Problem with a Kershaw Leek.............
Posted: Mon Sep 28, 2009 11:07 pm
Bought a used Kershaw Ken Onion Leek model 1600VIBKO today at an antique shop.Made in January 03 and marked 1 of 300.I have several Kershaws of this model but this is the first one with the titanium nitrite coating on the knife and this is the problem:
This is probably the most difficult knife to hold that I have ever owned.The ace is so slippery that it falls out of my hand when opening even when my hands are dry.I can't imagine trying to hold it if there was any moisture present.The others I have either have a bead blasted(or maybe vapor honed)surface or have non slip scales.
Has anyone else experienced this phenomenon with this type of coating?Any suggestions on improving the grip without destroying the finish?
This is probably the most difficult knife to hold that I have ever owned.The ace is so slippery that it falls out of my hand when opening even when my hands are dry.I can't imagine trying to hold it if there was any moisture present.The others I have either have a bead blasted(or maybe vapor honed)surface or have non slip scales.
Has anyone else experienced this phenomenon with this type of coating?Any suggestions on improving the grip without destroying the finish?