KershawBlur, Navy Blue Stonewashed (1670NBSW) Pocket Knife, 3.4 Stonewashed 14C28N Steel Blade, Anodized Aluminum Handle with Black Trac-Tec Inserts, SpeedSafe Open, Reversible Pocketclip; 3.9 OZ

This knife has everything I could have wanted for everyday carry. The surface of the scales makes for a great grip -- not soft or smooth, but rough enough that I know I will never drop it. Yeah, right. Of course I'll drop it, probably in sand or mud, on rock, concrete, or hard floors at home. This is why I buy this brand of knife. I know that if it does break I will take advantage of the guarantee, which should take care of any problems I may have. In shopping for this knife I received a crash course in metallurgy. I studied up on many of the characteristics of knife blades. I thought I wanted D2 or MagnaCut or M390 or one of the other fantastic steels available for knives. The problem I found with these outstanding metals is that I would not be able to sharpen them effectively myself. I chose Sandvik 14C28N which is a high end steel, holds an edge, and will not be too difficult for me to sharpen. If I ever do want to sharpen it back to factory specs I can just send it in to Kershaw and they will do it for me.I've learned that there's no "best" knife steel. I've also learned that there are many great steels available, one of which will be suitable for a person's individual needs. I chose Sandvik 14C28N as a great steel for me, and the Kershaw Blur with this steel does a terrific job of fitting my needs.By the way, the assisted opening works very well. The only negative I have about the knife is that it rides high in my pocket and so is easily seen.

2nd one I’ve gotten. Over the decades, I’ve had a lot of pocket blades. I’ve never bought two of the same one, till now. Fast, solid, comfortable. I have one in black, one in blue, waiting a bit to order the green.I highly recommend it.

My favorite pocket knife. It’s a good size for all around use. Cheap enough to not worry about loss or damage. Takes and holds a good edge. I’ve used it for everything, including gutting caribou. I like the size and blade shape better than the Leek.The assisted opening spring doesn’t seem to live very long though. I don’t really miss it, it opens easily with a thumb flick anyway. One handed opening and closing is critical for me.

I recently purchased the Kershaw Blur Navy Blue Pocket Knife, and it exceeded my expectations in many ways. The knife has a striking navy blue handle and a stonewashed blade finish that gives it a unique, rugged look. This is my second Kershaw Blur since I lost the first one, and I didn't hesitate to buy it again because of its excellent quality and value.The assisted opening mechanism is a standout feature—it's smooth and effortless, making it easy to operate with one hand. The ergonomically designed handle feels great in my hand and provides a secure grip, thanks to the Trac-Tec inserts. The blade itself is extremely sharp and functional, holding its edge well with just occasional fine-tuning. Overall, this knife is a solid choice for anyone needing a reliable and stylish everyday carry tool.

Really nice knife. Really sharp and well made and love the color

This knife has more pros than cons. This is what's good:1. I love the blade shape and size, and it is made from a really good midrange steel.2. The handle/body is low profile (and by this I mean relatively THIN), making it a nice carry in the pocket.3. At 3.9 oz it is a relatively LIGHT knife for its size.4. I was worried about some of the negative reviews regarding the locking mechanism easily giving way, and the liner lock indeed does NOT seem to catch much of the blade base. However, I've tested my Blur against fairly strong pressure, and the blade does not seem to budge at all.5. The blade opens beautifully with the assisted opening and well-placed thumb studs.6. There has been no blade play since I received my Blur: it remains solid & wiggle-free, with light usage thus far.7. The blade closes smoothly and it sits perfectly centered in the handle when closed.8. The blue aluminum makes for a striking look (I wish i could find the older red version).9. I do NOT find the Trac-Tec inserts to be too sticky for smooth pocket removal/insertion.10. Made in USA: i believe things should LAST if you take care of them, so appreciate the Blur's being made in the USA: I don't hate my Chinese made CRKT, but I'd much rather own fewer knives of better quality than a bunch of less expensive cheaply-made knives that are more likely to have chronic little issues and perhaps fall apart, relegating them to the camp-kitchen box with my Swiss Army knives (because of a loose blade or screws on the handle coming loose, for example). As a point of clarity, I really like my Swiss army knives and they've held up nicely for many years, but they just are not designed for everyday carry.All that being said, the Blur has some issues that prevent me from purchasing another (I would otherwise have liked to own a few of these in different colors), at least not until I see that some upgrades have been made. First and foremost I have a problem with the thumb studs (you'll see similar complaints throughout the reviews of different colored Blurs). The thumb studs are angled, presumably for leverage; this is a nice idea, but unfortunately it is poorly executed. The studs angle up to a relatively sharp point, AND they are roughly grooved like a metal file. While none of this bothers my thumbs when deploying the blade, the sharp points and the rough edges do catch on my pockets with insertion and removal (unless performed slowly and carefully).A fast & easy draw is important to me, but I don't want to destroy my clothing more quickly than necessary, so THESE THUMB STUDS REALLY DETRACT FROM THE BLUR'S USEFULNESS AS A POCKET KNIFE. And if you prefer tip-up carry (as I do), don't even bother moving the clip, since tip-up positioning would only result in the sharp little thumb studs traveling deeper into your pocket, thereby being even more likely to destroy your pants as the knife is either being drawn or put-away.A secondary issue for me personally is the position of the clip holes for tip-up carry; I wish they were drilled closer to the tip of the handle, for a deeper pocket carry (the lanyard hole is not only useless to me, but it sits at the tip, in the way of this being possible). In contrast, check out the Benchmade Barrage and its smartly-placed lanyard hole.Again, I do like the Blur, but NOT enough to purchase another one. Kershaw really needs to (1) shave a fraction of an inch off the angled tip of the thumb studs so that they no longer come to a sharp point, and polish these tips down so they're smooth, and (2) smoothen-up the flat faces of the studs, leaving them LIGHTLY textured. As it is now the thumb studs can double as the best nail file you've ever owned; in fact, if these studs were any larger you could probably use them to finish the edge on a freshly cut piece of sheet metal. This is simply unnecessary.That degree of abrasion is certainly not conducive to using the Blur without tearing your clothing to shreds. Mind you, this is supposed to be a pocket knife, NOT A RASP! Thank you, but I have plenty of those in my shop already.

very good knife easy to used and sharp out of the box