Would Kershaw's warranty cover this?

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almasy87

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If you're all just going to attack me I'm not even going to bother.
 
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I think Kershaw deserves an email or call directly so they can speak for themselves.

I can't speak for Kershaw but I think it looks like you're in for some time with your favorite sharpener to fix the edge and tip. Depending on what type of blade play you have, perhaps. If it's vertiacal and deemed excessive (what vertical play isn't? ;) ) then you might get some help. Certainly, Kershaw may be even more liberal on their own . . .

I'm not making any conclusions regarding the edge but I do think you might hear some people claim cardboard is very hard on knife edges and is notorious for containing lots of hard, abrasive particulates in all sizes.

Good luck though!
 
You've either hit something besides cardboard or the heat treat is seriously suspect. Either way I would expect Kershaw to be sympathetic and get you fixed up.

I've seen quite a few instances of similar weak edges through the years on brand new knives I've sharpened for friends/family. My theory is that the temper was compromised when they ground the edge. It doesn't take much to overheat the thin edge. Being in a hurry or using a dull belt will do it every time. Once you *carefully* re-sharpen/re-profile it the knife keeps a good edge, as it should. If you don't have the skills nor equipment just send it back to Kershaw.
 
That definitely seems like something is wrong with that blade. Cardboard boxes can be relatively rough on edges, but definitely not that rough. I've used Kershaw knives to cut the tops off steel apple juice cans and have them come out looking better than that, no joke.

I'd give them a call. I expect they'll be able to help.
 
It looks like you hit staples that were in the cardboard. I've done it before and didn't even realize I had messed up my blade until I was all done. Either that or you were cutting very thick cardboard and twisted the blade during cutting. Whatever the case may be, I'm confident in Kershaw's CS and I think they'll take care of you.
 
Wow, that's some serious damage. I would guess that the edge hit the concrete floor or some metal staples several times. I've gone through a lot of cardboard with various knives but never had damage like that.

In my experience, Kershaw CS is top notch. Give them a call.
 
Come on now. You tried sharpening and buffing it out on a cloth wheel, right? :) Probably a dremel, maybe a drill.

Now you know what the "spinning wheel of death" is. :rolleyes:

Yeah. Cardboard slicing did that to VG 10. :o
 
Tony8179 said:
It looks like you hit staples that were in the cardboard. I've done it before and didn't even realize I had messed up my blade until I was all done. Either that or you were cutting very thick cardboard and twisted the blade during cutting. Whatever the case may be, I'm confident in Kershaw's CS and I think they'll take care of you.
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+1 on the staples, I've done that before.
 
uh... so it was a serrated blade that finally came out of the closet? :D

i can't tell ya what they'll do with yours, but i can tell ya this: i had a moment, where my IQ dropped into double (possibly single) digits and i destroyed a piece of my Bradley Kimura. Kershaw kept trying to send me the replacement part i needed. i kept INSISTING on paying for it, i explained it was NOT faulty equipment that i had destroyed it through idiocy. they continually refused, i eventually caved and agreed to accept the parts free of charge.

if they covered MY damages, i can't see how THAT wouldn't be covered :)

LONG LIVE KERSHAW!!!!!!
 
You had to have hit something like a staple. Or, did you cut into the floor maybe? I may inquire about warranty coverage but I wouldn't expect them to honor it.
 
If that was caused purely by the cardboard, I'd think there was something wrong with the heat treat, or they overheated the edge when grinding the edge bevels.

that is some major chippage!!
 
Kershaw will replace the blade at no charge. Send it in with a note. They replaced a blade for me on one of my Boa's that I completely abused.
 
The Mastiff said:
Come on now. You tried sharpening and buffing it out on a cloth wheel, right? :) Probably a dremel, maybe a drill.

Now you know what the "spinning wheel of death" is. :rolleyes:

Yeah. Cardboard slicing did that to VG 10. :o
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Hehe, yup, that has 'staple' written all over it. Well Mastiff, take comfort in the fact that Kershaw will take care of it...and eventually we will pay for it. ;)
 
Definitely call up Kershaw. They have one of the best warranties in my opinion.
 
Kershaw will take care of it. Those nicks are not that bad, I have fixed knives that were far worse. If you have the tools and knowledge you can fix it yourself. if there is a knife sharpening service in your area they can fix it. If not then Kershaw will fix it.
 
That's what my chisels look like after someone borrows them.
The thing that gets me is that they blame my chisels.
Why don't my chisels ever do that for me?
 
frontline29 said:
Really??? All that from cardboard??? Kinda hard to believe if you ask me. :rolleyes:
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Looks like contact with one of those big brass staples. Big nick from initial contact and additional chips from drawing the blade across it.

Point damage prolly from stabbing cardboard repeatedly.

Cardboard (especially the heavy stuff used for appliances, electronics) can contain quite a bit of sand, minerals, carbides and other impurities from manufacturing, and can do a number on knives.

Kershaw should be able to sharpen that for you back to almost new.
 
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