Looking for a cheap, EDC Kershaw to get.

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Jk_4100

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My current options are:

Kershaw Volt II

Kershaw Skyline

Kershaw Oso Sweet

Kershaw Chill.

Can anyone help me choose between these 4? I really dig the blade shape on the Volt II, but it has the Ginormous half inch handle, and I'm not sure if that will do too well in a tight pocket. I like the chill, but its lack of gimping and overall plain-ness doesn't appeal to me too much.
 
I'm going to muddy the water and suggest the Kershaw Zing. Very good ergos for a knife it's size and it rides in the pocket well.

Of the ones you mentioned I would go with the Skyline or the Chill for good, unobtrusive EDCs.
 
Of those 4 I'd go with the Skyline. If you want thin go with a Leek and I'll certainly second the Zing (Love Mine).
 
Aww guys, no love for the Volt II? Now that I think about it, I already carry a small Multi-tool in my pocket, and it's around the same thickness as the Volt II, so I think I'll go with that. I just don't like the look of the grooves on the Zing, as I want to polish the blade to a mirror finish. I'll probably end up getting a Chill sometime soon too though, gotta love that paper thin profile.
 
Jk_4100, I may start a crap storm over this one but IMHO the difference in steel between 8CR13MoV (Volt II & Chill) versus 14C28N (Skyline & Zing) is enough to make me go with the Skyline over the Volt II it just plain holds an edge better. Having just said that I have a Spyderco Persistence (8CR13MoV) in my pocket now and will be getting an Ambitious this week because the knife just flat out works for me. To the point where I will put up with sharpening it almost daily because it works so well for me. 14C28N polishes up about as nicely as anything except ATS34:p

Not directed at you Jk_4100. Just so we can avoid it lets not go into country of origin on these knives.
 
I vote for the Skyline. The entire knife without the clip is only 3/8" thick. Considering the size of the blade, it's very light at 2.3 oz.
 
oldschool45 said:
Jk_4100, I may start a crap storm over this one but IMHO the difference in steel between 8CR13MoV (Volt II & Chill) versus 14C28N (Skyline & Zing) is enough to make me go with the Skyline over the Volt II it just plain holds an edge better. Having just said that I have a Spyderco Persistence (8CR13MoV) in my pocket now and will be getting an Ambitious this week because the knife just flat out works for me. To the point where I will put up with sharpening it almost daily because it works so well for me. 14C28N polishes up about as nicely as anything except ATS34:p

Not directed at you Jk_4100. Just so we can avoid it lets not go into country of origin on these knives.
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Alright, about the Zing, how do the grooves influence the cutting? It just looks so, ahh how do I put this......, well, weird.
 
Of your choices, I'd say the Oso Sweet is great. But, I think that the RAT-1 is also one that should get your consideration. Its only $25 and its an amazing knife. I'm absolutely infatuated with it.
 
The thing about the Rat-1 is that it is out of stock at my local knife store, and ebay sellers charge wayyy to much for the plain edge ones.

What about the 2 steels in the Rat-1 and the Kershaw Zing? How does 14C28N compare to AUS-8?
 
Lover of Blades said:
Of your choices, I'd say the Oso Sweet is great. But, I think that the RAT-1 is also one that should get your consideration. Its only $25 and its an amazing knife. I'm absolutely infatuated with it.
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It has already been stated. The OP wants kershaw.

I love my skyline. it is sturdy, large, opens smooth, and looks very nice, neat and normal. besides, they are extremely common and cheap.
 
thegeek574 said:
It has already been stated. The OP wants kershaw.

I love my skyline. it is sturdy, large, opens smooth, and looks very nice, neat and normal. besides, they are extremely common and cheap.
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I'm really looking for any knife under $40, and kershaw seems to have the largest selection.
 
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