Kershaw Cryo and Cryo 2

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Cody777

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I used to think the kershaw cryo might be like spyderco's tenacious. Very high value knife, cheap, and a best seller. It still could be their tenacious of their company but seeing people mention the cryo's weight A LOT already I don't see how. The kershaw cryo 2 is supposed to be over 5oz and people are already not liking the weight there's some doubt that it will be like the tenacious. What do you guys think?
 
I don't like the assist they put in almost every Kershaw, weight doesn't bother me though.
 
I would expect them to be a bit more thick and heavy based on Kershaw's description. Tough Hinderer design anybody can afford. Skyline is close to a Tenacious already and seems popular. Most of the companies have decent, lightweight folders under $50.
 
I think the Cryo will definitely be Kershaw's equivalent of the Tenacious, though that's not entirely a good thing.
 
I am really disappointed with my Cryo, it has no extra value to offset the extra weight... I don't even carry it...
 
I never got the big deal with a few ounces here and there :o I carry so much stuff in my pockets it never bothered me.
 
Goosey said:
I never got the big deal with a few ounces here and there :o I carry so much stuff in my pockets it never bothered me.
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A few ounces here or there aren't a big deal on a larger knife, but on one as small as the cryo, the weight feels disproportionate to the size.
 
If you can't handle 5 ounces for a pocket knife, you need to reevaluate your edc (and hit the gym)... I've never understood that complaint with knives. My wallet weighs as much as my sebenza, my phone twice as much... Too much Nutnfancy...
 
Im not a Kershaw fan to begin with but was given a Cryo and I am very impressed! I can definitely sense the Hinderer in it, seems very well built for a Chinese knife. Yeah it might be a tad heavy. Not Ti, I believe the frame is the same steel as the blade. But I like it surprisingly! Kershaws just dont usually do it for me. I give two thumbs up for the Cryo though!! :thumbup:
 
I think it's heavy for its size, but that doesn't mean I don't like it. In fact, I think it's an excellent design and a tremendous value. However, I would've liked to have seen a G10 version (with a single liner like the Skyline) in both sizes. I'm guessing that would hit a little too close to the XM and ZT Hinderers? Either way, I'm still eager to try the Cryo 2. I would definitely agree that the Cryo fills a similar role in Kershaw's stable as the Tenacious does for Spyderco. Both superb value blades.
 
I really like the Cryo and will probably get a Cryo 2, but I carry a large Sebenza and that is not going to change. The only thing I sometimes do is carry something in my weak side pocket which may be a traditional or a clip on like the Cryo. I also change up my fixed blade between any of the small to medium ones I like.
 
The Cryo is one of my favorite EDCs recently. I love the deep carry clip and the overall feel of the knife. I had swapped a scale out for carbon fiber that reduced its weight a good amount that makes is more reasonable to carry. I like the Cryo as a secondary to my larger knives such as the 0560. The Cryo is a great knife.

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^ That is a nice scale there. Even though weight is not a factor for me, I am thinking about making a scale from some blue micarta I have on hand. If I get around to it, i'll post pics.
 
For me, weight is not an issue but I agree that it is heavy for it's size. I do love the Cryo though, mainly because I am very drawn towards Hinderer's designs but sadly can't afford an XM-18/24 or even a ZT 0560/0561. The Cryo will just have to do for now until I win the lottery.
 
docbp87 said:
If you can't handle 5 ounces for a pocket knife, you need to reevaluate your edc (and hit the gym)... I've never understood that complaint with knives. My wallet weighs as much as my sebenza, my phone twice as much... Too much Nutnfancy...
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I wear dress pants to work every day, it's too much weight in the pocket for what you get... My EDC isn't the issue, the overrated Cryo is...
 
I'm on the other side of the weight issue.

I was glad it felt substantial in my hand. I was afraid it would feel light, cheap and flimsy. It doesn't.

I can't wait for the II.
 
Has anybody on here with a Cryo had to replace the assist spring? When I was checking price and stats on the knife I wondered into youtube where a guy said his spring broke in a few days. A video related said something similar with another Chinese made assisted Kershaw.

On a side note...what a genius name for marketing, perfect for college age guys and gals who love video games and knives.
 
OrdnanceBubbaUSMC said:
Has anybody on here with a Cryo had to replace the assist spring? When I was checking price and stats on the knife I wondered into youtube where a guy said his spring broke in a few days. A video related said something similar with another Chinese made assisted Kershaw.

On a side note...what a genius name for marketing, perfect for college age guys and gals who love video games and knives.
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I've had a US kershaw speedsafe spring break. I've also had a US converted Taiwanese made auto spring break, a US made benchmade axis spring break, and a US assembled SOG's spring lock break. Springs break with use.
 
I've only had my Cryo for a few weeks, carried it a few times and flipped it a bunch. No spring problems here. Personally, I like the size to weight ratio as it feels much higher quality than the $30 price tag would suggest. I work in an office (engineer) but my "dress slacks" for decades has been a pair of jeans so I don't even notice the knife in my pocket except when going after my car keys. The Cryo is quite a bit wider, particularly if you consider the thumb stud, and about half again as heavy (1 3/8 oz), than the small Sebenza I usually carry but it's definitely got a lot of entertainment value for the dollar.
 
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