Shallot Composite, A Review

Ah Pook

Ah Pook

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Howdy all,

I recently picked up a Shallot Composite (SC) from Keenzo.com. I try to do business with shops who support this board but couldn't find anyone who had a Shallot Composite. Never delt with them before but got good service and quick shipping.

I’m picky about pocket knives. There are thing I have come to expect from a utility blade. I have been carrying a Benchmade Griptilian for a while and really like it. So, the Grip. is the standard for others to live up to. These are not tacticool brick choppers, ninja fighters or zombie attack weapons. :D

After spending some quality time with the SC, here are my impressions.

Criteria;
  • Ergonomics beyond that of a brick
  • One handed operation (open and close)
  • Slim design
  • Tip up pocket carry
  • Sharp durable blade

I like the ergonomics of the handle. The finish is a little too slick. The option of a rougher finish or G10/micarta side would be nice.

The blade opens quick and smooth. The lockup is solid. I like the look of the Composite blade. It is sharp! The spring action makes closing with one hand difficult.
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The knife’s width is about 5/16”. This is half the width of the Grip. It does stick up a little high in jean pockets, though.
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Action shot. The SC massacred tomatoes, lemons and ginger with ease.:eek::p
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Overall I'm happy with the SC. For carrying in jeans I'd probably slip it in the back pocket. The blade seems to be holding an edge very well.

I may try to Duracoat the handle, in flat black, this spring. This may add some "grip" to the handle and I also like black handles.

Enjoy.:)
 
Nice reveiw. I totally agree that most kershaws ride a bit high in the pocket with tip ip carry, but I don't mind that too much.
 
Hmmmmmm. Duracoat! Please keep us posted as to how well that works, also are you thinking about some process to give the surface some form of "tooth" as I have often wondered about how well Duracoat would stick to a polished surface?
 
Duracoat should stick very well. The trick is to make sure the surface is very clean and no oils are on it from you hands. I screwed up some stuff and found it nearly impossible to pull off once baked. Nearly had to grind it off.

If you have never used the stuff before, I reccomend to anyone that they take a piece of metal that is the same as the surface they are coating, and experiment on it. Its not hard, but you need to get the hang of cleaning/painting/bake time.

Please post pics if you do that, I am thinking of coating a number of my older knives and blades.
 
I have heard nothing but good things about Durakote.

Looks to be a very nice knife, and one hell of a slicer.
 
Ah Pook said:
Sorry Mike. I didn't find your website until after I had received the knife. You assume we read.:(:D

I'll report back on the Duracoat. The spring projects are piling up.
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Ummmm..... The website is mine. He is my brother. It is very confusing.:D
Very nice review on the Shallot Composite.
Good luck with the Duracoat. I would like to hear how it goes.

J.W.
 
2bkc said:
Ummmm..... The website is mine. He is my brother. It is very confusing.:D
Very nice review on the Shallot Composite.
Good luck with the Duracoat. I would like to hear how it goes.

J.W.
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Now I'm confused...:D
 
Dont carry tip up right back pocket unless you want to be the first guy in the ER with a Shallot in his arse cheek :D
 
J_Curd said:
Dont carry tip up right back pocket unless you want to be the first guy in the ER with a Shallot in his arse cheek :D
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No lie....I fell asleep with a Leek in my back pocket. Somehow it came out of my pocket and opened. It didn't take me long to figure out what happened.....stabbed with my own knife in the right cheek. Thankfully it didn't go in too deep.
 
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Cover those up! A little plumbers crack spackle will fix the problem. Didn't you read the directions? Do not stick knife blade in cheek.:D
 
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