Kershaw Talon 1420st - what the heck

[akmed]

Who designed this, and why? Was it designed for Pikal grip or did it just work out that way?

 

[kershawguy]

I don't know who designed them , but they are very collectible today ! Especially the modified one with bottle opener.

Dave

 

[spiralarchitect]

Check this out, it's a good read
http://www.donrearic.com/southerncomfort.html

I have a G10 and a Ti Talon. I love them both.

Think about this: Emerson patented the wave in 1999, this knife equiped with bottle opener came out before that. Interesting how close Kershaw was to that particular innovation.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

I doubt it was designed for pikal. Even Opinel has a pruning knife with a blade and handle curved like the Talon. It's a classic working knife style.

 

[akmed]

I got one Sunday... at a thrift store.. for 10 bucks!

 

[reholli]

I got one Sunday... at a thrift store.. for 10 bucks!

Nice score!

Ray

 

[akmed]

The wave is patented sure but that doesn't mean Emerson was the first.. look at the radio.. Marconi didn't invent the radio.

 

[akmed]

Yeah great score, it is factory sharp, nice clean factory lines on the edge, mint except for the slight bronze patina on the blade which I might be able to polish out w/ Flitz. Oh and here's the rub, that thrift store sells on commission.. 50/50

 

[kershawguy]

Yeah great score, it is factory sharp, nice clean factory lines on the edge, mint except for the slight bronze patina on the blade which I might be able to polish out w/ Flitz. Oh and here's the rub, that thrift store sells on commission.. 50/50

Not bad considering they sell for over $100 on the bay. Good Job !!!