Kershaw Knives Overview

This limited edition Kershaw(Kershaw Knives ) Bump was acquired from a collection and appears to be in excellent condition. Includes the original box with paper and also pouch. Dates back to June 2004 and serial number 752. The 1590GR Bump features a green anodized titanium handle with gold colored accents. The Ken Onion designed Bump has a beautifully recurved blade, made of premium S30V steel. The knife feels great in the hand and is a must-have for any Kershaw fan. The Bump features the Speed Safe assisted opening mechanism that is activated with the thumb stud or flipper. The polished right-hand carry pocket clip completes the stellar design.

FAQ On Kershaw Knives

• Is Kershaw a good knife brand?

The modern Kershaw knife is a truly high-quality tool, and lucky for us, the company has a dizzying number of options that can fit just about any niche you may have.

• Are Kershaw Knives expensive

And while they’re all well-made and durable, it’s hard to say if they’re truly the best. In terms of EDC knives, Kershaw offers a lot of great options. Kershaw offers pocket knives across a wide range of prices from $20 beaters to a few over $100. But they also sell a lot of cheap garbage knives.

• Is Kershaw owned by Gerber?

Kershaw Knives was started in Portland, Oregon in 1974 when knife salesman Pete Kershaw left Gerber Legendary Blades to form his own cutlery company based on his own designs. Early manufacturing was primarily done in Japan by Ichiro Hattori in Seki. In 1977, Kershaw became a wholly owned subsidiary of the KAI Group.

• Are Kershaw knives made in China?

Production begins, with parts manufactured, and assembly underway. All along the way, Kershaw Quality Control (QC) is in place—from parts inspection to final inspection before shipping. Our China-made products receive additional QC before they leave the factory, then again when they arrive in Oregon.

• What are Kershaw Knives known for?

Kershaw pioneered the use of many of the technologies and also advanced materials that are today standard in the knife industry. Our assisted opening knives were first-to-market. Our patented Sub-Frame lock enables us to make lightweight knives with secure blade lockup.

• Does Kershaw use real carbon fiber?

Strong weaves of bonded carbon atoms are used to compose carbon fiber in both Kershaw high-end knife handles and Zero Tolerance premium materials. With solid strength, wear resistance and also corrosion resistance, carbon fiber is an excellent, high-performing, high-quality knife handle.

FAQ On Automatic Knife

• Can a civilian buy an automatic knife?

There is no Federal restriction on the sale of auto-open knives within the 50 states. There are some state laws with restrictions regarding selling switchblades (see State Laws Regarding Auto-Open Knives).

• What does an automatic knife do?

Unlike folding knives that open by manually moving the blade, automatic knives deploy and also retract from the mechanism on the handle, meaning you won’t come into contact with its sharp edge. The fully retractable blade also means an automatic knife is safe to carry in a pocket or to toss in with the rest of your gear.

• Is an automatic knife a switchblade?

A switchblade (also known as switch knife, automatic knife, pushbutton knife, ejector knife, flick knife, Stiletto, flick blade, or spring knife (Sprenger, Springer)) is a pocketknife with a sliding or pivoting blade contained in the handle which is extended automatically by a spring when a button, lever, or switch on.

• Why buy an automatic knife?

They make an excellent self-defense weapon. Automatic knives are easy to handle and also great for self-defense. They fit into the hand much easier than many folding or assisted opening counterparts and are also far easier to carry than fixed blade knives.

FAQ On Fixed Blade

• Why buy a fixed blade knife?

Strength and Durability — you know how easy it is to burn through cheap folding knife after cheap folding knife. Fixed-blade knives are almost always stronger and more durable than folding knives.

• Should I carry a fixed blade?

Although many will gravitate to the folding knife for everyday carry, or EDC, I would suggest you consider giving a fixed blade knife a chance. Fixed blade knives are more capable and durable than folding knives. They are less likely to break under high stress and hard use.

• What fixed blade knife does the military use?

The Ka-bar 1218 USMC Fighter Serrated Fixed Blade is a classic fighting tool used by Marines for generations. Marines receive hundreds of hours of close quarters combat training through the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program with several techniques that focus on knife fighting.

• Where is the best place to carry a fixed blade knife?

For a fixed-blade knife, it is very popular to carry the knife in a sheath attached outside the waistband (OWB) on a belt. Fixed-blades are the most versatile for survival, hunting, and other heavy-duty work. You can even open cans. Carrying them outside the waistband gives you the most comfort and quickest draw time.

• Are fixed blade knives better for self-defense?

So, if self-defense is your priority, go with a fixed blade(award winning ). It’s a much faster option than a folding knife. It has no safety to disengage or thumb-stud to push open. It has no moving parts, so there’s a lower chance of failure.