What's the best kershaw knife?

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I'm still trying to find one for a decent price.

Those are some nice additions to any collection.

 

The two new ones came in and here's a photo of my 5 Kershaws oldest to newest left to right:

Boa 1580ST, Shallot 1840ST, Leek 1660TGRYST, Blur 1670CF154, Junkyard Dog 1725CB

 

There is no "best", its all opinion. My favorites in order are Shallot, Skyline, Skyline FB. I haven't tried any others except for the Leek (I don't care for it because the blade is to thin) but I plan to get a Blur, Zing, and more in the future

 

Just talkin Kershaw, it would have to be:

Knockout

Rake

JYD 2

 

Ok, I'm gonna say the Rake.

 

I love Kershaw. I can't say what the best is because I haven't owned or seen half of them all in person. My favorites out of the ones I own are the Speedform II, Leek CPM-D2, and Skyline.

 

Of all the currently available Kershaw folders I personally think that the Speedform II is the best or at least my confirmed favorite. A smallish gentleman's knife with a 3.25" blade and a very manual action.

It's a thing of beauty in minimalist form with Elmax steel blade and a 3-D machined G-10 which looks great to the eyes and touch.

Surprisingly, the Kershaw site says it has been discontinued but you can still find them for a great price of less than half of MSRP delivered.

 

This one...

 

That's a sexy one!

 

Tilt

 

For lightweight EDC and sheer unique, awesome looking blade & powerful opening *thwack*... Kershaw Echelon.
For opening and closing enjoyment - Kershaw RAM
For actual use day in and day out - Kershaw Cylcone - full size, plain edge no AO on/off switch. That knife is a hefty beast!

Runners up: Mini Cyclone & Shallot

 

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Since I haven't put my $0.02 in this thread, here ya go:

Boa
Ti/ZDP Mini Cyclone
CB Shallot
S110V Shallot
Ener-G
SG2 Blur