Kershaw 1730SS Stainless Steel Zing Knife with SpeedSafe
July 25, 2017 - Comment
Get the Zing of pure steel, now with SpeedSafe. With its unique design and pocket-perfect size, the Zing is one of our most popular knives. Now we’re taking it to a new level with the Zing in Stainless Steel (#1730SS). It’s larger, yet slimmer and offers the security of a frame lock. Designed by RJ Martin. Since the company’s founding in 1974, Kershaw Knives has been dedicated to quality. This has led to a worldwide reputation for performance and innovation in tools and knives. From state-of-the-art manufacturing to advanced materials, customers rely on Kershaw for products that provide “technology with an edge”. Today, Kershaw is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kai Corporation, which has been in business for more than 90 years. Kai Corporation is Japan’s premier blade producer. Their innovative approach to product development has resulted in more than 10,000 superior products. Kershaw products are guaranteed for the lifetime of the original owner to be free of defects when received from the factory. Any product we find to be defective in its original material, construction, or workmanship will be repaired or replaced with the same item or one of equal value at no charge. Normal wear, abuse, or neglect are excluded from this non-transferable warranty. For warranty service, please return product via UPS or insured mail. Include your name, address, telephone number, proof of purchase (sales slip) and a short explanation of the warranty service requested to Kai USA Ltd. 18600 SW Teton Avenue, Tualatin, OR 97062.
Product Features
- Speed safe and flipper opening systems; Frame lock locking system
- Bead-blasted finish-Handle: 410
- Bead-blasted finish-Blade Length: 3 in. (7.6 cm)-Closed Length: 3.9 in. (9.8 cm)-Overall Length: 6.9 in. (17.5 cm)-Weight: 3.3 oz. (93.5 g)
- Steel: 8Cr13MoV, Bead-blasted finish
- Handle: 410, Bead-blasted finish
- Blade Length: 3 inches; Closed Length: 3 7/8 inches; Weight: 3 ounces
- Tip up or tip down pocket clip
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FAST! I think this is an excellent pocket knife. Not too big, but the blade is a versatile length. In my opinion, the thing that sets this knife apart from my Knockout and my Cryo 10 is the speed of opening it. This thing opens FAST, and with a satisfying click. The finish of the handle is a bit smooth for my preference, but I knew this would be so when I ordered it and I am in no way disappointed.
It seemed like a solid Received the knife on Friday, July 21. It seemed like a solid, quality knife. The weight and size feel balanced and good in hand. Initially, the blade was tight and needed some effort to open and lock, but after opening and closing a dozen or so times, it began to loosen a bit and allowed for opening and locking the blade with a flick of finger. However, next day noticed that the blade was not aligned properly in the frame, and whenever blade is closed it would rub against the frame. We own a…
Wow, feels seems more like a $100+ knife than an entry level EDC I’ve own and lost many knives over the years (poor pocket clips), most far more money than I spent on this knife and have only had it two day’s. I really like this knife a lot. It’s like what “Sting” was to Billbo it just fits my hand perfect, the metal is silky smooth, like a car that’s been waxed, polished and detailed by a professional, and how water beads and just falls off its freshly waxed surface. Feels a little silly to by so enamored by a pocket knife, and I’ve got a bit of…