The Barge! And the Copper Natrix I pre ordered. When's it coming in!? I can't wait!!! Although I do get an auto email every so often tells me to wait which I like... Good job!
I work 2 blocks away from Kershaw and every year they have a warehouse sale the first weekend of December, every knive is about 50% off. I absolutely love the quality and customer service. With that said my favorites are the Scallion, Launch 2 and 3. My wife carries the Chive every day and wont leave home without it. Be cautious when buying Kershaw online, if the blade has 4X's on it they do not have the lifetime warranty. Cheers
Old video but I just received a launch 1 AND launch 4 and I’m impressed with the quality of both. The launch 1 has a good strong snappy action and it is extremely comfortable. The launch 4 is small but mighty!! When you press the button, it deploys EXTEEMELY fast! I throw the 4 in my pocket as it is small.
The first Kershaw that I ever owned was the OSO Sweet. It was my EDC for several years and I liked it so much that I've given away a dozen, or so, of them to friends and family. A perfect all around pocket knife. My current favorite that I've carried for the past few years is the Blur, in black, with the black partially serrated tanto blade. It's been a beast! I have at least 2, maybe 3, other Kershaws in my collection. All very good knives and very affordable!
I used a launch two for about three years as my daily,breaking down boxes and such every day.then I sold it to a buddy two years ago,who carries it daily,(he's a comercial electrician) He showed it to me the other day,and apart from being dull as a butter knife,and being a little less snappy on the opening,(because it was so gritty),it was solid as a rock.I have multiple autos,benchmade,protech,etc,and a launch 7 now-build quality,none of those higher end peices have jack on kershaw!
I've daily carried a Blur since 2008. I bought my first one in 2008, in a tanto blade configuration. Broke the tip, reshaped and sharpened it back. Lost it two separate times for multiple years and it somehow found its way back to me. It's since been retired for sentimental reasons, but I've worn two more since then. One, I lost and never found and the other I've had since 2012. It's now 2023. The grip tape inlay has peeled a bit and I've sharpened it one time with a worksharp sharpener and that's it. It just works. It goes everywhere with me.
I really enjoyed the video,i enjoyed your approach talking about each knife's uses.i recently picked up on sale a kershaw scallion which is a fantastic small knife...keep up the good work..too bad i can not order from you as i live in brooklyn
I bought the Kershaw Filter at Walmart for $21.00. Awesome knife and very durable. It is a tank that you could probably pass down to your great grandkids. A Humvee couldn't break that thing. 😂 The Cryo II looks just like mine for the most part. Thank you for the video review. 😎✌️
So far, I’ve bought 10 Eris’. Mostly as gifts. I Collect ZT but I every day carry the ERIS. it’s just a great little knife, it’s attractive, sharp, easy to sharpen, functional, comfortable… everything you’d want
Own a few Kershaw. Honestly I carry a $20 Kershaw burst most often. It’s pretty awesome. Of these wasn’t a fan of the Emerson Kershaws I bought. But the cryo 2 is hard to beat. A little heavy but it’s really nice
The link slides every where with a bad clip and slippery aluminum. Kershaw knives generally suck. Bad material. The link went with okay materials, but dont trust that knife to retain in pocket.
I'm new in the knife World, about 6 months now actively collecting. I bought about 4 ir 5 Kershaw's off the Snap-on truck back in 99-2000 just for the looks. Today they are very collectible my two favorite being the liner lock. straight and serrated edge brand new in the boxes. top five link , zing, volt ss, blackout and to my amazement 8312 thistle very cheap but I like the button to unlock only one like it .
Concur with the Blur and that’s fer sure. Made in Portland, OR where I live. My latest knife purchase is the Blur with S30V in satin with black handle. Iconic. I think I bought it from you guys. I insist on the authentic article from an authentic dealer. Thanks.
Bought 2 leeks, In the blackwash composite. I love the Leek, its my favorite EDC. I EDC about 11 different Kershaw knives. I also love the Kershaw Endgame.
Links, Leeks, Launch 3s, and Scallions... And am trying to put my hands on more to choose a 5th but I keep getting different versions of the first 4! Serrated or plain blades, blade and frame colors, custom clips, lanyards... I clearly have enough going on with just these! Great video! 🙈🙊🙉 🇺🇸 ⚔ Love Kershaw! ⚔🇺🇸
Framelock leek is the best for me. I have 2 framelocks and 1 with a linerlock. I have tried the blur and find myself not liking the assist on that, but also don't like assists without flippers. It's hard to feel the action of an assist using the thumbstuds which you usually put enough force into to open manually anyway. Great video!
any links to a video showing how to operate any of the CQC using the thumb operation. Is it easy to do? And which knife is the best in this series in your opinion? Thanks man
the best for me is the Volt ll. its small and fits in my pocket without any fuss ..it stays sharp good blade design and when its on sale the best buy ever
I used to own two Kershaw Amphibians until they were stolen. I had them since 1992. I bought them off of a Snap On tool truck. Where can I buy another one?
I'm an amature knife maker and fan of many designers. I'm also a heavy knife user. The Blur is my go- to carry again and again ....there are some others that may be better is specific areas but none yet have proven to be a better all around blade...
I have been carrying the Kershaw diskin design in my pocket for 3 years now yes it's been sharpened down but I do a lot of farm work and outdoor work and I live off-grid and I wish I could find another one. I gutted and skinned a whole cow and did not sharpen the blade. The handle has never come loose the clip is never come loose. I would recommend the Cure shot juice can design to anyone and I want another one and they say they don't produce them anymore so if anybody knows how to get me another one I want one
I know it's different for everyone but I'm looking at 3 models currently for my first Kershaw.... Scallion, Blur and Cryo... Help lol. What should be my first?
I don't really know anything about knives but have recently gotten into them because of marvel knife tricks. I came across these these types of knives from the 1999 movie "The Secret Pact"(a movie that I got into because of tbe actor Rider Strong a.k.a Shawn Hunter on Boy Meets World and Girl Meets World). The tricks the character (Lenny Dalton) does in that movie is so simple and elegant yet so badass to me which has gotten me into those types of knives and I really want that knife so I can learn how to do that trick
Skyline, an oldie but goodie. Very lightweight for the blade size, good ergos, good steel, USA made. The manual flipper will deploy as fast as any assisted with a bit of break-in and lubrication. Recently ordered a Fraxion as well.
I love the blade design on the shuffle 2 but hate the thin handles. Doesn't seem to match up to the beefy blade. Wish they would beef up the handle in the next version and it may make the list next time.
I have several Leek's, my favorite is the Glow in the dark carbon fiber scales with a DLC coated CPM-154 blade. I find it a nicer piece than most popular more expensive knives.
I've got the Link in Bohler M390 - by far my favorite Kershaw. The Cryo in D2 - great little knife that sees more pocket time than any of my Kershaws. And the CQCLX - which isn't a horrible knife, but is really too large; the Emerson wave will deploy the blade, but the blade will often catch on the inside of the pocket.
Very late to the Blur game but just picked one up at Walmart for $68. They are standard about $90-$100 now. I did see one for $78 but definitely none in the 60 range. OH well, I guess it's because it is a well know well loved good knife. Kershaw website says MSRP $130 but can find them around 100 bucks now. Happy to have mine. I got Olive Drab. It was sharp out of the box but not sure anything will be as sharp out the box as my Launch 8 I got. That thing was ridiculous and came to a needle point.
Been rocking the Knockout M390 for the last week. My other favorite is the Dividend M390. Waiting for the copper natrix and the Bareknuckle, hope they drop soon.
I've had 2 Kershaw's and I lost the first one. But the second knife I was using to cut bark off a piece of wood and broke a chip out of it. The chip was too deep to grind out, so I sent it back. The knife only cost $25.00 and the warranty department wouldn't replace the blade free they wanted me to pay $25.00 for a new blade. Guess I won't be buying Kershaw knives anymore!
At the time of this vid, they didn't have the 7 & 8 yet and are by far the two best autos from the launch series. 7 is more of a tactical knife and is a beauty, then the 8 is a dagger style stiletto and is super modern looking with carbon fiber & the action is lightning quick
After purchasing the M390 Dividend a couple months ago, I sold my Leek. The Leek is, personally, inferior to the Dividend (especially in the M390 option). If I were to do a Top 5: Dividend (M390), Knockout, Link, Blur, Camber (tho, I admit it's similar to the Dividend...bias be damned!)
The Barge! And the Copper Natrix I pre ordered. When's it coming in!? I can't wait!!! Although I do get an auto email every so often tells me to wait which I like... Good job!
Got the link went to change the pocket and it snapped in half , went to send it into kershaw to get a new clip still haven't got one back , so it just sits in my drawer
Dividend beats the Leek by a long shot! Dividend, Link, anything in M390, and the Cinder are my favorite Kershaw knives. The Cinder is REALLY handy as a utility tool.
Best pocket knife ever made Ken onion "Shallot"... why the hell did they discontinue such a awesome knife? Bring back the Shallot a touch bigger with a 4-inch blade dammit.. for the night is dark and full of terrors.
I thought we were naming our favorite, but everyone is naming their collection...ok: Leek, Scallion, Amplitude3.25, Showtime, Shuffle, Starter, Freefall, Oso Sweet, & Barge
The Leek is NOT a Wharncliffe blade. They did make one for a very brief time, but the spear point is pretty much all you'll find. And the Launch has a stone-wash blade, not frame....
I have a Cryo and love it. Carries well, easy opening, easy to sharpen. I don't like the weight, though. Imagine a world where the Cryo doesn't weigh so much. Maybe Micarta or Fiber Reinforced scales instead of the all metal design. My wish is it was closer in weight to a Spyderco Delica.
Composite Dividend. I'm mad they put the good N690 in the spine instead of the other way around! I hate D2 and I'm crazy about M690!!! I love how thin and sliced Dividend is.
Tell us what your favorite Kershaw is.
The Barge! And the Copper Natrix I pre ordered. When's it coming in!? I can't wait!!! Although I do get an auto email every so often tells me to wait which I like... Good job!
Atmos!! So thin, so light, so perfect 👌
Dividend in M390. The dividend is better than the leek in every way.
Kershaw Link is my favorite
i loved my blur and someone stole it!!
I work 2 blocks away from Kershaw and every year they have a warehouse sale the first weekend of December, every knive is about 50% off. I absolutely love the quality and customer service. With that said my favorites are the Scallion, Launch 2 and 3. My wife carries the Chive every day and wont leave home without it. Be cautious when buying Kershaw online, if the blade has 4X's on it they do not have the lifetime warranty. Cheers
Old video but I just received a launch 1 AND launch 4 and I’m impressed with the quality of both. The launch 1 has a good strong snappy action and it is extremely comfortable. The launch 4 is small but mighty!! When you press the button, it deploys EXTEEMELY fast! I throw the 4 in my pocket as it is small.
Knockout, Dividend (especially when the M390 is around), Atmos, Blur, Concierge
Those are some solid picks.
The first Kershaw that I ever owned was the OSO Sweet. It was my EDC for several years and I liked it so much that I've given away a dozen, or so, of them to friends and family. A perfect all around pocket knife. My current favorite that I've carried for the past few years is the Blur, in black, with the black partially serrated tanto blade. It's been a beast! I have at least 2, maybe 3, other Kershaws in my collection. All very good knives and very affordable!
Blur is one of my all time favorite along with the leek and the knockout. Never tried autos but those are my fav
I used a launch two for about three years as my daily,breaking down boxes and such every day.then I sold it to a buddy two years ago,who carries it daily,(he's a comercial electrician) He showed it to me the other day,and apart from being dull as a butter knife,and being a little less snappy on the opening,(because it was so gritty),it was solid as a rock.I have multiple autos,benchmade,protech,etc,and a launch 7 now-build quality,none of those higher end peices have jack on kershaw!
I own 3 of the 5.... I love them all!
I have got the leek (with dual composite on blade) and the blur. Both of them are really nice to use.
I've daily carried a Blur since 2008. I bought my first one in 2008, in a tanto blade configuration. Broke the tip, reshaped and sharpened it back. Lost it two separate times for multiple years and it somehow found its way back to me. It's since been retired for sentimental reasons, but I've worn two more since then. One, I lost and never found and the other I've had since 2012. It's now 2023. The grip tape inlay has peeled a bit and I've sharpened it one time with a worksharp sharpener and that's it. It just works. It goes everywhere with me.
I have multi blurs absolutely incredible knife
I really enjoyed the video,i enjoyed your approach talking about each knife's uses.i recently picked up on sale a kershaw scallion which is a fantastic small knife...keep up the good work..too bad i can not order from you as i live in brooklyn
I bought the Kershaw Filter at Walmart for $21.00. Awesome knife and very durable. It is a tank that you could probably pass down to your great grandkids. A Humvee couldn't break that thing. 😂 The Cryo II looks just like mine for the most part. Thank you for the video review. 😎✌️
So far, I’ve bought 10 Eris’. Mostly as gifts. I Collect ZT but I every day carry the ERIS. it’s just a great little knife, it’s attractive, sharp, easy to sharpen, functional, comfortable… everything you’d want
Own a few Kershaw. Honestly I carry a $20 Kershaw burst most often. It’s pretty awesome. Of these wasn’t a fan of the Emerson Kershaws I bought. But the cryo 2 is hard to beat. A little heavy but it’s really nice
LINK all the way. Been carrying it everyday for 2 years. Made in the USA with the model number of 1776
The link slides every where with a bad clip and slippery aluminum. Kershaw knives generally suck. Bad material. The link went with okay materials, but dont trust that knife to retain in pocket.
Kershaw 1830 OSO Sweet. EDC. Love it.
So glad DCA does videos by himself
I'm new in the knife World, about 6 months now actively collecting. I bought about 4 ir 5 Kershaw's off the Snap-on truck back in 99-2000 just for the looks. Today they are very collectible my two favorite being the liner lock. straight and serrated edge brand new in the boxes. top five link , zing, volt ss, blackout and to my amazement 8312 thistle very cheap but I like the button to unlock only one like it .
Concur with the Blur and that’s fer sure. Made in Portland, OR where I live. My latest knife purchase is the Blur with S30V in satin with black handle. Iconic. I think I bought it from you guys. I insist on the authentic article from an authentic dealer. Thanks.
Leek definitely. Blur definitely. I just got Husker and XL Reverb.
Bought 2 leeks, In the blackwash composite. I love the Leek, its my favorite EDC. I EDC about 11 different Kershaw knives. I also love the Kershaw Endgame.
The CQC is my favorite. The Em wave feature on it is the most reliable automatic opening device of its kind.
Links, Leeks, Launch 3s, and Scallions...
And am trying to put my hands on more to choose a 5th but I keep getting different versions of the first 4! Serrated or plain blades, blade and frame colors, custom clips, lanyards... I clearly have enough going on with just these! Great video! 🙈🙊🙉
🇺🇸 ⚔ Love Kershaw! ⚔🇺🇸
I carry the Blur quite a lot, as well as the Link! I'm a BIG Kershaw fan!
M390 Dividend, M390 Link, Knockout, Camp 10 for outdoors, and AM3 for gentleman's carry.
There is a m390 knockout now. It's at USA Blade for $100 starting. They have a few models.
Kershaw 3880 black wash 3.5" blade, Hinderer design....bought two @ about $25 each...EDC love 'em
Framelock leek is the best for me. I have 2 framelocks and 1 with a linerlock. I have tried the blur and find myself not liking the assist on that, but also don't like assists without flippers. It's hard to feel the action of an assist using the thumbstuds which you usually put enough force into to open manually anyway. Great video!
The launch 1 is such a good knife.
any links to a video showing how to operate any of the CQC using the thumb operation. Is it easy to do? And which knife is the best in this series in your opinion? Thanks man
the best for me is the Volt ll. its small and fits in my pocket without any fuss ..it stays sharp good blade design and when its on sale the best buy ever
I used to own two Kershaw Amphibians until they were stolen. I had them since 1992. I bought them off of a Snap On tool truck. Where can I buy another one?
Blur series is my favorite Kershaw line.
Just picked up a launch 2 months ago. Love it!
I'm an amature knife maker and fan of many designers. I'm also a heavy knife user. The Blur is my go- to carry again and again ....there are some others that may be better is specific areas but none yet have proven to be a better all around blade...
I have been carrying the Kershaw diskin design in my pocket for 3 years now yes it's been sharpened down but I do a lot of farm work and outdoor work and I live off-grid and I wish I could find another one. I gutted and skinned a whole cow and did not sharpen the blade. The handle has never come loose the clip is never come loose. I would recommend the Cure shot juice can design to anyone and I want another one and they say they don't produce them anymore so if anybody knows how to get me another one I want one
I know it's different for everyone but I'm looking at 3 models currently for my first Kershaw.... Scallion, Blur and Cryo... Help lol. What should be my first?
I don't really know anything about knives but have recently gotten into them because of marvel knife tricks. I came across these these types of knives from the 1999 movie "The Secret Pact"(a movie that I got into because of tbe actor Rider Strong a.k.a Shawn Hunter on Boy Meets World and Girl Meets World). The tricks the character (Lenny Dalton) does in that movie is so simple and elegant yet so badass to me which has gotten me into those types of knives and I really want that knife so I can learn how to do that trick
Have carried the leek for years, just got a dividend and like it very much.
What a great job you guys have.....
Skyline, an oldie but goodie. Very lightweight for the blade size, good ergos, good steel, USA made. The manual flipper will deploy as fast as any assisted with a bit of break-in and lubrication. Recently ordered a Fraxion as well.
I love the blade design on the shuffle 2 but hate the thin handles. Doesn't seem to match up to the beefy blade. Wish they would beef up the handle in the next version and it may make the list next time.
I have 11 Kerahaws. My favs are the Link, Thermite, and Thistle. Good edc :)
Dividend M390 is by far my favorite.
I don't have 5 Kershaws but I have been carrying a Blur since 05 and it still locks up tight without any play.
Never too late to add to the collection. Glad to hear the Blur is still holding up.
I have several Leek's, my favorite is the Glow in the dark
carbon fiber scales with a DLC coated CPM-154 blade. I find it a nicer piece than most popular more expensive knives.
Most of my knives are Kershaw and I have two of the Launch 1s and one of the Launch 2s. They are by far the best autos for the money.
I've got the Link in Bohler M390 - by far my favorite Kershaw. The Cryo in D2 - great little knife that sees more pocket time than any of my Kershaws. And the CQCLX - which isn't a horrible knife, but is really too large; the Emerson wave will deploy the blade, but the blade will often catch on the inside of the pocket.
Dang... it's tough to pick a top 5 but I think that the Knockout should have been on this list with out question!
Very late to the Blur game but just picked one up at Walmart for $68. They are standard about $90-$100 now. I did see one for $78 but definitely none in the 60 range. OH well, I guess it's because it is a well know well loved good knife. Kershaw website says MSRP $130 but can find them around 100 bucks now. Happy to have mine. I got Olive
Drab. It was sharp out of the box but not sure anything will be as sharp out the box as my Launch 8 I got. That thing was ridiculous and came to a needle point.
The kershaw launch 1 👍👍. A hundred thumbs up
Great video guys
Been rocking the Knockout M390 for the last week. My other favorite is the Dividend M390. Waiting for the copper natrix and the Bareknuckle, hope they drop soon.
I sold my ZT's and kept my M390 Knockout, that should tell ya something.
David Mayle
Been rocking the 1050 folder for 35 years and it still has plenty of life left.
Yo Dave Sweet video! where is more videos like this?
I have a Leek in D2/Sandvik, Cryo II, Oso Sweet, Thistle, and (my favorite Kershaw) a Link in S35VN. Thinking of getting the California Launch.
Oscar Medina I adore my cryo 2. Great knife.
Guys can u go over best 2inch blade
Awesome informational educational video experience Y'alls
I've had 2 Kershaw's and I lost the first one. But the second knife I was using to cut bark off a piece of wood and broke a chip out of it. The chip was too deep to grind out, so I sent it back. The knife only cost $25.00 and the warranty department wouldn't replace the blade free they wanted me to pay $25.00 for a new blade. Guess I won't be buying Kershaw knives anymore!
I have the second one I like it
What is EDC please 🇬🇧
Excellent Review!
Launch 13 for tactical use and a blur for everything from duck hunting to opening boxes at work
The Link and Knockout!
Those are some great knives.
Leek is great I agree but my new favorite is the Knockout. Lightweight and durable.
Should be the Knockout, my current favorite. Can't wait to get the Bareknuckle too.
RJ Tactical 3.0, Scallion, Oso Sweet
My Skyline XL is my favorite Kershaw.
Just purchased a oso as my first knife from you guys
At the time of this vid, they didn't have the 7 & 8 yet and are by far the two best autos from the launch series. 7 is more of a tactical knife and is a beauty, then the 8 is a dagger style stiletto and is super modern looking with carbon fiber & the action is lightning quick
The blur and leek are classics-like Buck 110 level status.
After purchasing the M390 Dividend a couple months ago, I sold my Leek. The Leek is, personally, inferior to the Dividend (especially in the M390 option). If I were to do a Top 5: Dividend (M390), Knockout, Link, Blur, Camber (tho, I admit it's similar to the Dividend...bias be damned!)
Been wanting a launch 1 forever. Still can't find one for a decent price
Knockout
Camber (what the Blur should be)
Dividend
Natrix
Thermite (better budget than Cryo)
Best Kershaw is/was the Shallot by Ken Onion design!!!! Perfect size, thin, just needed a deep carry clip
Thanks for supporting the Royal Rangers!
Kershaw shield is the best !
natrix is becoming pretty popular especially with the copper scale
The Barge! And the Copper Natrix I pre ordered. When's it coming in!? I can't wait!!! Although I do get an auto email every so often tells me to wait which I like... Good job!
Hi
I'm really digging the Seguin.
Is the launch 1 legal to carry in pa
Bareknuckle wins for me, with the Astada a close second!
Lifter 🥇
Got the link went to change the pocket and it snapped in half , went to send it into kershaw to get a new clip still haven't got one back , so it just sits in my drawer
Knockout Leek Dividend scallion Link
Dividend beats the Leek by a long shot! Dividend, Link, anything in M390, and the Cinder are my favorite Kershaw knives. The Cinder is REALLY handy as a utility tool.
Kershaw Crown!😊
I'm looking for a hand held knife that would be good at cutting through braided rubber hose.
Knockout, Launch 1, Dividend, Injection series
Or it could develop a Christmas gift list application or wedding gift-giving registry.
1830 Oso Sweet
Cryo II, Eris, Injection 3.0/3.5, Natrix cf. 👍🏽🔪
Cryo 2 and Knock out...
Best pocket knife ever made Ken onion "Shallot"... why the hell did they discontinue such a awesome knife?
Bring back the Shallot a touch bigger with a 4-inch blade dammit.. for the night is dark and full of terrors.
It would be helpful if you guys just told us the price for each knife in the vid.
I carry an Oso Sweet along with a Super Tool 300. Great combo for edc. Oh and a Protac for lighting the way.
Leek, Brawler, Launch 2 serrated, & Launch 4
I thought we were naming our favorite, but everyone is naming their collection...ok:
Leek, Scallion, Amplitude3.25, Showtime, Shuffle, Starter, Freefall, Oso Sweet, & Barge
The Leek is NOT a Wharncliffe blade. They did make one for a very brief time, but the spear point is pretty much all you'll find. And the Launch has a stone-wash blade, not frame....
I have a Cryo and love it. Carries well, easy opening, easy to sharpen. I don't like the weight, though. Imagine a world where the Cryo doesn't weigh so much. Maybe Micarta or Fiber Reinforced scales instead of the all metal design. My wish is it was closer in weight to a Spyderco Delica.
Concierge,Atmos, Blur can't believe Bareknuckle wasn't there. Not sure on #5 yet.
Composite Dividend. I'm mad they put the good N690 in the spine instead of the other way around! I hate D2 and I'm crazy about M690!!! I love how thin and sliced Dividend is.
To be fair, the edge is CPM-D2, not the run of the mill standard D2 -DCA
@@knifecenter Hi DCA! Thanks for replying