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Old 05-12-2017, 08:07 AM
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I was window shoping at hardware store . I have heard alot here speak of the Kershaw Blurr. It looks to be a nice knife . For me I will pass . I showed the clerk the differance in weight of the blurr vs my Sog Flash 2 that I had on me . He noticed the differance too. Sure the blurr is metal case but for me here lately I have been likely the lighter E D C knives like the flash and trident. I am looking to put a kershaw in my rotation. One other issue the blurr has the lock system that reminds me of the cheap gun show knifes. The clerk took out his kershaw leek to show me after he held my Sog. The leek would work for me. Any one else going light these days?
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Old 05-12-2017, 08:48 AM
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I've carried a Leek for years. I used to be able to buy knives wholesale and sold knives as a side business. I sold BUNCHES of Kershaw's in all shapes and sizes. For the average person the blend of quality at an affordable price point just fits. There are definitely better blades out there. They cost more- sometimes alot more. It depends on what your budget can afford and what your needs dictate.
As far as Kershaw knives, be aware that they do have two lines. The Leek and a fair number of the upper echelon of their product line are still made in the USA. The ones you see in the hardware store and other retail locations are mostly made in China. To be honest I handled hundreds of Kershaws when I was in the business, the Chinese versions were always of good quality and utilized the exact same materials as the US made.
People don't want to hear this but it's the honest truth. In the time that I sold knives I looked at all different shape, sizes, styles and brands of knives. Every knife that I sold I personally inspected to make sure it was clean, sharp and functioning. The cheap Chinese knives were absolute junk. Not worth spit and I wouldn't sell them. The Chinese knives made with a familiar brand name- for example Kershaw, Buck and Schrade were always good quality but sometimes a little dirty. I'd clean some leftover polish or finishing material off of them sometimes but that was it. I never got one I had to return. As far as the Made in USA brands- I returned a Bear & Sons a Kershaw and a Buck for replacement due to manufacturing flaws and I had to take a Case XX and sharpen a flat spot off of the blade before I could sell it. Keep in mind that I probably sold three to one Name Brand Chinese to one of the made in USA knives because of the cheaper price point.

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Old 05-12-2017, 10:24 AM
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I was window shoping at hardware store . I have heard alot here speak of the Kershaw Blurr. It looks to be a nice knife . For me I will pass . I showed the clerk the differance in weight of the blurr vs my Sog Flash 2 that I had on me . He noticed the differance too. Sure the blurr is metal case but for me here lately I have been likely the lighter E D C knives like the flash and trident. I am looking to put a kershaw in my rotation. One other issue the blurr has the lock system that reminds me of the cheap gun show knifes. The clerk took out his kershaw leek to show me after he held my Sog. The leek would work for me. Any one else going light these days?


I have many knives including a number of Kershaws. I have a Leek but I don't carry it often because the blade tip is very delicate. My favorite Kershaw is the 1870 Knockout. It is relatively light for its size and US made. I don't mind a little heft and usually have two knives on me. SOG knives have just never appealed to me.


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Old 05-12-2017, 12:16 PM
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Old 05-12-2017, 12:22 PM
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Kershaw Link 1776. I like that one too. Mine is gray. Kershaw


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Old 05-12-2017, 02:01 PM
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I seem to have misplaced my Kershaw and I'm pissed...Amazon often runs a sale on them and I'm just waiting to see if it will turn up before I replace it. Knowing that, as soon as I replace it I'm sure it will turn up...
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Oh. Knives. I clicked on this thinking it was gonna be about that little town in South Carolina.
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i have had a couple Leeks and really like them. A while back a sporting goods store was selling Kershaw Oso's. I picked one up for work. The blade is 3.5", has the Speedsafe easy open feature, Nylon handle, almost weightless. I think i paid about $20.....this is the best inexpensive knife i've found in a while
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There are several Kershaws on my shelf, most notably a couple of Leeks and an Oso Sweet I paid 13 bucks for. It quit opening for me and Kershaw sent me a new spring, gratis, but the problem turned out to be mis-adjustment of the pivot and a lack of lubrication. It is a nice little pocket knife.

The Cryo were well received by several kids who received them as Christmas gifts. I find even the inexpensive imported Kershaws to be decent, accessible working knives.
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Hard to beat a Leek. Easy carry, reasonable price, USA made, big enough for work, but not so big it puts you on the spot with the authorities should you ever have to empty your pockets on the hood of a police car. And the assisted opening gets the blade out and locked as quick as an auto.
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the only problem i had with my Oso Sweet was the clip screws wanted to loosen up. A little bit of blue locktite fixed that.....Mike
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the only problem i had with my Oso Sweet was the clip screws wanted to loosen up. A little bit of blue locktite fixed that.....Mike


Believe it or not, there are counterfeit Osos out there. I know because I have one. Just a heads up in case someone finds a "too good to be true " price. Buyer beware. The genuine Oso is definitely worth having.


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