Trac-Tec Durability?

JBK2596 · Oct 16, 2011

Hey guys, i just got my first kershaw that has Trac-Tec inserts, i haven't used the knife yet but they seam like they could just come out over time. I have them in the Salvo (barrage) and they just seam like there glued or mabey molded in to the frame.
What kind of experinces have some of you guys had with Trac-Tec?
Thanks,

lava_lamp · Oct 16, 2011

I came into a Blur that was beat to death -- the red anodizing was worn away all over and the blade tip was broken and reground. The Trac Tec was perfect. It was the older (sandpaper style) version, though.

JBK2596 · Oct 16, 2011

lava_lamp said:
I came into a Blur that was beat to death -- the red anodizing was worn away all over and the blade tip was broken and reground. The Trac Tec was perfect. It was the older (sandpaper style) version, though.

This is the newer rubbery stuff,
id like to see how they compare.
thanks!

jacksterp · Oct 16, 2011

I have used mine reasonably hard, both indoors and out, and it looks good as new. No complaints.

knivesandguns · Oct 16, 2011

Mine have never come out nor worn out on me. . They are glued IIRC, but the glue is definitely tough stuff.

tradestar · Oct 16, 2011

Kershaw's warranty....I would not worry about it.

presz · Oct 16, 2011

Just don't wash caulking off with xylene and they will last a long time.

Cleaned my 2445 Salvo up after work and the next day one part fell off. Two days later the other half came off also.

Xylene = Bad news for the glue and the rubber insert.

JBK2596 · Oct 16, 2011

presz said:
Just don't wash caulking off with xylene and they will last a long time. Cleaned my 2445 Salvo up after work and the next day one part fell off. Two days later the other half came off also.

Xylene = Bad news for the glue and the rubber insert.

Whats it look like underneath?
is it just bead blasted and resessed?

Thanks!

SludgecicleMan · Oct 17, 2011

My Kershaw Storm's Trac-Tec came off after about 2 years of EDC. No Big deal, I fixed it in a few seconds with some super glue.

presz · Oct 17, 2011

JBK2596 said:
Whats it look like underneath?
is it just bead blasted and resessed?

Thanks!

It is about 2mm deep with small machine markers visible . I will try to get a picture soon.

JBK2596 · Oct 17, 2011

presz said:
It is about 2mm deep with small machine markers visible . I will try to get a picture soon.

Cool, Thanks

seelow123 · Oct 18, 2011

tradestar said:
Kershaw's warranty.

Nuff said.

dano · Oct 18, 2011

I replaced the sand paper trac-tec with the newer rubbery stuff (via Kershaw), and it hasn't come off. It has adhesive on the back, so it's just peel and apply.