Brand New from the 1980s!
Brand New from the 1980s!
Just arrived in the mail today, a mint-in-box Kershaw Wild Turkey, #4150 from the 1980s!
What excites me so much about this knife is that in the 1980s Kershaw used AUS-8A steel in these knives.
Later they went to AUS6 and I have no idea what they use in the newest ones made in China.
IMHO the AUS-8A versions are far superior to the newer versions.
This will be my new EDC as soon as I figure out what kind of bone handles I am going to use in it!
I probably won't get to it until after the first of the year, unless I get too impatient!
What excites me so much about this knife is that in the 1980s Kershaw used AUS-8A steel in these knives.
Later they went to AUS6 and I have no idea what they use in the newest ones made in China.
IMHO the AUS-8A versions are far superior to the newer versions.
This will be my new EDC as soon as I figure out what kind of bone handles I am going to use in it!
I probably won't get to it until after the first of the year, unless I get too impatient!
Dale
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Re: Brand New from the 1980s!
Awesome score Dale! I'm happy for you!!
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Yeah, I don't get that but as my grandma used to say, "Every hog to his own notions."orvet wrote:This will be my new EDC as soon as I figure out what kind of bone handles I am going to use in it!
Great looking Turkey and NIB, WOW!!
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"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
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Re: Brand New from the 1980s!
That's a beauty, early Kershaw there Dale! WTG Can't wait to see the results of your rehandle.
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Re: Brand New from the 1980s!
GREAT SCORE, DALE
can't wait ta see her all dressed up..............
those sure remind me of a AL MAR
( would it be close, in size, to the FALCON????)
junebug
can't wait ta see her all dressed up..............
those sure remind me of a AL MAR
( would it be close, in size, to the FALCON????)
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Re: Brand New from the 1980s!
Buddy that is one sweet knife you have there.
-"...and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby If the iron be blunt,and he do not whet the edge,then must he put to more strength....Ecclesiastes 10 10 ;So the good book says
sharpen your knife !!!
sharpen your knife !!!
Re: Brand New from the 1980s!
Have you seen the little brother to your model, the "Whiskey Gap"? I edc'ed one for years.
Re: Brand New from the 1980s!
I have seen the 4100 Whiskey Gap, I have customized one also.
The larger 4200 is a great size as well.
I will have to come back and post some pics of the custom Kershaw's I have made.
The larger 4200 is a great size as well.
I will have to come back and post some pics of the custom Kershaw's I have made.
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Re: Brand New from the 1980s!
Yes please do, I'd love to see those!
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Re: Brand New from the 1980s!
Dale, your first post here was back in 2013.
Did you ever replace the scales?
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Re: Brand New from the 1980s!
Nice Dale! Congrats!
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Re: Brand New from the 1980s!
Dale, I have what I always assumed is an older Kershaw. It is stamped 4100 Japan on the reverse scale and the blade is sabre ground. Do you know if this is a newer than 1980's Kershaw? I bought the knife used in it's sheath in 2007. The sheath in marked R456.____Daveorvet wrote: ↑Wed Dec 11, 2013 6:46 am Just arrived in the mail today, a mint-in-box Kershaw Wild Turkey, #4150 from the 1980s!
Kershaw 4150 a.jpg
Kershaw 4150 b.jpg
What excites me so much about this knife is that in the 1980s Kershaw used AUS-8A steel in these knives.
Later they went to AUS6 and I have no idea what they use in the newest ones made in China.
IMHO the AUS-8A versions are far superior to the newer versions.
This will be my new EDC as soon as I figure out what kind of bone handles I am going to use in it!
I probably won't get to it until after the first of the year, unless I get too impatient!