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Kershaw S30V Blur Pocketknife, 3.4" S30V Powdered Stainless Steel Recurved Blade, Assisted Thumb-Stud Opening EDC
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Recommended Uses For Product | Cleansing |
Brand | Kershaw |
Model Name | Kershaw - Blur - S30V Steel |
Special Feature | Water-Resistant |
Age Range (Description) | 18+ yrs |
Included Components | Knife and Box |
Handle Material | Aluminum |
Color | 1670S30V |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Style | Blur Liner Lock |
About this item
- KERSHAW S30V BLUR POCKETKNIFE: With a slightly recurved blade that offers slicing and piercing capabilities, the Blur is one of our most popular knives. Now offered with ugraged S30V powdered stainless steel blade and a stonewashed finish.
- DROP POINT RECURVE PLAIN EDGE BLADE: Made from dense, fine-grained S30V stainless steel that holds an extremely sharp edge. Excellent toughness, wear resistance, and hardness come with this steel. A stonewash blade finish adds protection.
- 6061-T6 ALUMINUM HANDLE: The black anodized aluminum handle is scratch and fade resistant. Trac-Tec inserts promote a secure grip during use and are suitable for all weather conditions. Includes reversible pocketclip for right, tip-up/down carry.
- DESIGNED WITH SAFETY IN MIND: Equipped with Kershaw’s assisted opening for easy one-handed release with thumb-stud. Inset liner lock secures blade in place for ensured user safety.
- SIZE SPECIFICATIONS: Blade Length: 3.4in. Closed Length: 4.5in. Overall Length: 7.9in. Weighing in at 4oz. Made in the USA. Backed by Kershaw’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 6 x 1 x 1 inches; 3.53 ounces
- Item model number : 1670S30V
- Department : Unisex-Adult
- Date First Available : October 2, 2001
- Manufacturer : Kershaw Sporting Goods
- ASIN : B0015ZXCT0
- Country of Origin : China
- Best Sellers Rank: #91,372 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement)
- #390 in Pocket Knives & Folding Knives
- Customer Reviews:
Product Description
Take a step up in the world of Kershaw Blurs with the S30V Blur. This Blur features a blade of S30V powdered stainless steel. Powdered steel is dense and fine-grained, enabling it to take and hold an extremely fine edge for a longer period of time. The steel exhibits excellent toughness, wear resistance and hardness. Like all Blurs, the S30V Blur has a slightly recurved blade that’s ideal for multitasking, providing top slicing and piercing capabilities. The S30V Blur has a stonewashed finish for a roughed-up, non-reflective look. You can look to Kershaw for everyday carrying knives that can tame any cardboard box and liberate any purchase from its plastic packaging, sporting knives that make hunting, fishing, watersports, and camping even better, work knives that won’t let you down, and tactical knives that ensure you’re ready for anything.
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From award-winning technologies and advanced materials to the solid sound of the blade lockup, when you’re carrying a Kershaw, you know you’re carrying the real thing.
With Kershaw, you get incredible bang for your hard-earned buck. Even our inexpensive models are impressive. In fact, everything about a Kershaw is solid, crafted, reliable.
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A Cut Above the Rest
Dominating the everyday carry, folding pocket knife market, Kershaw creates high-quality, high-performance, exceptional, working tools and knives affordable to all consumers.
Kershaw Blur Knives
With a big, slightly recurved blade ideal for multitasking, Kershaw Blurs offer amazing slicing and piercing capabilities good for tackling tough jobs. The Blur family of knives have many different versions from the steels to the handle materials. The same great, useful, powerful blade shape with fierce design offer users consistency and dependability. The low profile pocketclip rests on the frame making it easy to pull from the pocket. For right-handed tip up or tip-down carry, users experience trusted SpeedSafe Assisted Opening, razor sharpness, and corrosion and wear resistance.
Blur Features
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High-Performance SteelFeaturing superior toughness, excellent hardness and great wear resistance, S30V steel has high amounts of carbon and vanadium to provide superior edge-holding and abrasion resistance. S30V steel also offers users great corrosion resistance and improved ductility. With a chemical composition to prove it, S30V is a premium, high-performing steel great for everyday use. |
Attractive Blade FinishDepending on the knife’s design, Kershaw’s non-reflective stonewashed finish may be either pronounced or subtle, but in both cases, it transforms the blade by creating a fade-resistant, scuffed look that hides smudges and fingerprints. A stonewashed finish, achieved by tumbling a blade with ceramic stones, enhances a blade’s rugged appearance as well as its indestructibility during field use. |
Fast DeploymentUsing a torsion bar to move the blade out of the handle, Kershaw’s revolutionary SpeedSafe Assisted Opening system enables smooth, secure, fast one-handed blade deployment. Apply manual pressure to the flipper or thumb stud with a light push or pull back to overcome resistance of the torsion bar, and the blade opens smoothly and locks into place for confident handling without premature closure. |
Secure Locking SystemWith two steel plates, or liners, on the inside of each handle scale, the liner locking system safely secures the blade open and prevents unwanted blade closure. The lockbar butts up against the blade’s backend to prevent closure, and angles or is bent towards the blade tang creating a bias locked position. Apply manual force to move the lockbar to the side and fold the blade back into the handle. |
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One-Handed OpeningKnives with SpeedSafe open have two options for one-handed blade deployment. To activate the smooth, instant open, user can push a thumbstud on either side of the blade. |
Durable HandleAluminum, anodized for color, hardness and additional protection, is very durable, stain and scratch resistant for strong knife handles. Anodizing changes the aluminum’s surface so a porous coating can be applied that will accept a colored dye. Anodized aluminum gives the knife bright, eye-catching, unique colors and provides a nice, hefty, solid feel to the knife without making the knife heavy. Trac-Tec Inserts are rough-surfaced inserts that provide additional friction for a non-slip grip on a Kershaw knife’s handle scales. With extreme gripping capabilities, Trac-Tec inserts feel almost spongy when pressed with a fingertip. The inserts are comfortable and secure in the hand, and the texture is soft enough that it will not scratch or irritate the users’ hands. |
Convenient PocketclipKershaw designs pocketclips to fit specific knives according to their weight, intended end use, size, style and hardware. Some knives have multiple carry options, others are more streamlined. The reversible pocketclip allows user to choose to carry knife tip-up or tip-down or to choose on which side knife carries. The user may select either a preferred tip position or a preferred carry side. |
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Customers like the quality, sharpness, ease of opening, and value of the outdoor recreation product. For example, they mention it's a substantial knife, stays sharp for a long time, and the assisted opening is quick and firm. That said, some say it'll be a super steal if you can find it for less than $100.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the knife. They mention that it is a well-crafted, outstanding knife, with decent craftsmanship. The S30V Blur is praised for its rock-solid construction and excellent slicer capabilities. The aluminum handle with textured rubber feels rock- solid in the hand.
"...which I was hesitant about due to two screw mount, is actually pretty nice and is just the right profile not to annoy the user when carried...." Read more
"...It's perfectly fine for everyday tasks but some people might prefer to put a mirror edge on it. S30V is a good steel at this price...." Read more
"...She has said that she likes it a lot and likes the locking mechanism because she knows that when its locked the blade won't accidentally come..." Read more
"...No, it's not the sharpest, hardest, toughest, most expensive, or corrosion-proof steel, but, you'd be pressed to find a steel which hits all those..." Read more
Customers like the sharpness of the outdoor recreation product. They mention that it is razor sharp, has perfect blade centering, and a scalpel sharp edge. They also appreciate that it stays sharp for a long time and doesn't rust. Customers also mention that the knife has a nice blade shape and takes an edge easily.
"...There is no play when it's opened. The blade came sharp, but it's a toothy rather than polished sharp...." Read more
"...3. Incredibly sharp! The 14C28N steel is great... it's razor sharp, slightly sharper than the Chive in my opinionCons:1...." Read more
"...a strop loaded with different grit polishing compounds makes the blade razor sharp, far sharper than the way it came." Read more
"...The steel - whether Sandvik or S30v - is superb and paper cutting sharp (free handing sheet of copy paper)...." Read more
Customers find the assisted opening of the knife quick and firm. They also appreciate the ambidextrous thumb-ramps and studs. Overall, customers are satisfied with the ease of use of this outdoor recreation product.
"...10. The speed-assist - beautiful...." Read more
"...The assisted opening rejects the blade with authority and is easy to close. The gripy handle inserts are very aggressive...." Read more
"...The assisted opening is quick and firm, and the handle has trac-tech inserts which offer much grip (skateboard tape-like)...." Read more
"...While the action is smooth its pretty fast and violent. If youre not holding this thing correctly it feels like it could fly right out of your hand...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the knife. They say it is an excellent value for the money, with good steel for the price. Customers also mention that the quality is far beyond the price and that it is worth the extra effort.
"...full circle and realize that knives such as this one are an amazing bang-for-the-buck..." Read more
"...S30V is a good steel at this price. The lock bar is at about 30% and feels solid...." Read more
"...The shape is very comfortable in the hand. Its an S30v blade at a good price. It came razor sharp. Blade was perfectly centered...." Read more
"...Bottom line:This knife is an outstanding value. And they offer you some options on blade shape, style, blade stock, etc...." Read more
Customers like the grip of the outdoor recreation product. For example, they say the inlay material is unique and very grippy, the rubber inserts make a huge difference in grip, and the trac-tec inserts give the knife a great feel in your hand. The texture on the grip is sufficient with a nice rubber knurled effect. The lock is strong, and feels secure in the hand even on cold days. The grip is very solid, and doesn't slip even when wet.
"...8. The traction inserts - awesome - normally, with aluminum handles, manufacturers choose to just push cross-hashes in the handle for grip, which..." Read more
"...2. The Easy-grip Trac-Tec inserts are great... give it a nice feel in the hand3. Incredibly sharp!..." Read more
"...is quick and firm, and the handle has trac-tech inserts which offer much grip (skateboard tape-like)...." Read more
"...Grip inlay material is unique and very grippy; youre never going to drop or slip on this grip. Some people love this while others hate it...." Read more
Customers like the edge of the outdoor recreation product. They mention that the S30V steel holds an edge well, and the blade is amazing at holding an edge. The knife hefts well and is comfortable, yet is not heavy enough to notice. It maintains an edge easily and holds it longer than the original Blur. The spring assist works well, keeping the blade firm and in place.
"...Personally I like the feel and they secure the knife in hand even with gloves on. The knife is light and profile thin for easy carry...." Read more
"...It gets razor sharp, stays that way - is tough and not to brittle; it can be re-honed with a fair effort, and it won't rust...." Read more
"...The knife is handy, comfortable, tough, and the steel holds an edge better than any I've ever used. For EDC it's hard to do much better...." Read more
"...lock-liner locks the blade securely into place with no perceivable blade wiggle, and releases easily with an instinctive press of the thumb...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the knife. They say that it feels really good in the hand, has a great looking and stable grip, and is comfortable to carry. The aircraft aluminum handle is very ergonomic, and the shape is very comfortable in the hands. The beveled thumb studs are an revelation in comfort, and it has a satisfying feeling when you open it.
"...This one has rubberized inserts which feel great and give a very positive grip...." Read more
"...The clip tension is just about perfect and the clip is comfortable when using the knife...." Read more
"...2. The Easy-grip Trac-Tec inserts are great... give it a nice feel in the hand3. Incredibly sharp!..." Read more
"...All Blurs look, feel and perform exceptionally for an EDC/mid-duty folder. Kershaw also machines their edges better than anyone (my opinion)...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the outdoor recreation product. They say it's not too heavy, and it'll carry well in their pocket. They appreciate the thinness and weight savings of the aluminum handles. Customers also say it makes a good light camp knife, and is not too thick.
"...The knife is light and profile thin for easy carry. The clip tension is just about perfect and the clip is comfortable when using the knife...." Read more
"...I like th markings on the knife, and the weight is about 4 oz - great for pocket carry...." Read more
"...Pros:-Light and comparatively thin, so as to be comfortable in your front jean/shorts pocket...." Read more
"...My second concern is about aluminum for the handle. The weight isn't too heavy and it's rock solid, but in freezing weather, IF the knife is in a..." Read more
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1. Fantastic quality (so far) knife with a generous and functional S30V blade. Go find a knife with that steel that's well executed, is under a Benjamin and is US-made.
2. Aluminum handles with well thought out steel (or something else?) liners.
3. Liner lock - those can fail, but Kershaw did a good job grinding this one just right (at least on mine they did). Some liner locks can have an issue with under or over fitting of the spring - i.e. you don't get a full lock up on the back of the blade or the spring overshoots the stop and is hard to dis-engage. This one is about 93% perfect (pretty good, that is).
4. The clip, which I was hesitant about due to two screw mount, is actually pretty nice and is just the right profile not to annoy the user when carried.
5. Also, the clip can be repositioned for tip-up carry. By default, it comes in the tip-down carry position. So you get to dial in your preference.
6. There is no extra plastic/metal along the spine - so water/dirt can just pass through.
7. Just the overall size and feel - the knife with such a usable/size-able blade should feel larger, but this one does not - so it rides nice and skinny in your pocket (some, with larger hands, might find a bit too skinny). The aluminum handle balances the blade of decent heft just about right too.
8. The traction inserts - awesome - normally, with aluminum handles, manufacturers choose to just push cross-hashes in the handle for grip, which can feel pretty bad on your hands. This one has rubberized inserts which feel great and give a very positive grip. I suppose, the possible downside is that they could eventually tear off. Then again, Kershaw is know to stand behind their stuff.
9. Oh - the blade. If you are not a fan of a re-curved grind - may not be your thing then (I am not, but do like this one). It's a very good size, thickness (don't go prying and splitting branches with it - it's not a Swamp Rat), sharpness is "satisfactory" out of the box. It almost resembles a decent clip/spear-point in general geometry, but plus the re-curve. Overall - about 93% grade on the blade (a lot of other knifes coming in at, say, 77.5% even in a lot higher price ranges).
10. The speed-assist - beautiful. Frankly, why bother with an automatic for most of us "mere mortals" when you can have nearly as fast and legal deployment? Oh, and for half the price... Some complain that the assist is too aggressive. I'd say on mine, it's about perfect. Have fun with it if you get one - I couldn't put mine down for about a week.
Cons:
1. The thumb studs. Yes, they are "revolutionary" by having the slant and do provide positive engagement. But they were very sharply cut out of the box (I actually cut my hands on them a couple of times while sliding my hand in to the pocket with the knife in there). However, a few minutes with a Swiss-file did the trick. Hence, not a major con.
2. This is more of negative - the washers/bushings are too small in diameter. Yes, they had to make an engineering decision to accommodate the spring-assist mechanism, but it does look like they could've gone a bit bigger on the diameter. One of the worst things to happen to a good folder is side to side play due to bad washers/bushings (have returned/tossed more than one knife because of that - Vantage comes to mind - then again that one was CHEAP as in cheaply made). So far, so good on the bushings, but will keep watching that one.
3. If there a lefty? I am right-handed and, in a pinch, could use this one with a left hand, but for the full-time lefties it would be nice to have a dedicated version (unlike the Axis-Lock(TM), liner locks are not ambidextrous, which is one of their non-numerous disadvantages).
So far, can't think of anything else. The more I looked at this knife for negatives, the more positives I found. You will, most likely, spend hundreds, if not thousands, on knives before you will come a full circle and realize that knives such as this one are an amazing bang-for-the-buck (counting quality, materials, design, execution, place-of-origin).
First of all there is a beauty in its simple sleek curvy design. There aren't any real sharp angles. The knife just kind of flows. The stone wash on the blade is very good and the rounded black handle both adds contrast and complements the recurve on the blade. The grip areas aren't just functional. They are sculpted to look good as well.
Speaking of function. The blade is perfectly centered when closed. There is no play when it's opened. The blade came sharp, but it's a toothy rather than polished sharp. It's perfectly fine for everyday tasks but some people might prefer to put a mirror edge on it. S30V is a good steel at this price. The lock bar is at about 30% and feels solid. The thumb studs are perfectly placed and shaped for easy deployment. The assisted opening rejects the blade with authority and is easy to close. The gripy handle inserts are very aggressive. Maybe too aggressive for some people. Personally I like the feel and they secure the knife in hand even with gloves on. The knife is light and profile thin for easy carry. The clip tension is just about perfect and the clip is comfortable when using the knife. It's positionable for either tip up or down carry, but not ambidextrous.
Really I have nothing negative to say about the knife other than things that would come down to people's personal preferences such as the grip tape being too aggressive. This knife has been around forever in knife years. It's an iconic knife that has stood the test of time while others came and went. It's simple, good looking, reliable, and just fun to open with the speedsafe. This knife deserves a place in every EDC rotation. Oh and it's made in the USA :)
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DESIGN & QUALITY
The Blur S30V is a speed safe (assisted) thumb folder with a liner lock. The action is very smooth and easy to use. The Blur has a steel liner that only extends partially and is mostly covered by a pair of G10 scales. The blade is a stone-washed S30V recurved drop point. There are no centering or blade play issues on my particular Blur S30V. The Blur has a pocket clip that can be readjusted for tip down or tip up carry.
ERGONOMICS
The ergonomics of the Blur are great with some small issues. The handle has a great size and features a partially textured surface. While that grip surface is great to avoid slipping, it is also fairly aggressive and might wear down your pants faster. The biggest ergonomics issue with the blur is the fairly aggressive jimping of the slanted thumb studs. The edges are unpleasant to touch and could have rounded over more.
In general I would have liked more attention to detail at this price point and a better looking handle design (the grip surface looks like skateboard grip tape).