Hi everyone. I've always been on the fence about the kershaw blur because I've seen youtube videos where the lock fails and I was wondering if that is still a problem on the new blurs. I've also seen youtube videos from reputable reviewer and they love the knife. With the prices down in the $50 range I've been tempted to add it to my collection. Please advises. Thanks.
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Is the kershaw blur worth it?
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I think the blur is a great knife. Things to do sider are the recurve on the blade(I don't like recurve), and the liner lock(I'm not a big liner lock fan). I don't think it is any less sturdy than most linerlocks though. If you are ok with those two things I see very little negative about the knife. Even with those two preferences I really like my blur.
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The Blur is the knife that started it all for me. Great EDC. It is even nice de assisted. Plus, you can get it in many different steels, colors, and handle options. The blue and black with a black blade...WOW!
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Blurs are great EDC knives. They are solid, well designed, and they take a beating and ask for more. Oh, and there are so many different ones to choose from. My personal favorite is the carbon fiber blur with CPM-154 steel. Also, I've never had a lock failure, but there is a first time for everything.
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I own maybe 10x Blurs - not because I love them, but because I have Blade Sickness. They are fine knives, no doubt, and cut stuff like knives are supposed to do. But I prefer something a little thinner in the pocket (the spine to cutting edge dimension), and with a deep carry clip. They take up a little more space in the pocket than I like. So mine don't get carried a great deal. But they are still fun to look at and flick open 9000x times while watching Sportcenter, and have tons of aesthetic appeal.
Considering the blur is one of Kershaws best selling knives ever and you can only find a couple videos of "lock failure", I think you will be alright. I have a couple and both locks are actually very sturdy, I have tested them. The liner lock is well executed and the blade shape, handle materials etc. make it a excellent edc blade. Plus the s30v version is one of the best bang for your buck knives around.
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I know that there is plenty of debate on this, but in my view if a person defeats a liner lock, he is using the blade wrong. Treat it like its a slipjoint, and the lock will never fail.
Sound advice here. If you are doing something harsh enough to cause the lock to fail, you probably should have used a different tool.
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Wisdom, right there.
Blur is a great knife. It has good action opening and is very light in the pocket. I have the BDZ-1 Tanto blade, love the way it cuts and holds an edge.
I personally like liner/frame locks as the one hand open close is preferred for me and the blur locks up rock solid.
I personally like liner/frame locks as the one hand open close is preferred for me and the blur locks up rock solid.
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because I have Blade Sickness.
That has to be one of the best expressions ever! Thanks for giving me a legitimate medical condition when I try to explain my new knife to my wife!
Blurs are a fine blade for EDC. If they work for you, they're an excellent choice. I have a couple but don't carry them because of a few reasons:
1. I've moved away from assisted open knives.
2. I generally don't love aluminum handles, particularly if the traction is provided by grip tape.
3. I'm not a fan of the pocket clip. It's not the worst Kershaw clip ever, that distinction belongs to the Junk Yard Dog, but it's high on the goofy factor.
4. I'm not a great sharpener and recurved blades, like on the Blur, really throw me for a loop.
Considering the price you pay for the S30V model in particular, coupled with top of the line Kershaw service and support, the Blur is a great choice for many people.
I like the Blur a lot. It's an excellent, functional, and comfortable-handling knife that also looks great and has a good fun factor. And there are so many variations out there, you should be able to find one that fits your preferences. I've had various Blurs in my EDC rotation in some capacity or another for several years and have never had any of the locks fail on me.
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The blur is an amazing knife. And there are plenty versions available depending on what you like. You like a very fine, slicing capable edge? Go with one of the hollow ground versions. What something a bit more robust blade wise? Plenty of flat ground versions. You like tantos? Check mark. Serrated? Yeppers. Blunted tip model? Sold!
It seems that if there was a issue with the lock, it has since been addressed. I have quite a few number of blurs and none of them ever exhibited any of the issues some reviewers were reporting.
To be honest, one should not be applying any negative force onto a folding knife blade. There is always the chance of the lock disengaging and folding upon the user, and I should know because I am guilty of this more so than not. Liner lock, frame lock, whatever it may be. Some knives hold up better than others but the risk is always there. That being said, I have thrashed a few of my blurs and haven't had an issue yet. As long as your are using them carefully, even if you have to apply force upon the spine, you should be fine.
Get one and enjoy it.
It seems that if there was a issue with the lock, it has since been addressed. I have quite a few number of blurs and none of them ever exhibited any of the issues some reviewers were reporting.
To be honest, one should not be applying any negative force onto a folding knife blade. There is always the chance of the lock disengaging and folding upon the user, and I should know because I am guilty of this more so than not. Liner lock, frame lock, whatever it may be. Some knives hold up better than others but the risk is always there. That being said, I have thrashed a few of my blurs and haven't had an issue yet. As long as your are using them carefully, even if you have to apply force upon the spine, you should be fine.
Get one and enjoy it.
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I have a blur. Love it. I have seen the videos you speak of and it prompted me to test my locks on all my folding knives. I do not test to failure but I think it is wise to make sure your knives are in good working order.
If I buy a locking knife I expect it to lock. If I am using it and accidentally bump the spine I want to know that it won't close on me. Note the word BUMP - not whack, smack, or push on the spine! I do agree it is wise to treat every folding knife as a slip joint.
If I buy a locking knife I expect it to lock. If I am using it and accidentally bump the spine I want to know that it won't close on me. Note the word BUMP - not whack, smack, or push on the spine! I do agree it is wise to treat every folding knife as a slip joint.
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I'm on my 7th Blur myself. I have a bad habit of setting them down only to find out they've walked away. I own dozens of knives and the Blur has been my favorite EDC folder since about 2006. It's not the best folder out there, but I love the weight and the feel of it (well the feel ever since they changed out the traction pads from that rubber crap to Trac-Tec grip-tape. Circa 2005 I believe)
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