I know when I pull down the flipper of my Link – the blade will fire right out like a bat out of hell. It’s 2017, and after doing quite a few reviews, I think it’s fair to say I am a convert to the Kershaw fan club, and you should be too. My first flipper was a Kershaw (I think it was a Leek) and admittedly I was unsure about the whole concept – flipper + spring assist? Totally foreign concept for someone who used to EDC Spydercos 24/7. ![]() In my opinion they have really nailed the mechanism. When I think Kershaw, I think flipper, and for good reason – no manufacturer (correct me if I’m wrong in the comments) makes as many flippers as Kershaw. ![]() They’ve also helped considerably in making flippers genuinely accessible to the mainstream – which is something all knife aficionados should be thankful for! Over the past 20 years, they have made a lot of waves in the cutlery world, with critically acclaimed innovations like the Speedsafe assisted opening system. In any case, Kershaw certainly doesn’t need me to stick up for them. Check out the Kershaw 1050 on eBay (pretty much the only place you will be able to snag one up) and tell me that knife is not a beauty! In my opinion, along with Gerber, I think Kershaw has put out some of the sexiest vintage knives around. Kershaw has had a long history of putting out interesting knives, way before flippers came into play. It’s easy to dismiss Kershaw as that company that does modern flippers (though that’s also true), but it would be a mistake. In fact, I even still own a Kershaw Gulch, which if you are new to knives, will not look anything to you like a stereotypical “Kershaw” style knife. Kershaw historically did a mixed bag of design. Kershaw is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of knives, and frankly, if you are reading this, I very much doubt you haven’t owned one – let alone handled one of their designs. Liner Lock: Locks the blade open during use.I was asked if we’ve got a top Kershaw knives round up by a reader the other day, and since we haven’t yet gotten one up, here we are. ![]() Quickly and easily with a manual push on the thumb stud or pullīack on the flipper. Speed Safe: Assists you to open any Speed Safe knife Flipper: The userĬan pull back, or flip, in order to move the blade easily out of Piercing tasks as well as for every day carry. Makes it easy to accommodate thicker pocket materials like denim.Ĭustom touches like that, combined with tactical styling and aĬomfortable hand-fit, make the Free-fall an easy choice for tough It also lets you move the clipĬloser or further from the handle for a tighter or looser fit and A screw on the knife butt enables you to mount the clip for The Free-fall also has a reversible and adjustable deep-carryĬlip. Lanyard hole that's wide enough to accommodate thicker lanyards. Heavy jumping on theīlade back and on the lower part of the back spacer add to the To fit the palm and is partially embossed with Kershaw's Stainless steel with an easy-care stonewashed finish provides The tanto tip is flat-ground for strength. With a hollow-ground and slightly curved belly for versatileĬutting. The Kershaw Free-fall is a tactically styled blade and a Glass-filled nylon handle embossed with K-texture grip furtherĬontribute to FreeFall’s amazing strength, stiffness, stabilityĪnd utility, making this folder a mighty blade with a powerful Stonewash finish that hides scratches and fingerprints and won’t Stay-sharp, won’t-break blade tumbled with ceramic stones for a Rubber hoses, feathering sticks for tinder and nearly anythingĮlse encountered during work, play and recreation. FreeFall boasts a tanto tip flat-ground forĪdditional strength and a hollow-ground, slightly curved bellyĪble to cut paper, roots, packing boxes, hides, straps, ropes, ![]() Protection during lifesaving emergencies and sharp and sturdyĮnough to use when hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, climbing orĤ-wheeling. Grade pocket knife trustworthy enough for personal defense or With the dynamics of Kershaw’s FreeFall, a folding, military Knives intended for multi-function versatility need to be made
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