Kershaw Rainbow Leek

singin46 · Post by **singin46** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 3:58 am

This 1660 I picked up at the Goodmans show today and they are really well made for the money I think. Very sharp out of the box and came with a pouch and a disk to show you how to operate it. I'm sure I will carry it alot.
Plus, when they said rainbow, they weren't kiddin.

Perry

Sauconian · Post by **Sauconian** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 6:11 am

I'm sure you'll like it Perry. I have two Kershaws and can never decide which to carry. Nice knives, and sharp too.

Fran

Cope · Post by **Cope** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 7:50 am

Great lookin knife Perry. I recently made the mistake of buying my first Kershaw knife. I now see more in my future and this is one I've been wanting to get to keep my little Chive company. Like I said, its my first Kershaw and I am still amazed about this knife. It's just an awesome little knife in every way. (thanks El Lobo!) Good score on that one!

Brad

jonet143 · Post by **jonet143** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 1:33 pm

pretty colors in the sky, like a rainbow...that is a purty knife perry.

justold52 · Post by **justold52** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 3:59 pm

I am so glade you are pleased with her....

It is not often that I influence a man on a knife I like as well.

You are going to have an illness now checking out more Kershaws...

Here is a neet one I just traded for with Walkindude. She is not as Unique but she wants to go to work.

She is named NEEDS WORK on the box. Again just a grate knife for the money. Sandvik 13C26 Stainless 4 1/2 "

singin46 · Post by **singin46** » Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:17 pm

Thanks very much guys. I like it alot, Fits nicely in the pocket and very thin too, perfect for carrying.

Perry

Edgewise · Post by **Edgewise** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 1:14 am

jonet143 wrote:...that is a purty knife perry.

Even more purty that my pink one.

Kershaw seems to put out quite a variety of anodized handle patterns. The anodized aluminum is almost as versatile as celluloid.
I was just thinking how nice a Kershaw thread would be and VOILA! here we are.

singin46 · Post by **singin46** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:41 am

Edgewise, I agree. Thanks, they are very consistent and well made knives i feel. Kershaw is out with the Scallion for 08 with the anodized, it's a nice size for pocket carrying. But now if you're thinkin you want to unload that Benchmade pink, lets talk.

Perry

MITCH RAPP · Post by **MITCH RAPP** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 5:09 pm

Perry, Very Cool little Leek!

Since this is a Kershaw thread,

here is another one of my favorite Kershaw's. The "Offset 1597"

OFFSET
KS-1597
Length, Overall: 9.0"
Blade Length: 3.75"
Blade Material: Metal Injection Molded 440C, Black finish
Mechanism: Speed Safe Assisted Opening
Lock: Stud Lock
Handle Material: Black Splash Anodized 3D milled T6061
Pocket Clip: Yes, Tip up Carry
Weight: 8.5oz
Notes: 2005 Blade Show Award Winner, Engraved Pocket Clip

justold52 · Post by **justold52** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 5:12 pm

singin46 if it's PINK you want ?

I will trade you a PINK 1660 for a Rainbow 1660.

If it his PINK Benchmade then I do not have one of them.

MITCH RAPP Your knife is a lot more than just a pocket knife.

When you have that one in your hand. I am sure you want to say "I can survive with the help of my Kershaw"...

Edgewise · Post by **Edgewise** » Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:17 pm

singin46 wrote:...when they said rainbow, they weren't kiddin...

Now I've got to wondering whether use or patina will remove or spoil that wonderful rainbow effect on the blade.

singin46 · Post by **singin46** » Tue Feb 12, 2008 5:43 am

Ken says it holds up quite well Edgewise.

He says he still doesn't have a scratch on his. And I know he's carried it. Mitch, love that Kershaw man.

Never seen one before, I'm a little hungry for it now and the E T CAMO too.

Guess I'll have to work a few more 12 hour days like today.

Ken, I'm holdin on to this baby but you can still send me that if you want to.

Perry

Edgewise · Post by **Edgewise** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:22 pm

I was drooling over singing46's rainbow trout, I mean leek, and I noticed something I never noticed before; what looks like an axis lock at the wrong end of the handle, but it doesn't seem to go through to the other side. Could that be a closed lock?
The chive has it too, but no other knives or companies have it and I haven't seen any mention of it. Is it another Kershaw innovation?
A closed lock would be great because I am always thinking a thumbstud might catch on a pocket thread and open in my pocket.
Just think what an open Para Military can do in a pocket.

El Lobo · Post by **El Lobo** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:52 pm

It's a safety. When closed/engaged, it covers the very tip of the blade, and keeps it from opening at inopportune times...

Bill

jonet143 · Post by **jonet143** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:59 pm

i was unfamilliar with an axis lock so....

http://www.equipped.org/pop_up_axis_lock.htm

singin46 · Post by **singin46** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:51 pm

Thanks Bill, that is exactly what that is there for. Good question Edge.

Singin

Edgewise · Post by **Edgewise** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:21 pm

I've been enjoying narrowing down my Kershaw choices which is very difficult.
I love the Cyclone, the Needs Work and the Junkyard Dog but I've fallen for the safety lock when the knife is closed, and this limits me to the Leek, Chive ( Kershaw calls the Chive " quite possibly the most popular knife on the planet") and Scallion, I think.
Somehow, the Leek and Chive look a bit stronger to me due to the frame lock, but the Leek blade is just ideal for city EDC, and looks a lot like the Lone Wolf Loveless City knife blade, which was Loveless' own design for city EDC.

jonet143 · Post by **jonet143** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:25 pm

edge i love the look of those loooong thin spear points.

think i'll have to take a leek!

singin46 · Post by **singin46** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:08 am

Wow Johnnie, never thought of it that way. I do agree with ya Edgewise, a better carryin knife would be hard to find. With the thin profile and pocket friendly wait, you can't beat it. IMO

Perry

MITCH RAPP · Post by **MITCH RAPP** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:29 pm

Since this seem's to be the Official Kershaw thread, Have you Guy's seen this Model? It's called the "TYRADE" The blade is made up of 2 different steel's, read the story below. I don't have one yet but Iam Looking.

Description
KS1850: Tyrade - Plain Edge
Kershaw® Knives

Sword makers have long known that the ideal blade is a combination of different steels--each chosen for its unique properties. This is the secret of the samurai swords of legend. Now it's also the secret of Kershaw's composite blade knives. In a composite, the steels retain their own qualities while interfacing with each other and acting in concert. The technology that makes the modern composite blade possible delivers exactly the type of steel you need where you need it.

Each blade's spine features 154CM stainless-steel--an extremely tough, high-temperature alloy originally designed for jet engines. But the cutting edge is built of of CPM-D2 for precision sharpening, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. It's the perfection combination of resilience and cutting ability.

Composite Tyrade is Worth Having a Fit Over

Kershaw combines this extreme composite blade functionality with extreme style in the Tyrade, designed by Ken Onion.

The Tyrade features carbon fiber inlays in the handle for a one-of-a-kind look that any knife enthusiast would be proud to own.

For ease of use, the Tyrade has a big, beefy titanium handle with zirconium carbo-nitride coating for a durable finish. Even better, the Tyrade features our patented SpeedSafe® assisted opening system for smooth, easy opening.

The Tyrade's one-handed, index-finger opening design makes it smooth and easy to deploy--for both left and right-handed knife users. A frame lock ensures the blade stays securely in place until the user closes it.

A removable pocket clip is included as well. With features like these, Kershaw's Tyrade is well worth having a fit over.
The Tyrade offers style, function, and advanced technology for knife users who wants to stay on the cutting edge.

Made in the USA - Designed by Ken Onion

Features & Benefits

Patented SpeedSafe assisted ambidextrous index-finger opening

Patent pending composite blade with a spine of 154CM fused with a cutting edge of CPM-D2

Carbon fiber inlays-front & back

Beefy Titanium handles with Zirconium Carbo-Nitride coating

Removable pocket clip

Limited lifetime warranty

Includes zipper vinyl pouch

Specifications

Steel: CPM-D2/154CM stainless-steel

Handle: 6AL4V Titanium

Lock: Frame

Blade: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)

Weight: 6.7 oz.

singin46 · Post by **singin46** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:19 pm

Interesting Mitch, I saw this at the Goodman's show last weekend and didn't know what it was, now I do thx for this. It is a nice carryin size too. Bout the size of a Skirmish, at least looked it to me from afar. Tyrade and Ken Onion, how can you go wrong?

Perry

Edgewise · Post by **Edgewise** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:21 pm

MITCH RAPP wrote:... I don't have one yet but Iam Looking. ...

Thanks for the tip, Rapp. No harm in looking.

That's quite a knife and obviously more than just a gimmick . Even with so much titanium, it still has some weight.
The features I like are;
Closed, it sits very low in the handle.
It's got a deep index finger safety indent behind the guard.

singin46 · Post by **singin46** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:26 pm

Seems to me tobe a bigger version of the Baby Boa but with much better steel and better profile and fit. And alot cooler features.

Perry

redferd · Post by **redferd** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:27 pm

Kershaws are nice. I have the Scallion, Leek, and Chive. Some are the rainbow colors and some have the frn scales. They are sharp and sharp looking.

singin46 · Post by **singin46** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:17 am

You're right, VERY sharp. Right out of the box.

Perry

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