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cas13f |
Gear Review in the Works
Jan 26 2012, 3:17 PM EST
I just purchased some new gear! I will be putting up a review page for it as I use it. For now, I will be chronicling my use in the thread, and will build a page when I believe I've had enough experience with the gear in question.What is the gear in question, you ask? The Kershaw Ripcord. It is a small knife that deploys out the front, rather than the side. It is not an automatic knife, it uses a unique form of a framelock that requires the sheath to work. My package came in yesterday, containing a headlamp since my other had been stolen, and this knife. When I first remove the knife from the box, I was amazed at how compact the whole thing was, even with a sheath. When I first drew the knife from the sheath, I was amazed at how smooth it was to remove, without even having to very specifically lever the knife away from the nodule that operated the mechanism. The next thing I was amazed at was just how sharp it was. I very nearly cut myself pretty bad! It's as sharp as a razor from the factory, far sharper than my M16-14SF. It is a standard blade, about 3", with no serration. Over the next couple of days, it will be living on my belt and used and abused through my daily routine. I'll be doing what I can to test the strength of the locking mechanism. The design of the knife means that it should not be used for prying-it's not an extreme heavy-use knife like my CRKT or my Kabar, but as of yet it seems like a very useful general-use belt knife. Do you find this valuable?
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cas13f |
1. RE: Gear Review in the Works
Jan 27 2012, 8:03 PM EST
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So far, I'm really liking it. If I don't completely destroy this thing trying it out, I'll be carrying it daily back in Garrison.For a 3+" knife, it's very handy, and so far the finish is a LOT stronger than the finish on other Kershaw knives I've owned. I've used it to cut all kinds of things, and the edge is still razor sharp. [EDIT EDIT EDIT] Amending my previous statement, it is, in fact, an aluminum handle with grip inserts. Very well anodized. Notation, I'm a retard for thinking it was polymer when every description says aluminum. I DID take a knife to the handle, and didn't leave a scratch. Color me surprised. [EDIT EDIT EDIT] The lock has proven to be extremely strong so far, far surpassing my expectations. Granted I haven't taken a hammer ot it like a chisel, and I don't plan to . I'm testing how well the knife holds up to NORMAL use. And it's doing that great so far. I'm also rather amazed at the lack of "daily carry" knives talked about or reviewed here. I've seen a number of "combat" knives and bayonets, but face it, what will you ACTUALLY be carrying on a day-to-day basis? I carry a CRKT M16-1SF, but only because I'm deployed and can get away with having something I can ply up floorboard with. In garrison or civilian life, I can't have anything over 4" long, nor automatic. Do you find this valuable? |
TreeLegs |
2. RE: Gear Review in the Works
Jan 27 2012, 8:17 PM EST
"I'm also rather amazed at the lack of "daily carry" knives talked about or reviewed here. I've seen a number of "combat" knives and bayonets, but face it, what will you ACTUALLY be carrying on a day-to-day basis? I carry a CRKT M16-1SF, but only because I'm deployed and can get away with having something I can ply up floorboard with. In garrison or civilian life, I can't have anything over 4" long, nor automatic. "Probably because of what it would take to bring down a zombie if the situation happened. Their are only about 2 or 3 ways I could see an opertunity to do so as the kill woul put you WAY to close and in danger. Do agree though. My Cold Steel Hombre has been enough for me to tackle almost Amy job I throw at it. Do you find this valuable? |
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cas13f |
3. RE: Gear Review in the Works
Jan 27 2012, 8:31 PM EST
"Probably because of what it would take to bring down a zombie if the situation happened. Their are only about 2 or 3 ways I could see an opertunity to do so as the kill woul put you WAY to close and in danger.That's the thing though, what do you carry, every single day, that WON'T require you to get unbearable and dangerously close if you had to fight? Not counting those with CCW of course. I can go off to die for my country, but I can't purchase or carry a pistol, or have a beer. Bleh. Let's see some everyday carry knives, rather than "combat" knives! Do you find this valuable? |
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TreeLegs |
4. RE: Gear Review in the Works
Jan 27 2012, 8:56 PM EST
"That's the thing though, what do you carry, every single day, that WON'T require you to get unbearable and dangerously close if you had to fight?Honestly, I wouldnt mind. My SRK that I had on my deployment was big and built like a tank. It's the cops that kinda frown on those sort of things lol Do you find this valuable? |
Jahadaz |
5. RE: Gear Review in the Works
Jan 27 2012, 11:17 PM EST
" I carry a CRKT M16-1SF, but only because I'm deployed and can get away with having something I can ply up floorboard with. In garrison or civilian life, I can't have anything over 4" long, nor automatic. "I used to carry one of those. Right up until it literally fell to pieces on me. Which was about 3 months after I bought it. Really disappointed with that one. Nowadays I switch it up between a benchmade and an buck that happens to be older than I am. Pleased with both of those. Do you find this valuable? |
rabidbeaver |
6. RE: Gear Review in the Works
Jan 28 2012, 1:42 AM EST
Kershaw makes amazing knives and they are all made in the US, an added bonus. I am also biased towards kershaw, crkt, and leatherman because they are all made in my home state Oregon. I carry a leek composite with framelock and spring assist. It's an amazing knife but the ripcord is one of the next knives I plan to buy reminds me of the benchmade infidel. http://www.thekershawstore.com/Kershaw-Leek-Composite-Plain-Knife-p/k1660cb.htm Do you find this valuable? |
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cas13f |
7. RE: Gear Review in the Works
Feb 8 2012, 7:25 PM EST
New report.I've used this knife for about anything I could think of except actual combat. THe locking system has proved to be tough enough for my uses. I've stabbed things as hard as I could, I've cut all kinds of materials and it's managed to hold it's edge admirably--I STILL manage to nearly cut myself fairly often! The overall package when stored in the sheath is very convenient, and it's extremely quick to deploy and put away now that I'm used to it being on my belt. There doesn't seem to be any kind of difference in use for me when I put gloves on, either. I use the same fingers to grip it and it deploys exactly the same. Do you find this valuable? |
cavscout888 |
8. RE: Gear Review in the Works
Feb 9 2012, 8:10 AM EST
I'm flipping between 2 EDC knives right now. A Gerber 06 auto and a CRKT M16-12Z.I was replacing my older USA Gerber I always carried and a contractor noticed me checking knives out in the PX. He came over and saw me looking at the CRKT, he pulled his one just like it out and it was smooth and rugged. Bought mine. It's held up for a few months now with no problem. My only issue with the 06 auto is all the damn sand and dust. It still fully opens, but it gets rough unless I use a weapon brush or air compressor. Also bigger and bulkier than I'm used to at first glance, but I never notice the difference. Thanks for the review! Do you find this valuable? |
