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Opinions of Kershaw knives?
I am considering the Kershaw Onion Tanto Blur.
Its primary purpose will be as a belt/utility knife. What are your opinions of its quality/value? In the $60 price range, would I do better with a different brand? If this is the knife you'd recommend, is $60 the price you'd pay for it, or should I be able to find it for much less?
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I have the 2 3/8 inch version, highly recommended. It can take a lot of side load, my deal. I paid $35 for it, so it sounds a bit high.
The only issue I've had, is the clip screws loosened up and one fell out, I went to the local gun smith, he gave two screws, then i put loctite on them. |
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they are the best. I have 4 onions.
check prices here http://www.smkw.com/webapp/eCommerce/main_front.jsp
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Kershaws makes some great knives. the price you quoted is a tad high, but if you can spare the scratch, go for it. one of my first "good" knives was the Whirlwind; i paid $20, and i regret giving it to a friend.
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I EDC the tanto blur and I think it's a great tool.
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My Scallion is my favorite knife. Unfortunately it's my only Kershaw - I'm sure the others are equally great.
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Thanks! I just ordered it.
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I had an Onion, assisted opening. I loved it, but so did fate, and I lost it at some point during my last National Guard weekend. I figure this is a sign I should stick with my Benchmade, but I am sorely tempted to replace the Onion anyway, but this time I'll get one with a lanyard loop!
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Love, love, love!
I am a shameless endorser of Kershaw knives. I have bought the Scallion, the Offset, the Outcast, and a WHOLE BUNCH of various versions of the Centofante knife (a Scallion-sized assisted, that I have given out as almost-gifts for years).
They are all great. But let me tell you why I really like Kershaw. I took one of the Centofante's on a camping trip, and the innards were pretty mucky when I got home. I took the knife apart, but managed to lose that little detent ball that is needed to lock the knife in the closed position. (It made a very distinct sound as it fell off my bench and into another dimension.) ![]() I called Kershaw, asked if I could buy one. They said, no, they'd send it free. When the package arrived they had enclosed a Torx Tool (free ), and a complete liner and scale for one side of the knife (the side with the lock)But no detent ball! ![]() I called, told them they'd been very generous with the Torx Tool, but perhaps I'd been unclear: I just needed that little detent ball. They apologized profusely, and said the solution was on its way. Well, the envelope arrives, and sure enough, there was the detent ball--except it was hidden inside the new knife they sent me. That's right--I asked for a detent ball, that I had lost and I was willing to pay for; they sent me a new knife, and a Torx Tool, no charge. I suspect other companies stand behind their products, but this was unique. The knives are great, and if you ever have a problem, they will solve it. Depend on it. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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^^Quite an endorsement!
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Wow, Loosedhorse, that's the best warranty service that I have ever heard of. I like Kershaw but now I have gained a new sense of respect for them.
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Thank you, LoosedHorse. I ordered the tanto-serrated blur. I will have to look at the other knives you mentioned.
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I used to have aKershaw knife that was so sharp that if I wanted French Fries, I put a couple of potatoes in the glove box with the knife and drove down a washboard road in second gear.
For hashbrowns, use third gear. I wonder what ever happened to that knife? |
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I've got a Cyclone (1630BLKST). Excellent knife. I do need to sharpen it a bit, though. After 2-3 years of heavy use, it doesn't quite shave hair any more.
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, you never got the detent ball you were trying to get, they bought you off , you sold out to the man.![]() ![]() ![]() Now wait about 6 months, and start trying to get the part to repair your knife again. Maybe even get the parts to assemble the liner and scale they sent you, into a knife. ![]() ![]() ![]() I always have had good luck with Kershaw, they stand behind their products. ![]()
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But, I had to change my tune when I couldn't quite manage to make my "complaint" letter sound rational. ![]()
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Understood. It hasn't been thrown out. It works fine, just doesn't lock closed.
I will get a detent ball for it (a gunsmith friend of mine says he has lots, and I can pick one out at some point--bring the knife, see what size, you know). But I think that Kershaw has fulfilled their obligation toward me.
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Kershaws are junk suitable for opening letters. A box cutter would be better.
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But just because I am grossly ignorant shouldn't prevent me from having an opinion, right? |
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I have the same model/blade type Blur as in the pic, and mine works amazingly. It comes razor sharp from the box, and must be some harder metal because I haven't sharpened mine once and I've had it a year. It's solid. I got mine for $54 plus tax at wallyworld. I also hear Kershaw has legendary customer service.
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