Ti and ZDP Leek

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Anyone heard whether the Ti framelock Zdp-189 Leek has hit the street yet?? Sounds tasty!!:p
 
Wow! This is true! When it was announced? I missed it somehow.

What about ZDP-189 Spec Bump?

It looks like ZDP-189 comming to be common steel for top line knives...

I hope for Outcast out of SRS15.

Thanks, Vassili.
 
I was considering buying the g10 s30v leek, but now, I will wait for the zdp leek. Glad to see zdp showing up in more knives. Thank you kershaw.
 
Hi all,

There has been a few threads on the Ti/ZDP Leek, but to fill you in, production is going smooth, we lasered some ZDP and Ti last week. I would say we should start putting a few together in the next 7-10 days. So...we are getting close, and are right on schedule.:thumbup: This month for sure.

What about ZDP-189 Spec Bump?
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Nothing happening at this time Vassili, sorry.

I hope for Outcast out of SRS15.
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This one either.
 
This is some absurdly good customer interaction and production speed going on here. I'm very impressed.
 
This is some absurdly good customer interaction
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Thanks J, my wife is giving me the evil eye, but she will get over it, she always does.

and production speed
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Sometimes production goes smoother than other times. We could still have a hang up, but it looks great today. That laser cutter we have makes up some serious time.
 
Will you have any other models with ZDP-189?
Do you consider SRS15 for some knife in the future?

BTW - I really like Cyclone will post some pics tommorow - very good knife!

Thanks, Vassili.
 
Will you have any other models with ZDP-189?
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We still have quite a bit of ZDP to play with, and are deciding on the next project to use it on. It will probably be a knife for the late fall.

Do you consider SRS15 for some knife in the future?
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For you Vassili, I will check into it.

I really like Cyclone will post some pics tommorow - very good knife!
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For being the first dual action AO, it has flown under the radar thus far. Nice Ken O pattern, Sandvik 13C26, $79.95-$89.95 MSRP, USA made. Glad you like it Vassili.
 
I like it a lot! On my opinion this is affordable version of ZT. From other hand it looks like Avalanche on steroids, with flipper and guard. I already made some pictures - will upload them tommorow. May be you consider Cyclon to made with ZDP-189 and titanium next?

It is also nice that you made this sweadish beauty - Sandvic steel available, which may very well be one of the best in this class - at least Mike Steart choosed it as stainless solution for all his working knives in Bark River (as well as it was first choose for KaBar NextGeneration also).

This swithching SpeedSafe - confuse me first. I thought that something is wrong, until found this little switch on the back - Ken continue to invent things. It was nice surprize, because I did not pay attention to this feature before.

Thanks, Vassili.
 
Are you the first manufacturer in US who heat treat ZDP-189 here?
What hardness it will be? I heart 65HRC is the best.

Thanks, Vassili.
 
The awesome customer interaction and speed Kershaw (notably Thomas) has displayed with the ZDP-189 Leek is a great example of why Kershaw is so beloved as of late, and why they are moving up in the production knife world
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the ZDP-189 Leek is a great example of why Kershaw is so beloved as of late, and why they are moving up in the production knife world
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Being one of the larger manufacturers, it was important to us that we start producing knives that could potentially fit into everyone's pocket. The high end market was a little ignored by us, and so we have made an effort to try a balance and diversify our current selection. Projects like the Ti/ZDP Leeks, S30V Leeks, Offsets, Spec Bumps, are just the beginning of a series of higher end knives that we have planned. Zero Tolerance was also a major undertaking that you all will hopefully be able to appreciate. Thanks for the support.:thumbup:
 
Thomas W said:
We still have quite a bit of ZDP to play with, and are deciding on the next project to use it on.
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How about a non-assisted opener? I imagine I'm not the only one here who's a fan of Kershaw but is hesitant to carry an AO for potential legal-grey-area reasons in my jurisdiction.

Either way, it's great to see Kershaw on the forefront of bringing this "new" steel to the general market. Thanks!

A.
 
I must admit, that this one piques my interest, as I LOVE titanium and ZDP. Is there a place to pre-order this one? I would also like to see it in a Non-AO version myself.
 
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