Kershaw Blur Tanto Black Pocketknife, 3.4" Sandvik 14C28N Stainless Steel Recurved Blade, Assisted Thumb-Stud Opening EDC

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.

Great knife for a good value. The knife has a great appearance. Who doesn’t like black on black. The knife fits well in your hand, feels good, and has a little weight to it. I like the blade assist which makes it easier to open like a bada**. Great everyday carry knife

Hi guys,I've just received the Kershaw Blur and it's honestly the best EDC I've ever had. Everything about it is exactly what I want in an EDC (everyday carry), plus that Speed Safe opening, designed by Ken Onion is amazingly quick and easy to open.The size and weight are perfect, slim enough not to leave a bulge in your pocket. Grip design has excellent ergonomics, easy to grip with textured sides. Blade is matte finished and sharp and is just the right length for most tasks. Liner lock does it's job (more on this later). Again, speed safe is a god-send for EDC's. It works almost as quick as a switchblade, in fact, I'm sure this will be mistaken for one due to the speed and sound it makes when you open it. Clip is also designed well and lets the knife sit with about 1/2inch of the knife exposed in your pocket (clip can also be transferred to the bottom of the knife). Knife's build is very solid, fit and finish are excellent. You really cannot go wrong with this knife.Regarding the Liner Lock:Now, prior to buying this, I did some research and stumbled on a video showing how the user whacks the knife at the back of the blade and it closes. I'm sure this scared off a lot of potential customers needlessly. I have two comments on the video, one is that folding knives of ANY kind are not meant to be slammed anywhere at the back of the blade, for that kind of stuff, get a fixed-blade where you have the metal extending all the way to the end of the grip. Second, the knife in the video may already be defective, although unlikely, it's still possible that a defective product goes out from the factory. However, to test this or any knife's lock, all you have to do is open it and hold the knife at the sides of the grip (making sure your fingers won't get closed on), then with your other hand hold the sides of the blade, next, try to close the knife, if it closes or if there's play, it's defective. Don't slam the back of the blade like in the video, this can and will damage the knife! Again, folding knives were never meant to be used this way, doing this type of thing will damage it.Rough use, even if used properly, can also damage the locking mechanism over time. Heck, even pocket lint can affect a knife's lock! So, it's best to do periodic checks on your folding knife's locking mechanisms in a way similar to what I mentioned earlier. Like I said, any kind of lock on a folding knife should not be considered as a perfect safety fix, rather, that it's simply a better alternative to no lock at all. However, frame locks are indeed a tad more secure than liner locks. But, in no way can a frame lock be better than a fixed blade when it comes to being secure.To sum up:Fit and Finish: ExcellentSize and Weight: ExcellentEase of Opening: ExcellentErgonomics: ExcellentLock: Works as it should.Price: +-$50 cheap for what you're getting.

Best pocket knife I've ever owned & owned many in my 46 years. Getting another for a backup just to have & a few for gifts probably. The quality, the feel are 10/10. Love how lightweight it is & sharp as a razor out of the box. No doubt this knife will hold up with heavy use. Also, the grip is sweet, like that granulated rubber material they use for playgrounds. I have no idea who this Ken Onion guy is but he designed one heck of a pocketknife with this one. I hope Kershaw never discontinues this model.