Kershaw Double Duty..

Jazzman

Jazzman

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I found the Double Duty on sale at SMKW for 19.99 and had to have one. After having it on back order for about 2 weeks, I finally got mine today.

Blades- Two 3.25 in blades of AUS-6, one clip, one spey. Both came very sharp out of box, just short of shaving. After a few swipes on the Sharpmaker at 30 degrees, hair just runs away. I can't speak for the edge retention yet, but I'm sure that it will be typical of the steel. However, for an EDC, I have no problem with it.

Handle- Heavy duty brass liners with bolsters and polished wood handles. Down the center of the handle lies a dual liner lock which I have to admit is an interesting concept. Very nice fit and finish.

Lock- As I mentioned, it is a dual liner lock. Both blades open crisply and lock open with authority. There is no blade play in any direction and I have no concerns about accidental closings.

Overall, the Double Duty is a great knife. I don't know if I would have payed the full retail, but at 19.99 it's a steal.
Thanks,
Matt
 
Last year I bought a Kershaw Double Cross(which is the smaller model) for my wife, and she loves the heck out of it, easy open no broken nails, and 2 blades. She likes the clip blade for opening mail, and the small wharncliffe for doing small things.
Anyway I was impressed with it also, and when I saw here on BF that someone mentioned the Double Duty on sale a SMKW(SmokeyMountain KnifeWorks) I jumped on the phone, and ordered 2 last week as I have been wanting one since seeing how good the Double Cross is in quality, etc., and been wanting a Double Duty but the price on them runs about $40-$45 on dealer websites. At $19.95 on sale I figgered why not buy 2, and give one to the wife since she liked the small Double Cross, and that is still less than half price so great bargin.
Now if they would just put the Double Cross on sale at about the same price I could get one for myself :D
Thanks for the info, and both models are great folders.

Larry
 
Thanks for the review. I've been toying with the idea of getting one of these and this certainly helps me as I go through the process.
 
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