Any Kershaw fans out there?

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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Did you just get that?
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jerryd6818 wrote:Did you just get that?
'Bout a month ago. It has grown on me ::smirk::
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Ok Jerry here are some more for your forum. A little story about the Macho, I had a collection stolen several years ago and that one was my favorite and I finally found it on eBay so I had to have it! I love everything about Kershaw's and it was that Macho that got me started.
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Kershaw Macho 2120 with Buffalo Bone handle circa 1980.
Kershaw Macho 2120 with Buffalo Bone handle circa 1980.
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Kershaw Nakamura with VG-10 blade and Quince wood handle. Multilayer metal bolster.
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Kershaw Chive assisted opener.
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I remember the Macho.
There were 2 or 3 sizes like that made in the 1980s.
We had them in the cutlery store, seems like the mid 1980s, as I recall.
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orvet wrote:I remember the Macho.
There were 2 or 3 sizes like that made in the 1980s.
We had them in the cutlery store, seems like the mid 1980s, as I recall.
You nailed it Dale, I think I got mine in 1980, the original one. To me that handle almost looks like a stone, I love it!
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Little red Two-Can came today. These are just the cutest little things.
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Looks pretty unique there Jerry!

I'm not real familiar with the model...does it work like a scissors? ::shrug::
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Yes. Open the first blade, it's a knife. Open the second blade, it's a scissors and of course, you can see the carabiner.
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jerryd6818 wrote:Yes. Open the first blade, it's a knife. Open the second blade, it's a scissors and of course, you can see the carabiner.
Welllll.....isn't that slick! My wife would appreciate a contraption like that....
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Neat! ::tu::
I got one for Christmas several years ago then lost it & had to buy a new one.
They are handy, especially in a boat fishing.
Great for cutting line! ::nod::

Nice to see they are finally getting around to making them in color.
The old ones were made in Japan. Do you know where this was made?
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This one is made in Japan. From what I can see there are several colors. Red, plain stainless, light blue, blue, black. Those are the only one's I recall seeing. I would like to have a blue one but I'm not about to pay $30 for it.
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That's bout slicker than owl poop Mr Marine 8)
Reckon it'll fit in the 'sub-three-inch' thread? ::hmm::
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Excellent suggestion Royal. Good thing someone has their thinkin' hat on. ::handshake::
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New to forum figured I post a few pictures of some of my Kershaw knives, enjoy! The first picture has a couple AG Russell Sting's hanging on the left, all the other knives in the pictures are Kershaw or ZT.
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Welcome to AAPK. Glad to have you aboard.

Wow! :shock: ::drool:: That's an astonishing collection of Kershaws. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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vulturej wrote:New to forum figured I post a few pictures of some of my Kershaw knives, enjoy! The first picture has a couple AG Russell Sting's hanging on the left, all the other knives in the pictures are Kershaw or ZT.

Absolutely Awesome ::drool::

::welcome:: a few Kershaw fans here and I am definitely one of them ::tu::
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Nice collection
Even a "Needs Work " in there ( second case from bottom, third one down on right side )

"Needs Work" , least commented on, a most handy work knife

Mine stays on my shop bench

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marcellusW wrote:
"Needs Work" , least commented on, a most handy work knife

Mine stays on my shop bench

Mine is at my main work bench also. Great & useful knife! ::tu::

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That's some collection - quite impressive!!!
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I am in awe of that Kershaw collection. After seeing that, my favorite knife seems like nothing, but it is what I carry everywhere every day.

Kershaw Clash. I know...made in China, but I love this knife. I don't want to carry another without the Speedsafe assisted opening.
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These are a couple more of my personal Kershaw collection.
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I'm not familiar with the Kuro but I'm here to tell ya, that Shallot and Scallion are some mighty fine knives. I loves me some Speedsafe®.
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Here are a couple more that I have. Once I can get a store on here, some of you may want a few for your collections. None of these are new knives. They have been in my closet for almost a year. I apologize for the appearance of a few of them. I really need to clean them!
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And a couple more.....
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Thanks for the comments on my collection. All the Kershaw’s I have in the display cases are USA or Japan made. I do have most of the China made Kershaw’s, the clash and cryo are very good knives for the money. My EDC is a Blur its fast opening thin and light and holds a good edge. I attached a couple more photos including my miscellaneous shelf that has my china Kershaw’s.

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