LARGE JUNKYARD DOG ll

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I have just ordered a large Junkyard Dog. I have a small Junkyard Dog and like it so much I ordered the large although I prefer the smaller size even though I am pretty big guy with large hands. I just hope it is not to big. I would like to hear some comments from some of you about these two knives and there different size. I am also considering the large TI DAWG.
RKH
 
I have the JYD II TiSG2, and I find it quite comfortable to hold, although the handle is completely hidden in my hand in a regular forward grip. Keep in mind, I have overly large hands (although not for my size), and this knife is as long as my hand when open. I think you'll like it just fine.
The JYD II regular has a slightly thicker edge than the TiSG2 also.
 
Hi again, RKH. My hands are kind of medium-large, but not fleshy at all, more boney-sinewy, so I don't really need large handles on knives like many guys. Anyway the JYD2 has IMO just excellent ergonomics. When I was doing a bunch of edge retention testing on rope comparing the JYD2 with a number of other knives, it was amazing how comfortable it was, while nearly all the others were either tiring to use or producing hot-spots somewhere on my hand or fingers. All the textures, edges, angles, etc. on the JYD2, the blade-handle angle, and Tim Galyean's unique handle shape make it feel great in hand. All IMO of course, but I'll be surprised if you don't like it.
 
Thanks for the comments DOG of WAR and SIXFOOT7( I am not that tall). I have odered the Large DAWG and if I like this one I will get the TIG2. I gotta tell you these JDAWGS are very nice and really smooth.
RKH
 
I am one of those folks that likes the larger one better and I would say I have medium hands.
 
Gentlemen, I appreciate all of your responses to the DAWG. I was looking at my Kershaw collection and I have brought about 8 or 9 In the last few months. I do believe each model is a little better than the one before it. But the smoothness and strength of the Junkyard Dogs are pretty impressive.
RKH
 
RKH said:
Gentlemen, I appreciate all of your responses to the DAWG. I was looking at my Kershaw collection and I have brought about 8 or 9 In the last few months. I do believe each model is a little better than the one before it. But the smoothness and strength of the Junkyard Dogs are pretty impressive.
RKH
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Kershaw's USA-made knives are indeed impressive -- even disassembled, the fit, finish and overall quality of all parts on the JYD2 is amazing for a knife selling for less than $100. And I've never owned and carried a knife that's gotten more positive comments from other people, even non-knife types, and the interesting thing is almost everybody wants to see it and handle it.

But let me know if you don't happen to like yours for some reason, I'm sure we could arrange to take it off your hands. ;)
 
I can't seem to put my Junkyard Dog down. I find myself pulling it out and flipping then clipping it back in my sweats or jeans and here I go again. And DOG of WAR I think probably I will like the knife and keep it. But I believe I may found that EDC I have been trying to find. HAHAHA! I would like to see Kershaw make a TIG2 or ZDP189 version in the smaller Junkyard Dog I now have.I do think Kershaw is doing some really innovative work and also doing a good job of manufacturing a quality product. Tim Galyean Is an excellent knife designer/maker and a real asset for Kershaw. His knife on the cover of blade is quite outstaning. Judging by the prices Quoted in Blade the only place I can afford his knives will be from Kershaw.Thanks again for all the comments.
RKH
 
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