why would u spend that much when u could get when u could get a "Microtech" for that? They are so far behind!

A lot of the Kershaws are Made in China. Not to say they aren't good knives, but where things are made means a lot to people. Kershaw makes some damn good knives, but the American line, the autos mostly are much higher quality. I for one will be buying a few of these new Kershaws! Definitely solid pricing on the American made stuff here.

Also one has to consider materials. Kershaw uses some really poor steal choices on some of their knives. Smart on their part though. They are aiming at the average customer, not the 'knife nerds'. The average customers don't understand or particularly seem to care what the blade steel is. They just want a cool looking design and Kershaw still has that name recognition. So they're gonna sell a TON of these China made 8cr knives because they did pump out some pretty stellar designs this time.

Don't even look at the imports. Their American made line with great steel amd designs are still much more reasonable than the overpriced benchmade and spyderco.

@A. Melbs the only spyderco I care for is shaman and yojimbo. But they are too expensive for something that I'm going to beat up.

​@@chrislorusso7895your right. I only look at or consider their made in USA knives. But their China line are good for the price, but just like you, not my cup of tea. You know Spyderco also produce a lot of China knives too.

We are on it! - Ben G

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Good idea.

They do. Made in USA kershaw link 20cv is my favorite edc. Prefer it over spyderco manix 2 lw in spy27.

If you like the button placement you might also like the Boker Kalashnikov OTF. I sure love mine.

My EDC knife has been a Leek for about 7 years now. As of this past weekend it got retired when I purchased the Livewire 9000! It's my first otf but after holding and working many more expensives otf's at, well I'll just say "The Worlds Largest Knife Store" the Livewire not only felt the best in my hand, it's action is phenomenal, both ways! MAKE THE PURCHASE! You won't regret it!!!

​@@willcordelo9582how much is it?? Probably to much for me to afford but if it's really that good maybe I can try my best to save up the money but I dought il be able to

Pre ordering an unproven OTF is a bold choice especially when the shootout and utx-85 is in the same price point

@@jacka6207 true but I really like Kershaw knives so I’m willing to take the chance and be a beta tester I guess

Give Guardian Tactical a try...by far my favorite EDC OTF of all time, including all of my microtechs. Smoothest action ever with a ceramic enhanced switch...and ELMAX steel to boot. I have yet to see an OTF that's better.

@@dgripper05 just get a microtech ultratech

My same picks. Good taste

How are you liking the knife action? How are you liking the magnacut blade?

@@tyarnold4088very very good!!!

Don’t fool yourself. A guardian tactical would be the only possible upgrade to your Microtech

@Chris Carter Not no, but hell no lmfao. They're uglier, chunkier, and cost more than the UTX-85. The livewire here is going in the complete opposite direction. Looks better, and costs less, and seems like it might be a little slimmer than my edc. And the live wire pocket clip is a breath of fresh air in a world of ugly OTF clips and glass breakers.

WHAT AN INSPIRATIONAL STORY . 🤜🏽👊🏻🤛🏽 LOVED IT .🔥🔥 I JUST READ IT . HOPE YOU CAN FIND ANOTHER KNIFE LIKE YOUR 70’s ONE AS A TEEN . MENTIONING IT WAS COO SO MUCH .😎👍🏻 THANKS FOR SHARING IM HYPED UP FOR THIS YEARS RELEASES. LAST YEAR WAS A BANGING YEAR .FOR KERSHAW ‼️ MY FAV BRAND 🔥 AND THEY JUST GETTING STARTED🔥🔥🔥 LESSGOOOEE KERSHAW ‼️

@@yournostroleeoleeolees. Yeah man! Kershaw was top of the line in the 70’s and 80’s. Then there was a few years they weren’t that great, since everyone started making knives, but now they’re back stronger than ever! Really neat designs now and still less expensive than the designer type knives from endless companies. But their older models had high carbon steel blades which nobody makes anymore because it’s too expensive. My old Kershaw cost maybe 75 bucks in the 70’s but that same blade steel and quality would probably be $500 now. And nobody would buy it because carbon steel rusts and requires lots of care. But it’s still by far the best blade steel. Back then, if a knife didn’t rust, then it was stainless and a piece of crap that will never get razor sharp like carbon. Nowadays, everyone boasts about stainless blended steels that don’t rust and require no care at all. That’s the opposite of what we wanted, we loved taking care of our knives. It was a matter of pride to keep older carbon steel in mint condition and pass it down to the sons and grandsons. Knives were family heirlooms. Now they’re almost disposable and so easy to replace. Oh well, times change. So cool you’re a Kershaw dude and you would have loved the really old ones that were around in my day. Keep collecting knives and have fun my friend! 🤙🏼👊

@@Woodstock271 WILL DO CONTINUE THANKS BUD WILL KEEP AND VALUE YOUR WORDS OF EXP. & KNOWLEDGE. IM ALL KERSHAW 🔥 I GUESS ITS MY JOB TO PASS IT DOWN IN MY FAM . I HAVE ACTUALLY GIVEN KNIFE GIFTS 🎁 TO FAMILY. ALWAYS THINKING OF MY SON . LOOKING FOR THE RIGHT ONE .☝🏻IVE BOUGHT HIM A FEW . BUT ALWAYS ON THE HUNT FOR THAT ONE SPECIAL KNIFE I AM LATER GOING TO PASS DOWN TO HIM. I GOT TWO FAVS RN . THANKS AGAIN BOSS FOR REPLYING BACK . STAY STRONG 💪. & STAY SHARP 🔪. BROTHER 🤜🏽👊🏻🤛🏽

Did you ever get that livewire?

@@tyarnold4088 , No I never did. I heard that automatic knives are illegal here. Very strange since the gun laws aren’t that strict. I’m still looking into it though. I’m thinking this law goes way back to the old stiletto switchblades which are no faster than a flip knife. Good to hear from you bro. 👊

They should be here this week! -George

Looks like most already dropped. go to the coming soon tab and select Kershaw.

@@bigmikeg84 thanks for the heads up. looks like they are still "preorder" though is why i was asking

Have you gotten it yet?

@@clayman0430 I placed my pre order on blade HQ more than a month ago. Nothing yet

@@brycehuennekens370 2 months for me, I emailed them and got a reply back today stating that they've been receiving small batches but not enough to fulfill ordered. Nothing we can do but wait since there's no way to cancel.

Yes. They have that steel as a option for many of their knives.

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