bad_dad_brad
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I ran across this bad boy at a local sporting goods store last weekend.
A Ken Onion designed Kershaw SpeedSafe mechanical assisted opening folding knife. It seems, unlike a lot of the small knives of this type, pretty safe, as it takes a lot of effort to open the blade. But once it does, the knife opens with a commanding snap. Pretty cool. Liner locked it is easy to close with one hand as well.
The blade is under 4" in length so it is legal in most locals. The only negative is cosmetic. The Zytel handle seems cheap. It isn't as it is really tough. But it seems cheap somehow. Perhaps it is the cheesy design. But don't let that detract you, it is an excellent tool.
Manufacturer: Kershaw
Name: Whirlwind
Weight: 3.5 oz.
Closed Length: 4 3/8"
Clip: Stainless pocket clip
Blade: 3 1/4"
Steel: 440A stainless steel
I recommend this knife. Fairly inexpensive at less than $50 US. I think it will soon become my primary self-defense carry knife.
A Ken Onion designed Kershaw SpeedSafe mechanical assisted opening folding knife. It seems, unlike a lot of the small knives of this type, pretty safe, as it takes a lot of effort to open the blade. But once it does, the knife opens with a commanding snap. Pretty cool. Liner locked it is easy to close with one hand as well.
The blade is under 4" in length so it is legal in most locals. The only negative is cosmetic. The Zytel handle seems cheap. It isn't as it is really tough. But it seems cheap somehow. Perhaps it is the cheesy design. But don't let that detract you, it is an excellent tool.
Manufacturer: Kershaw
Name: Whirlwind
Weight: 3.5 oz.
Closed Length: 4 3/8"
Clip: Stainless pocket clip
Blade: 3 1/4"
Steel: 440A stainless steel
I recommend this knife. Fairly inexpensive at less than $50 US. I think it will soon become my primary self-defense carry knife.