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Double Cross Replacement
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 3:37 pm
by ZSK
Looking to replace my fathers long loved Kershaw double cross for Christmas. Sadly it’s not made any more. Anyone have a suggestion for a similar knife? Blade style, design, opening knobs? Any help would be appreciated
Re: Double Cross Replacement
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 3:46 pm
by Mumbleypeg
You can find the original Double Cross on eBay occasionally, from lightly used to mint in box condition. They’re not cheap but you can get one if you’re patient and watch for one.
Sorry I don’t know of another knife like it with wharncliffe and clip blades, thumb studs on both blades. Someone else may know, or have one for sale (I don’t see any in the AAPK stores currently).
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Re: Double Cross Replacement
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 6:31 pm
by 1967redrider
Well, there is one on the Bay but . . .
https://www.ebay.com/c/1801710669
The $21 for shipping???
Re: Double Cross Replacement
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 6:53 pm
by cody6268
First, here's a variant of the Double Cross that should go for cheaper than the Double Cross shown. I think the Double Duty is a Double Cross basically; but with a spey blade in place of the Wharncliffe.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Old-Stock- ... OSwFa9fqXe~
The Byrd Wings Slip-It I chose as an alternative when I freaked out at Double Cross prices. It's got a sort of sheepsfoot straight edge blade, and a serrated sheepsfoot serrated blade. Discontinued for a while now, but I picked up one on eBay new, but factory second (not sure what was the problem--knife is fine) for $40 earlier this year. There is a bigger one on eBay right now (the 4.75" BY20 with locking blades); but the seller wants $75 and the condition is poor.
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/detail ... Slipit/398
The Cold Steel Lucky has better steel (CPMS35VN); and is reasonably priced at $65. But smaller at 3 1/4" closed, however. And NOT one-hand opening or locking; as it's designed to be legal in most places; even those with really restrictive knife laws.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cold-Steel-54V ... SwtC1dxdnc
Re: Double Cross Replacement
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 11:40 pm
by ZSK
Thanks all. I’ve seen the eBay listings but it’s a can’t justify the premium. I’ve actually owned the variant as well but it’s actually a much larger knife on the verge of too large to call a classic pocket knife.
That said I know know the name of the smaller blade so I’ve come out ahead.