Once again Kershaw has impressed me with what they can provide for this price. The steel is the very familiar 8Cr13MoV and while it doesn't hold as good an edge as the 1095CV on my BK14, it takes a fine edge and holds it well enough for basic use. This is NOT a super-steel and neither is 1095CV but it credits itself well. I have not abused it as I do my Scamp but for some reason I find the Scamp hold its edge better. The Scamp also carries better despite being a bigger blade because its thinner in the pocket.
The knife is a bit heavy and large handled but I don't see that as a negative. The build quality and F&F is again spectacular. Comparable to far more expensive offerings. I handled a ZT350 recently that a fellow I met traveling in the north and I swear the Crown did not feel too much worse to handle.
It looks classy IMHO and classic as well
. Gentleman's folder with a lil bit of beef to it. Some pics with the Scamp as I officially declare myself a fan of the Kershaw value line.
, value for money....Are'nt ZT's built by Kershaw as well ?