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03-04-05, 03:56 AM
Kershaw Scallion 2
With a blade length of 2.25 “ the Scallion is twenty percent larger overall than Kershaw’s diminutive Chive. Mainstream retailer HH has them for £45. Not cheap but far from exotic territory. So are they any good?
http://www.heinnie.com/kershaw/KS-1620RD.jpg
So what do you get in exchange for a modest wedge of your hard earned?
Kershaw do two versions of the Scallion. The basic model with a plastic handle can be had for a little less. The Scallion 2 gets funky anodized sides in a choice of red green or blue. Finish is quite good but fairly easily scratched with coins keys and such. A pocket clip is provided and works quite well.
Some detail:
Blade Length: 2.25"
Closed Length: 3.5"
Weight: 2.3 oz
Blade: 420HC Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Anodized Aluminium
420 isn’t particularly exotic steel but with a decent heat treat it’s ok.
Now the blade it’s self is quite interesting. The spine arches down to a point with a nice distal taper over the length of the blade. The edge features a marked re-curve creating an “S” shape. Whilst aesthetically pleasing it’s also functionally efficient as it creates a greater blade length and “bites” better as it cuts. The grind is hollow and starts high on the blade. The spine has a grooved section at the pivot end for a thumb or forefinger. The heel of the blade provides a rest for the forefinger in a forward grip.
The knife features a liner lock a simple but efficient lock for a light use knife.
A nice (and rather reassuring) touch is the little sliding pin which act to ensure the knife is not inadvertently opened.
The main part of the handles spine is filled with a black plastic fillet. Strangely this does not extend fully to the back but stops some ½” short.
At the front of the spine the back of the blade sticks up providing a latch for ones forefinger. Your middle finger falls across the pocket clip. Now allow your fore finger to push on that latch…. :yikes:
Welcome to Speed Safe assisted opening.
As the blade is closed it displaces a torsion bar. Effectively a spring is being wound up. Movement of the blade having been initiated this takes over thus assisting the opening of the blade.
So press on the lump on the back of the knife and a nifty blade comes flying out of the side. Now believe me put at least an hour aside for when you open the parcel yours gets delivered in it’s that hard to put it down.
Press swoosh click press fold pressswooshclick …….
Oh it’s more than a little compulsive.
Having regained my composure I set about cutting up some cardboard boxes.
Not bad at all. Good ergonomics ensured a secure grip. The re-curve bit in. And the edge sliced well. Predictably it lost its edge faster than S30V but proved easy to touch up on a Gerber pocket sharpener.
Overall I enjoyed using the Scallion. For a small package it packs a surprising punch.
Blade geometry works well. Ergonomics are good. Build quality is good at the price point. The Speed Safe mechanism is great fun.
Strongly recommended.
With a blade length of 2.25 “ the Scallion is twenty percent larger overall than Kershaw’s diminutive Chive. Mainstream retailer HH has them for £45. Not cheap but far from exotic territory. So are they any good?
http://www.heinnie.com/kershaw/KS-1620RD.jpg
So what do you get in exchange for a modest wedge of your hard earned?
Kershaw do two versions of the Scallion. The basic model with a plastic handle can be had for a little less. The Scallion 2 gets funky anodized sides in a choice of red green or blue. Finish is quite good but fairly easily scratched with coins keys and such. A pocket clip is provided and works quite well.
Some detail:
Blade Length: 2.25"
Closed Length: 3.5"
Weight: 2.3 oz
Blade: 420HC Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Anodized Aluminium
420 isn’t particularly exotic steel but with a decent heat treat it’s ok.
Now the blade it’s self is quite interesting. The spine arches down to a point with a nice distal taper over the length of the blade. The edge features a marked re-curve creating an “S” shape. Whilst aesthetically pleasing it’s also functionally efficient as it creates a greater blade length and “bites” better as it cuts. The grind is hollow and starts high on the blade. The spine has a grooved section at the pivot end for a thumb or forefinger. The heel of the blade provides a rest for the forefinger in a forward grip.
The knife features a liner lock a simple but efficient lock for a light use knife.
A nice (and rather reassuring) touch is the little sliding pin which act to ensure the knife is not inadvertently opened.
The main part of the handles spine is filled with a black plastic fillet. Strangely this does not extend fully to the back but stops some ½” short.
At the front of the spine the back of the blade sticks up providing a latch for ones forefinger. Your middle finger falls across the pocket clip. Now allow your fore finger to push on that latch…. :yikes:
Welcome to Speed Safe assisted opening.
As the blade is closed it displaces a torsion bar. Effectively a spring is being wound up. Movement of the blade having been initiated this takes over thus assisting the opening of the blade.
So press on the lump on the back of the knife and a nifty blade comes flying out of the side. Now believe me put at least an hour aside for when you open the parcel yours gets delivered in it’s that hard to put it down.
Press swoosh click press fold pressswooshclick …….
Oh it’s more than a little compulsive.
Having regained my composure I set about cutting up some cardboard boxes.
Not bad at all. Good ergonomics ensured a secure grip. The re-curve bit in. And the edge sliced well. Predictably it lost its edge faster than S30V but proved easy to touch up on a Gerber pocket sharpener.
Overall I enjoyed using the Scallion. For a small package it packs a surprising punch.
Blade geometry works well. Ergonomics are good. Build quality is good at the price point. The Speed Safe mechanism is great fun.
Strongly recommended.