Kershaw Spec Bump?

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ive always had my eye on the spec bump, but from some reviews, ive had second thoughts. ive heard that the stud lock is a poor locking method. im attracted to recurve of the blade, but is it practicle for edc? i want to obtain the blade, but there are others on my mind. would i be better off getting knives such as a caly 3 or a police? what do you think, is the spec bump worth it?
 
I've had mine for a couple years, it resides on my backpack strap. Terrific knife, the stud-lock is very intuitive and secure, and the recurve blade has proved very useful on many hiking / camping trips. And the handles are 3-D machined G-10 in a spyderweb pattern, grippy and comfortable. Here's a nice photo from Glenn.

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A recurve wharncliffe. What else do you need? I love mine. It just feels right in my hands. And the stud lock is very secure.
 
The stud lock is rock solid on both my spec bumps, I am able to open and close them easily with one hand, and the handle is one of the most ergonomic out there. It remains one of my all-time favorite folder designs and I read a recent Ken Onion post where he considers it his favorite too. On the downside, it is a bit heavier than the Caly3, but also feels more substantial in the hand. The other main difference is that the Caly3 and Police are manual while the Spec Bump is an assisted-opener.
 
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Spec Bump is a solid knife. The stud lock is a perfectly fine locking mechanism. The problem I think a lot of people have is that they hold the knife oddly.
 
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I'll echo what's been said already. The handle will be one of the most comfortable you'll find. The blade, though extreme in it's recurve, is very useful for a lot of different task. The lock is unique, easy to use, and secure. Your going to need a sharpmaker, crock stick, or some sandpaper wrapped around a dowel rod to keep it sharp.
 
I like mine, and I really like the stud lock. It is a really big knife, though, and heavy. If that kind of thing is an issue for you, look elsewhere.
 
Flashpoint said:
I'll echo what's been said already. The handle will be one of the most comfortable you'll find. The blade, though extreme in it's recurve, is very useful for a lot of different task. The lock is unique, easy to use, and secure. Your going to need a sharpmaker, crock stick, or some sandpaper wrapped around a dowel rod to keep it sharp.
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+1, as all above have said, I own two, and carry one quite often, outstanding knife in my opinion!
 
knivesandguns said:
I've had mine for a couple years, it resides on my backpack strap. Terrific knife, the stud-lock is very intuitive and secure, and the recurve blade has proved very useful on many hiking / camping trips. And the handles are 3-D machined G-10 in a spyderweb pattern, grippy and comfortable. Here's a nice photo from Glenn.

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What Leek is that? CE Random Leek?
 
get the spec bump. stud locks are probably not the BEST lock out there, but it's quite good. And very fun to use. I was carrying my offset today in fact.

As others have mentioned, this is going to be a rare find soon, so get it now before you have to wait on fleabay for a month to just to pay an extra $50 for one.

Sidenote: I've had two stud locks for several years each and they have both worked great, no probs.
 
I have two of the S30V . One i carry everyday in my vest (it's all scratched to hell) and a pristine one the lives in the collection box. I also have a couple of speed bumps that see the pocket fromm time to time.


Did the spec ever come in different steels?
 
Flashpoint said:
I'll echo what's been said already. The handle will be one of the most comfortable you'll find. The blade, though extreme in it's recurve, is very useful for a lot of different task. The lock is unique, easy to use, and secure. Your going to need a sharpmaker, crock stick, or some sandpaper wrapped around a dowel rod to keep it sharp.
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+1, as all above have said, I own two, and carry one quite often, outstanding knife in my opinion!
 
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