Daniel Defense Kershaw Folder

mildot326

mildot326

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Any owners/operators care to give a "readers digest" review of what they think of the knife so far?
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All for around $89 to $99 bucks.
Details

* SpeedSafe® patented assisted-opening system
* Frame Lock
* Partially Serrated
* Tungsten DLC Black Coating
* Pocket Clip

Materials & Construction

Manufactured using the latest SpeedSafe® manual assisted-opening technology, this knife’s blade is built for top performance around the house or on outdoor trips.

* Blade: Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel partially serrated with Tungsten DLC black coating
* Handle: 410 stainless-steel with Tungsten DLC black coating
* Blade Length: 3−1⁄2 in. (8.9 cm)
* Closed Length: 4−3⁄8 in. (11.1 cm)
* Overall Length: n/a
* 4.2 Ounces
* Made in the USA!

Warranty Statement

Daniel Defense Folding Knife carries a 100% satisfactions guarantee against defects in original materials and workmanship. If your Daniel Defense Folding Knife shows evidence of such defects, Daniel Defense will make every accommodation to fix, repair, or replace your knife in the most expeditious and inexpensive manner possible. Daniel Defense does not warranty products or damage caused to our products by the correct or in correct installation of other manufacturer’s products. Be sure to retain your sales slip as proof of purchase date when making a claim.
 
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looks like a leek on steroids

honestly id say go for it, its a little pricey for just 14c28n steel and a spring assist but with that warranty (if i understand it correctly) its a lifetime, which makes it a pretty good deal IMO
 
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Shallot handle....14C28N steel.

EDIT: I see the OP was already updated with the specs. :)
 
no first hand experience with that knife but i'm already disappointed to see daniel defense put their name on that mall ninja knife. ar-15 daniel defense stuff is top notch on the other hand.
 
Mall ninja knife? Isn't it supposed to look nasty if it's for defense? Also, Kershaw is the farthest thing from flim-flam knife companies.
 
It strikes me as curious, that they apparently went to considerable length to put the 'Defense' logo on the blade. In many places these days, if the user actually admits to carrying a knife for 'defense', it constitutes intent (in the eyes of the law) to use it as a weapon. Looks like an aggressive design that'll get a few (naive) people in trouble, to me. This is especially ironic, after what Kershaw/KAI went through just a few months ago, in dealing with the U.S. Customs mess regarding assisted knives. I would've hoped they'd be making an effort to NOT get the anti-knife crowd stirred up again.

I generally like Kershaw's designs (I own many leeks and a ZT), but not this one. I wouldn't touch it.
 
Obsessed with Edges said:
It strikes me as curious, that they apparently went to considerable length to put the 'Defense' logo on the blade. In many places these days, if the user actually admits to carrying a knife for 'defense', it constitutes intent (in the eyes of the law) to use it as a weapon. Looks like an aggressive design that'll get a few (naive) people in trouble, to me.
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Daniel Defense is the name of the company. Kinda hard to sell it as a branded item if it only said "Daniel".
 
It looks aggressive, but still elegant, imo.
But why wouldn't they keep the nice Kershaw serrations instead of going with these standard-type serrations?
 
I really have a great deal of respect for DD AR gear, LAV tee'ed up with them and he is a "hard troop". I thought that by using Kershaw that the knife would have have had better approval? I guess "it is what it is".
 
CWL said:
Daniel Defense is the name of the company. Kinda hard to sell it as a branded item if it only said "Daniel".
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I'm aware of that. Problem is, a lot of folks (some of whom might be sitting on juries) won't be. And a lot of people are going to look at that blacked out, aggressive style and draw the wrong conclusion, especially when they see 'DEFENSE' in the logo screaming at them from the knife. Some legal cases are prosecuted based on knives that simply look more 'weapon' than tool, regardless of what the maker or the user intended it to be.

I realize there are companies that would like to put their name on products, and they have that right. But I don't see Kershaw doing themselves, or their own image any real good out of this (aside from the $$$ they'll make). Every time I see this sort of thing from a knifemaker (especially a mainstream company in the business), I'm disappointed.
 
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crom said:
Mall ninja knife? Isn't it supposed to look nasty if it's for defense? Also, Kershaw is the farthest thing from flim-flam knife companies.
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Yes. The more pointy design elements and writing a knife has...the better it is for self-defense.

Its impossible to defend oneself with a satin finished drop point with wood scales.
 
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