Kershaw?

[greenblooded]

I have a Kershaw Black Horse knife thats probably eight or ten years old. Is kershaw still in business and does anyone know what steel is used in this blade? Thanks for answering.

 

[Mike Turber]

Kershaw is definetly still in business! Ken Onion, who designs some really kick ass knives for them is on this site all the time.

The Black Horse is now made in the US so the version you have is most likely a Japan version.

I would assume that the steel is AUS-X?

Here is the press release on the new version.

KERSHAW’S POPULAR BLACK HORSE MODELS 1060 AND 1060AST ARE NOW MADE IN THE USA

WILSONVILLE, OREGON—Kershaw Knives, an Oregon-based knife company with a world-wide reputation for quality, recently announced that the company’s popular Black Horse knife series will now be made in America. The premium quality knives will be manufactured in the company’s Wilsonville facility which also serves as its corporate headquarters.

“We’re excited to be bringing the manufacture of these quality Kershaw products to America,” said Pete Kershaw, President and founder of Kershaw Knives. “And we’re proud to say that our Black Horse blades will be made of top quality 448 American steel—and, of course, honed to our famous Kershaw ‘shaving sharp’ edge.”

For the customer, another advantage of the fact that Kershaw is now manufacturing the knives in America is a lower price. The company will reduce the retail price of their popular Black Horse knives from $64 to just $49.95.

Black Horse Models 1060 and 1060AST (with serrated blade) are folding hunting knives that are in high demand with sportsmen, outdoors enthusiasts, and other knife users who require a rugged, hard-working field knife. The high-carbon, stainless steel blades are fine blanked, then honed to a precision edge. Premium quality stainless steel ensures that the knives hold their ‘shaving sharp’ edge longer. The Black Horse’s ergonomic handle, made of an advanced co-polymer, is finger-contoured to provide a sure grip in all outdoor conditions.

“For those who seek superior performance and value in a folding knife, there’s no better choice than one of our folding hunters—such as these American-made Black Horse models,” said Kershaw.

Black Horse knives and the entire Kershaw line are made exclusively by Kershaw Knives, which has been manufacturing quality knives for 21 years. The company uses the finest precision parts and state-of-the-art techniques to produce knives that are internationally known for their quality.

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[Ogre]

I have a Kershaw Black Out designed by Master Ken Onion - Very Nice.
I have looked at other Kershaws too - all Very Nice. I would place there stuff there with Benchmades.

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[Ghecko]

Let's not forget their other knives...

I've got a G-10 "Wild Wild Turkey" that is an awesome little pocket knife. The fit and finish are great and the lockup is amazing. Although the liner engages the tang at various spots (depending on how tight the pivot is) it has never once failed a good spine wackin' and there is ZERO blade play. I'm talking *Sebenza* zero...

The blade is ATS-34 and although some people seem to be bad-mouthing it lately mine takes a wicked edge and holds it. No chipping or anything...

Jon

 

[Frantium]

Ghecko,

I agree on Wild Wild Turkey, I have the titanium handle version. It's probably the most overlooked nice small folder around.


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[Samurai6]

The edge geometry on the Wild Wild Turkey is extraordinary. It will out cut a Sebenza. Great little knife!

 

[misque]

The Kershaw's Ken Onion series kicks serious butt, but I've found another Kershaw I really like.
The Talon.
Titanium scales, steel liner linerlock and an ATS34 lightly hook shape blade that comes to a needle-like point make this one seriously hard to ignore knife. Zero lateral blade play also. The handle is a little unusual in that it's curved like the blade when the blade is in the closed position. Try to picture that.
The bad news is that when you hold this knife, it's immediately love it or hate it time. Lots of folks I've let handle the knife say they hate it. On the other hand some folks who've handled it say they like it. I like it. A lot! It is a seriously tough customer that's not afraid to take on the mean and nasty cutting chores.
It will make one mean and nasty defense blade that really bites and bites hard and deep to boot!
Well all this is just to say that Kershaw is still around and they are making some pretty decent knives worth looking into.

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[This message has been edited by misque (edited 20 October 1999).]

 

[poor_bill]

I had the Wild-Wild Turkey, funky name but a great little knife.

Unfortunately, this knife is not left-handed user friendly.

 

[David1967]

Kershaw Ti ATS-34 is the sharpest production knife I own.

David

 

[Tommi]

Kershaw is definitely one of my current favorites. Bought partially serrated Talon and large Starkey Ridge from BFstore this summer. Really convincing knifes. The large Sterkey Ridge has lock like a vault - the most convincing liner lock I have handeled. Bought plain Talon - even better looking and great for my light utility chores. Ordered Random & Mini Tasks and small Starkey Ridge last week.

I don't know the quality of their cheaper knives but their hi-tech knives are really great. IMO kershaw is in about the same level with Benchmade and Spyderco. My new orders will hopely cement my opinion. Only complain I have is that angle in initial edge, although sharp, is too blunt. I have lowered the angle in all except in plain Talon.

Ken Onion is designing new models to kershaw. Look at the knife reviews forum to see. Absolutely must to have!