Kershaw Ventures Into The Traditional Arena
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Kershaw Ventures Into The Traditional Arena
Just got it. This is the first traditional knife from Kershaw (that I am aware of. Correct me if I'm wrong.)
This is the Kershaw 2020 Gadsden 4381 Mini-T - G10, made in China. I'm pretty impressed with it. Solid walk & talk without nail breaking pull. What impresses me is the run up on both blades.
I wish they would stamp "Kershaw" into the mark side bolster. Down the road, with use, that etch on the blade will possibly wear off. Besides, I think it would look cool. You know, like a Schrade 2OT.
This is the Kershaw 2020 Gadsden 4381 Mini-T - G10, made in China. I'm pretty impressed with it. Solid walk & talk without nail breaking pull. What impresses me is the run up on both blades.
I wish they would stamp "Kershaw" into the mark side bolster. Down the road, with use, that etch on the blade will possibly wear off. Besides, I think it would look cool. You know, like a Schrade 2OT.
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Re: Kershaw Ventures Into The Traditional Arena
Cool looking knife, Jerry.
Any info on where the "Gadsden" comes from (designer's name, link to Kershaw, etc)? What's the closed length? Thanks!
John
Any info on where the "Gadsden" comes from (designer's name, link to Kershaw, etc)? What's the closed length? Thanks!
John
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Re: Kershaw Ventures Into The Traditional Arena
My opinion, the knife is pretty plain with work-a-day looks. That said, I think it would be a good solid knife in anyone's pocket.1967redrider wrote: ↑Mon Mar 16, 2020 2:46 am Cool looking knife, Jerry.
Any info on where the "Gadsden" comes from (designer's name, link to Kershaw, etc)?
No clue to any of that.
What's the closed length? Thanks!
3½"
John
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Re: Kershaw Ventures Into The Traditional Arena
Looks like there are 3 new models. All named after flags of the Revolutionary War.1967redrider wrote: ↑Mon Mar 16, 2020 2:46 am Cool looking knife, Jerry.
Any info on where the "Gadsden" comes from (designer's name, link to Kershaw, etc)? What's the closed length? Thanks!
John
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Re: Kershaw Ventures Into The Traditional Arena
Prices are full boat Kershaw prices. Dealer prices are lower. Got my Gadsden for $25.50 which included shipping and taxes.
Mini-Trapper - closed length 3.5" Stockman - Closed length 3.6" Barlow - Closed length 4.15"
Mini-Trapper - closed length 3.5" Stockman - Closed length 3.6" Barlow - Closed length 4.15"
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Re: Kershaw Ventures Into The Traditional Arena
Pretty sure Kershaw had some “traditional” pocket knives back in their early days. Made in Japan IIRC. A couple of them were tempting. If they had been American made I’d have bought them.
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Re: Kershaw Ventures Into The Traditional Arena
You're probably right. You usually are. I brought that up because I don't know.
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Re: Kershaw Ventures Into The Traditional Arena
Jerry, I looked around a little, trying to remember the model that I liked. Found these in the AAPK stores. The Kershaw Double Cross is the one that tempted me most. Here’s an old thread about it.
viewtopic.php?f=92&t=18606
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viewtopic.php?f=92&t=18606
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Re: Kershaw Ventures Into The Traditional Arena
Like those thumb studs on the double cross!
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Re: Kershaw Ventures Into The Traditional Arena
Ken, I had forgotten about them. I've wanted a "Double Cross" for a long time but they've always been a bit rich for my blood.Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:53 pm Jerry, I looked around a little, trying to remember the model that I liked. Found these in the AAPK stores. The Kershaw Double Cross is the one that tempted me most. Here’s an old thread about it.
viewtopic.php?f=92&t=18606
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Re: Kershaw Ventures Into The Traditional Arena
I guess it was the swell center profile that attracted me. I think it’s a good looking well designed knife, but I never bought one. Another case of “woulda-coulda-shoulda”, but didn’t.jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Mon Mar 16, 2020 6:58 pmKen, I had forgotten about them. I've wanted a "Double Cross" for a long time but they've always been a bit rich for my blood.Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Mon Mar 16, 2020 5:53 pm Jerry, I looked around a little, trying to remember the model that I liked. Found these in the AAPK stores. The Kershaw Double Cross is the one that tempted me most. Here’s an old thread about it.
viewtopic.php?f=92&t=18606
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Re: Kershaw Ventures Into The Traditional Arena
Thanks Jerry and Rick.
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Re: Kershaw Ventures Into The Traditional Arena
About a year ago I bought the smaller Double Cross at a pawnshop for $15. More recently, found the larger one on Ebay for a very reasonable price. I really like them. Precision made, everything fits and functions perfectly. Tough knife, even the bolsters are stainless.
Re: Kershaw Ventures Into The Traditional Arena
Here ya go. A Kershaw Culpeper. I'm impressed with it as well. Three inch blade G2 handles good walk & talk. Sharp. Steel bolsters.
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Re: Kershaw Ventures Into The Traditional Arena
Ken,
The Kershaw Wild Turkey is one of my all-time favorite knives. They have made several variations with upgraded handles, skeleton titanium frame, some with ats-34 steel, and one with Damascus steel. I almost always have some form of a Kershaw Wild Turkey in my pocket!
The Kershaw Wild Turkey is one of my all-time favorite knives. They have made several variations with upgraded handles, skeleton titanium frame, some with ats-34 steel, and one with Damascus steel. I almost always have some form of a Kershaw Wild Turkey in my pocket!
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