Kershaw Knife - 1710 Mini Review (with lots of pics and a video)

[bruner]

Here's a great pocket knife from Kershaw and I found it at Walmart for about $10. It's the Kershaw 1710, a lock-back folder which is about 3-1/8" closed and about 5-12" when open. The sharp part of the blade is about 2-3/8". It has a small hole which I believe came with a small split ring for attaching to a keychain. I'm not sure if it came with a split ring, as if it did, I removed it early on and I've had the knife for several weeks and can't remember.

Anyhow, I'm very impressed with how well it is made. I don't know what type of steel is used in the blade, but the handle is zytel, which I prefer over plain plastic. The handle is textured in a way that makes it very easy to grip.

Here are some photos...

Front Closed:


Back Closed:


Front Open:


Back Open:


Front Side Open:


Back Side Open:


Now the reason I included a video (and it's not the greatest of quality, sorry) is that this knife can be easily opened and closed with one hand. It's a matter of holding it properly, "flicking" it with your wrist and pressing down on the lock back with your index finger at just the right time. I can't describe properly how pleasing it is to do this. The blade really makes a good "snap" sound when you get good at it (no sound on the video, again sorry).

HERE is a link to my video.

I have a very modest collection of knives started and I have to say that this one finds itself in my pocket an awful lot of the time.

My review is very basic and covers the "bells and whistles" that I find so pleasing. There is, however, a much more detailed review (here on bladeforums) of this knife by a fellow with a fine knife vocabulary.

HERE is a link to that review.

If you have any questions, I'll be happy to try and answer them.

Thanks for looking,
Dan

 

[Cliff Stamp]

I have to say that this one finds itself in my pocket an awful lot of the time.

That is the most telling, what do you generally prefer it over.

-Cliff

 

[kel_aa]

I think it has a very nice look to it. The edge is flat ground, but not as thin as SAK's, seeing as from the height of the bevel? Is any movement of the blade possible in relations to the handle and lock?

If you don't want to flick it, is it easy to open two handed without a nail nick?

 

[bruner]

Cliff Stamp,

Of my small collection, I prefer to cary my Kershaw Scallion the most. It's usually in the evening that I play around with the 1710.

I also prefer Knives that have a clip.

Dan