![]() Kershaw has also collaborated with custom knifemakers Grant and Gavin Hawk, Frank Centofante, and Ernest Emerson. Cutlery Hall of Famer Ken Onion, a custom knife maker and inventor of the “SpeedSafe” assisted opening mechanism, is the premier knife designer for Kershaw Knives. ![]() Over the years, Kershaw Knives has worked with several custom knifemakers. In 1978, KAI Cutlery purchased Kershaw Knives and the company, renamed KAI USA Ltd., continues today with three product lines including the original Kershaw Knives, Zero Tolerance Knives, and Shun Cutlery which primarily markets kitchen cutlery. Japanese based KAI Cutlery manufactured those designs. Kershaw Knives was founded in 1974 in Portland, Oregon when knife salesman Pete Kershaw started a cutlery company that would make knives from his designs. Measures 4-3/8" closed and weighs 4.0 oz. ![]() The black coated pocket clip allows for tip up or tip down carry, and is completely removable. The 3-3/8" blade has a hardness of 58-60 Rc. The built-in flipper design makes the knives easy to deploy, left or right-handed. Trac-Tec grip-tape inserts in the handle provides for a solid grip.Įquipped with Kershaw's patented SpeedSafe® assisted opening system for smooth, easy opening. The handles are anodized in either an olive drab or camo pattern. The handle scales are made from durable 6061-T6 anodized aluminum, which helps to make this knife lightweight and durable. The blade has a black Cerakote coating that helps protect against wear and corrosion resistance and is non-reflective. The high performance Sandvick 14C28N stainless steel is corrosion resistant and has excellent edge-holding ability. ![]() The blade shape is excellent for slicing and piercing capabilities. The Blur by Kershaw is equipped with a big, slightly recurved blade that is ideal for multitasking. ![]()
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