Kershaw Double Cross

[Unk]

I don't buy too many "new" knives, preferring to stick to the old knives - mostly EC Simmons Keen Kutters. However, I have been looking for a EDC with a liner lock, and preferably something with a wharncliff blade. I don't care for the tactical knives - I prefer a traditional looking pocket knife - something under 4". I saw the Kershaw double-cross on one the posts here a couple of week's ago, and it looked like it had everything I was looking for.

I ordered one (paid $42) and got it in the mail yesterday. I don't own any other Kershaw's - this one is made in Japan. I have to tell you, I am pleased as punch with it. It is 3.5", wharncliff and clip blades, thumbstuds for one handed opening. And it has a cool liner lock which locks both blades on either end (it is crinked the opposite way on either end). Real slick engineering - and it came shaving sharp - AUS6A blades.

With a little practice, I can now flick it open and close it with one hand. I think I have a new favorite EDC.

Unk

[Unk]

Here are some pics, where you can see the "S" shaped center liner lock, which locks the blade on either end (pic #3). The knife doesn't seem to have a backspring. There is a little "tit" on the liner lock, which snaps into a recess on the blade tang when you close the blade.....which keeps the knife securely closed.

Unk

[gino]

Nice knife!

[tjmurphy]

That is a nice looking knife, and a one hander too

[FRJ]

See what a little research will do for you. It sure payed off for you, Unk. Thats a real smart knife!

Joe

[FRJ]

Unk, if you like the Kershaw, here is another you might want to consider for carry. it's a Wild Turkey.

Joe

[Unk]

Thanks, Joe, that's a nice looking one as well.

Unk

[woseyjales]

Unk, I posted one some time back.
I thought it presented a strong argument for procurement.
Mine has handles same brown tone as yours but for some
reason the photos added a reddish tint.
Good thang we got ourn before the mad rush, huh?

[Unk]

Wosey, you sure take better pictures than I do!

The more I use this little Kershaw, the more I like it. Wonder what it would look like with some stag scales installed?

Unk

[woseyjales]

Unk, I'm guessing that would definitely be
stagalicious with some deer antler grippers.
Come to think of it, buffalo horn wouldn't be a bad choice either.

On the pictures, thanks for the kind words.
I'm using a plain old Koduck cx7430 on a tripod since I have the
old timer shakes. Try to use early a.m or late pm outdoor light
with some cloud cover whenever possible. Then all I gots to do
is center the knife and push the clicker button before the auto shutoff kicks in.
Like they say on occasion... 'if I can do it, anyone can do it'.

Oh, one more thing. I find it helps to take 12-24 pictures of each knife.
Upload the best 3-4 to photobucket then delete the rest.

[Oman]

I love mine, it's been in my pocket for about 5 years. I had some black linen Micarta added.
Peace,
O

[guzzi2000]

I really like mine and have using it a lot lately. Found mine on the auction sight, new without the box and got it for around 25.00. Seemed like a good deal.

[gino]

I am startin to want one . Anybody have a new one for sale PM me!
Having stag put on the handle sounds cool, if you do it post a pic. I would love to see it!

[orvet]

Unk, if you like the Kershaw, here is another you might want to consider for carry. it's a Wild Turkey.

Joe

I have both the Double Cross & the Wild Turkey.

I am working on bone handles on the Double Cross.

Here are a couple Wild Turkey that I rehandled.

This one is rehandled in Tiger Coral.

This one is my EDC. Re-handled in scraps of bone from other rehandle jobs.

Dale

[guzzi2000]

How do you rescale one of these? Do you send them somewhere or do you do it yourself? Is there a tutorial available?

[FRJ]

Dale, the Wild Turkey in tiger coral is beautiful and unique. Seeing the knife in a white handle really sets it off so differently. .............unique! Apparently you enjoy the knife as you carry the patriotic themed knife every day.
I envy your abilities.
Joe

[orvet]

No, I did it myself, sort of like I learned to repair knives;
I took one apart to find out what made it tick, then I modified it and put it back together.

Pretty easy really.
Except it is a bit tricker than a regular slipjoint because I was not familiar with the design.

Thank you both for your kind words.

Dale

[woseyjales]

I was doing some backtracking trying to remember where I saw the best price on the double cross.
During that process, found a NEW version coming out that
is currently on preorder status @ knifecenter.

Ebony Pakkawood with damascus blades which runs price
upto $82.95.
http://www.knifecenter.com/kc_new/store ... ?s=KS4380D
Think I'll stick w/the el cheapo model since I'm basically a cheapOskate!

[Unk]

Hi Wosey,

That's a good looking double cross - I like the darker wood handles. Saw where they are only making 250 of them, so I guess they focusing the new model on the collector market, rather than the EDC market? (not to mention the steeper price)

I looked around for the cheapest price as well......looked on AAPK stores first, but didn't see one. I wound up buying from a store on e-bay ("buy it now" method) for $42.83...after shipping it cost $45 and some change. That was the cheapest I found for "new in box". Let me know if you find some place less expensive - I may give some of these for Christmas presents.

Thanks,
Unk

[guzzi2000]

Orvet,

Do you have to take the knife completely apart to rescale? I really like the looks of your work.

guzzi

[orvet]

Orvet,

Do you have to take the knife completely apart to rescale? I really like the looks of your work.

guzzi

Thank you gizzi.
No, I don't take them completely apart. It is not necessary.

Dale

[woseyjales]

Unk,
the lowe$t online store price I've seenso far
for the regular double cross is at KnifeXX.com
http://www.knifexx.com/SearchResult.asp ... oryID=1049
Maybe you can call for their quantity discount price

[guzzi2000]

Sportsman's Warehouse lists them for $39.97.

[jerryd6818]

Orvet,

Do you have to take the knife completely apart to rescale? I really like the looks of your work.

guzzi

guzzi as in Moto Guzzi ??

[guzzi2000]

Jerry, that would be a yes.