What kershaw are you carrying for edc?

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What are the bottom two? TIA
 
I haven't carried a Kershaw in years -- last was probably a Kershaw Centofante sometime around 2007. That being said I just bought two Kershaws yesterday to try out and they should arrive shortly -- one is the Amplitude 2.5 and the other is the Ember. Been looking for a small-bladed, quick-opening back up for the watch pocket or back pocket to go along with a Vic Cadet. I'm hoping they work out but won't be too bummed if they don't given the price.
 
One of my daughters got me an OD Knockout and it is see lots of pocket time. An OD Launch 3 also has been getting attention.
 
I have a stonewashed black leek I really like. It's nothing special but I dig the flipper and it rocked opening clamshell packages at xmAs.
 
Kershaw RJ I, It is the only Kershaw I own, but it has a very nice shape and great feel in hand.
 
I'm not a big fan of Kershaw's; most of their designs seem overdone or hokey to me, though they really know how to do an awesome factory edge. I'd buy a bigger version of the Leek if it existed. I love my Oso Sweet. I don't carry it as often as it deserves.

I bought my father a Crown that continues to function well despite at least a year of poor treatment.
 
Kwon Kwang said:
I'm not a big fan of Kershaw's; most of their designs seem overdone or hokey to me, though they really know how to do an awesome factory edge. I'd buy a bigger version of the Leek if it existed. I love my Oso Sweet. I don't carry it as often as it deserves.

I bought my father a Crown that continues to function well despite at least a year of poor treatment.
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Overdone? I think your mistaken and thinking of Qtrmstr Knives. Overbuilt? ZT yes, Kershaw not so much. I would say most Kershaw Knives are boring due to all the black handled knives sporting some type of stonewashed blade running speed safe. I personally don't mind the black and silver combo, some color would be nice which is what they are trying to do with some of the lower end knives but that speed safe just kills many of their designs.
 
Unfortunately right now kershaw knives are about the best I can afford. That being said I just got the kershaw emerson 4kxl for christmas and I love this knife. Yes I would love to change the scale or the hardware but other then that is great. Very sharp and smooth. It's big but it fits my hand well
 
Right now - its the Nura 3.0
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mccoppinb said:
Just curious to what kershaw people are carrying on a daily basis for me it's a kershaw zing or scallion
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I have 3....sand handles black blade, awesome slicer! Launch 1 & 3....cool autos!!
I like all 3!
Joe
 
stkh22 said:
.... but that speed safe just kills many of their designs.
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I have to agree. Kershaw offers many great products but, botched the designs by including the Speed Safe feature. I can see offering Speed Safe if you are marketing to male youth of about 14 years of age but, many of their products would appeal to a larger group if Speed Safe was not offered.

Look at the Zing model. Early production was US made with Sandvik steel and orange or black plastic scales. Sported the best thumb stud on the market too. A great little knife for the money.

What are they now? Speed Safe, metal scales and an average thumb stud. And, the Speed Safe feature is really not necessary because of the flipper and/or thumb stud. Also, it can be argued that the blade steel is a downgrade from what was offered with US production. Overall, they took a huge step backwards when they redesigned the Zing. To this day, I wonder what they were thinking. Trying to appeal to the same market as the Cryo and Cryo II?
I do have to give credit to Kershaw for switching from a liner lock to a frame lock, though.

If they offered a version of the Blur without Speed Safe and G10 or carbon fiber scales, I would be the first in line to buy.
 
sabre cat said:
I have to agree. Kershaw offers many great products but, botched the designs by including the Speed Safe feature. I can see offering Speed Safe if you are marketing to male youth of about 14 years of age but, many of their products would appeal to a larger group if Speed Safe was not offered.

Look at the Zing model. Early production was US made with Sandvik steel and orange or black plastic scales. Sported the best thumb stud on the market too. A great little knife for the money.

What are they now? Speed Safe, metal scales and an average thumb stud. And, the Speed Safe feature is really not necessary because of the flipper and/or thumb stud. Also, it can be argued that the blade steel is a downgrade from what was offered with US production. Overall, they took a huge step backwards when they redesigned the Zing. To this day, I wonder what they were thinking. Trying to appeal to the same market as the Cryo and Cryo II?
I do have to give credit to Kershaw for switching from a liner lock to a frame lock, though.

If they offered a version of the Blur without Speed Safe and G10 or carbon fiber scales, I would be the first in line to buy.
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I can see where you are coming from but the reality of it is that kershaw sells sooooo many speed safe knives a month the number would shock you. The public that speaks with their wallet and not their keyboard far exceeds this tiny corner of the web.

We are but small fish in a large pond.

Cheers,

Justin
 
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