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Their award-winning history and manufacturing capability make Kershaw knives some of the best pocket and sporting knives on the market, especially when you consider the price. Here are our top five picks of the best Kershaw knives, and luckily enough you’ll find them all over at KnifeCenter.com.
First up is the Leek. This knife has been one of Kershaw’s most popular pocket knife series for years. Designed by world famous knife maker Ken Onion, this classic folding knife features the SpeedSafe assisted opening mechanism that Onion himself invented and can also be found on just about every assisted opening knife Kershaw produces. This flipper-equipped folder is easy to open and easy to add to your EDC rotation thanks to its ultra-slim profile. The lockup on the Leek is super secure thanks to its stainless steel frame lock, and the modified Wharncliffe blade is perfect for everyday use. The Kershaw Leek comes in a variety of colors and materials, so you’ll have options depending on aesthetic. Be sure to let us know your favorite in the comments below.
Next up on our list is the Launch 1 Auto. Kershaw set the knife world on fire with the introduction of the Launch series of budget friendly, USA-made automatic knives. The Launch 1 is at the forefront of that knife line, and it’s still one of the most affordable automatic knives that we’ve ever seen reach this level of quality. Push the button and the BlackWashed CPM-154 blade fires with incredible speed. Multiple colors of anodized aluminum handles add some nice variety. The best part about this auto knife isn’t the low cost or the excellent build, it’s that there are literally no gimmicks. It’s a straightforward cutting tool with a high flat grind and premium blade steel which make this a great EDC automatic knife.
Moving on let’s take a look at Kershaw’s Emerson CQC-7K. The CQC folding knife series is the result of a collaboration with Emerson Knives to bring their industry-leading tactical designs to a wider audience at incredibly affordable prices. The CQC-7K has earned accolades including the BLADE Show Best Buy Knife of the Year award in 2014. It features a devastating tanto blade, ambidextrous thumb disk and an extremely ergonomic handle shape loosely based on the discontinued Reliant design. This pocketknife comes with Emerson’s patented Wave Feature for quick deployment, which allows you to open the knife as it’s removed from your pocket. With Emerson’s tactical flair and Kershaw’s manufacturing prowess, this tactical EDC offers a great knife design that won’t break the bank.
Shifting gears, here is the Kershaw Cryo II. The Cryo II is 20% larger than the original, award-winning Cryo pocketknife, and the grip on this folder is much improved. Buying the Cryo II is also the easiest way to own a Rick Hinderer design without shelling out big bucks. The SpeedSafe assisted opening and flipper tab mean the stainless steel blade is going to be ready at a moment’s notice. If you’re a Kershaw Cryo fan but are worried about the II’s larger build, fear not - the design is slim and its deep-carry clip lets it ride comfortably in your pocket.
Rounding out our list we have the Kershaw Blur. The USA-made Blur is another perennial favorite Ken Onion design. This great knife packs a lot of cutting performance into its SpeedSafe-equipped aluminum frame, which is fitted with non-slip rubber inserts for extra traction. It has an excellent handle to blade ratio, and the slight blade recurve on some models gives you a little more sharpened edge to use. Like the Leek, it’s available in a multitude of blade shapes, steels and handle options, and some of the extremely limited blade steel runs like the ZDP-189 composite and CPM-S60V are some of the most collectible Kershaw knives around.
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