Kershaw "Scallion" Review

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Well, I am on my second review...another Kershaw. See below for my other review on a Kershaw Needs Work. I loved that knife so much that I ran out to Wal-Mart and picked up this black-on-black Scallion (1620H3) yesterday.

My first impression of the knife is that it will be the perfect size to slip in the pocket of some khakis, or other dress pants with no worry. The Kershaw Needs Work I acquired the other day just doesn't fit the bill. The Scallion is a thin knife when closed, with no contours on the scales. The black finish has a little shine, but not much at all. I like the look of the "KERSHAW" script on the scale, and the three holes in the blade. I don't believe the 'non Wal-mart" Scallions have these holes.

Of course the knife was sharp out of the box...and cut all of my normal test-materials easily (various types of paper, rope, carboard, plastic etc). The blade has a neat shape, and should lend itself well to a variety of uses.

The automatic-open feature was so-so at first...but after a few flips, it broke right in. I think the Needs Work spoiled me with its authoritative SNAP. This knife locks in place very well...and I don't expect anything less from Kershaw. As such, the lack of blade play doesn't surprise me either.

The only complaint I have is that the metal pocket clip is to tight. I'm sure its an easy fix, but I havent even gone there yet.


All in all, I like this knife a lot. I think this would be perfect for someone to carry in an office setting, or even in a purse. It's small and slips right into its surroundings because it is so thin. It's easily concealed in the palm of my hand (I'm 5-11" 185 lbs), so I think it would be fine for church or other 'dressy' occasions. I give it a 9/10, because there's always room for improvement. Another cm or so on the blade coupled with a looser-fitting clip would make a perfect knife (maybe some better metal, too?) But this one is the one Kershaw makes, so I'm going to enjoy it!


My other reviews:
KERSHAW Needs Work
 
The black scallion is a dandy knife. Currently it's my EDC. and I have had better than a year's worth of trouble free use out of it. I also have a red Centofante - Onion, a very nice knife. I typically use my Centofante for dressier occasions. I feel like it is a little more of a gentleman's knife and it sits a little more easily in the corner of the pocket of a pair of trousers than the scallion due to its smaller size and mass.
 
Update:

I used this knife to cut some carpet...and it excelled! I cut some berber...maybe 10 3 ft pieces...and it never got harder...one clean pull each time



very nice
 
I love the Scallion! The size is perfect for the things I usually encounter. I have the big brother (Leek) and little brother (Chive) but usually end up with the Scallion in my pocket.

The linerlock makes this a very easy one-hand open/close knife...probably more-so than the framelocK. I find it very easy to use. The blade length and handle shape also add to it's usefulness.

There are a number of guys I know that rely on a Scallion as their primary EDC. These are not guys who baby their equipment...they really beat the little buggers up. I'm a lot more fussy about what I carry and keeping a "fresh" edge on it.

After handling their Scallions, I offered to clean and sharpen them. One guy said he'd used his for two years and never sharpened it (lots of fish guts and chips in the edge). A few minutes on the stones and a little soap and water brought it right back to "new". He couldn't have been more pleased.

Scallion's are great EDCs.
 
My 1620GRN (Green Scallion) was made MAR03 - I've owned it for almost four years. Not being blessed with the ability to sharpen ANY pocket knife, no matter how much I spend on stones, etc, I finally relented earlier this year and paid a guy at a gun show to sharpen it with those loaded cardboard wheels - WOW! I have other newer Kershaws, but this one was much favored due to it's ability to fit perfectly in a watch pocket in my britches. A Blur rides in the back pocket.

The Kershaws are great - I removed the clips from them, thanks to some nice mini Torx drivers, and tightened the 'lock' - so it stays off The Scallion is a handy size for everything, it seems... well, maybe not severing the dock line of the Queen Mary. My wife has a Rainbow Chive in her pocket - still looks new. My Scallion's a bit dinged... I had to use it to cut a plastic water line to patch a leak several years ago - then accidently left it in the hole overnite - didn't see it - nearly buried it. It is a user, that's for sure.

Stainz
 
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