New variation of my favorite Kershaw

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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New variation of my favorite Kershaw

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It arrived yesterday, the liner lock version of the Kershaw Wild Turkey, my all time favorite Kershaw pattern. ::ds:: ::ds::

It has black composition handles, maybe G-10, but I have not found out for sure yet. It is a lightweight knife with an ATS-34 blade. It was used so I made a pass on the 150 grit ceramic belt and then on the leather wheel and it is spooky sharp! I have carried ATS-34 blades before and rarely had to sharpen them. Awesome steel!! ::super_happy::
Kershaw #1431 a.jpg
Kershaw #1431 b.jpg
Kershaw #1431 c.jpg
Kershaw #1431 d.jpg

My newest favorite EDC!!! ::groove::
I also like the swedge in the blade!
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Re: New variation of my favorite Kershaw

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Nice Wild Turkey Orvet ::tu:: Wish my Kershaws had an ATS-34 blade in them I do have a Benchmade 905 with ATS-34 soon afta they switched to 154CM ::shrug::
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Re: New variation of my favorite Kershaw

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Very nice looking pocket knife Orvet. It is just my style as far as an EDC is concerned. What is the blade length and how is it as far as weight (it looks nice and light, which is what Iike)?
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The #1431 is 3-3/4” closed.
Blade is 2-3/4” from tip to tang.
My postage scales say it weighs 1.5 oz, (without the clip) as opposed to the ones with wood handles, #4150 Wild Turkey, which weigh 2.3 oz.

It is a real feather! ::nod::
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Cool knife Dale.......I am a big fan od Liner-Locks.... ::nod::

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That's good lookin Dale! I just got a custom knife with ATS34 steel and you're right, they stay good and sharp. ::nod::
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Re: New variation of my favorite Kershaw

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Love it! ::tu::
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