I ordered the Kershaw Launch 17 this morning.

[JulesVane]

Let's see what I've been following along here...





...congratulations, Fishtail!

[Fishtail Picklock]

Thank you, Jules. This is a truly useful knife. The S35VN steel is great, and the anodized coating adds an extra layer of protection. (I am carrying it now). What a comforting feeling to know that the blade was manufactured in Tualatin, OR. (15.7 miles from where I sit as I write this).

Good stuff, Maynard!

[Fishtail Picklock]

The more I carry this knife, the more I enjoy it! The steel in this knife holds an edge like a dope fiend holds a habit. The fact that it isn't a "stiletto" seems to comfort the "sheeple" (read: non-knife crowd). I now have this thing "razor-sharp" and use it at every turn because it is so convenient.

American companies need to make small pocket knives in these materials so that more American men (and women) will reestablish the habit of carrying small automatic knives.

[sammy the blade]

Glad you're happy with it! I have a few Kershaw's and for the money I'm tickled shitless with them!

[Twobit]

I have a Kershaw Oso Sweet a/o that I used to EDC all the time until my friend gave me my Steel Will Tenet that is now my preferred EDC. The Oso is very useful with good grip and stainless blade.