Kershaw Asset--Thoughts?

[CelticKnott]

Hey, all:

I ordered a Kershaw Asset for a way lower-than-usual price (even for the Asset, which I usually see going for 20-30$--aka pretty cheap). I've never handled one so I'm wondering about that blade profile as I wait on it to be shipped to me. Anybody have one? Like it or hate it? I'm reconciled to the fact that, although a Kershaw, it is a lower grade steel (though still decent), and made in China, but it looks like a solid little knife, and reviews that I've seen thus far seem positive. Is it common for the tip to break? Just curious.

 

[OhShoot]

All the PRC AO Kershaws are great, among the best values in all knifedom.

Asset is a great slicer and wicked as can be for piercing. Not a bad choice at all for a self-defense option either.

Funky looking grip feels and works great, ala also the Compound.

I think 8CR13MOV is just fine for an all around steel choice.

- OS

 

[jskit]

I've got one. For $20 you really cant complain much. The blade is great, almost a Persian style and like OhSoot said, it's definitely a piercer. The speed safe and flipper design deploys the blade nice a quick too. Make sure to keep the blade oiled, that bead-blasted finish will rust on you in high humidity.

Nutnfancy has a thorough on youtube if your looking for more detail.