Gidday from the Bushdocta Downunda, logged in on the missus' page cause I forgot my password. DOH!!!
I've been researching the Kershaw 1050 folding field knife lately, as I remember them from years ago as a top shelf folder. I've been outbid on a couple of them on fleabay in used but fine condition at around about $130 USD. I have noticed that I can buy them straight off online dealer sites new for much the same price, and this got wondering if, like Puma knives, there is a difference in quality between the earlier and more modern models. If so, is there a tang stamp change or something similar to indicate this? Does Hattori still make these knives? Any help would be appreciated,
Cheers from the Bushdocta...
Advice please on Kershaw 1050 Folding Field Knife....
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Advice please on Kershaw 1050 Folding Field Knife....
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Re: Advice please on Kershaw 1050 Folding Field Knife....
sistasquirrel, I looked all over the literature and box that came with mine and cannot locate any dates. But here's a couple shots for comparison. Hope they help!
I will say one thing for sure, this knife really feels good in my hand!
I will say one thing for sure, this knife really feels good in my hand!
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
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Re: Advice please on Kershaw 1050 Folding Field Knife....
Gidday Red, thanks for your trouble. I think the one we are looking at has that same tang stamp. I was only suspicious cause I heard that Kershaw were making them in Taiwan now, but yours clearly says Japan so that's good enough for me. I think I'll try and grab it seeing it fits so well in your hand, and looks like a fine blade!!! Cheers.....
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Re: Advice please on Kershaw 1050 Folding Field Knife....
Kershaw, like Buck, Spyderco, etc., is having knives
made in different countries. Quite probable some are
made in taiwan. I have 3 spyderco knives, one made
in USA, one in japan, one in china(free)
made in different countries. Quite probable some are
made in taiwan. I have 3 spyderco knives, one made
in USA, one in japan, one in china(free)
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