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 High quality, feature rich knife. Highest value available in a folder. Jul 07, 2010
Pros:
- Great handle ergonomics and comfort in saber, hammer and ice-pick grips.
- Plasticized traction grip insert's "grit" is perfect; not to fine, not too course.
- Speedsafe assist is easy to actuate and fast to open, even for Southpaws like me.
- Blade locks tight and has very little noticeable play; this is when it's solid aluminum frame is worth the extra ounce of weight over plastic competitors.
- The downward sweeping blade and aggressive serrations is a wonderful design and is very attractive.
- This whole package combined makes for a very high quality fit, function an feel for such a low cost knife... this is the the best value knife I've ever seen, and just so you know I'm not biased, this is my first Kershaw; I usually carry SOG or Benchmade.
Cons:
- I prefer aggressive traction grooves along all four corners of the frame edges on knives carried for potential self-defense; the Blur only has one set of traction groves (only 4) and they are not very aggressive. Luckily, the ergos of the handle and the traction inserts mitigate this issue pretty well.
- While the clip is "reversible" to allow for tip-up or tip-down carry, there is no provision for placing the clip on the opposite side of the knife, which is what lefties need to make it truly an ambidextrous knife. That said, by swapping the clip for tip-up carry, Southpaws like me can get the knife into play plenty fast from the left pocket, but that clip is still kind of in the way of my thumb when in saber grip.
Note on blade choices:
As cool as the Tanto blade looks, it only does two things well: penetrate & slash. the rather short dual angle blade edges, combined with the aggressive serration area, makes for a poor choice as an all-around blade shape. As a self-defense blade, it's great, but this is not the blade to take camping or hunting; go with the drop point version if you want a more useful "all-around" blade. Since this is a 95% light self defense knife for me, I went with the Tanto blade, but don't hesitate to go with the drop point if you do a lot of utility cutting or plan on skinning game. The drop point is also MUCH easier to sharpen, so if you plan on cutting a lot (and therefore sharpening more often), you'll thank me for this blade advise!
Highly Recommended!
Very Nice Knife Jun 12, 2010
Very nice knife made in the USA. I carry it everyday and find it easy to open (the spring assist opening is awesome), easy to handle and love that it's lightweight.
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Kershaw Blur W/ Speedsafe May 26, 2010
I have owned two of these knives. The first of which was snatched up when I mistakenly laid it down at a police department I was doing work at.
The first good point is that it is made by Kershaw. A lot of wanna-be's will poo-poo a Kershaw because it doesn't cost and arm and a leg. To me, a quality blade doesn't have to cost >$200 to be a "quality blade". So at ~$70 the Kershaw Blur fits the bill nicely.
The design, although looks menacing is quite useful. I spend my days cutting tie-wraps, boxes etc. and this blade has never failed at being the correct tool for the job at hand. The Tanto design lets me get the tip into play to do some smaller cuts (Intricate, for lack of a better term). The rest of the blade is large enough to cut through any other materials that I would use a drop-tip on. The serrated section of the blade has allowed me to make short work of thicker cable-ties, rope and thicker cardboard.
The grip surface is unique in that it doesn't get slippery when it gets wet which is a major plus.
The assisted opener (Speedsafe)has never let me down. It always performs and the speed has not diminished even after five years of use and abuse.
I have not treated this blade the best as it has been underwater for extended periods of time, in sand, dirt, accidentally clipped in my pants when they were washed, dropped. SO I can say that the Kershaw Blur will take a beating and not break.
In short, when and if my current Blur breaks, I will turn back around and buy another.
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Another great knife from Kershaw. May 23, 2010
I picked this one up at the local Wall-Mart for $65 and it was worth it. It opens lighting fast and has an nice grip feel to the handle. Very easy one handed operation, both opening and closing. I was lucky to get the one with the real toothy serrated blade, more like a saw. A great camping companion. Carries well in my pocket. Doesn't come out unless I want it to. It's razor sharp right out of the box. A nice addition to my collection. If you buy this knife I'm sure you will like it.
I'm updating this review because I think it's very important to stress the Kershaw difference. Yes, that sounds like an advertisement, and it was meant to be. I have had such great response from Kershaw that I've decide to become a reseller of their knives. They are simply the best with regards to customer service. Now let's start by saying that no one, and I mean no one can make a perfect knife. They all will have defects from time to time. If you get one that slipped through the cracks and wasn't up to specs You would want a refund or a replacement, right? That's what Kershaw does and more. They will communicate with you directly and they will do what ever it takes to make you a satisfied customer. I have dealt with other knife companies and have run into brick walls. NOT Kershaw! They go the extra mile to keep you coming back for more. So, what about this knife? It is what you would expect for a knife in this price range. It has a low failure rate. It is well built and in 99.99% of the time will not need to be returned or replaced do to a defective item (that's about one in 10,000). I own a lot of Kershaw knives and I have received a few duds. They were all replace or repaired at no cost to me. So when you're thinking of getting a knife. Ask yourself one very important question. If I get a bad one, can I get my money back, or get a new one? The answer when it comes to Kershaw is, undeniably, YES! One more thing. Kershaw is one of the only knife companies that I know if that offers FREE sharpening. Just send the knife to them and they will restore the blade to a razor sharp edge at no charge other then the cost of shipping it to them (about $10). They even cover the return shipping cost. I could go on and on, needless to say, buy a Kershaw knife and most likely, you'll want to but another one. I did with this one.
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Outstanding Knife Apr 26, 2010
This is the best knife I own, and I have owned quite a few. The spring-assist action is quick and smooth, the blade is razor sharp, and the knife's profile is so perfect that you don't even realize you have it with you when it is clipped to your pocket. It is sturdy and reliable, and has never let me down in the 2+ years that I've owned it. The tolerances between blade and handle are remarkably tight yet incredibly smooth. This knife is truly a masterful work of art. My only fear is that a bunch of hysterical, thumb-sucking, hand-wringing, tree-hugging, bed-wetting, freedom-hating politicians will move to outlaw these types of knives, and thereby deprive the law abiding citizenry of another excellent and reliable tool.
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