scallion any good?

Never handled a Scallion, but I like my Chive. The Scallion looks like it's the Chive grown by about 15% in all dimensions. If the Chive is any indication, the Scallion should be a great little flipper. As for Kershaw's 420HC, they do as good a job as any with it. Buck has a good reputation with their 420HC, and my Blur in 420HC holds up just as well as any of my Bucks. It's also easy to sharpen (if you're good with recurves). If you haven't checked out the Leek, that's a great one too (one of my favorites). Commonly available in 14C28N, CPM-D2, and S30V varieties, if you prefer a different steel. +1 on the recommendation for blems from Kershawguy. Great prices and great service.

The Flash 1 is also a nice little knife. Because of its narrow handle, it's sometimes a little awkward to open using the thumbstuds if you don't have the right grip on the handle (the flipper on the Chive, and presumably Scallion, grip and reliably fire every time). Also the contours in the finger choil are a too small for a knife that size (fine on the Flash 2, but they could have done without them on the 1). I do like the deep pocket clip and that it really disappears in the pocket (small & lightweight).
 
scallion was my first kershaw. I loved it and got another! Everyone who handled my scallion wanted to check out kershaw after. I use my od dlc as a gentlemans carry when i visit the school my wife is a A.P. at, due to 2 1/2" restrictions.
 
I have a number of knives of various types that cost lots more, but the Scallion is still one that makes rotation and regular carry. Its a knife I like and use myself, but is also suitable to loan to a less knife savvy person who wants to cut tape or open a box etc.
 
I bought a rainbow scallion for my wife. She carries it daily now, and I believe she is getting one for her sister. Nice little knife for the money.
 
bad_juju said:
scallion was my first kershaw. I loved it and got another! Everyone who handled my scallion wanted to check out kershaw after. I use my od dlc as a gentlemans carry when i visit the school my wife is a A.P. at, due to 2 1/2" restrictions.
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This is actually almost exactly what I was going to post! I had scallions for my first and second Kershaws, great design thats much more usable than the chive IMO
 
well i received my scallion today and the tip is bent it the slightest degree you can barely see it is it worth returning.
 
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By all means, if you got a knife with a bent tip, the seller should be responsible for the "blemish" and act accordingly, unless you were advised on the condition of the knife. The seller might even be unaware of the condition, if the knife was not inspected before shipment (I've seen this happen before). The response from the seller in a situation like this sets apart the responsible tradesmen from those sellers who are just in the business to make $$$.

I suggest you contact the seller to find out what they can do to remedy the situation. Be prepared to pay for return shipping and/or possibly a restocking fee, depending on the seller's policy. Again, this kind of situation is what sets top sellers apart from the crowd.

And please let us know how it goes.

Good luck.
 
I probably wouldn't on a lower cost, in my opinion definite "user" category knife like a scallion, but that decision depends so much on you and the actual bent tip that its impossible to really be too helpful. I'd probably at least contact the retailer and see what they're willing to do. Some places will do discounts, partial refunds, or giftcards if an exchange is impractical or not worthwhile.
 
The bevel of your knife edge will have an effect on how your blade cuts; uneven bevel angles will skew the direction of the cut. A chisel grind (although it can provide superior cutting power) will push towards one side when cutting pressure is applied on the blade, and therefore requires a different handling technique.

In the same manner, a blade with a bend on the tip will push the cut to one side, depending on the direction (and degree of the bend), as the contact surface of the blade reaches the tip while making a cut.

This should be common sense to anyone handling a blade for any kind of task. I write this comment for the benefit of readers who are not experienced with the use of cutlery. I'm not sure what your mindset or the purpose of your question is, if you ask this after you read my response to your post about the defective (key word) or damaged blade you received.

If you're happy with a bent blade tip, then enjoy the Kershaw Scallion you bought. If you will only use your knife to whittle sticks (no contact with the tip), or to pull it out of your pocket and flick it open, then you don't have to worry about it. Keep the knife and have fun.

If the problem is that you don't want to return it, but are still concerned about the bent tip, then try to straighten it with a hammer and an anvil (or other appropriate surface) using technique and lots of care, but you might probably end up with a hammer-marked Scallion tip. You can probably start another thread asking for the Best Technique to Straighten a Bent Scallion Tip.

Good luck!
 
I like the yellow handled scallion. Found some online. Don't know where to find paying advertisers.
 
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