Kershaw Blackout (1550); 3.25” DLCBlack Stainless Sandvik Steel Blade; Glass Filled Nylon Handle with SpeedSafe Assisted Opening, Flipper, Thumbstud, Liner Lock and Single-Position Pocketclip; 3.5 oz.

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Kershaw Blackout (1550); 3.25” DLCBlack Stainless Sandvik Steel Blade; Glass Filled Nylon Handle...

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Durability

Customers are highly satisfied with the durability of the Kershaw Blackout knife, praising its ability to withstand heavy use and abuse for extended periods without showing signs of wear or damage. They appreciate the strong clip and the lifetime warranty offered by Kershaw.

Edge Retention

Customers are overwhelmingly positive about the edge retention of the Kershaw Blackout knife, praising its durability and ease of sharpening. Some have noted that it holds an edge longer than other stainless steel blades they've owned. A few customers also appreciate the assisted opening feature and the knife's compact size, making it a popular choice for everyday carry (EDC). However, some left-handed users have mentioned that it is not designed for them.

Sharpness

Customers are overwhelmingly positive about the sharpness of the Kershaw Blackout knife, praising its ability to hold an edge well and be easily sharpened when needed. Some customers also appreciate the knife's lightweight design and smooth operation. A small number of customers have mentioned that they prefer other models from Kershaw but still hold a positive opinion of this knife.

Lightweight

Customers generally appreciate the lightweight design of the Kershaw Blackout knife, with some mentioning its slim look and feel as added benefits. However, a few users have expressed concerns about the perceived cheapness of the handle.

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Quality

This knife is balanced and well built ergonomically which is very important when field dressing.

Very well constructed knife, opens quickly and easily, cuts through paper like butter.

This makes it incovenient as there is no room between the clip and the thumb button when set-up on the left side.

The spring broke last year and i still carried and used it every day.

Price

Kershaw is very affordable and i haven't had any problems with any of the knives i've bought.

Great quality for such an inexpensive product.

At least the price has gone down to where it it almost half of what i paid 6 years ago!

Actually bought this knife at walmart for 30 bucks on sale a couple of years back.

Packaging/appearance

Opens in a flash, locks up tight with no wiggle, holds an edge for a long time, and the serrated edge is awesome for cutting th... Read More

Competitiveness

Kershaw crafts much better equipment than any of its competitors in the same price range.

Compared to other similar priced knives, this kershaw holds an edge much longer.

I have purchase other kershaw knives and find that the knives above $25.

Overview

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great, sharp, open, good and first.

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Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 78.7% of the reviews are reliable.

This product had a total of 161 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 16 2024.