kershaw 'onions'

Architect, I certainly hope not.I apolojise for the delay which is my fault in a way . There were a couple things that just wern't right with the first couple prototypes and so we had do go back and address these issues. We want it to be perfect when it reaches the public.Were also doing something we havn't done befor and that always takes a little extra time . Kershaw has already built a number of the revised Bump's and it is a great knife for the $ thats for sure. Kershaw also assures me that it will be out soon. Thanks
 
ken,
i do have to say that i likje the bump, i havent got one so far but its on my list. there is one problem,,,, its not a lefty. so maybe you could just make me a custom??? i think that i could live with that:D :D :D
 
Ken: Since you asked . . . . I have two chives, a boa, an avalanche, two leeks, and a random task 'cause I love your stuff. But when the end comes, I'd like to have the avalanche in my pocket because it's a user's user. And the main reason (is) (are) those textured G-10 handles. Not a new idea, but definitely an idea worth revisiting. When you grip that knife, you absolutely, positively know you have a grip - regardless of the environment. Your designs are always elegant, but the clincher is their practicality (is that a word?). Thanks for your work, and thanks for making it affordable. - Rob M.
 
Originally posted by KenOnion
If you have any comments on what you would like to see me do different .....
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Ken,

I like the Speed-Safe and Frame-Lock combination like in the Leek, Chive and the new Bump -

Have you tried a Speed-Safe mechanism with an Axis-Lock?

Thanks.
 
If you have any comments on what you would like to see me do different .....

How about a 3.5 in. blade Leek, to compliment the Vapor II?

The smaller blades are fine for some enviroments, but there are times when the larger knives are just handier to have.
 
DJWolf: I don't think you have been paying attention; Have you looked at the Bump? It's 3.5 inches, and a generation above the Leek in blade design,(See my earlier post), AND made out of even superior materials!!!

http://www.kershawknives.com/newproducts.htm

WayLander

P.s.: Ken, Keep up the good work! By the way, would you consider a custom speedsafe 38" katana? Or maybe a speedsafe kitchen cleaver? (You've seen the Scooby-Doo Show, right?)

;)
 
I have owned a Scallion for about eight months and it's the perfect work-knife for me (I work at a hospital).

I recently bought my wife a Rainbow Leek so that she would have something a little dressier for at work (she was carrying a Blue Delica). She likes the Leek so much that she never carries the Delica anymore.

And I like the Rainbow Leek so much that I'm getting one tomorrow. I think it's a great design and an ALMOST perfect EDC.
Not too small and not too large. Strong secure lock. A safety to prevent the blade from accidental opening. An elegant and comfortable design. And simply beautiful!

Now if you could make the Rainbow Leek available in ATS-34, ATS-55, or 440C, it WOULD be the perfect EDC.
I also think the finger trigger (or flipper) is the only way to go with a Speed-safe knife.

Thank you Mr. Onion, and thanks to Kershaw too.
Allen.
 
i got my wife(who's not a knife fan) a rainbow leek and she loved it. i carry it in my bag and i think its a great knife. i would love a 3 1/2- 4 inch version of this knife in all black. i like the sleek look of the blade. i agree that the speed safe goes wekk with the flipper. i never was a big fan of the speed safe with the flipper
 
Thanks for your responses . First off steel I would love to use a better quality of steel in my Kershaw knives. The difficulty isn't the cost difference in the steel rather the cost to process the higher grade steels .We (Kershaw) cannot fine blank the higher grade blades which means we would have to laser cut ,cnc,water jet ,or edm each blade . This is a costly process and in the case of water jet and laser ,not very accurate which would entail yet another proccess ie peripheral milling which also adds cost to the product then you have to concider the specialty stones for the grinders , etc... so as you can see though the cost of the bulk steel may not be that much more than the regular stuff. the cost of processing it is so . in order to use the better steels the cost rises substantially.Maybe I can talk Kershaw into a short run of these just to see how well they sell. I'll try that .
As for the Axis lock .that is a Benchmade /McHenry/Williams product ,is protected with a patent and there for unavailable to Kershaw.

There are several new products in the works and should be quite nice. The Bump will feature S-30V blade steel which is great steel but a little difficult to sharpen for the amateur.and polishing it is a bitch.

Rob I also like the aggressive texture on the G-10 peel ply . Very tacky in the hand and durable .

I also prefer the flipper and would like to include it in most of the assisted knives. We have however been catching a little hell, in very isolated instances about it by the left who wants to refer to it as a button.Nuf said !
 
What sort of a chance is there of kershaw offering a retrofit of a blade with the flipper being produced oh say for the random task and mini tasks or is the cost of producing a blade with the flipper cost prohibitive to offering it as a retrofit for a specified dollar amount? :confused:
 
Originally posted by WayLander
DJWolf: I don't think you have been paying attention; Have you looked at the Bump? It's 3.5 inches, and a generation above the Leek in blade design,(See my earlier post), AND made out of even superior materials!!!
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The Bump is indeed superior to the leek but you pay for those superior materials, (and rightly so) but it will be above the price limit for many. (including me, at the moment.)

I believe a larger Leek could be made for around a $20 price increase and would sell like hotcakes.

In any case I am pleased with my Vapor and it is used daily. My only gripe with it was the single thumbstud, and I have put an ambi. stud on mine. :)

Originally posted by KenOnion
Maybe I can talk Kershaw into a short run of these just to see how well they sell. I'll try that.
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That would be a cool thing to do. I haven't had any problems with my Vapor, but a satin finish blade or BG-42 would rock.
 
Originally posted by DJ_Wolf:
The Bump is indeed superior to the leek but you pay for those superior materials, (and rightly so) but it will be above the price limit for many. (including me, at the moment.)
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I believe a larger Leek could be made for around a $20 price increase and would sell like hotcakes.
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I am not wealthy either, but I've learned to save my pennies. Indeed, had there been a larger version of the Leek when I bought my wife and I each a Rainbow, I certainly would have opted for the "Rainbow Leek II". Neither of us is shy. I agree: "like hotcakes". :D

That's just your and I's opinion though; I've noticed a danged-depressing trend in the knife community in the last couple of years to like smaller and smaller knives. As if, the same people that invented the term "sheeple" are bending under to the pressure of the same said sheeple, and becoming sheeple themselves. Thus, Kershaw has to do studies on what will sell, despite there being a few of us cowboys and cowgirls left...

Just my .02
WayLander
 
Waylander,I completely understand your point and Kershaw is building a larger knife called the "Icon".
I believe if more people especially knife people were to get involved with AKTI or other organizations and fight to defend our knife rights these would be non issues. We can all complain about new knife legeslation but how many of us do any thing about it? How many of us fight to defend our rights ? It is easy to call someone or some companies, sheeple but why is it that so few are willing to step up to the plate and put there $ where there mouth is. I know personaly that Kershaw and AKTI are spending there resources defending your /our rights .When is the last time you or the rest of us made a contribution? Is it wise for Kershaw or any other company to piss the liberal media /politicians/soccer mom's/liberal's in general off knowing that when **** happens the knife community WON"T back them??????? Oh sure they may cheer them on but I'm talking about really getting involved and supporting both with time and money.We have enjoyed years of freedoms in the knife arena.While the focus was on the gun industry. We better brace ourselves those days are slowly comming to an end .Unless we pool our resources, contribute and get involved we will be looking back one day and wonder what the hell happened.
I'm with you bro...it's costly,and it seems the only ones contributing are the factories.

Also just because there is a trend in smaller knives doesn't mean that people are becoming sheeple but rather that they just want to offer something for everyone .A well rounded product line.We make them big and small fat and slim and hopefully something that pleases everyone .
I personally despise the quimsley,limp wristed,holier than thou,tree hugger, sissies that seem to cause all the trouble. But at least there organized,and fight for there beliefs.
Something we could all learn from. Don't get me wrong I'm not saying any of this with a finger pointed at anyone but rather everyone that cares! I see who's paying the bills and how small the budget is .AKTI has very little participants and or money to fight the fight .But they have a war to win. Who is willing to help ? How many knifemakers are willing to auction off a knife for AKTI? How many collectors are willing to donate a knife for auction? How many of us are willing to dig into our pockets to HELP fight for our freedoms ? Whats it going to take ?
If we don't like the sheeple ,lets do something to stomp there bull$%#@ proposed legislations!!!
 
Oh I forgot , I'll throw the larger Leek idea at Kershaw and see if they bite. Sorry . I was on my soap box again and forgot the point. :)
 
Hi Ken,
I glad to thank you personaly - Avalanche I own for a while is the best knife I know so far. I care it all the time with me. It does not have enough attention for some reason - but it's just great! Comfortable, reliable, not fancy but working tool made from best available components.
Kershaw cover Chive with Boron Carbide. Will you do the same for Avalanche? It is only improvement I can imagine. May be bit bigger pseudo guard?
Also I like Chive very much - but 420? What about CMPS30V or something?
Thanks, Vassili.
 
Why don't you make some AKTI labeled knives where some part of bit higher price will go to AKTI? It ease for everybody to buy such a knife then directly contribute. Other manufacturers may support this too. Buck, Spyderco, Benchmade...
Am I wrong?
Thanks, Vassili.
 
Great Point Vassili, I'll run it past them , The Avalanch was designed to be a no frill work knife and as you stated I also think it works well.I don't believe Kershaw will go back and alter it in any way although I think the blades are Boron coated now . I will have to confirm this with Kershaw.
 
Originally posted by KenOnion
I don't believe Kershaw will go back and alter it in any way although I think the blades are Boron coated now . I will have to confirm this with Kershaw.
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The Kershaw Avalanche comes with black TiNi (titanium nitride) coating as standard -
you mean there is a black Boron Oxide (as in the Black Chive) version available?

Has Kershaw made a Leek with the black Boron Oxide coating yet?

Thanks.
 
Let me know! I'll like this knife. Titanium Nittrid is great too! I am kind of perfectionist - this why I asked about BC.
Avalanche is very popular in Moscow, espetially ladies like them for some reason - you may see threads on knife.ru: "Where to buy Avalanche?". And it cost like $220 there! I suspect thet women there better fill true meaning of things :eek:
Anyway, I have 15 knives from major manufacturers and this one is the best.
Thanks, Vassili.
 
I've been carrying a Blackout for about 1.25 years, never had a problem with it all this time. It looks like its been run over about a thousand times, and the cutting edge has been sharpened into a different shape (through countless hours of honing and grinding) but it still shaves my arm without a thought. I've worn the knife in well enough that I can use my pinky to open it if I so choose, but it still doesn't accidentally open. Thank you Ken for the wonderful knives/designs!

On a side note, the "speedsafe" knives are getting MAJOR kickback in the state of wisconsin. The Chive has been deemed illegal, being stated as a switchblade. And a lot of places refuse to sell other "speedsafe" knives due to the possibility of legality issues.
 
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