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For sure it is not an ordinary knife. I like how it looks. I did not tried it yet but blade shape looks promising. Especially convex grind near tip and concave near handle. Handle quite curvy, but it is most comfortable handle on pocket knife I ever hold.
Thanks, Vassili.
Thanks, Vassili.
Great pics as usual, Vasili. Good lighting on the blade so I can see the rear hollow grind and the convex edge up front, similiar to the Beck Tracker. :thumbup:
I'd love to read a small review on this knife once you get a chance to use it. I'd get one right now if it weren't for the Jackson Pollock style handle paint. When/if they come out with G10, micarta, whatver else I'll have to try one of these.
I'd love to read a small review on this knife once you get a chance to use it. I'd get one right now if it weren't for the Jackson Pollock style handle paint. When/if they come out with G10, micarta, whatver else I'll have to try one of these.
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From what I've heard, thats the first blade made with injection molded metal tech., looks good but I hate the splash ano. on the handle.
The blade looks to be a useful shape to me.
The blade looks to be a useful shape to me.
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Could do without the splashy looking handle, but the blade looks very promising. Was Wondering when this "cast" balde would show up.
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Where and how much for can i get one of these?
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Check this guys:
http://www.gpknives.com/products_new.html
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=12
Thanks, Vassili.
http://www.gpknives.com/products_new.html
http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=12
Thanks, Vassili.
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Great photos.
The knife opens like a rocket with the new "double pumper" mechanism. I really like this knife!!
The handle is very comfortable, but I wished that they has used G10 like the Spec Bump.
The only drawback is the weight which is also a good thing? It is very heavy, but the weight comes from its solid construction.
The knife opens like a rocket with the new "double pumper" mechanism. I really like this knife!!
The handle is very comfortable, but I wished that they has used G10 like the Spec Bump.
The only drawback is the weight which is also a good thing? It is very heavy, but the weight comes from its solid construction.
Hey guys, I have posted on a thread called "kershaw offset" before as well. Here is ,my review as best as a newbie can do for ya on the offset. Hope it helps
Also Check out the thread called Knife Naming for my collection and their names for kicks.
Well I am new to this site and can't give a comprehensive review, but I will tell you what I think of this knife and what I do know.
First off let me say that although many think the splatter paint on the handle is in poor taste, (an opinion I once had) I can say that it must be seen in person to appreciate it's beauty. It is much darker in color and the metallic color and surface (3d machined) really stands out. Another plus in this design, is the fact that it really personalizes the knife for it adds a "fingerprint" quality to it as for no two offsets are the same! As for the speed safe, this knifes big blade is equipped with double pumpers (the mechanisms that thrusts the blade out) which allow this blade to be deployed as fast as their other smaller knives. Which I should also mention, this knife is a beast in size compared to most folders. It easily out weighs the bump and is quite a bit larger and the blade is much wider. If I learn how I will post pics here later.
The grip is fantastic and the 3D machined feels slick, comfy and secure all at the same time. Its blade is very appealing to me. I do own the bump and in a certain way they are similar in the fact that they both have a very efficient curve in the blade that allows for much easier cutting. While the bump is, well a smooth bump, the offset has an angled point to it. This I believe makes it to be much more effective on cutting than the bump. This may sound foolish, but I was holding the knife tonight while watching T.V. with my girlfriend, she began to get curious about the knife and wanted to hold it. I gave it to her explaining how it works, after I believed that she was going to hurt herself I gently took the knife out of her hands, in some small way the point brushed past her skin with out me knowing it. She began her little crying about how I cut her (playfully and half joking). I asked where and how because I could not see any marks on her. Not believing in her I told her that she was just crying for nothing and that she was not cut, yet she persisted on saying that she was cut. Looking at her in disbelief I ran the blade down my arm a few times saying, "Look I am Appling a lot more pressure here than could have been place on your hand and no cuts!"
Guess what?! Her hand finally started showing a sign of the small insignificant cut in the back of her hand and then I said "oops" , I quickly looked at my arm and much quicker than hers, I began to see blood. The damn knife cut me so cleanly I didn't even feel it! I swear I 've had paper cuts that hurt more.
(Maybe I should put this story in the Stupidest Thing You've Done with Your Knife thread! )
Needless to say I tried the same thing with the bump and it did not cut me. Not exactly a scientific test as for the offset could be shipped sharper. I will say that this is my favorite knife that I own. It feels great in the hand in any position you hold it in, and is a very original knife in many ways. I haven't been as amazed by any other knife for as long as I have been with this knife. The moment you open the box of your very own you will understand what I am saying. My only gripe is that this knife doesn’t have a safety lock like the bump or leeks, so belt carrying is kind of a risky thing. I would love to see this knife be produce in many different colors and variations (how about a red splattered design?)
My knife collection is mostly Ken Onion's Kershaw’s and I love many of his designs. So you understand how I place this knife in regard to others I will give you a run down of my Collection.
Kershaw KEN Onions: Offset, Bump, Steel Leek, Rainbow Leek, Steven Segal, WhirlWind, Charcoal Metallic Centofante,
Others:Tom Brown Tracker, Lord of The Rings:Srtiders Elvish Hunting Kinfe
I purchased my offset on ebay For about 300$, I know it's pricy, but it is worth my pennny, it is 0005 of 1000 limited edition, I yet to know what makes my limited from the rest but that's what is says, and if any one knows that answer it would be appreciated.
Offset 2005 Blade mag's knife of the year, I think you'll be happy, just don't run it along any part of your skin .. to prove a point or otherwise.
P.S. I'd be happy to post pics if anyone could help me out with that!
Nervermind got it!
Also Check out the thread called Knife Naming for my collection and their names for kicks.
Well I am new to this site and can't give a comprehensive review, but I will tell you what I think of this knife and what I do know.
First off let me say that although many think the splatter paint on the handle is in poor taste, (an opinion I once had) I can say that it must be seen in person to appreciate it's beauty. It is much darker in color and the metallic color and surface (3d machined) really stands out. Another plus in this design, is the fact that it really personalizes the knife for it adds a "fingerprint" quality to it as for no two offsets are the same! As for the speed safe, this knifes big blade is equipped with double pumpers (the mechanisms that thrusts the blade out) which allow this blade to be deployed as fast as their other smaller knives. Which I should also mention, this knife is a beast in size compared to most folders. It easily out weighs the bump and is quite a bit larger and the blade is much wider. If I learn how I will post pics here later.
The grip is fantastic and the 3D machined feels slick, comfy and secure all at the same time. Its blade is very appealing to me. I do own the bump and in a certain way they are similar in the fact that they both have a very efficient curve in the blade that allows for much easier cutting. While the bump is, well a smooth bump, the offset has an angled point to it. This I believe makes it to be much more effective on cutting than the bump. This may sound foolish, but I was holding the knife tonight while watching T.V. with my girlfriend, she began to get curious about the knife and wanted to hold it. I gave it to her explaining how it works, after I believed that she was going to hurt herself I gently took the knife out of her hands, in some small way the point brushed past her skin with out me knowing it. She began her little crying about how I cut her (playfully and half joking). I asked where and how because I could not see any marks on her. Not believing in her I told her that she was just crying for nothing and that she was not cut, yet she persisted on saying that she was cut. Looking at her in disbelief I ran the blade down my arm a few times saying, "Look I am Appling a lot more pressure here than could have been place on your hand and no cuts!"
Guess what?! Her hand finally started showing a sign of the small insignificant cut in the back of her hand and then I said "oops" , I quickly looked at my arm and much quicker than hers, I began to see blood. The damn knife cut me so cleanly I didn't even feel it! I swear I 've had paper cuts that hurt more.
(Maybe I should put this story in the Stupidest Thing You've Done with Your Knife thread! )
Needless to say I tried the same thing with the bump and it did not cut me. Not exactly a scientific test as for the offset could be shipped sharper. I will say that this is my favorite knife that I own. It feels great in the hand in any position you hold it in, and is a very original knife in many ways. I haven't been as amazed by any other knife for as long as I have been with this knife. The moment you open the box of your very own you will understand what I am saying. My only gripe is that this knife doesn’t have a safety lock like the bump or leeks, so belt carrying is kind of a risky thing. I would love to see this knife be produce in many different colors and variations (how about a red splattered design?)
My knife collection is mostly Ken Onion's Kershaw’s and I love many of his designs. So you understand how I place this knife in regard to others I will give you a run down of my Collection.
Kershaw KEN Onions: Offset, Bump, Steel Leek, Rainbow Leek, Steven Segal, WhirlWind, Charcoal Metallic Centofante,
Others:Tom Brown Tracker, Lord of The Rings:Srtiders Elvish Hunting Kinfe
I purchased my offset on ebay For about 300$, I know it's pricy, but it is worth my pennny, it is 0005 of 1000 limited edition, I yet to know what makes my limited from the rest but that's what is says, and if any one knows that answer it would be appreciated.
Offset 2005 Blade mag's knife of the year, I think you'll be happy, just don't run it along any part of your skin .. to prove a point or otherwise.
P.S. I'd be happy to post pics if anyone could help me out with that!
Nervermind got it!
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Josh_43 said:
This is my faivorit lock after I first see it on Spec Bump. I can not say about reliability - did not try to break it but I have no concerns at all o this matter.
But it is far more convinient then any other I know. It is very easy to open with left and right hand, as well as with thumb or index finger.
Thanks, Vassili.