Killer Kershaw Blur Review

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Kai USA is undeniably one of the most highly respected knife manufacturers in the world today, and it's hardly surprising that their Kershaw knives brands have acquired a phenomenal fan base over the years. Of course it only stands to reason that with such a strong following, the company is under a tremendous amount of pressure to manufacture knives of the highest quality imaginable, and their flagship Kershaw knives are certainly no exception to the rule. In fact, the amount of attention that has gone into creating perfect aesthetics is evident from the minute you pick one up, and of course the function of the knife has by no means been compromise at all.

The vast majority of Kershaw knives tend to have a naturally shaped handle, but the new Kershaw Blur sports a much flatter and sleeker design. In order to accommodate this, they have used a special tape on the grip so that the knife can still be handled effectively without having to worry about it slipping out of the hand.

The knife handle is light and durable since it is made from anodized aluminum-the same type of metal that is used for building airplanes. The approximate weight of the Kershaw Blur is about 4.2 oz which is impressive when one considers that the knife is about 4.5 inches long.

The blade is made from stainless steel thereby making it strong and resilient against corrosion. The knife is shipped with the blade already sharpened so you will not need to do that on your own. When compared to other knives used in similar conditions, the sharpened blade of a Kershaw Blur retains its sharpness for a much longer duration.

One of the things that some Kershaw die-hards might have a problem with when it comes to the Kershaw Blur might be the integration of a thumb-stud as opposed to the usual trigger. Strictly speaking, this in itself might not be a problem and the main issue here would likely be the discomfort experienced Kershaw knife veterans that might have gotten used to the trigger now having to contend with this new mechanism.

In order to minimize the risk of a handler accidentally cutting themselves, Kershaw Blur has made a point of retaining their Speed Safe concept, and the ability to open the blade with only one hand has also been retained.

It should also be mentioned that even though the blade has been manufactured from high quality stainless steel, that doesn't mean that it's impossible for it to rust. With that said, it's not very likely unless your knife is stored primarily in an area that is excessively humid. For the average person however, the chance of seeing any rust appearing is minimal.

The choice of color from red, black and gray means one is not limited in color preferences. With a $60 to $65 price tag, the amount of value the Kershaw Blur knife delivers is worth the price. Kershaw Blur knives can be purchased from your local store as well as online.

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