clip is perfectly fine; it works as intended...
 
Flashpoint said:
To me it seem it would carry and deploy a lot better in a tip up configuration. As it is the curve of the back pushes against the side of the pocket and put the knife too close to the center of the pocket to be able to get you hand past it and into your pocket. I plan on sending mine to STR for a conversion soon.
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I agree tip up would be a lot better. It would put the thin end up and the meat of the knife down. I think it would make it carry like a much smaller knife. Now it seems as big as my Tyrade in my pocket.
 
Got the NW earlier today. The handle is a bit short and the pocket clip reeks. The benefits are that the assisted is great, the lockup is tight, and the wharncliffe style paired with the hollow grind and uber thin cross section make this baby zip through warehouse materials like plastic and cardboard very well. Also the stonewash makes it look broken in already so I won't feel that pit in my gut like I do the first few scuffs I make on a satin blade.

Thanks for all the comments guys. Maybe a pic or two later.
 
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