Kershaw Safe Queen Recommendations?

[kershawlover96]

Hey BF members, I am looking to expand my Kershaw collection! Currently I have around 20 Kershaws that I "baby," from my cheaper ones including a few Blur's, Leek's all the way to my Tilt. Anyways I was wondering if any of you have a recommendation or two, or three for a Kershaw folder? I am looking for folder's that you find aesthetically beautiful that you own or previously owned under the KAI brand and that you would recommend. I have many "users" that I still love, but what I'm really asking is for a recommendation on a "safe queen/colletor" piece.

I would love to hear what any of you have to say or recommend. Whether it be a $20 knife that you just cannot set your heart to use or $500 knife. Any thoughts or recommendations are much appreciated.

Thanks, Austin.

 

[Colorodo]

The new Ruby would be a safe queen.

 

[Ajack60]

I like the Random Leek, also have a Shallot in S110

 

[Silvanus]

I don't have one but there's the KAI/Brian Tighe collaboration knife. I can't remember what it's called but it has tan scales. That's a moderately rare "safe queen" worthy knife.

ETA: Some quick google-fu and I found out it's called the Kershaw Tyrade

 

[celtic11]

I don't have one but there's the KAI/Brian Tighe collaboration knife. I can't remember what it's called but it has tan scales. That's a moderately rare "safe queen" worthy knife.

Tirade?

 

[Bigfatts]

Volt 3600. The end all, be all Kershaw, as far as I'm concerned.

 

[Limpy88]

Kershaw centofante, they are good looking. And many cool variations.

 

[RamZar]

• Ruby 4040
• Speedform 3500
• Tilt 4100SW
• Tilt 4100DLC
• Tyrade 1850
• Volt 3600
• Junkyard Dog 1725SG2
• Blur 1670BRNZDP
• Leek 1660TIZDP
• Shallot 1840CBZDP

 

[kershawlover96]

The new Ruby would be a safe queen.

Yeah I tried to get a hold of one, but I was one of the few that had issues with the site "shutting down." It looks like a beautiful knife.

 

[kershawlover96]

I like the Random Leek, also have a Shallot in S110

How is it in S110? I have a damascus version that I love.

 

[kershawlover96]

Kershaw centofante, they are good looking. And many cool variations.

Lol I have arriving on Saturday, hopefully.

 

[kershawlover96]

• Ruby 4040
• Speedform 3500
• Tilt 4100SW
• Tilt 4100DLC
• Tyrade 1850
• Volt 3600
• Junkyard Dog 1725SG2
• Blur 1670BRNZDP
• Leek 1660TIZDP
• Shallot 1840CBZDP

Thanks for the recommendations. I know of a lot of different versions of the blurs and leeks, but I never new they had them in ZDP. I have to find one now . I am trying to find a Speedform, but even a Speedform 2 would do. I was very lucky to get a hold of a TiltSW(I wanted one for the longest time). The Volt 3600 is my next "Grail" I am searching for.

 

[kershawlover96]

Thank you Silvanus, BigFatts, and Limpy for your input. I will have to check them out and hopefully add them to my collection .

 

[crom]

Ti ZDP Mini Cyclone

 

[CJZ]

What about ZT's?

 

[Ajack60]

How is it in S110? I have a damascus version that I love.

I've never used it. Got it because of the S110 and it came in the old box, it's just for collecting.

 

[TravisH]

Probably stating the obvious here, but for Safe Queens, I would assume you already have the BladeHQ Exclusive Premium Kershaw Skyline in S30V and Carbon Fiber matched pair.

 

[crom]

Looking at this again, any Kershaw with the made in USA etch ought to be held onto given the direction the company is moving.

 

[RevDevil]

Tilt
Volt
Ruby
Speedform
Offset

There are a few others, can't think of them at the moment.

 

[Bob W]

The E.T., now discontinued, was one of the most unique and interesting Kershaw-branded products ever. Interest to collectors? Long-term desirability? Future value? I have no idea, but a Completed Items search on the auction site should be insightful. I've put one away in the safe.