Kershaw Blitz

Reviewed 05/31/2011 by george knowels

-Price Paid: $26.00
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 1 year

Comments:

This knife is an extremely good value. It is built well with no defects and is very sturdy. It seems like it should cost three times the price. An indicator of quality is that the liners inside the handle are nicely skeletonized for light weight. The handle is G-10 and has a non-slip textured surface. The shape is good for grip as well and is very comfortable in the hand. The razor sharp blade has a good shape and size for most cutting jobs. If the blade were to be made of a better steel like vg-10, I would have given it all 10's in the ratings. Still, for the quality of knife for such a low price, I highly recomend getting this one for your collection.

Reviewed 03/30/2011 by SmokeEdge

-Price Paid: $18.00
-Used for Every Day Carry
-Owned for 3 months

Comments:

Kershaw changed the name so this knife is known as the "Nerve".As far as sharpness goes,like all other Kershaw products,razor sharp out of the box.It is one of the made in china line they came out with in 2010.The steel is 8cr13MoV which is basically comparable with AUS6 with the addition of slightly higher carbon content and less nickel.I find it performs very well for an "average" type steel.Maybe better than AUS6.It has g10 handle scales which are CNC milled and offer a really great grip.Dual liners for strength,no problem there.Some jimping behind the blade and on the back of handle,also in the fore finger choil.More than the usual crappy type of Kershaw jimping.The blade has a thumb "plate" as opposed to a stud or disk.Kinda looks weird at first but when doing heavy cutting makes for a great platform for your thumb to really bear down on,very comfortable.It's a drop point with a long subtle curved edge,not too much belly.Draw cuts is where it shines.This one does not have speedsafe but once you get used to the action can be opened about as fast as if it did.Tip up or down pocket clip,both ways ride deep in the pocket,(NICE!!).There is also the ability to remove the nylon back strap making it a flow through design.It not only changes the look,it makes it easier to clean.The only gripe I have is the blade isn't centered when closed.I think that is due to the strength of the locking liner putting a lot of pressure against the blade.Anyway it's a minor thing.Overall for the money it's a great knife.