One Cool Knife

Cooler King · January 29, 2006, 09:25 PM

I haven't bought a decent knife in a long time. I was browsing in a knife store today and ran across one nice knife. A Kershaw Ken Onion Leek Model KS1660CKT. It's all black, tungsten stainless steel, 3'" blade. A very fast, "flick of the finger" opening, similar to a switchblade. It's smooth and fast in opening. It's one of those things you can't help playing with.

Anyone else out there make any nice knife purchases recently?

Cooler King · January 29, 2006, 09:30 PM

Here's a link to this little "made in the USA" work of art:

http://www.kershaw-knives.net/Kersha...-KS1660CKT.htm

mete · January 29, 2006, 10:31 PM

It's a tungsten coating on the blade. The steel is 440A which is rather soft and will require frequent sharpening.Sorry !

bermo61 · January 29, 2006, 11:32 PM

As a matter of fact...I am a fan of SOG. I just bought a trident with a Micarta handle and a 6 1/4 inch blade. I love it!

pipoman · January 30, 2006, 12:17 AM

I have carried a knife for back up for years. My favorite carry is Benchmade Axis Lock. Here is a link to one of my favorite models. This is their HK knife.

HK Benchmade

I don't think this thread will last long though, its not firearms related.

Here is a link to a good knife forum.

KnifeForums.com

spooner · January 30, 2006, 02:56 PM

Yes, I've got one of those Kershaw Chive knives. Very compact, very fast, and very sharp. So far, I haven't need to sharpen it. The assisted opener makes opening these knives very easy to open at the flick of a thumb. I like the fact you can lock the blade if you are carrying it in something that you don't want the blade to accidently "open" as it happens time to time. I personally find it too small for my hand, but as an emergency knife, it's great. Fits in a non-traditional wallet as well when you want something small. The knife I normally like is much bigger and heavier.

SMITH910 · January 30, 2006, 03:25 PM

Yes, Just got the Kershaw 1660ST (stainless steel) with the assisted open for Christmas. Love it, best knive I've owned!

Kframe · January 30, 2006, 05:09 PM

Here's my Kershaw:

-K

LawDog · January 30, 2006, 05:53 PM

Off to Gear and Accesories!

LawDog

Cooler King · January 30, 2006, 06:42 PM

I'm not much of an "outdoorsman." I just shoot at a range, so the little Kershaw is more of cool thing to have than something I'm planning on cutting and skinning things up with on a daily basis. Sharpening isn't a concern.

Love the compactness, the flat black finish, and the very fast opening action. It's rapid opening is definitely attention capturing. Yep... I forgot about the little safety on it. I'll have to keep it in mind. So far, I just keep it next to my computer for a habit forming distraction.

It would make a nice little emergency type blade.

kingudaroad · January 30, 2006, 07:09 PM

I just bought a benchmade Griptilian at cabelas made with d2 steel. A nice drop point folder with a thumb flip opener and d2 steel is about the best there is. A good deal for 79 bucks.

siotwo · January 31, 2006, 12:15 AM

I have one of these babies!

http://www.kershaw-knives.net/Kersha...S1670BLKST.htm

DBOUNCE1 · January 31, 2006, 11:08 AM

Congrats on the new purchase man nice looking knofe

Cooler King · February 4, 2006, 10:09 AM

Thanks. It's really habit forming. I've got it setting on my desk and before I know it, I'm flicking it open and closing it. Guess it beats smoking for a habit.

Supposedly, it was the "fastest" opening knife in the store where I got it. I just have a medium size hand and it fits it perfectly. I've looked through the other Kershaws and this remains my favorite for a small, cool knife. Any other favorite cool knifes out there, Kershaw and non-Kershaw?

I'll have to admit it brings to mind the scene in Crocodile Dundee where some punk pulls a small knife, similar to the Kershaw, on Croc when he's in NYC. It's hilarious when Croc then whips out his huge croc-fighting knife on the punk. Guess I need to stay away from Croc Dundee.

drifts1 · February 19, 2006, 06:54 PM

I have the Kershaw Black Out ks1550st. I love the assisted opening. I tend to flick mine often also. Although it is smaller than my previous carry knifes, It's one of my favorites and currently sits in my front pocket.

dairycreek · February 19, 2006, 08:11 PM

Here's my current favorite. A SOG Pentagon Elite II. For those who like a BIG knife it just can't be beat.

dairycreek · February 19, 2006, 08:11 PM

Here's my current favorite. A SOG Pentagon Elite II. For those who like a BIG knife it just can't be beat.

Optical Serenity · February 20, 2006, 02:17 AM

In that price range SOG makes some very cool knives...I'd highly recommend checking out Benchmade for something made in 154cm.

Mike in VA · February 21, 2006, 10:01 PM

The Leek is a nice knife. I picked up one in stainless that I use as my 'gentleman's folder' when some of my more aggressive stuff would cause panty-wads.

Kershaw's are good value knives, like CRKT, enjoy -

MMilitiaR · February 22, 2006, 12:10 AM

nothin beats the versitility of a Ka-Bar with spined serrations, pretty much a perfect knife

Bennett Richards · February 22, 2006, 01:09 PM

My favorite is the Emerson Commander. Very nice knife and the "Wave" feature opens it as fast as an automatic.

Okiewhitetail · February 22, 2006, 10:23 PM

I just got a Kershaw Ken Orion Vapor for every day carry and it is great smooth operating and fully coated not bad for 34.95. I will definatly get another Kershaw Ken Orion by far the best folding knife ive ever had.

mgdavis · February 23, 2006, 12:44 PM

I just bought a Camillus CQB-1S last week, sweet knife with an awesome sheath.

litework · February 25, 2006, 09:55 AM

Quote:

I just bought a Camillus CQB-1S last week, sweet knife with an awesome sheath.

I have that very knife, minus the serrations. Nice knife. The sheath put wear marks on the blade, but it's a utilitarian knife anyway...I would like to see a more pronounced hilt...that blade's sharp!

cwb · February 25, 2006, 04:46 PM

i just won a 90$ benchmade minigriptilian it is great

January 29, 2006, 09:25 PM	#1
Cooler King Member Join Date: January 21, 2006 Location: Thank God I'm in Texas Posts: 18	One Cool Knife I haven't bought a decent knife in a long time. I was browsing in a knife store today and ran across one nice knife. A Kershaw Ken Onion Leek Model KS1660CKT. It's all black, tungsten stainless steel, 3'" blade. A very fast, "flick of the finger" opening, similar to a switchblade. It's smooth and fast in opening. It's one of those things you can't help playing with. Anyone else out there make any nice knife purchases recently?

January 30, 2006, 02:56 PM	#6
spooner Junior Member Join Date: January 30, 2006 Posts: 3	Kershaw folder knife Yes, I've got one of those Kershaw Chive knives. Very compact, very fast, and very sharp. So far, I haven't need to sharpen it. The assisted opener makes opening these knives very easy to open at the flick of a thumb. I like the fact you can lock the blade if you are carrying it in something that you don't want the blade to accidently "open" as it happens time to time. I personally find it too small for my hand, but as an emergency knife, it's great. Fits in a non-traditional wallet as well when you want something small. The knife I normally like is much bigger and heavier.

January 30, 2006, 05:53 PM	#9
LawDog Staff Emeritus Join Date: September 15, 1999 Location: Where am I going? Why am I in this handbasket? Posts: 4,194	Off to Gear and Accesories! LawDog __________________ "The Father wove the skein of your life a long time ago. Go and hide in a hole if you wish, but you won't live one instant longer." --The 13th Warrior Bona na Croin The LawDog Files

February 19, 2006, 08:11 PM	#16
dairycreek Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 1998 Location: North Plains, Oregon, USA Posts: 1,867	Here's my current favorite. A SOG Pentagon Elite II. For those who like a BIG knife it just can't be beat. __________________ ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR HEARING AND VISION GOOD SHOOTING

February 19, 2006, 08:11 PM	#17
dairycreek Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 1998 Location: North Plains, Oregon, USA Posts: 1,867	Here's my current favorite. A SOG Pentagon Elite II. For those who like a BIG knife it just can't be beat. __________________ ALWAYS PROTECT YOUR HEARING AND VISION GOOD SHOOTING

January 29, 2006, 09:30 PM	#2
Cooler King Member Join Date: January 21, 2006 Location: Thank God I'm in Texas Posts: 18	Here's a link to this little "made in the USA" work of art: http://www.kershaw-knives.net/Kersha...-KS1660CKT.htm

January 29, 2006, 10:31 PM	#3
mete Senior Member Join Date: June 14, 2004 Location: NY State Posts: 6,575	It's a tungsten coating on the blade. The steel is 440A which is rather soft and will require frequent sharpening.Sorry !

January 29, 2006, 11:32 PM	#4
bermo61 Member Join Date: January 24, 2006 Posts: 79	As a matter of fact...I am a fan of SOG. I just bought a trident with a Micarta handle and a 6 1/4 inch blade. I love it!

January 30, 2006, 12:17 AM	#5
pipoman Senior Member Join Date: November 8, 2005 Posts: 897	I have carried a knife for back up for years. My favorite carry is Benchmade Axis Lock. Here is a link to one of my favorite models. This is their HK knife. HK Benchmade I don't think this thread will last long though, its not firearms related. Here is a link to a good knife forum. KnifeForums.com

January 30, 2006, 03:25 PM	#7
SMITH910 Senior Member Join Date: November 21, 2005 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 282	Yes, Just got the Kershaw 1660ST (stainless steel) with the assisted open for Christmas. Love it, best knive I've owned!

January 30, 2006, 05:09 PM	#8
Kframe Senior Member Join Date: July 18, 1999 Location: MN Posts: 640	Here's my Kershaw: -K

January 30, 2006, 06:42 PM	#10
Cooler King Member Join Date: January 21, 2006 Location: Thank God I'm in Texas Posts: 18	I'm not much of an "outdoorsman." I just shoot at a range, so the little Kershaw is more of cool thing to have than something I'm planning on cutting and skinning things up with on a daily basis. Sharpening isn't a concern. Love the compactness, the flat black finish, and the very fast opening action. It's rapid opening is definitely attention capturing. Yep... I forgot about the little safety on it. I'll have to keep it in mind. So far, I just keep it next to my computer for a habit forming distraction. It would make a nice little emergency type blade.

January 30, 2006, 07:09 PM	#11
kingudaroad Senior Member Join Date: March 11, 2005 Location: austin Posts: 735	I just bought a benchmade Griptilian at cabelas made with d2 steel. A nice drop point folder with a thumb flip opener and d2 steel is about the best there is. A good deal for 79 bucks.

January 31, 2006, 12:15 AM	#12
siotwo Senior Member Join Date: February 6, 2005 Location: The Woodlands, TX Posts: 217	I have one of these babies! http://www.kershaw-knives.net/Kersha...S1670BLKST.htm

January 31, 2006, 11:08 AM	#13
DBOUNCE1 Senior Member Join Date: January 31, 2006 Location: OMAHA Posts: 189	Congrats on the new purchase man nice looking knofe

February 4, 2006, 10:09 AM	#14
Cooler King Member Join Date: January 21, 2006 Location: Thank God I'm in Texas Posts: 18	Thanks. It's really habit forming. I've got it setting on my desk and before I know it, I'm flicking it open and closing it. Guess it beats smoking for a habit. Supposedly, it was the "fastest" opening knife in the store where I got it. I just have a medium size hand and it fits it perfectly. I've looked through the other Kershaws and this remains my favorite for a small, cool knife. Any other favorite cool knifes out there, Kershaw and non-Kershaw? I'll have to admit it brings to mind the scene in Crocodile Dundee where some punk pulls a small knife, similar to the Kershaw, on Croc when he's in NYC. It's hilarious when Croc then whips out his huge croc-fighting knife on the punk. Guess I need to stay away from Croc Dundee.

February 19, 2006, 06:54 PM	#15
drifts1 Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2005 Posts: 136	I have the Kershaw Black Out ks1550st. I love the assisted opening. I tend to flick mine often also. Although it is smaller than my previous carry knifes, It's one of my favorites and currently sits in my front pocket.

February 20, 2006, 02:17 AM	#18
Optical Serenity Senior Member Join Date: June 23, 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 513	In that price range SOG makes some very cool knives...I'd highly recommend checking out Benchmade for something made in 154cm.

February 21, 2006, 10:01 PM	#19
Mike in VA Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 1998 Location: Santa FE, NM Posts: 2,163	The Leek is a nice knife. I picked up one in stainless that I use as my 'gentleman's folder' when some of my more aggressive stuff would cause panty-wads. Kershaw's are good value knives, like CRKT, enjoy - __________________ M2 The Second Amendment IS homeland defense!

February 22, 2006, 12:10 AM	#20
MMilitiaR Junior member Join Date: February 21, 2006 Posts: 7	nothin beats the versitility of a Ka-Bar with spined serrations, pretty much a perfect knife

February 22, 2006, 01:09 PM	#21
Bennett Richards Senior Member Join Date: November 14, 1998 Location: Carlsbad, CA USA Posts: 356	Good tactical folder... My favorite is the Emerson Commander. Very nice knife and the "Wave" feature opens it as fast as an automatic.

February 22, 2006, 10:23 PM	#22
Okiewhitetail Member Join Date: February 3, 2006 Location: Muldrow, Ok Posts: 29	I just got a Kershaw Ken Orion Vapor for every day carry and it is great smooth operating and fully coated not bad for 34.95. I will definatly get another Kershaw Ken Orion by far the best folding knife ive ever had.

February 23, 2006, 12:44 PM	#23
mgdavis Senior Member Join Date: June 24, 2004 Location: Western Washington Posts: 397	I just bought a Camillus CQB-1S last week, sweet knife with an awesome sheath. __________________ Since the internet is anonymous, I'm really good looking too.

February 25, 2006, 04:46 PM	#25
cwb Senior Member Join Date: February 20, 2006 Location: jax fl Posts: 482	new benchmade i just won a 90$ benchmade minigriptilian it is great