Piedmont Plinker
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I went to Davi's Gun and Knife Tip of the Blade expo today (http://www.davisguns.com
I got a few knives. Three, in fact. And they are all...Kershaws!
The biggest knife is the Kershaw Steven Seagal knife. I like this knife. The blade is about 3.5", very sharp recurve. As this knife is made in Japan, I'm guessing it's got AUS-8. If so, fine by me- I've had nothing but good experiences with Kershaw's AUS-8. The pocket clip rides fairly high, but is tight enough that it doesn't slide out. The flipper, though tiny, works well when used with a small wrist flick. The liner lock isn't very thick, but is very sturdy.
I really dig this knife's handle- it has ray-skin inserts. They are very grippy, and also look darn good.
The second knife is the popular Junkyard Dog. Again, the flipper is very easy to work. The framelock is quite secure, and I like the aluminum handles with the Air Force markings. The blade, which I believe is Sandvik stainless, is very sharp.
The third knife is a Needs Work. I'm digging the Speedsafe with flipper, and the handle is very comfortable. The Wharncliffe blade profile is very versatile. The Sandvik blade is very sharp, and most importantly, the liner lock is sturdy and feels very sturdy. I wouldn't be afraid to take this knife camping, to use it hard. I'd wager it against a Mini Grip or Delica for hard use, and it's cheaper to boot.
Speaking of cheap- the best thing about these knives is their prices. For the Seagal, $47.50. For the JYD, $20, and for the Needs Work, $18.50.
I got a few knives. Three, in fact. And they are all...Kershaws!
The biggest knife is the Kershaw Steven Seagal knife. I like this knife. The blade is about 3.5", very sharp recurve. As this knife is made in Japan, I'm guessing it's got AUS-8. If so, fine by me- I've had nothing but good experiences with Kershaw's AUS-8. The pocket clip rides fairly high, but is tight enough that it doesn't slide out. The flipper, though tiny, works well when used with a small wrist flick. The liner lock isn't very thick, but is very sturdy.
I really dig this knife's handle- it has ray-skin inserts. They are very grippy, and also look darn good.
The second knife is the popular Junkyard Dog. Again, the flipper is very easy to work. The framelock is quite secure, and I like the aluminum handles with the Air Force markings. The blade, which I believe is Sandvik stainless, is very sharp.
The third knife is a Needs Work. I'm digging the Speedsafe with flipper, and the handle is very comfortable. The Wharncliffe blade profile is very versatile. The Sandvik blade is very sharp, and most importantly, the liner lock is sturdy and feels very sturdy. I wouldn't be afraid to take this knife camping, to use it hard. I'd wager it against a Mini Grip or Delica for hard use, and it's cheaper to boot.
Speaking of cheap- the best thing about these knives is their prices. For the Seagal, $47.50. For the JYD, $20, and for the Needs Work, $18.50.
