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Member Section => Politics & RKBA => Topic started by: MikeBjerum on March 20, 2013, 12:19:34 PM
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Picked up a new knife yesterday to see if I like the configuration before I spend the big bucks.
I know I can search this, but I will start here because you guys are a blast:
Assisted Opening
How many issues am I going to have when I travel with this one?
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Funny, I asked the same question two days ago. I bought two Kershaw Blurs on a group buy on another board. Both are 3 3/8ths " assisted openers. The second one is for my development's landscaper who went above and beyond the call of duty helping to take out a downed tree in the front yard. As for me, my CCW covers it. But I don't know if he has one. Fortunately, the guy organizing the buy is a lawyer here in Fl. He said that assisted openers do not fall under the same category as "automatic knives" or switch blades as they require a manual opening. The spring just does most of the work. That's here in Fl. Up there, Ymmv.
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Mine is a S&W. Chosen because I like my S&W Tactical that I purchased to get into edged carry. However, I want to try/switch to point up carry, and this was the only one on the rack.
In a few hours of practice I like the point up, and the assisted open is nice. My concerns are, in no particular order, legality and assisted open is a mechanical thing that will be subject to failure for a multitude of reasons.
Just like firearms and ammunition, this knife is guinea pig number one in a lengthy experiment.
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I know it can't have a molded handle ie: no finger scallops) must be so it'll slip out of your hand when covered with blood of victim(s) and you'll only get one or two before it slips out of your hand, knife blade no longer than 2.36 inches or is it 3"? Funny, they still don't allow box cutters or razors ???. Not sure of assisted opening knives but I don't see why not.
Oh, don't forget you can now take your plastic wiffel ball bat on board ;D
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Tiny knives are no problem.
The items used during the 9/11 hijackings still need to be banned because they are Assault Box Cutters.
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I think he's talking on the streets not on planes. No way in hell will I risk a good knife, or even a bad one, to airport security.
M58, you and me both. I've never had one before, and the deal was too good to pass up. 45 bucks for a Kershaw, heck yeah I'm on that. I love my spyderco, and see the assist as something else to go wrong. But I've been curious for a while so I view it as an experinment.
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I also have a Kershaw and the instruction sheet was very specific about being careful how you carried it as it CAN open in your pocket or while attached to belt or waste band.
As for legality, like guns, laws vary by state.
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I also have a Kershaw and the instruction sheet was very specific about being careful how you carried it as it CAN open in your pocket or while attached to belt or waste band.
As for legality, like guns, laws vary by state.
Ouch! One more reason to love the Spyderco, its very well behaved. I will most definately read the directions thoroughly when the knife gets here. Thanks for the heads up.
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This S&W has a safety, but that is one more thing to learn to use.
I have gotten fairly good with the thumb post, and really am only looking for the ease of point up.
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The safety on the Kershaw Leeks that I EDC are simple enough to get used too for easy one handed use. I only forgot to put the safety on once (ouch). Regarding legality, in WI it is in the realm of officer discretion. MI used to be illegal for spring assisted. Not sure about that now. I honestly don't care anymore, my knife goes with me. Especially if I can't take my pistol.
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I have 2 of the Kershaw assisted open knives.The older of the 2 is going on 15+ years old.I did have to send it back because the spring broke,BUT the knife still worked just not as fast and Kershaw fixed it free of charge and sharpened the blade up razor sharp before returning it.IMHO you can't go wrong with a Kershaw.
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Good, two of you guys own them. I feel better about my purchase as it was kind of an impulse buy. I didn't need it, but dang it looked cool. Someday I'll grow up and get over that, but hopefully not too soon as I like my toys. ;D
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Sorry, I saw my previous poor editing to late. States are corrected now. Don't be afraid of the safeties on the Kershaws, keep em clean, and occasional light lube. #9 oil works great for me. I've cleaned too many deer to count with mine over the years, and one has been re-sharpened by me so many times that the safety wouldn't engage the blade anymore. That one is my work knife and gets used allot. I found that I could tighten the blade pivot screw enough to prevent the unintentional blade activation in the pocket. I'm about ready to replace it but it's hard to retire a favorite companion of 11 years.
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Sorry, I saw my previous poor editing to late. States are corrected now. Don't be afraid of the safeties on the Kershaws, keep em clean, and occasional light lube. #9 oil works great for me. I've cleaned too many deer to count with mine over the years, and one has been re-sharpened by me so many times that the safety wouldn't engage the blade anymore. That one is my work knife and gets used allot. I found that I could tighten the blade pivot screw enough to prevent the unintentional blade activation in the pocket. I'm about ready to replace it but it's hard to retire a favorite companion of 11 years.
Send it back. They might fix or replace it for you. I mean it costs them pennies, and they get great word of mouth advertising (like on this board) if they make you happy.
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when I called Kershaw, it was too late.I had allready sharpened the blade too short. I have no problem with this. My fault =My dime. The knife has served it's time and been beat to crap and come back for more. this is why I bought the second one for outside of work. Hands down the best single hand operator assisted opening knife I have ever owned. For me the Kershaw was the one that allways just felt right. I'll be happy to pay for a new one when I'm ready. Maybe I'm just afraid to take a new one to work. I almost get sick at the thought of dulling that factory fresh edge.
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A review of the Kershaw assisted opening. Problem was, I had a hard time noticing the knife in the review. ;D Still, a good review.
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A review of the Kershaw assisted opening. Problem was, I had a hard time noticing the knife in the review. ;D Still, a good review.
I use that same knife for my daily carry. It's a nice knife. It's not ideal for skinning a deer, but it'll work in a pinch if you forget your hunting knife. Don't ask me how I know this.
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Let me guess, you forgot your hunting knife? ;D BTW, the Buck zipper is the solution when it comes to dressing game. The name says it all. Just get the rubber rather than the wood handle as that thing is so sharp it scares me. No way I want any chance of slippage.
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Let me guess, you forgot your hunting knife? ;D BTW, the Buck zipper is the solution when it comes to dressing game. The name says it all. Just get the rubber rather than the wood handle as that thing is so sharp it scares me. No way I want any chance of slippage.
It was dark, the carcass was teetering on the edge of a sheer 50' drop, the 'yotes were singing and I realized that not only did I forget my knife, but so did my brother. The knife worked, but wasn't ideal for the situation. Deer fat and guts are absolute hell to try and get out of all those nooks and crannies on that knife.
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And again I say, buy a Buck Zipper. That little hook on the blade is magic. You never have to worry about piercing an intestine. It really will open a deer or hog like a zipper. Best $65 I ever spent. It is scary sharp and the factory will resharpen it for you as there is no way I've figured out to resharpen the hook.
http://shop.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=286719&pm2d=cse-spg-15-pla&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla&gclid=cmbtlcjijrycfquhnqodt0ia9g
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And again I say, buy a Buck Zipper. That little hook on the blade is magic. You never have to worry about piercing an intestine. It really will open a deer or hog like a zipper. Best $65 I ever spent. It is scary sharp and the factory will resharpen it for you as there is no way I've figured out to resharpen the hook.
http://shop.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=286719&pm2d=cse-spg-15-pla&utm_source=google&utm_medium=pla&gclid=cmbtlcjijrycfquhnqodt0ia9g
I've got one. What deer hunter doesn't? The problem was that I forgot it.
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Sent my old (6 years) Kershaw Leek back for service last week. It was worn out and then some,I brook and reground the blade three times, lost screws in the frame and the last time I used it the assisted opener fell out. Well I received it back today. Came back with the same old scratched up frame with a new Blade and workings., NO CHARGE. Cant beat service like that.
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I have bought Kershaw, Ken Onion with the spring assist for the last ten or more years. I gave a little Scallion to my BIL because it had been relegated to the bedside drawer. After better than 10 years, one spring replacement and a good sharpening, it still functions flawlessly and he carries it daily! I bought the Leek a few years ago to have something smaller when I need to put on big boy pants but I carry a full size Blur every day. I lost my first one and my kid replaced it last Christmas with the standard bladed, olive drab model. Can't beat the design, grips easily and positively, works flawlessly, lifetime warranty, USA made and reasonably priced!
I don't really care what the law says about it anymore!
When I called to get a replacement spring, the sweet young voice asked if I had the correct torx screw driver to remove the machine screws? I replied that I wasn't sure and she promptly told me she'd drop the tool kit driver into the package and told me to have a nice day! Service was outstanding...