Made in USA Kershaw Shuffle

Lu6973

Lu6973

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I refuse to buy a pocket folding knife from China, anybody know of anyone who makes a knife with the same functions as the Kershaw Shuffle models? Thanks in advance for your replies
 
First off, I encourage you to broaden your horizons. Refusing a knife due to Point Of Origin will deprive you of many fine options. That being said, your best option for a multi-tool knife would be from SAK/Victorinox. Avoid the more modern Boker and Kershaw options because they're made in (gasp) China.
 
I looked, and I can't find anything aside from proper multi tools, unless you remove the foreign made restriction. Honestly the Shuffle is a great knife, and buying it supports a US company that employs many people here.
 
Chinese Kershaws are often poor finished with cheap materials, it's literally level of a Ganzo knives but ~$20 more expensive. I understand him. I like many designs from Kershaw, but I'll not buy them unless they're made with at least CPM154 steel, without assist and with better fit and finish like ZT knives. By doing cheap knives for layman they spoiled Kershaw brand.
 
I can't think of any that are made in the U.S., but if you don't mind made in Italy, the DPX HEAT is about the same size, and has a bottle opener, but it has a glass breaker instead of a screwdriver. Quite a bit more expensive than the Shuffle, though, and I've had no issues with my Shuffle.
 
Any of the Leatherman c33 series. c33T is the closest in function but adds a Philips screwdriver as well.
 
ourgon said:
Chinese Kershaws are often poor finished with cheap materials, it's literally level of a Ganzo knives but ~$20 more expensive. I understand him. I like many designs from Kershaw, but I'll not buy them unless they're made with at least CPM154 steel, without assist and with better fit and finish like ZT knives. By doing cheap knives for layman they spoiled Kershaw brand.
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I've got about 20 Chinese Kershaws. The fit and finish on them is just as good as on my ZTs. Sure, the materials aren't as high quality, but most people are smart enough not to expect a $20-25 knife to have the same materials as a $120+ knife.
 
Leatherman Crater and Gerber Obsidian are made in USA. Kizlyar Ute is made in Russia.
 
ourgon said:
Chinese Kershaws are often poor finished with cheap materials, it's literally level of a Ganzo knives but ~$20 more expensive. I understand him. I like many designs from Kershaw, but I'll not buy them unless they're made with at least CPM154 steel, without assist and with better fit and finish like ZT knives. By doing cheap knives for layman they spoiled Kershaw brand.
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Would you like it to come with a free happy meal toy too? I think your expectations are pretty darn high. You are basically asking for a Kershaw that's actually a ZT. I don't think that's feasible unless you are paying for a ZT.


This comment makes you sound like the type of person that expects them to come to your house, finish your remodeling project, hand make the knife in your kitchen, and then pay you $20 for their efforts. Sounds a little unreasonable doesn't it?
 
I can pay something near ZT price for KAI designs made with the same quality. Because they've very interesting designs, in many cases more interesting than ZT.
 
bad_juju said:
Would you like it to come with a free happy meal toy too? I think your expectations are pretty darn high. You are basically asking for a Kershaw that's actually a ZT. I don't think that's feasible unless you are paying for a ZT.


This comment makes you sound like the type of person that expects them to come to your house, finish your remodeling project, hand make the knife in your kitchen, and then pay you $20 for their efforts. Sounds a little unreasonable doesn't it?
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Man, I'll have to let my Kershaw Spec Bump know that it's either a ZT or a figment of my imagination. ;)
Don't get so bent out of shape. Many of us fondly remember the days when Kershaw was a lot more than KAIs big box/value brand. I know they had their reasons for taking the brand that way, but there's no question they created plenty of hard feelings when they did.
 
I'd also recommend looking at the leatherman pocket knives.


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Little leatherman style or buck metro, both offer functional bottle openers with basic small sharps for cutting.
 
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