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The Kershaw Black Gulch Knife Is A Classic Working Knife Design


 
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3120 - Black Gulch Folder from Kershaw, Zinc w/ABS Handle, Plain Edge Blade 

The Kershaw Black Gulch Knife is one of Kershaw’s working line of blades. This knife was made to be used. Its classic folding knife design brings up echoes of the western rodeo days or a night riding through town on a motorcycle, wind in your hair and nothing will ever change. Things did change and this knife, at least, got better.

Its handle is edged in a Zinc die-cast alloy with a cross grooved ABS inlay. It’s a simple and classy look for this working knife of the ages. The blade is standard 8CR13MOV stainless steel. It resists rust and corrosion and is durable enough for heavy use. Included with the Black Gulch is a black nylon sheath.

For a little extra safety when using this knife, you’ll notice that the blade tip is quite sharp and pointed, Kershaw has included a Back Lock. The Back Lock locks the blade into place when fully opened so there is no slippage when in use. The Back Lock is easy to release by pressing the spring loaded lock and folding the blade back down into the handle.

Back Lock
Locks the blade into position after the blade is deployed. To release the back lock simply press the spring loaded lock and the blade will easily fold back into the handle.
 
Kershaw Black Gulch Folder Specifications:
  • Model Number: 3120
  • Country Of Origin: China
  • Steel......8CR13MOV stainless-steel
  • Handle...Zinc die-cast alloy, cross-grooved ABS inlay
  • Blade.....3 in. (7.6 cm)
  • Closed...4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm)
  • Weight...4.3 oz.
  • Lock...Back Lock
  • Includes black nylon sheath

 
The Knife Features:

8CR13MOV Stainless Steel - Many knife enthusiasts will have heard that 8CR13MoV stainless is the equivalent of AUS8A. And it’s true. For everyday use, even a serious knife enthusiast would be hard-pressed to tell the difference between a well-made 8CR13MoV blade and a well-made AUS8A blade. Yet there are slight differences in the steel formula. While most other components are relatively equal, 8CR13MoV has slightly more carbon for hardness and wear resistance and slightly less nickel.

The key to blade performance for both of these steels is manufacturing quality. That’s where Kershaw’s expertise comes in. Kershaw precision heat-treats 8CR13MoV steel to bring out its best high-performance characteristics—the ability to take and hold an edge, strength, and hardness. 8CR13MoV is top-of the-line Chinese steel and, we believe along with Kershaw, offers our customers an excellent value.

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Excellent All-Round Folder March 26, 2010
Reviewer: RMF from Danbury, CT United States  
Kershaw's Black Gulch is an excellent value and a mindfully built lockback knife. The steel is Chinese made AUS8, which has more carbon than the standard AUS8 and less nickel in the steel, hence AUS8A. The nomenclature for this steel is 8CR13MoV. The overall properties of this steel include improved wear resistance and hardness compared with the original AUS8.

The knife simply feels good in one’s hand and is a heavy duty performer as an EDC and as an all-round knife. The acid tests are slicing through paper and cardboard, the Black Gulch sliced through both materials with ease.

On a final note, Kershaw's customer service has been exemplary. I have called to ask questions about products and to request and have had exceptional customer service each time I contacted Kershaw’s CS dept. This is an honorable company, one that cares for its customer base and the quality of its products.


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