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Reddit mentions of Kershaw 1840 Shallot, Stainless Handle, Plain Blade
Sentiment score: 4
Reddit mentions: 6
We found 6 Reddit mentions of Kershaw 1840 Shallot, Stainless Handle, Plain Blade. Here are the top ones.
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Made in the USABead-blasted finish -Handle: 410 stainless steelBlade length: 3.5 in. (8.9 cm) -Closed length: 4.4 in. (11.1 cm) -Overall length: 7.9 in. (20 cm) -Weight: 4.2 oz. (119 g)Kershaw's Shallot features a Sandvik 14C28N recurve bladeSpecifications: Steel: Sandvik 14C28N stainless-steel; HandleThe exceptional blade is partnered with a sleek stainless-steel handle designed for a sure, ergonomic grip.This item is not for sale in some specific zip codesThis item is not for sale in some specific zip codes
Specs:
| Color | Stainless-steel |
| Height | 1.2 Inches |
| Length | 5.2 Inches |
| Release date | April 2009 |
| Size | Small |
| Weight | 0.31 Pounds |
| Width | 2.4 Inches |
Knife nut here. Allow me to expound.
Serrated vs Straight - Serrations are good for cutting tough soft things. Thick rope and such. Not much else.
Locking Blade with Pocket Clip - Gerber is awful. Avoid at all costs. Seriously. The construction is sub par and the materials are worse.
Kershaw is a good budget recommendation. Of the Kershaws, I would recommend the entire Ken Onion design lineup (the Leek, the Shallot, and the Chive are the three I would purchase myself. In fact, I own all three)
For the more expensive (and, frankly, gorgeous) options, I cannot recommend Benchmade enough. So many classy blades. In fact, Bechmade gets its own category.
Benchmade - Model 586: Aluminium + black G10 handles, AXIS lock, classy as fuck.
Bali-songs: Models 32, 51, 62, 63, and 67. Interesting little (and big) blades. Very fun, extremely beautiful, and a real crowd pleaser.
And that's all I'm going to type for now (at work). If you are interested, check out Benchmade, Knifecenter, and such. Feel free to head over to
/r/knives/r/knifeclub for more information, or just ask me, here in comments or with a PM, if you have any questions.Oh, and do be careful with those balis. They are partially toys, but very very sharp toys.
EDIT: I will add more when I get home late tonight if I remember to.
If you want assisted opening, Kershaw is your primary go-to knife company. Anything with "SpeedSafe" is their assisted opening mechanism. Bonus points is that SpeedSafe is legal in all 50 states (although the knife itself might not be due to length).
I would highly recommend the Kershaw Knockout. It's one hell of a nice blade with a slim profile (so it doesn't get in the way of reaching into your pockets and pulling things out), doesn't weigh much, and kicks hard when opening.
The Kershaw Shallot is still my favorite carry knife despite owning over a dozen production folders and knives that cost 3-4 times as much. It has a slight recurve in the blade, it's thin, it's an amazing slicer, doesn't weigh much, and deploys fast. It doesn't have left-hand pocket clip carry, however.
Another is the Kershaw Blur which is a bit of a beefier recurve bladed knife that is a non-flipper (deployment with thumb studs only). One of Kershaw's most popular models, after the Leek. Keep in mind that the grip-y "TracTech" inserts that the Blur has is kinda like more dense and rougher cork. It can tear up and wear away at your pant's pocket over time. Like the Shallot, it also does not have lefthanded pocket clip carry.
Forgive me, but i believe that knife is a Kershaw Shallot. I've had mine for almost a year now. Great EDC'er
For comparison, this knife is available on Amazon Prime for $42.23.
http://www.amazon.com/K-O-Shallot-Stainless-Handle-Plain/dp/B001PIM00O
The designer's name is Ken Onion
There's a Chive and Shallot
If you do like it and then come into a bit more money, take a look at the skyline or shallot. Both made in USA (if you're into that, generally means better quality regardless), have better steel, use the flipper, and the shallot's assisted (though I did do away with the speedsafe on my shallot - like I said, I prefer unassisted - but still a great knife).