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Looking for a cheap, EDC Kershaw to get.

Discussion in 'General Knife Discussion' started by Jk_4100, Jan 30, 2011.

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  1. Jan 30, 2011 #1
    Jk_4100

    Jk_4100

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    Jan 28, 2011
    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.
     
  2. Jan 30, 2011 #2
    Flashpoint

    Flashpoint

    2,172
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    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.
     
  3. Jan 30, 2011 #3
    t1r2u3s4t

    t1r2u3s4t

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    Jan 4, 2011
    2nd the Zing
     
  4. Jan 30, 2011 #4
    oldschool45

    oldschool45

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    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).
     
  5. Jan 30, 2011 #5
    BadHabit

    BadHabit

    45
    Jan 13, 2011
    Some wal-mart's have skyline around 25-30 bucks.
    Not a bad EDC.
     
  6. Jan 30, 2011 #6
    Jk_4100

    Jk_4100

    12
    Jan 28, 2011
    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.
     
  7. Jan 30, 2011 #7
    MoreToasties

    MoreToasties

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    Jan 13, 2010
    Zing Zing Zing!
     
  8. Jan 30, 2011 #8
    oldschool45

    oldschool45

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    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.
     
  9. Jan 30, 2011 #9
    Thingus995

    Thingus995

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    Oct 1, 2009
    Another vote for the Zing here!!
     
  10. Jan 30, 2011 #10
    Sep

    Sep

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    Mar 14, 2009
    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.
     
  11. Jan 30, 2011 #11
    Jk_4100

    Jk_4100

    12
    Jan 28, 2011
    Alright, about the Zing, how do the grooves influence the cutting? It just looks so, ahh how do I put this......, well, weird.
     
  12. Jan 30, 2011 #12
    four_shore

    four_shore

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    small buck vantage (s30v version).
     
  13. Jan 30, 2011 #13
    knivesandguns

    knivesandguns

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    ....:thumbdn:

    OP asked for Kershaw.

    The tanto zing comes without grooves, but I find that the grooves help with cutting performance.
     
  14. Jan 30, 2011 #14
    Jk_4100

    Jk_4100

    12
    Jan 28, 2011
    Yeah, I was aware of the Tanto version. But I really don't want a Tanto as an EDC blade.
     
  15. Jan 30, 2011 #15
    knivesandguns

    knivesandguns

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    Okay, yeah then I'd stick with USA steel if you've got the funds for it. Good luck with your decision :thumbup:
     
  16. Jan 30, 2011 #16
    Lover of Blades

    Lover of Blades

    197
    Nov 9, 2010
    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.
     
  17. Jan 30, 2011 #17
    Jk_4100

    Jk_4100

    12
    Jan 28, 2011
    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?
     
  18. Jan 30, 2011 #18
    thegeek574

    thegeek574

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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.
     
  19. Jan 30, 2011 #19
    Jk_4100

    Jk_4100

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    Jan 28, 2011
    I'm really looking for any knife under $40, and kershaw seems to have the largest selection.
     
  20. Jan 30, 2011 #20
    knivesandguns

    knivesandguns

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    14C28N is better than AUS-8, just a different level.
     
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