Kershaw oso sweet
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Doco Overboard
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I like the design and ergonomics of Kershaw knives but have never been able to resharpen them in a way that was completely satisfactory for me.
One day Ill probably come across one, it may have just been the examples that I had in front of me.
I still keep a Kershaw filet knife with the gate that allows you to switch to the scaler/serrated blades because it's so well made but just cant get a decent edge on it. A good working edge is attainable but could never get it razor sharp.
I would still try another just because I like them for some reason.
One day Ill probably come across one, it may have just been the examples that I had in front of me.
I still keep a Kershaw filet knife with the gate that allows you to switch to the scaler/serrated blades because it's so well made but just cant get a decent edge on it. A good working edge is attainable but could never get it razor sharp.
I would still try another just because I like them for some reason.
Cryptotek1
Active Member
- May 1, 2017
- 181
If you dont dull the knife very often I believe Kershaws lifetime free sharpening could be useful. They take mail-ins.
Edit: Just read starting 1 Jan they are charging a $7 return fee. Now the service isnt worth it.
FYI they are on eBay for 11.99 with free shipping
alucard0822
For great Justice
Liner lock, screw heads studding a grivory handle, and Assisted Opening, meh, just one of the dozens of their cheap folders, just a few bucks more can get a Natrix, probably the best EDC/utility folder south of their ZT line, especially with a steel uppgrade.
rob-cubed
In need of moderation
I have the Oso but honestly haven't used it much. My EDC is a Kershaw Shuffle, small enough that I can carry it to business meetings in slacks and it'll meet the most stringent of government blade restrictions.
All Kershaws are no-frills Chinese knives using adequate but not outstanding steels. I seem to lose a knife every year or so... so I'm happy with a $20 knife that does what it needs to. You'll be happy with it, congrats, even if you eventually decide to sink more into another assisted-open one day.
I've had people comment on how sharp mine is, but I don't claim to be an expert. My sharpening job looks awful but maybe it's got nice microserrations. It's a cheap knife so I don't have to care...
All Kershaws are no-frills Chinese knives using adequate but not outstanding steels. I seem to lose a knife every year or so... so I'm happy with a $20 knife that does what it needs to. You'll be happy with it, congrats, even if you eventually decide to sink more into another assisted-open one day.
I've had people comment on how sharp mine is, but I don't claim to be an expert. My sharpening job looks awful but maybe it's got nice microserrations. It's a cheap knife so I don't have to care...
Doco Overboard
Ultimate Member
My Kershaw filet knife is made in Japan, it's probably 25 or more years old.
I think the problem with it is it wasn't drawn back properly to pearlite from martensite when it was tempered. The whole blade was tempered too quickly leaving it hard all the way through.
If the edge surface was able to cool slower it would be easier to put an edge back on it and be workable.
Sucks because otherwise it would be a great knife.
I think the problem with it is it wasn't drawn back properly to pearlite from martensite when it was tempered. The whole blade was tempered too quickly leaving it hard all the way through.
If the edge surface was able to cool slower it would be easier to put an edge back on it and be workable.
Sucks because otherwise it would be a great knife.
smokey
2A TEACHER
- Jan 31, 2008
- 31,509
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Kershaw-Cryo-Assisted-Opening--91319
$35 for a kershaw cryo in d2... hard to beat that.
$35 for a kershaw cryo in d2... hard to beat that.
sleepingdino
Active Member
I have an Oso Sweet that I bought used for $5. It is worth every penny as a disposable knife or an extra one to stick in the car. For over $20, you can do better, though. A quick look on Amazon will show a dizzying number of Kershaws including the Clash, Shuffle, Cryo, Brawler, RJ Tactical, etc. Spend a little more and you can get a better Kershaw such as a Leek or Natrix.
The saving grace of a knife made of cheap steel is that it is usually easy to sharpen if you ever use it.
The saving grace of a knife made of cheap steel is that it is usually easy to sharpen if you ever use it.
CrazySanMan
2013'er
There are a lot of fake Kershaws on eBay as well as a lot of factory seconds. Buyer beware.
OP here.
Well the Kershaw Oso Sweet came in the mail yesterday.
It is a very handsome little guy, but man, I gotta say, it's edge is pathetic.
I am used to Bucks and Shrades and Camillus which come extremely sharp from the factory.
The blade on the Oso Sweet looks sharp, but it is no where close to the three I mentioned.
It will not shave hair off arm.
Does anyone know if the Buck or Shrade assisted openers come with an edge comparable to their hunting knives?
Rmocarsky
Well the Kershaw Oso Sweet came in the mail yesterday.
It is a very handsome little guy, but man, I gotta say, it's edge is pathetic.
I am used to Bucks and Shrades and Camillus which come extremely sharp from the factory.
The blade on the Oso Sweet looks sharp, but it is no where close to the three I mentioned.
It will not shave hair off arm.
Does anyone know if the Buck or Shrade assisted openers come with an edge comparable to their hunting knives?
Rmocarsky
Doco Overboard
Ultimate Member
Try and sharpen it, even if its new although you shouldn't have to. I have see a few buck knives that were razor sharp out of the box but were purchased years ago. I have an old Shrade that's hard to get an edge on but it keeps even after being in water/hard use.
llkoolkeg
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sleepingdino
Active Member
If you like cheap knives, you need to get a cheap sharpening stone or rod.
Even expensive knives may not be as good as advertised.
I have a PM2 in S110V and it isn’t as sharp as expected. It will be worth it to mail it in for sharpening when the time comes.
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Even expensive knives may not be as good as advertised.
I have a PM2 in S110V and it isn’t as sharp as expected. It will be worth it to mail it in for sharpening when the time comes.
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llkoolkeg
Hairy Flaccid Member
It's a Sinkevich design and slightly thinner and lighter than my Benchmades and Spydercos so it feels scalpel-like sticky sharp but I have not yet removed actual fur from limb to confirm shaving sharp.
alucard0822
For great Justice
I've had a few really good knives that came with a crappy, uneven, rough factory edge. Benchmade is probably the worst out of the major brands, have had to profile almost every single one out of the box, my nearly $300 BM51 Morpho looked like it was sharpened on concrete, really deep marks, almost 30 degrees on one side, less than 20 on the other with a bevel about twice as wide. my Taichung Spydercos are probably the best edges out of the box, all came shaving sharp. My Domino came at a perfect 32 degree inclusive, dead even, and appeared to be a relatively fine grit used, it was an absolute razor that held up for months before I had to touch it up.
OP again.
Did a google search of knife sharpening businesses in AA Co.
I have a Lansky system (somewhere!) but thought I'd search the net anyway.
Lo and behold there is one The Grinding Company less than a half hour from me that charges $2 per knife to sharpen, and they have 15 positive reviews.
I'll be seeing them when I have some spare time.
Rmocarsky
Did a google search of knife sharpening businesses in AA Co.
I have a Lansky system (somewhere!) but thought I'd search the net anyway.
Lo and behold there is one The Grinding Company less than a half hour from me that charges $2 per knife to sharpen, and they have 15 positive reviews.
I'll be seeing them when I have some spare time.
Rmocarsky
I have two oso's that alternate as my EDC. They will sharpen and hold a decent edge. I paid $14 for each of them an have been happy with them for my inded purpose. My only complaint is the pocket clip. I found it easy to hang up and bend. The clips were removed and the knife fits perfectly in the watch pocket of my jeans.
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