Kershaw Blur Reviews

I bought a blem off of kershawguy on bladeforums.

I got the brown sterile zdp-189 composite blade....wow.

Super fast deployment (even tho I'm a spydy hole guy).

Blade is extremely sharp out the box

Clip was scratched up a little bit

this knife is bad ass for the price of a blem

This knife will wave out of your pocket if your not careful and will be open so watch out

Price Paid: $59.00

Length of Time Used: 3 months

Use: Other

Exceeds my expectation in every way. I carry the Black Blur Assisted Open Ken Onion with serrations.

After two years, I have not had to sharpen the blade: it is still razor sharp.

To use for self defense, this is scary looking and will give an opponent pause.

For every day tasks, it exceeds my expectations. Example: I was camping and didn't have a can opener, nail or sharp pointy thing and I really, really wanted evaporated milk in my fine coffee! Using this knife to punch two holes was abusing it, so I "gingerly" applied pressure to the can top - punctured like a hot knife through butter, and no damage to the blade.

Note that as my dad used to say: take care of the things that take care of you. I take care of this with CLP on the pivot, and Vaseline on the edges.

D.

Price Paid: N/A

Length of Time Used: Greater than 1 year

Use: Every Day Carry

Awesome knife....just picked up the new orange version in 154cm,Just a great knife overall.I had the black tanto model for years,that served well in every respect.This one well is pretty much the same ,just higher end steel.No complaints.

Price Paid: N/A

Length of Time Used: Less than 1 Month

Use: Every Day Carry

awhile back i got the CPM 154 blur, i was impressed with the blade steel. the handle feels nice and sturdy on the knife, the olive drab handles look cool to boot. one thing i dont like is the liner thickness, i wish that it was a bit thicker. also the press fit stop pin is another thing i would change. but for the 42 dollars it can be had at, it is a great buy and you get great materials.

Price Paid: N/A

Length of Time Used: Less than 1 Month

Use: Light Duty/General

I purchased my Blur as a factory blem, and as such I paind $40 for it. It is a very well made knife, but I would not be as satisfied if I had paid a price closer to the $139.95 suggested retail price.

The knife is very nice in hand, with T6 aluminum handles and a rough-textured "Trac-Tek" insert material that is rough textured enough to provide good grip even in wet, slippery conditions. The somewhat rubbery surface of the Trac-Tec tends to grab the liner of your pockets, which causes some interference when trying to pull the knife out of your pocket. I think this would wear on the fabric of your pants if you used this knife as your working EDC.

The clip is small and does not have the goofy styling of some of the other Kershaw clips, and so the knife does not stand out when carried. The clip is reversible for tip up or down carry. The end of the knife sticks up abour 1/2" out of your pocked when clipped in - I prefer the deep-carry style of clip such as that found on the SOG's.

The blade is a modified clip-point, with a nice thickness that gives you confidence that this knife is made to be used hard. My knife has the composite blade, consisting of a 14C28N spine with a ZDP-189 cutting edge. The two steels are brazed together using a copper-colored braze. The two billets are lazer cut with an interlocking pattern that ensures not only a strong bond but also a unique and desirable aesthetic.

The blade is 3.38 inches long, with an overall length of 7.5 inches open.

The knife is a liner lock, and the lock is strong and positive. On my example the lock was at around 60%, and the blade is perfectly centered. There is no blade play detectable in hand.

The weight is listed at 4.2 ounces. I would have guessed it is a little lighter, but did not weigh my example. The knife's balance favors the blade, as the handle is quite light and the blade is thicker than other Kershaw knives I have (Leek, Centofante).This is the most robust and rugged feeling Kershaw I now own.

I find little to quibble with about this fine piece of American cutlery.



Price Paid: N/A

Length of Time Used: Less than 1 Month

Use: Light Duty/General

I've been using the tanto style, black blade version of the Blur for nearly two years now. It's served me well with my everyday tasks. I've not put it to hard use since it's a liner lock (I prefer axis lock and a thicker handle for safety reasons). Nonetheless, it's one of the flattest folders I own and therefore pocket-carry is extremely comfortable. Lock up, rigidness and blade resharpening are good to go as well.

Price Paid: N/A

Length of Time Used: Greater than 1 year

Use: Every Day Carry

I just got me another Kershaw, after bought one of the Tyrades. This one is a Blur with the ZDP189 blade on it. Quick to open, lock up tight, and I've herd a lot of good about the zdp stuff. The handles have some grippy stuff on them, and their a little rough. That's the only bad thing I can say about the knife. More great stuff from Kershaw. Im not buying anything else but there stuff from now on.

Price Paid: N/A

Length of Time Used: Less than 1 Month

Use: Every Day Carry

Very nice all-purpose knife. Could be used as a EDC blade. I think it's a big on the large and heavy side for this but it could easily be done. I have 2 of these and like them very much. Very comfortable, nice looking, and they open very quickly. A good value in a knife.

Price Paid: N/A

Length of Time Used: 6 months

Use: Light Duty/General

This is one of the best EDC knives out there. The size is perfect, the handle and blade are ideal for most uses. The assisted opening is fast and responsive. It allows tip up or down carry. I own a few at this point, and they have released some really cool steel options to satisfy just about anyone. Big thumbs up, one of the best modern knife designs.

Price Paid: N/A

Length of Time Used: Greater than 1 year

Use: Every Day Carry

I've had a red/black blur for 2 years now and use it for stuff I wouldn't use my more expensive knives for such as cutting cardboard. It opens quickly and easily (it's assisted opening) and after 1000's of times it still springs open pretty hard. I like the blade shape and the knife cuts well. It's not currently an EDC for me, but I carried it for awhile. Can't beat it for the money.

Price Paid: N/A

Length of Time Used: Greater than 1 year

Use: Every Day Carry