Are Kershaw Knives good knives?
Kershaw knives generally provide excellent quality at an affordable price. Many of their knives are made right here in the USA but others are made abroad, most commonly in Asia.
What Steel does Kershaw use?
Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel
Kershaw has been using Sandvik 14C28N steel, made in Sweden, for some time now, and with good reason. If you’ve read my guide to knife steels, you’ll know that Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel sits firmly in the upper mid-range category.
What angle are Kershaw knives sharpened at?
between 20° and 22°
Kershaw blades are sharpened to a range of angles, depending on the type of steel and end-use of the knife. Generally, Kershaw knives are sharpened to angles of between 20° and 22°. Fillet knives, however, are usually sharpened to 18°.
Is the Kershaw Blur good for EDC?
Kershaw Blur Blade Design: I’ve found this blade shape to be highly effective for EDC tasks and even food prep. It has also proven to be a very strong blade design for utilitarian tasks (just don’t go prying open any doors).
What kind of steel is Kershaw Blur?
440A Stainless Steel
The Kershaw Ken Onion Black Blur Folding Knife features a Speed Safe assisted opening design for safe, secure, and easy opening and closing. An ideal knife for everyday use, the knife is equipped with a super sharp 3 3/8-inch 440A Stainless Steel blade with Tungsten DLC black coating.
What steel is the Kershaw Blur made of?
14C28N stainless blade steel
The blade shape offers both excellent slicing and piercing capabilities and the high-performance 14C28N stainless blade steel offers corrosion resistance and hardness. The black Blur has a DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) coated blade for extra corrosion resistance and enhanced looks.
Where is Kershaw Speedsafe made?
Tualatin, Oregon
Kershaw proudly makes a wide selection of our pocketknives in our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Tualatin, Oregon, USA.
What steel does Kershaw use?
What knife blade holds the best edge?
154 CM Steel: This is high-quality steel — arguably one of the best available for knives. It has a carbon content of 1.05%, holds an edge well, and has pretty good toughness for how hard the steel is. It is tougher than 440C and is often compared to ATS 34 because the two are so similar.