Question for Thomas re: Kershaw 1580MC

[SPXTrader]

Hey Thomas, can you (or Dave or OE or anyone else) give me any info on a Kershaw Boa, Model # 1580MC, BOD of Oct '02, and CPM440V blade steel (now referred to as S60V, I think...)? How many were made? Was it a special run for a customer? Who came up with the blue/black/purple handle colors? Why the use of CPM440V steel? Do you know the Rc #? Questions like that....Looking for some history...

Thanks!

 

[spiralarchitect]

I can answer part of yor question. All of the early Boas were 440V

 

[knivesandguns]

All I can say is whoa! cool knife!
Maybe Kershaw will do another run of these with dual thumbstuds?

 

[jujigatame]

That is THE Boa as far as I'm concerned. Cool looking handle and an uncommon steel.

 

[mmmotorcycle]

I want to say I heard that was the first Boa. And that you have one from the first runs....

I might be wrong though.....

 

[SPXTrader]

Thanks for the info. I just picked this one up. NIB, papers, never carried or sharpened, it's 100% mint.

I was hoping to get some of the pertinent history, like production dates and number produced. I'll get some better pics up later!

 

[reholli]

As already pointed out, 440V (basically S60V) was the original steel the Boas were done in as opposed to the current S30V.

The MC in the model name stands for multi-color(ed), plus I know from trying to find one myself that they're hard to find. Every time I do find one it's ended up more than I've been willing to spend (at least so far).

Great score! That one's just beautiful...looks brand new! :thumbup:

Ray

 

[Thomas W]

The 1580MC Boa was regular production from late 2001 thru 2003 and the 1580MCST was around for 1 year (2002). As far as total pieces the 1580MC tallied 394, and the 1580MCST 311.

They were discontinued for lack of sales.

 

[SPXTrader]

Thank you Thomas! I think I'll keep this 5 1/2 year old brand new puppy in the safe.

Thanks again!