Amazed by Deassisted Kershaw Blackout

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I found a really beat up kershaw blackout and decided to clean it up and de-assist it before giving it to a buddy if it cleaned up nice. I know a lot of folks really like kershaws but i've never been a fan and am pretty much a benchmade/spyderco fanboy with one or two more expensive folders including a brous flipper. So this thing wouldnt even fully deploy assisted, after cleanup and de-assist I was shocked. The thing ROCKETS out smoother and faster than any knife I own. This thing is my new favorite knife to play with, I just cant really believe how fast it flies out and I don't even have lubed with anything. To boot I was able to get a hair shaving edge on it, something i've really been struggling with on my other knives (maybe due to the softer steel?). Why bother assisting these knives with such a smooth action?
 
I carried a Kershaw Blackout for several years as my true everyday carry. I still consider it an awesome knife. Only reason I moved away from it was just because I wanted a change after about 7 years.


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I had this well over ten years, it's been an outstanding work folder. Present from my brother. Sharpens up nicely.
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I can't find my de-assisted Blackout, it's the only knife I've ever 'misplaced'. I think my son swiped it. Anyway. yes I remember it being very nice de-assisted.
 
Still have the one I bought new somewhere around 1995 or so. One of the original assisted Ken Onion designs and still gets some pocket time.
 
A Blackout was my EDC for almost 10 years. Still one of my favorite knives. After my wife ran it through the washer and dryer (she never check pockets :( ) the blade developed a wobble, and lockup is suspect. Got it tightened up a bit, but to be fair, she took one hell of a beating going through the dryer. It's now retired to the tool bag in the truck, and still gets some use. Just not in the pocket.

Really is a great knife. If Kershaw offered it in s30v, I'd take it over a Blur, simply for the scales.
 
I carried a combo edge Blackout for a bit. It really is an awesome knife. Good steel, lightweight, love the DLC.

I sold it a while back but now I may want to pick one up thanks to this thread.
 
jacobi said:
I found a really beat up kershaw blackout and decided to clean it up and de-assist it before giving it to a buddy if it cleaned up nice. I know a lot of folks really like kershaws but i've never been a fan and am pretty much a benchmade/spyderco fanboy with one or two more expensive folders including a brous flipper. So this thing wouldnt even fully deploy assisted, after cleanup and de-assist I was shocked. The thing ROCKETS out smoother and faster than any knife I own. This thing is my new favorite knife to play with, I just cant really believe how fast it flies out and I don't even have lubed with anything. To boot I was able to get a hair shaving edge on it, something i've really been struggling with on my other knives (maybe due to the softer steel?). Why bother assisting these knives with such a smooth action?
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I'm guessing your buddy didn't get a new knife. :D
 
I have a couple Kershaw that I've thought about de-activating,but don't know how. Could some one explain how to do it. I'm concerned about losing the detent ball (if it has one). I'm carrying a Kershaw Drone (no longer made) or an Oso-Sweet (not going to deactivated that one). I've a couple of CRKTs; mostly M4s that are simple to deactivate and reactivate if you wish just my loosening a pin with an Allen wrench and pulling out the leaf spring. I really like and carry my M4 wood; the M4 stag is too pretty; it's a shelf queen. But I understand Kershaws are coil springs and I don't know how to tackle them. Thanks in advance.
Rich
 
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