Rainbow Sig, Rainbow Leek

[BonnieB]

Several of us were kicking around women's CCW handgun choices a while back in the Women's Forum. Everyone was in love with the Rainbow Sig, even me.

The OP got her hands on a Rainbow Leek pocket knife, and wowee!

For those of you who missed out last time, The Kershaw Guy has Rainbow Leek "blems" for sale again. He only has them once in a while. I bought one from him and love it. The "blem" part is Kershaw's way of saying that the finish isn't totally perfect, sold at a discount and you can't send them back to Kershaw to be sharpened. I have yet to find the flaw in mine and jeez!! it's sharp. And almost $100 below retail.

Anyway, here's a link. There are lots of other choices too. And Rainbows in other shapes. http://kershawguy.com/products-page/...-1660vib-blem/

[Canucky]

Bonnie saw a rainbow leek at WW for $5 Roseville.

[BonnieB]

In a store? At the flea market? Where? I'm getting in the car right now!

[audiopro74]

I'm betting denios!!

[movie zombie]

dang it, BonnieB, I whipped out my cc faster than a bullwhip crack!

[code_blue]

The rainbow finish is considerably better quality than the standard leek, IMO. I've compared them and it just feels oh so much better in my hands. Plus it appears less "threatening" to people when I use it for EDC activities/functions.

Glad you're still spreading the word, Bon Bon.

[grantar2]

http://kershawguy.com/products-page/kershaw/leek-rainbow-1660vib-blem/

This guy has the blems for $39.99, they have been going for $49, on eBay. Not sure how significant the blems are.

[CSACANNONEER]

That's a great price. My stepson bought a rainbow Chive years ago at a gunshow for $35 and I thought he stole it. If he hadn't bought it, I would have.

[BonnieB]

FYI, about Kershaw "blems", per The Kershaw Guy:

"Kershaw blems are offered at a very large discount and have no factory warranty. They are marked with four small x's on blade to designate them as blems. Blems can be many things including but not limited to, scratches, spots on blade coatings, discoloration, Etc. These are sold without boxes and are a great value as users, if you are a collector, I suggest you browse the new items section. I offer 100% satisfaction on your purchases."

If mine has a flaw in it, I can't find it. And these knives, are NEW, not used. I wouldn't buy one used, who knows what it might have been used for?

Lotsa other colors and shapes in the "blems" area. Even Damascus steel.

[Glock Girl in CA]

I love my rainbow leek and my rainbow Sig - go get one, all, you'll not be sorry!

[movie zombie]

rec'd today: wow, that thing is sharp....oh, and gorgeous as well!

[BonnieB]

No kidding, these Kershaw's are way SHARP. Watch your fingies until you get used to the dang things! I tested my first one, GENTLY, on my thumb and wished I hadn't.....

Congrats, MZ, you did the right thing.

[KR_H]

dang it, I whipped out my cc faster than a bullwhip crack!

Alright then. I seem to get the notion that knives (especially this Kershaw Rainbow Leek) is a good thing. Apart from being a bright, shiny object (to which this woman is attracted), someone enlighten me about the why to carrying a knife. I've never even considered it!

[grantar2]

A knife is a useful tool for so many reasons. It makes eating a stick of dry Italian sausage much easier, it can open a box or letter. It can gun a loose thread, or pry open an object. It can cut fishing line off of a pelican, it can be used to remove a splinter or to split a t-shirt to make a bandage.

It can also be used to ward off an attacker when there is no other option available, but it can also be used against you. Better to have one than not.

I keep a knife in my car, and kept one on my boat, but I don't carry one on my person very often, since I began carrying a gun. Occasionally a small folding knife for cutting boxes. In training knife was never my strong suite, and in real life I have had one knife encounter, and got cut pretty bad. (Rule, if grabbing wrist, don't miss and get fingers cut).

Probably more than any of the tools we talk about on this forum, a knife for self defense requires real training, intense training, real world training. Just my opinion.

[BonnieB]

For me, carrying a knife is partly useful tool, partly fashion item (blush). As for the tool, well, lots of things. I've carried a Swiss Army knife in my car for years. You never know when you might need to slice an apple, strip a wire, drive a screw or open a wine bottle.

As for fashion accessories, my 1911 has teal grips, so I have a teal Kershaw leek. I carry it at the range, good for opening ammo boxes. Pure show off. I carry the Rainbow Leek just for show, like jewelry.

I've never carried pocket knives in my actual pocket before, but the more I do, the more I like it. But understand, I wouldn't ever try to use it defensively. I can't go hand to hand with anyone and win. I wouldn't even try.

But I might learn. The Sacramento Gun Club has a trained defensive-knife instructor, and they're talking about doing classes. If so, I'll be there, just to learn something new. It couldn't hurt...