Kershaw Blackout

Reviewed 09/18/2012 by Dan

-Price Paid: $59.00
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Greater than 1 year

Comments:

This is the best knife of its kind I've ever owned. I've carried it constantly for over 5 years and have never been disappointed. The blade keeps an edge for a good long time and it's never appeared to show any looseness. In fact, I think that's pretty amazing because this knife has not been babied at all. The finish on the blade is remarkably tough. It's only lost some of it's matte-type dull finish over the years - it's only become a bit shinier around the edges where it's been worn down but no bare metal is showing. My only complaints are minor. One is that when I fist started using this knife it took a little more effort than was comfortable to get the blade moving to the open position. This gradually got easier as the knife was used. The other thing was the pocket clip loosened a bit and made it a bit easier for the knife to fall out of my pocket. I'm sure that could be cured with a new clip, or maybe by just adjusting this one. Great knife!

Reviewed 06/29/2011 by RealOutlawBiker

-Price Paid: $55.00
-Used for Self Defense
-Owned for Greater than 1 year

Comments:

I have the non-black blade version of this knife,(Kershaw Whirlwind 1560ST),which is the only difference. USA made,great all around EDC knife,but it's right hand,tip up carry only.

Reviewed 05/25/2010 by Jeff

-Price Paid: N/A
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for Greater than 1 year

Comments:

Sweet handling, fast opening and very wear resistant. Had for over 10 years and used everyday with no complaints. Best knife for the money I have ever owned. This 1550 doesn't have any fancy handle materials yet is slip resistant and pretty much indestructable. Even after years of not exactly gentle use, the blade finish is still intact. I really can't think of a down side considering the price. VERY well made and absolutely dependable.