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I recently got the opportunity to check out and carry for a few days a loaner SG2 Blur. I feel very lucky as I've been ( and still am) waiting for this knife since I heard it was actually going to happen.
I've had Blurs to carry and use since I first saw them, not long after their release. I loved the feel, and action of them immediately. They fit my hand as if they were made for it. I have arthritis and some nerve damage in my right hand that causes me to drop, or cut myself too often on the Leek, Scallions, and various smaller types. Larger knives that have no sharp corners, or buttons to accidently push just work better for me.
Lately it's been the S30V Blur that I've carried. I've bought all the sprints in ZDP 189, including the latest, mini Cyclone Ti framelock which I like, but I still always seem to come back to the Blur for it's comfort and familiarity. S30 is a good steel, but being the "Steel junky" type I've longed for a Blur with something a little more exotic than S30V.
That brings us to the SG2 Blur. It has the same dimensions. 3 3/8th. inch blade, 4 1/2 inches overall closed. This one comes in a dark brown color which is my favorite color so far. The black traction inlay remains, but is softer and not prone to eating pockets. Grip is just as good though. An advancement.
The SG2 steel which was first used in the high end "Shun Elite" series is a definite advancement. I haven't had the opportunity to do any extensive testing yet, and wouldn't on a borrowed knife. Time will tell but to me, this is a steel along the lines of ZDP, Cowery X, SGPS, etc. It is a powered steel like the "CPM"s, laminated with another steel which I don't know what it is yet.
The lamination lines are straight, grind lines perfect, the blade centered exactly, and the edge sharpened expertly and well into the "hair shaving sharp" area. It is one of the stronger opening Kershaws I've used, which is typical of the Blur line. There were no flaws on the knife whatsoever, which made me want to limit my tests and return it in the same condition. It is a very sturdy knife however, and like my others, I'd expect it to be up to the tasks I ask of it.
I have no inside info on when it's going to be released but I already have mine on order. The Blur just took a big step foreward. Kind of like Kershaw itself. Keeps on getting better and better. You can really tell when a knife company is being run by real knife people like Thomas W. and not accountants. Enjoy the good old days while they're still here. Joe L.
I've had Blurs to carry and use since I first saw them, not long after their release. I loved the feel, and action of them immediately. They fit my hand as if they were made for it. I have arthritis and some nerve damage in my right hand that causes me to drop, or cut myself too often on the Leek, Scallions, and various smaller types. Larger knives that have no sharp corners, or buttons to accidently push just work better for me.
Lately it's been the S30V Blur that I've carried. I've bought all the sprints in ZDP 189, including the latest, mini Cyclone Ti framelock which I like, but I still always seem to come back to the Blur for it's comfort and familiarity. S30 is a good steel, but being the "Steel junky" type I've longed for a Blur with something a little more exotic than S30V.
That brings us to the SG2 Blur. It has the same dimensions. 3 3/8th. inch blade, 4 1/2 inches overall closed. This one comes in a dark brown color which is my favorite color so far. The black traction inlay remains, but is softer and not prone to eating pockets. Grip is just as good though. An advancement.
The SG2 steel which was first used in the high end "Shun Elite" series is a definite advancement. I haven't had the opportunity to do any extensive testing yet, and wouldn't on a borrowed knife. Time will tell but to me, this is a steel along the lines of ZDP, Cowery X, SGPS, etc. It is a powered steel like the "CPM"s, laminated with another steel which I don't know what it is yet.
The lamination lines are straight, grind lines perfect, the blade centered exactly, and the edge sharpened expertly and well into the "hair shaving sharp" area. It is one of the stronger opening Kershaws I've used, which is typical of the Blur line. There were no flaws on the knife whatsoever, which made me want to limit my tests and return it in the same condition. It is a very sturdy knife however, and like my others, I'd expect it to be up to the tasks I ask of it.
I have no inside info on when it's going to be released but I already have mine on order. The Blur just took a big step foreward. Kind of like Kershaw itself. Keeps on getting better and better. You can really tell when a knife company is being run by real knife people like Thomas W. and not accountants. Enjoy the good old days while they're still here. Joe L.
Just for somthing small, since the blur is kinda big, and I mainly use it for camping