Blur Pocket Knife, 3.4 Inch Tanto Partially Serrated Blade

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.

Best work knife you'll ever buy. They were $80, they went up $10 but I still think it's worth the money for $100. The tanto blade stays pretty sharp for a long time, I cut rubber all day. The size of the knife is not bad at all, disappears in your pocket. Pick this one for quallity and durability in a work environment. No rust to speak of. Get the serrated for sure.

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: Excellent Size and Weight: Excellent Ease of Opening: Excellent Ergonomics: Excellent Lock: Works as it should. Price: +-$50 cheap for what you're getting.

10-2011 I have owned many knifes over the years, but the Kershaw tanto blur is the best i have ever had for the price. I carry in my left pocket, so no problems with the thumb spur being too sharp as others have expressed. It holds an edge very well, and is high quality through and through. Made in the USA. Worth every penny. Buy this knife and you will not regret it. 7-15-2014 UPDATE: I bought this knife 10-19-2011. I have carried it EVERYDAY, used it and abused it at work for over 2.5 years and it is looking good. It has a great gripping surface that's holding up very nicely, it is easy to grip even when wet. It keeps an edge well. I use it constantly but it still opens and locks as fast and smooth as the day I took it out of the box. It is tough too - I use it for cutting plastic pallet banding and things you should never use a nice knife for, (as a screwdriver, small hammer, can opener, etc.) and its showing no sign of ever giving up. If I ever lost this little knife I would buy another one EXACTLY like it as soon as possible.

The Rad - I have used the Kershaw Tanto Blur with 13C26 stainless steel as an EDC knife for the last two years. It has been used for both light jobs cutting rope and harder things like kindling wood. It has been my go to knife when someone has needed one for a countless number of things. Zip ties, bags, boxes, paracord and every now and then a steak at lunch. My favorite part of the blade is the snap it has when you open it. At first it was a little rough but after about 30-40 times it's simply butter smooth. Every time I hand it to someone I worn them and watch as they get that little glimmer in their eyes after the blade opens and they use it. Many times I have been asked what knife it is and who made it. The sharpness of the blade and serrated edge has yet to be touched up, and needless to say if it dulls you can send it back to Kershaw to have the blade professionally sharpened and you only have to pay shipping. Not to mention the S30V version of this knife is absolutely razor sharp also after two years. The Bad - Others have mentioned issues with the blade and the locking mechanism. I too ran into an issue with a cheap $20 beater Kershaw knife that I bought and Kershaw was happy to fix it free of charge. I am sure you can negotiate the shipping with them if need be. I have never been more impressed by the customer service of a company. BOTTOM LINE - All in all I absolutely would by this knife again, I plan on giving a few to relatives for their use as an EDC knife. The $60 and customer service from Kershaw cannot be matched in quality. Like I said above if you are on the fence between this one and the S30V don't be. I loved this knife so much I bought it in S30V. This on is my beater knife and the quality blade of the S30V truly feels like a gentleman's knife.

I had one when I was a little kid and lost it when I was a teenager. I've been wanting to get one for a while now. If you're thinking about it, definitely just get it and you won't regret. It's an amazing knife. Good thick blade. I love the texture on the grip, you know you're not gonna lose it from your hand. It is very sharp and holds an edge like no tomorrow. It just fits in the hand so perfect. And the best part about it is, it's made in the USA and it's under a $100.

This is a nice high quality knife overall. I like most of the aspects of it's design. First the opening mechanism. It flips open fast, very nice assisted opening. Check local laws but most places allow for the legal possession of "assisted open" folding knives such as this one. This means that unlike a switchblade where one pushes a button to open a blade, instead one pushes on the thumb stud as one would do a non-assisted open knife but once it is opened up a bit there is a torsion bar which takes over and quickly opens the knife the rest of the way. This makes opening the knife appear to be much the same as a switch blade and this is one of the fasted assisted open knives I have tried. So great point for the opening mechanism. NOTE: not all Kershaw Speed Safe knives have the same opening speed, this one is quite fast and needs to be reviewed as an individual knife, do not count on two assisted open knives, even by the same company working the same or at the same speed etc.. The Blur is a fast one. I like the blade, it is sharp, has a tanto point for added strength and has the serrations which of course aid in cutting of certain materials. On the other hand these are a bit more difficult to sharpen than a straight blade so it is a trade off but one I am willing to accept. Also Kershaw has a policy of lifetime sharpening if one sends in their knife to them, I have not looked in to any shipping charges or turn around time but is an option for those interested. Blade quite sharp out of the box. I have not owned the knife long but it is not showing any play from the blade to handle which is great, I hope it stays that way. The material used in the grip is fine however for me it is not large enough or has enough places for ones fingers and hand to really get a good grip on this knife. Neither is there a guard between hand and blade. Perhaps a larger model would suit me better. I have two CRKT Triumph knives which I think have vastly better grips for example, the knives are also a bit bigger. Perhaps Kershaw has another model that would be a bit bigger that I would like even more. Be aware that there are various models of the Blur. One I think would be nice to have is the model with a dual metal blade with ZDP, I don't know how much that would cost if available (they were a special edition) but would be nice. Aside from that of course there are other editions of the Blur besides this one which you may like better. So to sum it up, very happy with overall quality, VERY happy with assisted opening mechanism, happy with blade, wish grip were a bit bigger or differently designed. If you like the Blur then just make sure you select the model you will be most happy with as there are several.

Best knife ever. I keep losing it or get it taken by security. Purchase it for friends as presents. Great easy fling action. Tanto straight edge a plus and retains its sharpness for detailed cuts. Feels the right size, weight and texture in the hand. Wish the pocket clip hid it further in the pocket because I wear it 24/7 no matter what the occasion.

Ich liebe das Messer. Sau scharf und Verschluss nach 100 malen benutzen wie neu