Spats McGee’s Traveling Knife #1: Kershaw Volt SS

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I’ve been thinking about doing this for several months, but recent threads here have prompted me to move forward with it. When I started re-learning how to sharpen a knife, I started hanging out at BladeForums more. They do a thing there they call a “passaround.” That is to say, one person sends an item (maybe a knife, maybe some other gadget) to another member, who then gets to use said item and posts their impressions. That person then sends it on to the next person, who does the same. The cycle then continues until everyone in the chain has had a chance to use the item and post a small review. When everyone who got in has had their chance to do all of this, whatever gizmo it was is returned to its original owner. This seems like a great idea to me.

So, without further ado … As the title suggests, I own one Kershaw Volt SS. I originally bought it as a knock-around knife, and it lived in my range bag for several months. I am putting it up for a pass-around.

In order to participate in this pass-around, you must:
  1. Keep the knife for up to approximately 6 weeks. This is a soft limit, so please don't get bent out of shape if the person before you keeps it for 7.
  2. Have been a THR member for at least one year.
  3. Live in a jurisdiction in the United States in which possession of this knife is legal. (Sorry, international members, but I don’t want anyone eaten alive by mailing costs or getting into trouble with The Law.)
  4. Post in this thread that you want in on this.
  5. PM your real name and mailing address to the person in front of you in the pass-around.
  6. Agree not to divulge the real name or mailing address of the member behind you in the pass-around, except as necessary to comply with law enforcement, court orders, or to aid in the return of The Traveling Knife to its original owner (ME!).
  7. Agree to pay for the postage necessary to deliver The Traveling Knife to the next person in the pass-around. I will pay the postage to send it to the first person in line.
  8. Agree to make at least one post in this thread, telling us what you did and what you think of the knife.
During the time that the knife is in your possession, you may:
  • Dull it.
  • Sharpen it.
  • Maintain it.
  • Disassemble it (assuming you think you can get it back together).
  • Use it in any reasonable or even quasi-unreasonable manner, including but not limited to.
    • Carving;
    • Whittling;
    • Slicing;
    • Breaking down boxes;
    • Gardening; or
    • Preparing food.
This is the knife:
Kershaw 001.jpg


Anyone want in?
 
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Spats McGee said:
I’ve been thinking about doing this for several months, but recent threads here have prompted me to move forward with it. When I started re-learning how to sharpen a knife, I started hanging out at BladeForums more. They do a thing there they call a “passaround.” That is to say, one person sends an item (maybe a knife, maybe some other gadget) to another member, who then gets to use said item and posts their impressions. That person then sends it on to the next person, who does the same. The cycle then continues until everyone in the chain has had a chance to use the item and post a small review. When everyone who got in has had their chance to do all of this, whatever gizmo it was is returned to its original owner. This seems like a great idea to me.

So, without further ado … As the title suggests, I own one Kershaw Volt SS. I originally bought it as a knock-around knife, and it lived in my range bag for several months. I am putting it up for a pass-around.

In order to participate in this pass-around, you must:
  1. Have been a THR member for at least one year.
  2. Live in a jurisdiction in the United States in which possession of this knife is legal. (Sorry, international members, but I don’t want anyone eaten alive by mailing costs or getting into trouble with The Law.)
  3. Post in this thread that you want in on this.
  4. PM your real name and mailing address to the person in front of you in the pass-around.
  5. Agree not to divulge the real name or mailing address of the member behind you in the pass-around, except as necessary to comply with law enforcement, court orders, or to aid in the return of The Traveling Knife to its original owner (ME!).
  6. Agree to pay for the postage necessary to deliver The Traveling Knife to the next person in the pass-around. I will pay the postage to send it to the first person in line.
  7. Agree to make at least one post in this thread, telling us what you did and what you think of the knife.
During the time that the knife is in your possession, you may:
  • Dull it.
  • Sharpen it.
  • Maintain it.
  • Disassemble it (assuming you think you can get it back together).
  • Use it in any reasonable or even quasi-unreasonable manner, including but not limited to.
    • Carving;
    • Whittling;
    • Slicing;
    • Breaking down boxes;
    • Gardening; or
    • Preparing food.
This is the knife:
View attachment 1085587


Anyone want in?
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Thats an interesting concept.
I like it.
You can put me on the list of travelers.
How long are you going to have the knife?
Two days? A week?
 
Armored farmer said:
Thats an interesting concept.
I like it.
You can put me on the list of travelers.
How long are you going to have the knife?
Two days? A week?
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I just edited the opening post. I put 6 weeks as a soft time limit. That should be enough time for each person to get a good, full use of the knife, without the knife becoming stranded forever. I realize there's some risk of that, anyway, but I'm ok with that risk.
 
I assume it's corrosion proof, 'cause it'd be with me and the boat on saltwater... cutting bait, fishing line, rope, etc.
(Side note... nothing I value is held over the water. I learned that lesson at a young age!)
 
I don't know if it's corrosion proof or not. That said, I don't expect to get a pristine knife back. Heck, it's not pristine now. Come on in if you want in.
 
Spray it with vegetable oil if you're going to use it on any food item.

That way you don't get any contamination of your food.
 
@Spats McGee great idea.

How'd you like the Volt? What's your review?


I just bought the same knife last week to try it out so I won't get on the list.

I'd also like to try out a Zing too. It's the size of Leek with a different blade shape. The Volt is a little larger.
 
danez71 said:
....How'd you like the Volt? What's your review?....
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Welp, I bought the Volt to be a pocket knife, but as soon as I got it, I realized it was really too big for carrying in a suit. I also hadn't realized it was a flipper. I decided I needed something a little tamer for office carry, so I sent the Volt off to the range bag, where it stayed for months, maybe a year or more. I kind of forgot about it there, until I started sharpening again. At that point, I dug it out, and it's seen a lot more use (& sharpening) since then.

It's fine as a knockaround knife, suitable for carry in jeans, but a bit much for the office. The steel is 8Cr13MoV, which I find pretty easy to sharpen. It obviously won't hold an edge as long as some of the supersteels, but because it's easy to sharpen, it doesn't have to. I can get a reasonably sharp working edge off of diamonds, or Arkansas stones. It's my first flipper, so I don't really have anything with which to compare, but the flipping action is quick, easy to operate, and solid. Lockup is also solid. I like all of that.

What I don't like is the fact that the grip is fairly slick. That's almost never a problem, but I could see it being one if my hands were sweaty or (Heaven forbid) bloody. In that case, I'd much rather have my hands on something like my Native 5, which has a much rougher texture to the handle.
 
I agree it's a bit big for slacks in the office.

While it is smooth handled, I tend to think the shape of the handle will prevent slipping grip.


I bought it as a knock around Knife and wanted something a little bigger than the Leek.

Good thread... keeping my eyes on this one.
 
It's a cool deal but I have to admit that I just don't care for Kershaw knives. A Leek cut me once and I've not forgiven it or it's family yet. So mark me down as a pass on participation. I will be watching the thread with interest. Thanks Spats!
 
That’s part of the reason I’m interested. Kershaw doesn’t appeal to me much. Though I’d like a blur. The chance try a model I’d never buy I figure is a good way to broaden my horizons.
 
20180815_080836.jpg 20180815_080907.jpg 20180824_112902.jpg I carry a Blur just about every day, I carry a custom made and a Kizer Roach also.

The Blur is assisted, easy to use right or left handed and durable. It's also one of the few Kershaw knives that's made in the USA. Takes an edge very easy, I use a Lansky hand sharpener. Few strokes and it has a sharp edge and it's ready to go.

If Kershaw ever decided to discontinue them, I would buy a dozen to hold me over.
 
The Volt is on its way to @dh1633pm as of about 30 minutes ago. To put a little size comparison up here, going left to right: Benchmade Valet, Kershaw Volt, Kizer Roach.
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Spats, might I suggest a running list as to who is in the queue, currently has the knife and who has had it.
 
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Starting from the top, the list of Those Who Shall Try The Knife is as follows:
  1. @dh1633pm --> ready to send it to
  2. @Mk-211 --> at bat
  3. @Armored farmer --> on deck
  4. @TarDevil
  5. @SteadyD
  6. @Bazoo
If you need to send your info to the person in front of you, this might be a good time. If I've missed anyone or gotten y'all out of order, speak up.
 
I have honestly never really liked or even wanted a Kershaw knife of any type. There was just something about them or the name that was off putting for me. Just being honest. So I thought what the heck. Let’s check out Spat’s Kershaw. After being away on business, it was awaiting me when I returned home. I didn’t take it apart or sharpen. Just carried it day to day. It is assisted opening. It opens fast, one handed. It has no rough edges that mark up your hand when your using pocket when the knife is clipped. No blade play that I could determine. Overall a nice daily carry knife. I ordered one with the polyimide handles.
 
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