Kershaw for my daughter, help !!!

Kershaw began its foray into the knife business sometime during 1974. The company was originally based in Portland Oregon, but most early knives were manufactured in Japan. The first US manufacturing plant was opened in 1997 & the company currently offers knives made in the U.S., Japan, & China. Pete Kershaw (an ex Gerber salesman) started the business.
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I do not no nothing about Kershaw knives...daughter asked me to pick out
a USA made knife for her to carry while she trains for a marathon...
I saw a Kershaw Whirlwind 1560 on ebay, they ran around 40-50 bucks...
says country of origin USA, are they made here, steel, assembled, etc. and does
any of you Kershaw buffs have a opinion on this model ???
saw some with a factory blemish for 35 bucks, seemed like a good deal
Thanks for your help
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There are a boat load of the "tactical style" knives and for the money, it's my opinion that Kershaw makes the best. Further, there are a boat load of Kershaw models made both in the USA and China. I think you're spot on to insist on a USA made knife.

For your consideration.

Kershaw Scallion.
  • Speedsafe® opening with Flipper (in my opinion, first choice) and Thumbstud.
  • Light at 2.5oz
  • Sturdy with anodized aluminum handles (depends on model)
  • Built for smaller hands at 3½" closed
  • "Kershaw scary sharp" right out of the box
  • Can be had on eBay, brand new, for around $30 (plus of minus)
  • MADE IN USA
  • Don't forget the Kershaw Lifetime Warranty and GREAT customer service
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The Kershaw USA knives are made about 35-40 miles up the road from me in Tualatin Oregon.
I have been in the factory a couple times; it is so clean you could eat off the floor!
It is a premier manufacturing facility and they only make high quality knives, even the inexpensive ones.
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My daughter edcs a Scallion.. On duty though, her carry is a Spyderco Delica..

Is there a list of USA made Kershaw knives somewhere?? John :D
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John -- I would be interested to know what is about the Delica that makes her prefer it over the Scallion or say a Leek or one of the other Kershaw Speedsafe® models.
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jerryd6818 wrote:John -- I would be interested to know what is about the Delica that makes her prefer it over the Scallion or say a Leek or one of the other Kershaw Speedsafe® models.
Her DAD gave it to her and said "Use this"!! :lol: :lol: :lol: John :D
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Thanks fella's...Jerry & Dale, ya got me sold on the Kershaw brand,
gonna look around the net for the best price and model with the speed assist..
she is having trouble's with dogs, a few creepy looking types she has ran across,
told what the heck are you doin without at least a blade with ya !!!
She is training for a marathon this fall and running 15 mi at a clip, some early
am before her husband goes to work...Kershaw USA looks like the one without
goin crazy in the pocketbook, 30-45 bucks buys a good un, looks like
Thanks for the insight on this brand
Do not think she would like a 15" Marble's Trailmaker hanging off her side as she ran :lol:
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Will,

Going back to your original post on this thread, I did a little searching for the Kershaw Wirlwind and found that it is available with either a plain edge or a partially serrated edge, in either coated (black) or uncoated blade finish. They are also available in at least three different blade steels.

I have the similar, Blackout model and have found it to be a very well made knife. I've not carried it so I can't attest to it's durability, but I do know Kershaw makes excellent knives. Both the Whirlwind and the Blackout have speed assisted opening and are liner locks.

Have you considered getting your daughter some pepper spray to go along with the knife you're going to get her ?
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LOVE KERSHAW....
BUT!!!!!!

MAY I MAKE A SUGGESTION..........

SPYDERCO - H1 steel - SALT SERIES
TRY THE DRAGONFLY!!!!

H1 IS THE ONLY KNIFE THAT WONT RUST ON HER......SWEAT OR OCEAN WATER.....IT WILL NOT RUST!!!
SMALL...........LIGHTER THAN ANY KERSHAW( COUNTS WHEN RUNNING...BIG TIME!)
SHE WILL NOT EVEN KNOW THAT 1-2(edited it did say 2-3oz,sorry) OUNCES IS THERE ::nod::

THERE ARE NO LIGHT WEIGHT KERSHAWS THAT COMPARE.....IMPO - ON WEIGHT ISSUE


THERE ARE SEVERAL PATTERNS WITH THE H1 STEEL....... SO ALSO SEE
SALT
PACIFIC
ATLANTIC
DRAGONFLY FRN = 1.2 OZ
TASMAN - BLADE SHAPE LENDS ITSELF TO BEING A GREAT SELF DEFENSE TOOL/SLASHER/CLAW
ETC ETC ETC................
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Phil, the wife already ordered that 18-20% stuff on ebay, should be here tuesday
junebug, I carry a spyderco Manix 2 daily, love it,
but I think I am gonna go with the Kershaw Wirlwind with that darker old lookin black blade
I sure appreciate all the suggestions, and you sound well Phil,
ya know what a rock you are on this site steppin in right where Johnny left off when he passed
off topic a bit but had to be said just the same
ya run off topic a bit when ya get as old as me !!!
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Buy her one of these beauties. The rainbow leek isn't just a looker. It has the flipper for easy, speedy opening. The leek also features a safety for locking the blade closed. The safety is perfect for anyone nervous about the knife opening by accident. PS, you better get her a Kershae if she asked for a Kershae! 8)

And it's made in the USA, always a plus.
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stagman wrote:Phil, the wife already ordered that 18-20% stuff on ebay, should be here tuesday
junebug, I carry a spyderco Manix 2 daily, love it,
but I think I am gonna go with the Kershaw Wirlwind with that darker old lookin black blade
I sure appreciate all the suggestions, and you sound well Phil,
ya know what a rock you are on this site steppin in right where Johnny left off when he passed
off topic a bit but had to be said just the same
ya run off topic a bit when ya get as old as me !!!
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So, you got her a Whirlwind?? And how did she do in the Marathon?
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