New Storm II

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James Y

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I picked this up at Wal-Mart for $30. What a buy! It wasn't my first goal for a Kershaw purchase, but for the price I couldn't pass it up.

The lockup on this one is excellent. In fact, maybe too good; it's a definite thumb-killer to unlock. I'm gonna have to take a couple days off to let my thumb heal. :p The frame lock on this model is a lot more solid than the frame locks on my Chive or Leek.

I like the blade shape and the scalloped serrated portion, too. I haven't had enough opportunity yet to use it, but will soon give it a try.

One thing I might have changed about the design is the trac-tec(?) inserts. I would personally have preferred G-10 inserts. But they do their job and offer enhanced grip. The shape is very comfortable in hand.

Is this destined to be my new main EDC? Probably not; many other knives feel more comfortable to me to carry either clipped to pocket, or dropped down into pocket. It would make a very fine outdoors knife, and beater knife around my yard, though. It's very thin, rock-solid, and super-sharp. Great quality and an awesome deal!

I'm strongly thinking about getting a Skyline. And at the price, once again you can't go wrong!
Jim
 
I carry this Knife also. I didn't intend to buy mine, I was going to buy a Buck Stockman and saw that it was made in China, so I asked if they had anything made in the USA. The Clerk put a Kershaw Storm II on the counter and I bought it.
The rest is History (part of my EDC), I like these so much I now own two.
 
For the price, it's hard to beat. Good size, frame lock and the 13C26 is a great steel for an EDC piece. Yall know I like to tinker with my knives, and as soon as Sandy goes out on a Friday or Saturday night, I'm going to get out the gun blue and see what I can cook up. She'll kill me if she knew I was bluing knife parts in her oven!

JamesY, if you find the trac-tec a little too rough, a little work with some fine grade sandpaper will smooth them out nicely! Use a block so you don't accidentally get into the scales.
 
It's a very good knife at any price. The blade, the lockup, the materials, and their construction are all top-rate. Plenty of blades deliver less and cost more.

Congrats on your new knife, James Y! :thumbup:
 
555:
If Kershaw can make inexpensive knives in the USA at this level of quality, at about the same price point as many knives made in China, I'm hoping other companies will follow suit. I like many imports (Switzerland, Japan, etc.) but seeing so many companies switching many USA or Japan-made models to Chinese production, or introducing new low-priced models from China, it should make more sense to do what Kershaw's doing, at least with these Storm and Skyline models.

SPX Trader:
Thanx for the advice! Yes, I was feeling that the Trac-Tec inserts were a bit rough on the inner pocket, not to mention anything else kept in the same pocket. Good advice on the block; I probably wouldn't have even thought of using it w/the sandpaper.

thombrogan:
Cheers! :) I agree; this knife seems like it should be a LOT more expensive than it is! Thankfully it's offered at such a value...almost unbelievable these days, really.

Jim
 
blade_lover228 said:
anyone have an idea about sharpening the serrations wen they finally get dull?
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From the Kershaw Warranty FAQ.

"Will you sharpen my knife?

Yes, we sharpen every knife sent in for warranty service as part of our normal procedure. We provide this service free of charge.
We will only sharpen and repair Kershaw Knives."

Just get the knife in question to Kershaw, and they'll take care of the rest.
 
I've used this DMT rod for years with great success. I take my time with serrations, and only apply a stone to the back side of them, and then very sparingly. This rod works great!
 
DMT definitely makes the best diamond stones and rods on the market.
I have a whole set that is about 10-12 years old. The X course is the
only one that needs to be replaced since it sees a lot of use in reprofiling.
 
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