Kershaw Rainbow Leek

singin46 · Post by **singin46** » Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:51 pm

Thanks Bill, that is exactly what that is there for. Good question Edge.

Singin

Edgewise · Post by **Edgewise** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:21 pm

I've been enjoying narrowing down my Kershaw choices which is very difficult.
I love the Cyclone, the Needs Work and the Junkyard Dog but I've fallen for the safety lock when the knife is closed, and this limits me to the Leek, Chive ( Kershaw calls the Chive " quite possibly the most popular knife on the planet") and Scallion, I think.
Somehow, the Leek and Chive look a bit stronger to me due to the frame lock, but the Leek blade is just ideal for city EDC, and looks a lot like the Lone Wolf Loveless City knife blade, which was Loveless' own design for city EDC.

jonet143 · Post by **jonet143** » Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:25 pm

edge i love the look of those loooong thin spear points.

think i'll have to take a leek!

singin46 · Post by **singin46** » Fri Feb 15, 2008 2:08 am

Wow Johnnie, never thought of it that way. I do agree with ya Edgewise, a better carryin knife would be hard to find. With the thin profile and pocket friendly wait, you can't beat it. IMO

Perry

MITCH RAPP · Post by **MITCH RAPP** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 6:29 pm

Since this seem's to be the Official Kershaw thread, Have you Guy's seen this Model? It's called the "TYRADE" The blade is made up of 2 different steel's, read the story below. I don't have one yet but Iam Looking.

Description
KS1850: Tyrade - Plain Edge
Kershaw® Knives

Sword makers have long known that the ideal blade is a combination of different steels--each chosen for its unique properties. This is the secret of the samurai swords of legend. Now it's also the secret of Kershaw's composite blade knives. In a composite, the steels retain their own qualities while interfacing with each other and acting in concert. The technology that makes the modern composite blade possible delivers exactly the type of steel you need where you need it.

Each blade's spine features 154CM stainless-steel--an extremely tough, high-temperature alloy originally designed for jet engines. But the cutting edge is built of of CPM-D2 for precision sharpening, edge retention, and corrosion resistance. It's the perfection combination of resilience and cutting ability.

Composite Tyrade is Worth Having a Fit Over

Kershaw combines this extreme composite blade functionality with extreme style in the Tyrade, designed by Ken Onion.

The Tyrade features carbon fiber inlays in the handle for a one-of-a-kind look that any knife enthusiast would be proud to own.

For ease of use, the Tyrade has a big, beefy titanium handle with zirconium carbo-nitride coating for a durable finish. Even better, the Tyrade features our patented SpeedSafe® assisted opening system for smooth, easy opening.

The Tyrade's one-handed, index-finger opening design makes it smooth and easy to deploy--for both left and right-handed knife users. A frame lock ensures the blade stays securely in place until the user closes it.

A removable pocket clip is included as well. With features like these, Kershaw's Tyrade is well worth having a fit over.
The Tyrade offers style, function, and advanced technology for knife users who wants to stay on the cutting edge.

Made in the USA - Designed by Ken Onion

Features & Benefits

Patented SpeedSafe assisted ambidextrous index-finger opening

Patent pending composite blade with a spine of 154CM fused with a cutting edge of CPM-D2

Carbon fiber inlays-front & back

Beefy Titanium handles with Zirconium Carbo-Nitride coating

Removable pocket clip

Limited lifetime warranty

Includes zipper vinyl pouch

Specifications

Steel: CPM-D2/154CM stainless-steel

Handle: 6AL4V Titanium

Lock: Frame

Blade: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)

Weight: 6.7 oz.

singin46 · Post by **singin46** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:19 pm

Interesting Mitch, I saw this at the Goodman's show last weekend and didn't know what it was, now I do thx for this. It is a nice carryin size too. Bout the size of a Skirmish, at least looked it to me from afar. Tyrade and Ken Onion, how can you go wrong?

Perry

Edgewise · Post by **Edgewise** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:21 pm

MITCH RAPP wrote:... I don't have one yet but Iam Looking. ...

Thanks for the tip, Rapp. No harm in looking.

That's quite a knife and obviously more than just a gimmick . Even with so much titanium, it still has some weight.
The features I like are;
Closed, it sits very low in the handle.
It's got a deep index finger safety indent behind the guard.

singin46 · Post by **singin46** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 8:26 pm

Seems to me tobe a bigger version of the Baby Boa but with much better steel and better profile and fit. And alot cooler features.

Perry

redferd · Post by **redferd** » Sun Feb 17, 2008 11:27 pm

Kershaws are nice. I have the Scallion, Leek, and Chive. Some are the rainbow colors and some have the frn scales. They are sharp and sharp looking.

singin46 · Post by **singin46** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:17 am

You're right, VERY sharp. Right out of the box.

Perry

El Lobo · Post by **El Lobo** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:35 am

The first Kershaw is a very nicely made knife. It is quick and feels great in the hand, IMO.

The second Kershaw is fun, but a mite too edgy for me to handle full time.

Bill

Gunsmoke47 · Post by **Gunsmoke47** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 12:54 am

Sir Wolf..... Have you noticed the resemblence between your singin Kershaw and our very own singin 46? ......... I'm just askin.... ??? Doug/Perry/Perry/Doug...... ?

El Lobo · Post by **El Lobo** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 1:00 am

B I L L

singin46 · Post by **singin46** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 2:02 am

YES, Must say Dougy has to grow on ya and not pocket friendly at all.

Perry