Whats the advantage of the serration on the burst? If not much I'll go with the longest bladed Tremor. Dunno much about these knives... I guess I am wondering whats the best for EDC defense/etc., and then best for compact nature/outdoors stuff.

speedoo wrote:EDC means what?

Every Day Carry.

I have owned a Kershaw for the last 6 years and it has never let me down! I won't leave the house without it

speedoo wrote:EDC means what?

I think everyday carry

I bought a mid-range Kershaw ($50) about 4 years ago and have carried it with me almost every day since then. I'm a huge fan of the assisted opening, so I'm in for 3 as backups/gifts.

GreatestOne wrote:Whats the advantage of the serration on the burst? If not much I'll go with the longest bladed Tremor. Dunno much about these knives... I guess I am wondering whats the best for EDC defense/etc., and then best for compact nature/outdoors stuff.

Serration is good for sawing through tougher materials that refuse to slice easy (like a thick rope). My EDC has a serrated blade like the Burst.

Chinese steel, but used in some pretty decent knives. Sez Wiki: "8Cr13MoV, a Chinese stainless steel tempered at the Rc56 to Rc58 range and used in the Tenacious, Persistence, Ambitious, Resilience, Grasshopper, Kiwi3 and Byrd lines of knives. Often compared to AUS-8, but with slightly more Carbon."

speedoo wrote:EDC means what?

Every Day Carry

Thanks for the responces. So, they're most likely made in China. My OD-1 is made in the US, but that cost me quite a bit more than these, especially because I wanted it in black.

speedoo wrote:EDC means what?

Every day carry.

Looking for a mini knife.
In for 2: Drone and Burst Serrated.

I love kershaw. Never owned one of the cheaper models though. All these are in the $20-25 price range. I own a $50 Kershaw Blur Tanto - amazing.

Asset, Compound and Tremor look stupid imo.

SaulB50 wrote:Anyone know if these are made in China or the US?

All these knives are Chinese Kershaws. I had the same qustion and looked them up. I will be passing on these. Great price for the Kershaw name and the speedsafe opening system is great, but their US made knives are worth the extra money IMHO.

These knives are so good! I have a $90 one and I love it!

speedoo wrote:EDC means what?

EDC : Every Day Carry knife - the knife you carry in your pocket for any daily knifing duties that inevitably come up.

I have been using a Kershaw Scallion model for several years, with loss as being the only reason to replace. The clips can break, but Kershaws are solidly built, razor-sharp from the factory, and I have always taken a great deal of pride in purchasing the superior product that is Made in the USA. It is kind of sad that these are likely China-made, but I am still contemplating getting 3.

speedoo wrote:EDC means what?

Every Day Carry. Thanks google.

I have a blackout that i use as an EDC knife, my dad is always eyeballing it... looks like i have his birthday gift now. thanks woot ;)

I used to work at a cutlery store, and I can vouch for the fact that Kershaw is pretty good at the whole "lifetime warranty" thing...

as someone mentioned, any dull or broken blades you encounter using these ridiculously awesome knives may be repaired/replaced free of charge-

or at least that's how we did it at our store, and we only did it because that's a Kershaw deal.

I own 2 US made Kershaw knives and I did like them but the the points are a bit weak. The long needle taper makes it so they will bend after cutting the bottom out of an ice bag (yeah, that happened). Otherwise, edge holding is average. I'm sort of curious as to how these will measure up.

Sou

Kershaw makes a fine knife. I have several, even bought two from the Tualatin location. Although never one from this line and never paid this little.

In Oregon, (check in your State) it is legal for anyone to own a side flip switch blade. Thanks to the Americans with Disabilities Act for that one!

That said, I prefer the spring assist. Easy to open, locks in place.

speedoo wrote:EDC means what?

Every Day Carry

In for three:

Asset
Tremor
Burst

:D

I own a number of kershaws(Blur, Skyline, Oso Sweet, OD2, Leek, Scamp) and they are all excellent knives. And their warranty service is great also - my Oso Sweet pocket clip was loose and tried tightening the screws but couldnt get them to tighten and then I found the problem to be stripped screw threads, sent it to kershaw with an explanation and they sent me a new knife.

A great deal for these knives and I cant wait to add them to my collection.

Ahh Woot, you know me too well. You had me at Kershaw.

GreatestOne wrote:Whats the advantage of the serration on the burst? If not much I'll go with the longest bladed Tremor. Dunno much about these knives... I guess I am wondering whats the best for EDC defense/etc., and then best for compact nature/outdoors stuff.

Serration is great for rope and other material like seat belts etc. It provides multiple cutting angles/surfaces within a small area that enhances cutting ability.

GreatestOne wrote:Whats the advantage of the serration on the burst? If not much I'll go with the longest bladed Tremor. Dunno much about these knives... I guess I am wondering whats the best for EDC defense/etc., and then best for compact nature/outdoors stuff.

The DISADVANTAGE to serrated blades are they are a major pain to sharpen yourself, if that's your thing. But then again, if sharpening your own knives is what you're into, you probably know how to sharpen a serrated blade...

I'm thinking that I'll go for three. My first two picks are the Burst and Drone. Any advice for the third?

Scuds20 wrote:The DISADVANTAGE to serrated blades are they are a major pain to sharpen yourself, if that's your thing. But then again, if sharpening your own knives is what you're into, you probably know how to sharpen a serrated blade...

But if it is a Kershaw, they'll sharpen it for free

No reason to let that detract you from buying a serrated blade.

Scuds20 wrote:The DISADVANTAGE to serrated blades are they are a major pain to sharpen yourself, if that's your thing. But then again, if sharpening your own knives is what you're into, you probably know how to sharpen a serrated blade...

But honestly, you won't be needing to sharpen a serrated blade that often. It tends to keep an edge quite well. I have to sharpen the serration on mine maybe once a year if that.

If looks aren't as important as functionality, of the four smooth knives, what are certain blade shapes better at than others?

Is it possible to use Bill Me Later with WOOT??????

In for a Burst. The pocket knife I have now is dull and doesn't stay sharp very long at all and has begun to fall apart. Trusting in Woot reviewers to give me a good knife.

in for two. These aren't the us made ones (darn) but it's a hell of a price.

Just ordered: Tremor, Drone, and Burst. Thank you, Jumbowoot, for free shipping. ;D

mathiasslim wrote:I have a blackout that i use as an EDC knife, my dad is always eyeballing it... looks like i have his birthday gift now. thanks woot ;)

The very tip snapped off on my blackout, which sucks because I loved that knife. Now it's in a drawer somewhere. I didn't know they had a warranty , now if only i could remember how i broke it....

In for a tremor and a burst. I'll also be moving on from the red square as this is woot #10 for me.

midflinx wrote:If looks aren't as important as functionality, of the four smooth knives, what are certain blade shapes better at than others?

Some are longer than others. It also depends on what it is you use your knife for, what kind of cutting you do if a very long straight edge is better, or if you're better off with a curved blade.

In general, if you're doing the equivalent of whittling a stick, you're slicing lengthwise along a long object, pushing the knife away from you, the straight blade gives you a consistant angle of attack and better control as the stroke moves along.

If on the other hand, you're doing the equivalent of cutting a steak or paring veggies, a curved blade gives you a continuously varying angle of attack as you pull the blade towards you and increases your cutting effectiveness.

It's a question of control and effectiveness. I prefer short blades for pocket knives and I prefer curves, but it's very personal. I'm in for a drone. My wife wants the straight blade so she got the compound.

If you're wanting a self-defense knife, get the serrated blade, but these are the wrong knives in any event, and if you don't have appropriate training, you're better off just not trying.

In for one Compound, one Tremor, and one Burst.

I dislike that they're made in China,
but for knives that will sit at the bottom of the camping bags for 8 mos a year,

They'll be fine.

I already have the Tremor (paid more at another deal site) and it is a great knife. The speedsafe is awesome! The G10 grip material is slip resistant, and the shape of the handle fits well in your hand. The blade is a "stone wash" finish instead of being shiny, which looks very cool. It is a little big and heavy for EDC, but still doable. You might scare people whipping it out to cut open a box... it is almost more of a self defence carry. Knife laws are "goofy" in different places around the country, so know local laws before you carry anywhere. I'm in for a Tremor for my dad and a Drone and Burst for me. . Thanks Woot!!

So there really is no reason not to get a part serrated blade? Besides the sharpening thing (irrelevant to me) why would anyone NOT want any serration on their blade?

Can somebody enlighten me? Why do you carry a knife? What kind of application does it have if you don't lead a life like MacGyver?