Kershaw-Ken Onion knives

[model 70]

Just swung by Wal-Mart for a new knife. I found a pretty sweet one too. It's intended for everyday carry.

It's made by Kershaw and has the name Ken Onion on the blade. It's got a synthetic handle and the whole thing is black, blade and all. Seems pretty sharp too. I was stuck between that one and a similar one made by Gerber. A couple of the selling points of this knife was the spring assisted blade and the fact that it was made here in the states. The Gerber was not.

How good are these knives?

[Swift]

I've looked at the Kershaw Chive (an Onion design) and have been very impressed by the little blade. I have yet to purchase one though.

[Tater]

My only beef with mine is that the blade has a tendancy to open on it's own sometimes. I've never been cut, but a couple of my pockets have extra holes in them.

[gregarat]

I have a limited edition Leek. I never had the thing open acidently, but there is a safety to keep it from happening.

Most Kreshaw knifes have a 420 stainless blade. 420 is a very soft steel and the most resistant to rust, the soft steel makes it easy to get sharp and easy to get dull. If you dont mind sharpening often its neat.

Great knife for EDC. My second favorite cheapy next to Spyderco. If I had the money I would get a Cammilus CUDA DOMINATOR.

I would be a diehard Camillus buyer if only Camillus made more knife blades from S30V.

[irish lager]

sounds like you picked up a blackout. i carried a whirlwind for a few months, whirlwinds are 440A blade steel and so are the blackouts IIRC. My two major reasons for selling my whirlwind were i found it to be a bit thick in the pocket, and i personally dont care for assisted openers. i am just as fast w/ a hole or stud, that i dont need the assist. Also i dont like having to depend on a spring, there is the posibilty that it will not function. That is my own prefrence. I think kershaw makes great knives, and they are well designed to serve the average user.
J

[SShepherd]

Ken is an excellent knifemaker, and has designed about 80% of Kershaws current knife line . He invented and patented the "speed safe" on his knives. If you really want a treat, find one of the custom knives he makes, they are superb.
Kershaw makes a very good product, and stand behind their product very well if you should have a problem.


Tater: there's a safety on them so they won't open by mistake. just slide it up.

[irish lager]

the smaller onions have the safety, but the whirlwind and blackout are with out.
J

[Tater]

No it doesn't

[Lone Star]

I've carried my Chive 1600 for about two years, it is a fine "value" knife. Good enough for all chores needed, yet cheap enough that I don't worry about losing it (I've only lost one pocket knife in 40 years of carrying, but ya never know). The blade is easy to sharpen and the lock feature works fine for me. I did remove the belt clip - this made it even smaller in the pocket, a good thing.

[SShepherd]

which one do you own tater?

[Tater]

Evidently, the one without a safety. It's a Blackout.

[rick savage]

kershaw makes a great knife, we have never had one come back. the rainbow leek is a beautiful knife,and as for as the gerber, most all of your major brands have knives made in china , be careful when buying that you don;t buy one that is made international, usa or german knives or the best

[Tater]

I love mine, it's just not good for an EDC. I keep it in my web gear and it works great. Holds an edge and easy to sharpen and it's easy to open while wearing gloves.