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Which is it for you? The Bump, Spec Bump or Offset? Or did I miss it completely.
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King of Kershaw?
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Depends on what you mean by "King" and "Kershaw". I'll explain:
If by "King" you mean what I think of MOST when I think of Kershaw, it'd be the Scallion.
If by "King" you mean thier most inherently interesting piece, it'd be the E.T.
If you mean which knife is the "Big Dog" over at Kershaw, I'd have to say the Offset because its so advanced.
If you throw it open to "Kershaw Manufactured" I'd have to say it would probably be the Offset until the ZT 0300 (?- the Strider folder) comes out.
That's my answer, for what its worth.
If by "King" you mean what I think of MOST when I think of Kershaw, it'd be the Scallion.
If by "King" you mean thier most inherently interesting piece, it'd be the E.T.
If you mean which knife is the "Big Dog" over at Kershaw, I'd have to say the Offset because its so advanced.
If you throw it open to "Kershaw Manufactured" I'd have to say it would probably be the Offset until the ZT 0300 (?- the Strider folder) comes out.
That's my answer, for what its worth.
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What's their best high end folder.
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IMO, Spec Bump.
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So far OFFSET.
Thomas W
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If you take off the 25th Anniversary blade etch, the 1525 was a sweet knife. By far the most expensive knife we have done. Polished G-10 scales, S60V, Titanium bolster, SpeedSafe. It has a tendancy to be forgotten, so I thought I would bring it back up to refresh your memories.
Then there will be that hot new incredible......oh wait, I guess you were all talking about Kershaw's to date. Nevermind.
Vassili, got to love those Onions. Now what do they say about wish's coming true?
Then there will be that hot new incredible......oh wait, I guess you were all talking about Kershaw's to date. Nevermind.
Vassili, got to love those Onions. Now what do they say about wish's coming true?
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Those knives are way to nice and don't count for this thread.nozh2002 said:Offset and SpecBump (and I like CPM 154 handle beter) defenetly candidates, but let wait for ZT...
Look what was prototype:
I wish also they will proceed with Taboo as well:
Thansk, Vassili.
:thumbup: The king for me from Kershaw is this version of the Bump
http://www.1sks.com/images/kershaw/2004/ks-1590bl.jpg
I prefer titanium to G10. Nothing against G10, I just like Ti best.
Nozh2002, those knives are so sweet!
stefanschlaegel
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Kershaw Mini Task: They are for me high-end one-hand-openers !
http://de.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/stefanschlaegel/album?.dir=/2976re2
http://de.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/stefanschlaegel/album?.dir=/2976re2
Spec Bump. This is a very personal choice though, as I love it for the ergos. Fits my hand perfectly.
The Offset is 440C and aluminum. It is expensive due to the MIM process which is new and thus weighs into the cost. I consider the Spec Bump a higher-end knife even though it is cheaper. The Offset also doesn't fit my hand as well.
The titanium Bumps are cool and maybe more "high-end" than the Spec Bump, but after seeing one in person I just think they look goofy and do no feel anywhere near as good as the Spec Bump.
For me, the Spec Bump is *the* high-end Kershaw.
The Offset is 440C and aluminum. It is expensive due to the MIM process which is new and thus weighs into the cost. I consider the Spec Bump a higher-end knife even though it is cheaper. The Offset also doesn't fit my hand as well.
The titanium Bumps are cool and maybe more "high-end" than the Spec Bump, but after seeing one in person I just think they look goofy and do no feel anywhere near as good as the Spec Bump.
For me, the Spec Bump is *the* high-end Kershaw.
nozh2002
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I am trying to follow all Offst theads and I remember somebody saying that in gun manufactuing he pefers old way machined parts.
This is what I found on http://www.kinetics.com/metal/process.shtml
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Compounding Feedstock
Fine metal powders (generally <25 microns in diameter) are combined with a polymer binder system to form a feedstock suitable for injection molding. Kinetics' feedstock is compounded using specific binder and metal powder formulations to control consistency, quality, and dimensional repeatability of parts produced.
Injection Molding
While standard plastic injection molding machines and molds are used to produce MIM parts, due to the presence of the polymer binder in MIM feedstocks, mold cavities are designed approximately 20% larger than the final part size. Like plastics, MIM molds may have multiple cavities, inserts, slides, unscrewing cores, and hot runner systems. Kinetics can help you determine the most cost effective tooling approach for your application from prototype to production.
Debinding and Sintering
After molding, green parts are debound and sintered at temperatures up to 2,600°F. During debinding, the polymer binder breaks down and dissipates while the metal particles retain all of the molded features. The metal particles fuse together during sintering and the part shrinks approximately 20% to form a solid metal part.
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And It was my consern also but KnifeCenter provides convinsing (to me) write up on this matter (probably from Kershaw):
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The Latest Technology gives birth to the newest style in the Offset from Kershaw. The Offset's rugged and complex blade geometry is provided through state-of-the-art Metal Injection Molding (MIM) and hot isostatic pressing. It's a technique Kershaw calls MITE-Metal Injection Technology with an Edge™. The result is a precision blade with two bevel geometries, hollow and flat, for incredible cutting power. Here's how MITE works: A blade mold is created and filled with a combination of powdered metal and binder. When it comes out of the mold, the blade is 20% larger than its finished size. The next stage of the process, sintering, removes the binder. Once it is sintered, the blade has reached its finished size and is at a density of 94%. Finally, the blade is HIPed under extreme pressure, approximately 32,000 psi, to increase the metal density to 99.7%.
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And last HIP-stage as I understand is what differs Kershaw MIM blade from generic MIM parts. This is why I finally decide to get one.
Thanks, Vassili.
This is what I found on http://www.kinetics.com/metal/process.shtml
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Compounding Feedstock
Fine metal powders (generally <25 microns in diameter) are combined with a polymer binder system to form a feedstock suitable for injection molding. Kinetics' feedstock is compounded using specific binder and metal powder formulations to control consistency, quality, and dimensional repeatability of parts produced.
Injection Molding
While standard plastic injection molding machines and molds are used to produce MIM parts, due to the presence of the polymer binder in MIM feedstocks, mold cavities are designed approximately 20% larger than the final part size. Like plastics, MIM molds may have multiple cavities, inserts, slides, unscrewing cores, and hot runner systems. Kinetics can help you determine the most cost effective tooling approach for your application from prototype to production.
Debinding and Sintering
After molding, green parts are debound and sintered at temperatures up to 2,600°F. During debinding, the polymer binder breaks down and dissipates while the metal particles retain all of the molded features. The metal particles fuse together during sintering and the part shrinks approximately 20% to form a solid metal part.
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And It was my consern also but KnifeCenter provides convinsing (to me) write up on this matter (probably from Kershaw):
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The Latest Technology gives birth to the newest style in the Offset from Kershaw. The Offset's rugged and complex blade geometry is provided through state-of-the-art Metal Injection Molding (MIM) and hot isostatic pressing. It's a technique Kershaw calls MITE-Metal Injection Technology with an Edge™. The result is a precision blade with two bevel geometries, hollow and flat, for incredible cutting power. Here's how MITE works: A blade mold is created and filled with a combination of powdered metal and binder. When it comes out of the mold, the blade is 20% larger than its finished size. The next stage of the process, sintering, removes the binder. Once it is sintered, the blade has reached its finished size and is at a density of 94%. Finally, the blade is HIPed under extreme pressure, approximately 32,000 psi, to increase the metal density to 99.7%.
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And last HIP-stage as I understand is what differs Kershaw MIM blade from generic MIM parts. This is why I finally decide to get one.
Thanks, Vassili.
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Mr. Thomas,
Can you check your e-mail, please?
I'm sending you an e-mail about king Offset, because I'm still not able to send PM.
Thanks
Can you check your e-mail, please?
I'm sending you an e-mail about king Offset, because I'm still not able to send PM.
Thanks