ZDP 189 Leek

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I remember reading that the next/final batch of ZDP Leeks were supposed to come out "late September." Well, it's pretty late, seeing as it's the 27th... anybody know if they've come into existance yet?
 
Kershaw told Knifeworks.com they were finishing up the final run this week and were shipping next week.

Knifeworks.com has the knives available for preorder for only $119.95! Great deal!
 
I just had to send mine back to Kershaw. The tip broke! I was cutting the plastic ring off a water bottle, an action which has never been a cause for concern. Not sure what happened, but I hope they make it right.

I also had one of the 'dull as a butter knife' ones. Now, I still wouldn't want to replace it with any other knife, as it is just one cool set up.

I sent it to the address provided in the warrenty papers, but does anyone have an email address to notify them it's coming? I'd prefer to have a base of contact, for updates on the status.

I'm hoping they have a knife on hand to replace mine.

Daniel
 
Call 800-325-2891 and ask Jennifer for the Warranty Dept. I always send my knives in via PriorityMail with Insurance and Delivery Confirmation so I know when Kershaw gets them. Kershaw has an OUTSTANDING Customer Service and Warranty Dept. I'm sure you'll be taken care of.
 
Thanks, Giants Fan. I did send it USPS Priority with Delivery Confirmation, so I will at least know when it arrives. I'll call that number and let 'em know it's coming.

Daniel
 
Um, are you sure that's the number, Giants Fan? I called it, and got the "Firemen's Insurance Company." I might look back to my Kershaw Bump to see if I have any paperwork in the box, and find a number...

Daniel
 
Daniel Dorn said:
Um, are you sure that's the number, Giants Fan? I called it, and got the "Firemen's Insurance Company." I might look back to my Kershaw Bump to see if I have any paperwork in the box, and find a number...

Daniel
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Sorry, its 800, not 888. I changed my first post.

All you have to do is go to www.kershawknives.com next time. Easier than posting here. Thanks for the heads up though. My Bad!
 
Daniel Dorn said:
I just had to send mine back to Kershaw. The tip broke! I was cutting the plastic ring off a water bottle, an action which has never been a cause for concern. Not sure what happened, but I hope they make it right.

I also had one of the 'dull as a butter knife' ones. Now, I still wouldn't want to replace it with any other knife, as it is just one cool set up.

I sent it to the address provided in the warranty papers, but does anyone have an email address to notify them it's coming? I'd prefer to have a base of contact, for updates on the status.

I'm hoping they have a knife on hand to replace mine.

Daniel
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I was waiting to see if this had happened to anyone! I just broke the tip off of mine about 1/8"! I was cutting a piece of drywall with it. I would not expect it to break since I did not bend it and usually I use a much thinner utility knife to cut drywall and they do not break.

I am just wondering how brittle this blade is? I am debating on whether to send it in or not.

I never sent it in to get sharpened after working on it for about 4 hours to get it sharp when it was new.
 
Yeah, the tip of mine broke too and I was only trying to cut through a cinder block. What gives?

Box Cutter--$10
ZDP Leek--$140
Using the right tool for the job--Priceless
 
Mine arrived dull, and in the course of trying to get it sharp I lost the tip. The good news is, I sent it back to Kershaw and they replaced it with a brand new one, and it arrived sharp, although still not up to normal Kershaw standards of out-of-box sharpness.
 
nygiantsfan3342 said:
Yeah, the tip of mine broke too and I was only trying to cut through a cinder block. What gives?

Box Cutter--$10
ZDP Leek--$140
Using the right tool for the job--Priceless
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What do you buy a knife for--to look at in your drawer?
Normal useage should not break a knife tip.
 
This is a great little knife guys, Very light and nice looking, I would only say that the tip is a bit thin or brittle . .I do not know why this is I am unsure about the ZDP or the way it is made (iI'm not Cliff) but never the less, of all my leeks it is my fav.

The light weight and slim profile makes it easy to carry in any type of clothing.

Just watch out for the tip . .and if you do have a mishap . don't sweat it . .send it in, and they will take care of you.
 
Did anyone else notice that this leek opens a little slower than the others? I sent mine to get sharpened as soon as it arrived, but I recall the autoassist being a bit sluggish or weak.

Does it just need to be lubed up, or what?
 
Daniel said:
What do you buy a knife for--to look at in your drawer?
Normal useage should not break a knife tip.
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Define "normal"... I wouldn't risk a good knife on a job that is best done by a 10dollar box cutter.

I use my knives to cut cardboard, plastic ties, rope, webbing, leather, in various landscaping chores, cutting up food for me or my three-year-old, on so on. But I don't use my knives to pry, I don't cut metal or masonry products, or anything that might be harder that my steel.

You are free to use you knife to cut anything you want, but if you post a thread or response complaining about your knife, I have the right to remark on the manner in which the knife is used. Perhaps my response was a bit sarcastic, but I would rather use a box cutter for drywall.
 
nygiantsfan3342 said:
I use my knives to cut cardboard, plastic ties, rope, webbing, leather, in various landscaping chores, cutting up food for me or my three-year-old, on so on.
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So I guess you agree that the tips broken on a plastic water bottle and cutting food on a plate are a problem, as are the ones lost sharpening.
 
I agree that it is important to use the right tool for the job. Yes, I normally use a utility knife to make small openings in drywall, but sometimes you do not have the knife with you.

Given the soft nature of drywall, I do not think that using a pocket knife to cut it is out of the ordinary use for that knife.

My point was that if a thin utility knife can cut drywall without breaking the tip-why can't a Leek?

I am not really talking about abusing knives, extreme use or prying, just using them for ordinary tasks--cutting things that do not normally destroy a knife blade.
 
hardheart said:
So I guess you agree that the tips broken on a plastic water bottle and cutting food on a plate are a problem, as are the ones lost sharpening?
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Absolutely. And I think Kershaw has done everything it can to make it up to the customer. Although ceramic is much harder than steel, so I cut up food on a wood or plastic cutting board. After all, isn't a plate like a big sharpening rod?

Daniel, isn't drywall the same as Sheetrock? But I understand your point about using what you have on you at the time. If the ZDP broke the first time you cut into the drywall, it would seem odd.
 
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