Kershaw Titanium

The TiLeeek in ZDP189 I have is proving to be a very nice user. One thing I've noted to Thomas about it privately already is that there is certainly something good to be said about a blade this hard in the way it resists scratches. I've used this thing hard since getting it for various tasks and it has held up and looks great with very little if any evidence that I've done anything with it at all. I have yet to sharpen it but it is getting close at this point.

Kershaw is on the move IMO and one of the companies to watch and a lot of that is because its very apparently in great hands. I applaud what I've seen coming from them in the way of product over the last several years and even louder applause to the way they support that product from the cust. service they provide.

Years ago I had one of their first multi tools and a Talon both of which I found myself wishing I'd kept after trading them off because they were quite nice, flawless actually, but I had no idea what Kershaw would do when they teamed up with Ken Onion.

I remember buying one of the first assisted opening knives from A.G. Russell. I got it in the mail and didn't realize or understand how it worked. You guys know it I'm sure. It was called the Random Task knife. I returned it to A.G. because it was too small for my hand. To think I had one in mint condition and didn't know what I had is enough to upset me now. Teaming up with Strider has apparently produced a fantastic knife as well. I'd buy stock in Kershaw for sure on this one.

STR
 
...and how about that sweet little retro lockback dealie... huh ?
too bad i diddnt have enough beans at the time for that one.
 
Oh yeah! That Gentlemans Lockback Folder could very well be the nicest folder from Kershaw that I have ever seen. They only made like 600 to begin with on that one I think. I hear they are coming out with more though. Its well worth the money. Every red cent. Its a knife that screams $189.95 or better and the fit and finish is second to nothing on the planet. Even the lock spring is mirror polished for cryin' out loud! You have to see it to believe it. I just wrote a review on that one and the Leeks I have over in the knife review forums.
STR
 
Thomas -- you're a glutton for punishment! :) Good to see you @ BS-W, and back here again!

Regards, Dave

(In case it's hard to make the connection -- think, mtg w/Jack,Jeff,Chris,Bill,etc., and the fish for lunch you didn't like . . .)
 
giantsfan, the biz trip has been long, but productive. Good to be back, thanks.

Joe L. thanks for the welcome back. I agree with you on your observation about knife folks being needed to be more involved with factories. Seems like there is a lack of that these days, and it is a shortcoming within the industry.
Exec.VP, hmmmm, I haven't forgotten.

Vassili, you didn't even ask me about if we were working on a knife in some yet to seen in production exotic steel, I'm disappointed in you.;)

St James, good to hear from you as well. I'll remember your advice that you gave me from the past.

JJ, it looks like the Ti/ZDP Mini Cyclone will come in at the $230-$240 range.

drano, well I'm glad I surprised you with my response.
Things have always been wonderful at Kai, really an incredible organization. I am still very busy, but felt I needed to put some time back here with you all. When I'm on the road it seems I can never sleep, so these late night talks on BF's makes my life more enjoyable.

The 1993-2 gentleman's folder has been very well accepted, and it looks like this version will tally out at around 1600 total pieces.

STR, thank you also for you very fine words here as well as in other threads, much appreciated.

Fooj, I trust I will once again enjoy posting on the forums. That fish was really bad. Hope you have been well, and thanks for the welcome.
 
Thomas W said:
Vassili, you didn't even ask me about if we were working on a knife in some yet to seen in production exotic steel, I'm disappointed in you.;)
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Well, I was overwelmed by your return, I am still kind of excited. I thought Kershaw now will turn back to gray zone with average model being average knife company and making working knives out of 420J or something...

Now I stop crying and may ask you about SRS-15 - you promised me to take a look. Did you? Also Microtech advancing with CPM S90V, what do you think about SpecBump with this steel? I remember you telling that SpecBump will be produced with different "hot" steel in limited quantities. It is time for something new after CPM S30V... And also I remember you talking about Sandvic 19C27... And whil Kia making ZT100 with CPM 3V, do you have any plans to use it in Kershaw?

Thanks, Vassili.
 
may ask you about SRS-15 - you promised me to take a look. Did you? Also Microtech advancing with CPM S90V, what do you think about SpecBump with this steel? I remember you telling that SpecBump will be produced with different "hot" steel in limited quantities. It is time for something new after CPM S30V... And also I remember you talking about Sandvic 19C27... And whil Kia making ZT100 with CPM 3V, do you have any plans to use it in Kershaw?
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We do have some S90V, and 19C27 that we are playing around with currently. I wouldn't be surprised to see projects with these 2 steels in 07. Nothing with SRS-15 as of yet. To date there are no plans for a Kershaw knife utilizing 3V.

Since we had some ZDP left over, that will be used up in a short run in very early 07.

Good to hear from you Andrew, I'll keep you in mind for some passarounds.

ralph, sorry I missed you at Plaza, great time and show for sure.
 
Ditto! Welcome back, Thomas! I was pleasantly surprised to your name pop up on the list of active posters. You are a huge credit to Kershaw and any input you may have is welcome on the forums!

Jan '07, eh? I can't wait!
 
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