Cabela's is taking up to 60% off select knives and tools. Many items are eligible for free shipping; in-store pickup is also available. The pictured Kershaw Vapor III Folding Knife is on sale for $15 with free shipping.
It is a good sale price for what it is, just be aware of the tradeoffs going with the all metal handle...
Less grippy than the majority of other materials you can choose, weighs more for same size handle (all else equal, but is slimmer than the average handle on this blade size), cold in winter and hot in summer.
Higher strength would be a bonus except you pretty much have to ignore that on a folder since the pivot point, blade to handle joint or lock mechanism will practically always be the weak point on a folder, not the handle strength.
Anyway, the black version is also on sale. $17.50 for fine or $13 for serrated blade. Copy/paste link TEXT to make it work- http://www.cabelas.com/product/Home/Knives-Sale|/pc/105625080/c/238726080/Kershaw-1655-Black-Vapor-III-Folding-Knife/1508620.uts
Good reviews. I have a similar Kershaw knife which I like. I don't know that this is a special price.
http://www.survivalistboards.com/showthread.php?t=257231
It is a good sale price for what it is, just be aware of the tradeoffs going with the all metal handle...
Less grippy than the majority of other materials you can choose, weighs more for same size handle (all else equal, but is slimmer than the average handle on this blade size), cold in winter and hot in summer.
Higher strength would be a bonus except you pretty much have to ignore that on a folder since the pivot point, blade to handle joint or lock mechanism will practically always be the weak point on a folder, not the handle strength.
Anyway, the black version is also on sale. $17.50 for fine or $13 for serrated blade. Copy/paste link TEXT to make it work-
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Home/Knives-Sale|/pc/105625080/c/238726080/Kershaw-1655-Black-Vapor-III-Folding-Knife/1508620.uts