Scratchin' the itch

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Dog of War

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Darn you guys ... I keep seeing all these great new knives Kershaw keeps coming out with, everybody posting pics of their latest acquisitions here on the forum. What's a poor blade addict to do?????

Buy more, of course!

So, a few days ago the brown truck brought me two new composite blade Leeks and a Shallot. These knives are really sweet, fit and finish outstanding by any standard, and just incredible for the price point.

One of the Leeks was purchased as a gift, and it is definitely a knife I'm very proud to give.

comp-leeks.jpg


And here's one of the Leeks next to the Shallot, just for comparison if anyone's curious:
shallotleek.jpg


I haven't had any chance to really work with these, but I've done a bit of tuning on the edge of the comp Leek I'm keeping for myself, and can tell you this CPM-D2 seems to be a very different beast than regular D2. The edge sharpens up incredibly clean, looking at it under magnification there's no doubt in my mind that the particle metallurgy technology radically reduces carbide size and gives a much finer grain steel.

The Shallot is an impressive piece as well, feels very good in hand, and came with one of the sexiest looking edge grinds I've ever seen. The Speed-Safe on this knife pops open with real authority, and there's a robust, solid quality to the knife suggesting it will be a real workhorse.

:thumbup: :thumbup: to all the good folks in Tualatin!
 
Wow...nice looking knives. Contact me privately if you want to give any more simlar gifts. I would be equally proud to accept!! Quite gracious about it too and I won't let anybody else here know. :)
Gargs
 
Nice pick up and nice pics, dow. I haven't bit the bullet on the CB Leek, yet, buts I do loves my Shallot!

Keep scratchin that itch! It'll never heal! :D

SPX
 
Gargs, first you'll have to post pics of what you'll be giving me as a gift ... and it better be something real nice! :)

SPX, I'm shocked you don't have a composite Leek yet. I could see this one becoming a true classic, right at home in the pocket of your Levi's or a Caraceni suit.
 
In the future, dow. The only Leek I have is the OCC, and I really like it. But right now, I've got a few others (all Kershaw, of course!) on order or on the radar, so I'll keep my powder dry for now! My on order screen is right at $ 400, and my radar's locked in on another $ 550. And I still don't have an Outcast! :mad:
 
You've got some sweet new toys there. :thumbup:

Those Shallots open like butter. I cannot get over how
well the Comp Leeks have turned out. They are top notch.

nice pics

mike
 
I have both and they really are great knives in there own right.
The CB Leek I think is one of the best bang for the buck you
can get. Nice pick up. :thumbup:

SV
 
I love the cb leek. Its been my edc since it came out. Ultout.com has a great price on them, it took them forever to ship it though.
 
Nice pics Dog!

I have a serious problem with Leeks, as many here can attest to (in a good way of course), and the CB is definitely one of my favorites. CPM D2 is like crack to me!!! Just can't get enough. Enjoy 'em.

Cheers,
Jon
 
Glad you guys enjoyed the pics ... but IMO they really don't do these knives justice. There's nothing like ordering a knife (or knives) opening up the package when it arrives, and it meets or exceeds every expectation -- and these certainly do.

Now all I need is a composite blade Shallot; er, uhm, better make that two. :)
 
Thanks for the pic. The Shallot is on my Want List; I just wish they'd produce them with a Wharnie (Leek), or Random style blade...

I can dream, can't I?
 
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