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product_id: 1943870
title: "Kershaw Chive Pocket Knife, 1.9 Inch 420HC Steel Blade, Speedsafe Assisted Opening, Made in the USA, (1600)"
brand: "kershaw"
price: "¥20182"
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# SpeedSafe assisted quick open 1.9-inch 420HC steel blade Made in USA, premium build Kershaw Chive Pocket Knife, 1.9 Inch 420HC Steel Blade, Speedsafe Assisted Opening, Made in the USA, (1600)

**Brand:** kershaw
**Price:** ¥20182
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Slice through your day with the Chive — small size, big impact!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kershaw Chive Pocket Knife, 1.9 Inch 420HC Steel Blade, Speedsafe Assisted Opening, Made in the USA, (1600) by kershaw
- **How much does it cost?** ¥20182 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/1943870-kershaw-chive-pocket-knife-1-9-inch-420hc-steel-blade)

## Best For

- kershaw enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kershaw brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Secure & Safe:** Dual locking system with frame lock and Safety Tip-Lock ensures blade stays put when open or closed.
- • **Durable Precision:** 420HC high-carbon steel blade with corrosion resistance and a sleek bead-blasted finish.
- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Under 5 inches overall, fits discreetly in any pocket or keychain.
- • **American Craftsmanship:** Proudly made in the USA with a robust 410 stainless steel handle and backed by a lifetime warranty.
- • **Effortless One-Handed Access:** SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper for lightning-fast blade deployment.

## Overview

The Kershaw Chive is a compact, USA-made pocket knife featuring a 1.9-inch corrosion-resistant 420HC steel blade and a durable 410 stainless steel handle. Designed for everyday carry, it offers SpeedSafe assisted opening for quick one-handed use, a secure frame lock, and a Safety Tip-Lock for safe transport. Weighing just 1.7 ounces and measuring under 5 inches overall, it combines premium materials and craftsmanship with practical portability, backed by Kershaw’s limited lifetime warranty.

## Description

Buy Kershaw Chive Pocket Knife, 1.9" 420HC Steel Blade with 410 Stainless Steel Handle, SpeedSafe Assisted Opening with Flipper, Single-Position Pocketclip, Small EDC: Pocket Knives & Folding Knives - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

Review: ROCKIN KNIFE! Best one for the size! - This knife is ROCKIN! I had a chive for years until I took it off my key chain to go into pay a speeding ticket (they don't allow knives or weapons in the building) and when I came out someone had taken it from where I left it. Someone must have seen me hide it. Insert curse word here. I was ticked. I LOVED that knife So I looked around town to replace it but no one carried them locally anymore. I had purchased mine at Walmart and even they didn't carry them in store anymore. I then went to Sportsman's Warehouse and replaced it with a crappy SOG knife which got all scratched up in about 5 days just from being on my key chain and was shoddilly made. IF you read the reviews about that SOG everyone complains about the same thing. Bottom line is it was just cheap....and not nearly the quality knife this little chive is. So I took that one back and looked once again at all the other options for a little knife like this. I checked out the Benchmades...Spyderco knives etc etc...as well to see about getting one of them as a replacement but the bottom line is this thing is SIMPLY THE BEST KNIFE YOU'LL FIND AT THIS SIZE! Think of it as an award winning knife...just made small to fit on your key chain. That's the problem with smaller knives like this. Many times they are made small and cheap. But Kershaw understands that just because something is small doesn't mean it has to be cheap. It'll hold up with some of the best knives out there. It has a frame lock...a little safety that slides in front of the blade to keep it opening in you pocket etc. IT has speed assist to make the knife rocket out fast as can be. VERY cool! I use mine for opening boxes, cleaning my fingernails, and ANYTHING else you can think of and it holds up with a sharp edge. Its legit. If you're looking for a great little EDC knife for everyday use. (that's "Everyday carry" for us knife nerds) GET IT ALREADY! IT's a bit more expensive now then it was when I purchased my first one years ago...but the quality is absolutely still there and it's totally worth even the higher inflated price of todays money. Would buy again...in fact I DID! I bought one for my buddy and he loves his too! Buy it already.... You won't regret it. =0)
Review: Ditched the Leatherman - I was looking for a "flip" style blade for my EDC and chose this and would definitely choose it again. I was previously carrying a Leatherman Style CS, which can be very alluring given the bells and whistles, but fell out of favor with me because the blade wasn't very sharp and was a bit wobbly. I also found that when I went for my pocket knife, 90% of the time, I was after just that -- the knife. Not the (dull) scissors, or the tweezers, or the nail file, but the blade. Occassionally it came in handy for the bottle opener, but I've just as easily used the Kershaw and the good ol' pry method more than a couple times, with no scratching or scuffing of the The Chive's finish I might add! That said, I still keep my Leatherman Skeletool in my backpack for times when I need a multi-tool, but I digress. The Chive is compact, well designed, well built, and sharp! The "flip" mechanism took some breaking-in before it fully deployed the blade. I also slightly loosened the screw at the top and immediately noticed a difference. There are two locks on the knife. One to keep the blade from accidentally deploying and the frame lock to ensure, once fully deployed, the blade remains in the open position. It's also very easy to open via the "speed safe" flipper, or the thumb nubs, which are on both sides. The top side (above the thumb nubs) also has ridges. It would have been nice if the pocket clip was reversible, but not a big deal for me (left-handed), since I clip mine to the back edge of my left pocket, so if I were to accidentally bump something and the blade lock wasn't engaged, the blade is blocked by the back seam of the pocket. No issues with that so far, thankfully. I could understand some reviewers with larger hands having trouble handling this, but I wear a medium work (gardening, mechanics) glove and it's a perfect size. Well done, Kershaw, The Chive is a fine blade!

## Features

- KERSHAW CHIVE POCKETKNIFE: Made in the USA and with a blade just under 2-inches, the Chive makes a small, pocket-friendly, and versatile knife. A small, but mighty, capable EDC.
- DROP POINT PLAIN EDGE BLADE: Made from high-carbon, corrosion-resistant 420HC blade steel with a bead-blasted finish for an attractive matte look.
- 410 STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE with a bead-blasted finish to match the blade. Silver handle. Includes single-position pocketclip for right, tip-down carry and a pre-drilled lanyard hole.
- DESIGNED WITH SAFETY IN MIND: Equipped with Kershaw’s SpeedSafe assisted opening and built-in flipper for quick one-handed blade release. Frame lock secures blade safely in place during use while a Safety Tip-Lock keeps blade closed during transport.
- SIZE SPECIFICATIONS: Blade Length: 1.9in. Closed Length: 2.9in. Overall Length: 4.8in. Weighing in at 1.7oz. Backed by Kershaw's Limited Lifetime Warranty.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0009VC9RW |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #81,334 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #352 in Pocket Knives & Folding Knives |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Length | 1.9 Inches |
| Blade Material | 420HC |
| Blade Shape | Drop Point |
| Blade Type | Plain |
| Brand | Kershaw |
| Brand Name | Kershaw |
| Color | 1600 |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,599) |
| Date First Available | January 11, 2011 |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00087171160009, 00087171160016, 00871711600090 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
| Included Components | high-carbon, corrosion-resistant |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6 x 1 x 1 inches |
| Item Length | 4.8 Inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 4.89 x 1.42 x 1.34 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.76 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Kershaw |
| Material | cotton |
| Model Name | KS1600-BRK |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Weight | 0.07 Kilograms |
| Part Number | 1600 |
| Power Source | AC/DC |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Everyday |
| Reusability | [INF] |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Size | 1.9" |
| Special Feature | Water Resistant |
| Sport Type | Hunting |
| Style | Pocketknife |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| UPC | 963041562916 871711600090 087171160016 995303983993 087171160009 |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Material:** 420HC
- **Brand:** Kershaw
- **Color:** 1600
- **Handle Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Included Components:** high-carbon, corrosion-resistant
- **Model Name:** KS1600-BRK
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Everyday
- **Special Feature:** Water Resistant
- **Style:** Pocketknife

## Images

![Kershaw Chive Pocket Knife, 1.9 Inch 420HC Steel Blade, Speedsafe Assisted Opening, Made in the USA, (1600) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/417DbSGgqiL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: china?**
A: I just ordered 12/2/2014 and mine is made in the USA.

**Q: What is the guarantee?**
A: Limited lifetime warranty. If you accidentally break a kershaw folder they will replace it for $10. If it's a manufacturing defect it is replaced free of charge. It's really a great blade!

**Q: I have one of these. what tool do i use to tighten the little screws. i cannot find anything that fits.what should i get**
A: I received an email from Kershaw warranty department which said "The majority of our knives require a Torx bit #6 and Torx bit #8 to fit into the head of the screws.  The Torx #6 fits the pocket clip screws, handle screws, and safety lock screws on all of our current model Kershaw knives.  The Torx #8 fits into the pivot screw.  Some of our larger Zero Tolerance models require Torx #6, Torx #8 and Torx #10 to dismantle the knife.
You have the option of adding blue Loctite to the threads of the handle, pocket clip and pivot screws to ensure a tight fit.  Loctite can also be purchased at any hardware store.  Allow the knife to dry for 24 hours before using again. " Hope this info helps you out.

**Q: What/where is the device that is the assisted opener?  Is it a "flipper" operated with the index finger?**
A: Yes, on the backside (non-opening) side of the knife, there is a cutout where you can push on the base of the blade to start it moving to the open position.  At that point, the blade will fling to the open position assisted by a torsion bar in the handle of the knife.  Kershaw has a nice demo video on YouTube as well as their website.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ROCKIN KNIFE! Best one for the size!
*by M***N on February 20, 2013*

This knife is ROCKIN! I had a chive for years until I took it off my key chain to go into pay a speeding ticket (they don't allow knives or weapons in the building) and when I came out someone had taken it from where I left it. Someone must have seen me hide it. Insert curse word here. I was ticked. I LOVED that knife So I looked around town to replace it but no one carried them locally anymore. I had purchased mine at Walmart and even they didn't carry them in store anymore. I then went to Sportsman's Warehouse and replaced it with a crappy SOG knife which got all scratched up in about 5 days just from being on my key chain and was shoddilly made. IF you read the reviews about that SOG everyone complains about the same thing. Bottom line is it was just cheap....and not nearly the quality knife this little chive is. So I took that one back and looked once again at all the other options for a little knife like this. I checked out the Benchmades...Spyderco knives etc etc...as well to see about getting one of them as a replacement but the bottom line is this thing is SIMPLY THE BEST KNIFE YOU'LL FIND AT THIS SIZE! Think of it as an award winning knife...just made small to fit on your key chain. That's the problem with smaller knives like this. Many times they are made small and cheap. But Kershaw understands that just because something is small doesn't mean it has to be cheap. It'll hold up with some of the best knives out there. It has a frame lock...a little safety that slides in front of the blade to keep it opening in you pocket etc. IT has speed assist to make the knife rocket out fast as can be. VERY cool! I use mine for opening boxes, cleaning my fingernails, and ANYTHING else you can think of and it holds up with a sharp edge. Its legit. If you're looking for a great little EDC knife for everyday use. (that's "Everyday carry" for us knife nerds) GET IT ALREADY! IT's a bit more expensive now then it was when I purchased my first one years ago...but the quality is absolutely still there and it's totally worth even the higher inflated price of todays money. Would buy again...in fact I DID! I bought one for my buddy and he loves his too! Buy it already.... You won't regret it. =0)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ditched the Leatherman
*by J***F on December 18, 2014*

I was looking for a "flip" style blade for my EDC and chose this and would definitely choose it again. I was previously carrying a Leatherman Style CS, which can be very alluring given the bells and whistles, but fell out of favor with me because the blade wasn't very sharp and was a bit wobbly. I also found that when I went for my pocket knife, 90% of the time, I was after just that -- the knife. Not the (dull) scissors, or the tweezers, or the nail file, but the blade. Occassionally it came in handy for the bottle opener, but I've just as easily used the Kershaw and the good ol' pry method more than a couple times, with no scratching or scuffing of the The Chive's finish I might add! That said, I still keep my Leatherman Skeletool in my backpack for times when I need a multi-tool, but I digress. The Chive is compact, well designed, well built, and sharp! The "flip" mechanism took some breaking-in before it fully deployed the blade. I also slightly loosened the screw at the top and immediately noticed a difference. There are two locks on the knife. One to keep the blade from accidentally deploying and the frame lock to ensure, once fully deployed, the blade remains in the open position. It's also very easy to open via the "speed safe" flipper, or the thumb nubs, which are on both sides. The top side (above the thumb nubs) also has ridges. It would have been nice if the pocket clip was reversible, but not a big deal for me (left-handed), since I clip mine to the back edge of my left pocket, so if I were to accidentally bump something and the blade lock wasn't engaged, the blade is blocked by the back seam of the pocket. No issues with that so far, thankfully. I could understand some reviewers with larger hands having trouble handling this, but I wear a medium work (gardening, mechanics) glove and it's a perfect size. Well done, Kershaw, The Chive is a fine blade!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***S on November 1, 2021*

Una excelente adición para la colección, asistida, acero inoxidable, un filo muy bueno, agujero para lanyard, clip de muy buen agarre, la hoja sale de dos maneras, tiene seguro para que la hoja no salga accidentalmente, es pequeña pero aún así muy funcional, discreta y en colo azul es excelente, su precio no es muy económico pero es una Kershaw hecha en E.U. y de verdad vale la pena, Buenos acabados, muy sólida y manejable, como dije muy buena para un EDC.

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