Kershaw Ken Onion Black Blur Folding Knife with Speed Safe

by Kershaw

Product Features

• Anodized aluminum handle
• Speed safe and design
• 3 3/8-Inch 440A stainless steel blade with tungsten DLC black coating
• Removable/reversible pocket clip
• Limited lifetime warranty

Product Description

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The Black Blur Folding Knife from Kershaw Ken Onion can be used for many utilitarian purposes, such as slicing, sawing, piercing, and cutting your way through many kinds of materials. The Blur blade is crafted of Sandvik stainless steel with a strong Tungsten DLC coating that keeps it sharp, even after heavy use. The handle has comfortable easy-grip Trac-Tec inserts to help you keep a firm hold on the knife even in wet or slippery conditions. Lightweight at 4.2 ounces, the knife measures roughly 7 inches fully opened (including handle). The Blur is available with a serrated or smooth blade with a black or silver coating.

SpeedSafe
The Blur knife features the patented SpeedSafe assisted-opening system with torsion bar. SpeedSafe allows the user to smoothly open the knife with a simple push on the blade's thumb stud. The heart of the SpeedSafe system is its torsion bar. Closed, the torsion bar helps keep the knife closed, preventing it from being opened by gravity. In order to open the knife, the user must apply manual pressure to the thumb stud to overcome the resistance of the torsion bar. After the blade is out of the handle, the torsion bar moves along its halfmoon track and takes over. The blade then opens smoothly and locks into position, ready for use.

Locking Liner
The Locking Liner on the Blur knife holds the knife blade firmly in place when fully opened and locks the blade into position after the blade is deployed. To release the locking liner, simply press the spring-loaded lock and the blade folds easily back into the handle.

Specifications:

• SpeedSafe: Yes
• Index Opening: No
• Country Of Origin: United States
• Steel: Sandvik stainless steel with Tungsten DLC coating
• Handle: 6061-T6 anodized aluminum with Trac-Tec inserts
• Liner.: Stainless steel
• Blade: 3 3/8 inches long; partially serrated or smooth
• Closed: 4.5 inches
• Weight: 4.2 ounces
• Lock: Locking liner
• Includes a reversible pocket clip

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B004TB6RTE
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (238 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #871 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

171 of 181 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast steel at an incredible price, November 29, 2007

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Nutnfancy (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kershaw Ken Onion Black Blur Folding Knife with Speed Safe (Sports)

I have hundreds of tactical folders to compare this knife to and it stands up superbly. It's build quality is outstanding, opens quickly and easily, quality of the steel is adequate, the blade shape is attractive and useful, the grip is comfortable and much improved over earlier version (they had sand paper, current version has thin rubber inserts), and Kershaw's service and support is perfect.
In my duty use in the military, I have used Blurs for several years and they always impress. For $55 you should buy several and give them as heirloom gifts. Other knives with these features and opening speed, including automatics like Microtech and ProTech, will cost three times as much. A great knife that will last forever with care.

46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tactical Magic, August 12, 2009

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Knife Knut (Kansas, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kershaw Ken Onion Black Blur Folding Knife with Speed Safe (Sports)

Fun, cool, outstanding, fast, well built, ok ok I get it on with the review.
Best Tactical folder I own. here's why
Upside;
1. Fastest assisted opener I've seen. A little thumb pressure on the really well crafted thumb studs and "smack". Opens in a "blur".
2. Blade stregth is superb. Arrives sharp, stays sharp, and cuts with ease.
3. Perfect size. Extremely comfertable in the hand.
4. The grip is very good. An almost soft rubbery silicone grip tape along the outside will not allow you to let go.
5. Pre drilled holes for tip up or tip down carry.
6. If you get the Blur with the partially serrated edges, the serrations are wicked sharp.
7. Well built, put it through abuse fella's just don't get stupid with it.

Downside;
1. Thumb jimping is pretty weak, however, the grip tape works.
2. The pocket clip is reallllly tight. Tough to draw from the pocket without bringing your pocket with it.

Overall, I own several, buy it. Its great. It is the one knife I take everyday on duty. I refuse to leave my patrol car without it. Good job Kershaw.

54 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Blur is Superb, July 5, 2007

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Scott Leitch (San Marcos, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kershaw Ken Onion Black Blur Folding Knife with Speed Safe (Sports)

It took me a minute to understand the right way to open this knife, it's not like the Chive or Leek. Once I did, OH YEAH; just push straight forward with your thumb and this thing is Black Lightning. The grip is such that you could hold onto the knife if it was covered in grease. I love all of Ken Onion's designs but this is the best one yet from Kershaw.

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