Kershaw Blur as a manual opener

[flash900]

For anyone who has modified the Blur to eliminate the assisted opening feature -- how does it compare with other manual folders from, say, BM and Spyderco?
Thanks.

 

[RevDevil]

The AO is not just for opening, but also for keeping the blade in the handle when closed.

 

[BJE]

On the Blur, you can remove the torsion bar with no ill effect, on a lot of Kershaws AO knives however, the torsion bar does indeed act as a blade detent.

I actually have a Blur right now with no torsion bar and I prefer it this way, the blade acts as most regular liner locks do, and there is a nice strong ball detent to keep it closed.

 

[flash900]

On the Blur, you can remove the torsion bar with no ill effect, on a lot of Kershaws AO knives however, the torsion bar does indeed act as a blade detent.

I actually have a Blur right now with no torsion bar and I prefer it this way, the blade acts as most regular liner locks do, and there is a nice strong ball detent to keep it closed.

Thanks, BJE.

I like this tall blade, particularly the S30V version, but have no use for the assisted opening feature.