Some quick Shallot pics...

Anyone else think that the Shalot is almost the super sized leek that some of us have asked for?

It's striking how much it looks like a leek. Just slight differences in blade shape and handle shape.
 
Geeeze, I hate reading these threads! It always costs me money. I just ordered a Shallot and a Ener G2
 
rnr said:
Anyone else think that the Shalot is almost the super sized leek that some of us have asked for?

It's striking how much it looks like a leek. Just slight differences in blade shape and handle shape.
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Put a semi straight edge on it and I think you have the Leeks big brother.
 
Here's a short review of the Shallots I posted a few days ago. Since then, it's had 100% pocket time, and the only drawback as I can tell at this point is it's a little slippery when working with gloves or wet hands. The AO has loosened up a bit, is very quick to open and the lock up is great. Still very sharp, after splintering some kindling and playing with a piece of 1/2 inch hemp rope.

This platform is perfect for future upgrades. It's a perfect size/shape for frame (Ti?) and blades (S30V, 154CM and ZDP). I can see a bunch of sprint runs for this knife!

Here's my post from earlier:

There be Shallots here!

Ding! Ding! Ding! Ken and Kershaw have another winner!

Well, I just got the two Shallots I ordered last night from The Knife Center. Delivery took less than 24 hours.

I'm running a little short on time, so here's a quick review. I'll try to get some pics up tomorrow.

My first impression was that this knife is bigger than I expected. By my ruler, overall length is 8 inches, the blade is 3 1/2", and closed it measures almost 4 3/4 inches. It's thin, at 3/8ths of an inch measured at the top middle of the handle. The thickest point of the blade is about 1/4 of an inch, right at the thumb rest. Weight is 4.4 oz., but it feels heavier.

It's has a beautiful satin finish on the handle and blade with no distinction between the handle and blade. The clip is almost 3 inches long and 3/8ths of an inch wide at its widest point. The style fits the knife very well, as it also has the same satin finish. It has a very nice feel to it, and is very well balanced. Open, it gives a very natural grip, and it feels good either out on my fingers or further up in my palm. I'm not too sure how well this frame will work with wet or sweaty hands. It's slick.

The blade has a slight, barely noticeable recurve. I'm going to have to get some other Kershaws out, as the blade shape looks very much like the Groove. Imagine a smooth blade Groove, but with less recurve. There is a little false edge along the top spine of the blade from the tip to about 3/4 of an inch from the handle, and it blends well with the blade shape. Both of them are extremely sharp, taking a patch of hair off my arm with one swipe.

Fit and finish are excellent, and I haven't found a flaw on either one anywhere.

The AO is tight, as is to be expected with all new Kershaw AO's. It opens quickly, and with a noticeable "Thwack" when it locks up. Right now, the frame lock engages the blade exactly half-way. It does lock up tight!

This one's a winner, and will make an excellent platform for future enhancements (handle overlays, high end blades, etc). All in all, a great value for $ 50. It looks and feels like it should cost a lot more.

I'd definitely add this one to your short list...its got enough heft to be a real user, yet it has a sleek, stylish appearance.

Kershaw's got another winner!
 
I gave my Shallot a pretty good workout the past few days. Carried it to work and found the more I used it, the more impressed I became. Sliced up a butt ton of cardboard boxes, packaging and tape with no problems. I put it on the strop for a few licks when I got home and the edge would be hair popping sharp again. The overall feel in the hand is very comfortable, but could use a tiny bit of texture for wet grip as previously mentioned. Added a drop of oil to the pivot point and now the AO is very smooooth. As an EDC, you forget it’s in your pocket. This thin, smooth package works very well. I can also see a lot of variations of this knife in the future. Yep, ring the bell, she’s a winner!!!
 
I need to order one of these for myself to see what the slabs actually look like. One photo they both look smooth. Another the side with the pocket clip appears to have a depression in it.

If both are smooth, or larger enough even if not smooth, I think these will become groomsman gifts for my wedding at the end of March. I'm thinking get the shallots, or 1660 leeks if the shallots wont work, and get the keyring torx bit sets. I'll take off the pocket clip and have "thank you" engraved on that side. On the other side I'll have engraved our names and the wedding date. If the recipients want to use the pocket clip it will just cover up the "thank you".

After looking at a lot of stuff like watches and pocket watches I think these will work the best.

It's too bad my fiance can cut herself with a cheap butter knife. I would really like to get her one and have it engraved. But she'd cut off a finger or hand with it so I guess its just jewelry for her.

Does anyone know if the shallots have the sliding lock that keeps the blade from accidentally opening in your pocket? (The model 1660 leek has such a lock.)
 
My birthday is Friday and I was debating on what I wanted...I think I just found it...the Shallot is awesome!
 
WA Martin said:
Does anyone know if the shallots have the sliding lock that keeps the blade from accidentally opening in your pocket? (The model 1660 leek has such a lock.)
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WA, there is no sliding lock on these as the same spring that activates the AO serves as a lock of sorts...it holds the blade closed until pressure is applied to the flipper.

The clip is already stamped with the Kershaw name, but the other side is smooth and large enough to have just about anything engraved on it.

Hope this helps........

SPX
 
Yea... I just noticed the cut under the clip on the Leek too. It's part of the liner lock and maybe the AO device also.

Just means that I'll have to use a smaller font on the other side :D

Does Kershaw offer an engraving service?
 
well, my shallot was waiting for me in my mailbox when i got home from work yesterday. its size and weight are perfect and it's extremely comfortable in the hand. the AO was a little stiff at first, but after about fifty flips or so it's much smoother.

all in all, i am quite pleased.
 
I took receipt of my new shallot a couple days ago and I'm happy with it. Once the AO breaks in a little I'll be very happy. I can open and close it while wearing unlined leather work gloves and it does a number on baling twine. Exactly what I need when I'm wearing too many clothes to put my Shadowknives model IX away quickly with a minimum of searching around for the sheath.

As an aside: I've decided to use the 1660 Leek for my groomsman gifts. I think it will be better suited to what they do in their normal routine. I went by the jewler today and he tried it for fit in his machine. He liked the knife so much he wrote down the model number and the web-site where I got the shallot from so he could get his own.
 
I bumped into a Shallot today, but wasn't looking for one. I really LOVE the shape of the blade and handle. It's really a beautiful knife/design. It actually begs to become a premium materials, limited run knife. I would love to see this blade shape in a satin finish with a wood inlay or something natural in the handle. They only had one so I bought it. wanted to look at it some more later ;)
 
Can one measure Shallot blade shoulder?
Leek blade seems too thick for me. The Rainbow Leek I have - 0.70mm (0.028"). I hope Shallot is better.
 
just saw this on the Bay.... I hadn't seen this yet. Wouldn't be the first time I missed something. I think this is a pre-order listing
 
OE, I think Thomas mentioned that they were going to be released "later"...sometimes it seems later is just that...too late!
 
That is a dead sexy knife for $50! wow.

Edited to Add:There is no mention of the Shallot on Kershaw's web site, so how are you people getting your hands on one? Is this a discontinued model?
 
The black Shallot's are out for coating, so shouldn't be too much longer. They will be added to the site shortly as well. Thanks for the patience.
 
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