JUst got these in the mail from Kershawguy!

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Hey guys,

I'm usually a Benchmade carrier, but when I found out about the Kershaw blems I decided I needed one to carry so I didn't destroy my 712. Anyway, I picked up a Blur and a Skyline from Dave and I just recieved them in the mail. I grabbed the Blur for my Dad to use at work and the Skyline for me to carry.

The speedsafe on the Blur is a little difficult to get used to, so I may keep it. I've already almost cut myself a few times. I don't want my Dad to cut himself with it. Does anyone have any suggestions on the safe use of it? Here's a picture for you guys, both knives are great and I can't see what made them blems. I'll be picking up some more Kershaws for sure.

Shaun


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On the Blur, just a gently push on the thumb stud will do it. Try pushing the stud in a direction parallel with the scale, rather than trying to swing out the blade like you would with a Spydie or Benchmade. Do it 800 times while watching Gold Rush tonight on the Discovery Channel, and it will be a piece of cake. See how the serrations on the thumb stud are configured for you to push it parallel to the scale.
 
Powernoodle THANKS! That makes it much better. I feel better about giving it to my Dad. Now I want one for myself. Arrrrrrrggghhh, Darn knife addiction!
 
Happy ending. I should have added to push the stud with the fleshy part of your thumb, and not try to flick with with your thumbnail. Rock on.
 
Misanthropia said:
Also, you can remove the torsion bar which makes it a very safe, very smooth manual folder.
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That's good to know as well. Thanks!

Another question, what size torx do I need to to change the pocket clip? I don't seem to have one small enough to remove the screws. Thanks.

Shaun
 
I have a Blur and I noticed that it has the most positive opening of any assisted opener that I have. The thumb studs are the easiest to get to and the most reliable to hit, more so than my Benchmades and CRKT's.
 
Thanks folks! I got everything worked out and switched around. The more I play with this Blur the more I want one. I think I'm going to have to order one for myself.
 
Those thumbstuds are sharp. So be careful, I've cut myself multiple times reaching into my pocket.
 
very nice, I just ordered an 0561 blem from dave today and can't wait to get it. I carry a 0560 that I got from him a few months back whenever I am not at work (trying to keep it a little nicer as I work on a farm and my work knives get a lot of hard use). Now I will be carrying the new blade at work and the 0560 outside of work... until the composite version comes out that is.
 
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