Kershaw model 1970 B5

It's probably for the standard, plain edge version. The ST is the serrated version, both use 8Cr13MoV steel.
 
Where did you find/see the B5 designation for the Kershaw Burst?

I just looked around I could not find any reference to the Burst as anything other than the Kershaw Model 1970.
 
If I had to take a gamble, I would guess this is a run of the Kershaw Burst that was intended for Big 5 Sporting Goods. That being said, looking at the linked eBay auction, I do not see any visual differentiating feature that would make this model different than the standard model.
 
jeffsenpai said:
If I had to take a gamble, I would guess this is a run of the Kershaw Burst that was intended for Big 5 Sporting Goods. That being said, looking at the linked eBay auction, I do not see any visual differentiating feature that would make this model different than the standard model.
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This right here. I have a Kershaw Clash B5, made to sell at Big Five Stores. The only difference from the regular clash is the B5 version is unassisted. But this Burst is clearly marked Speedsafe. I see no difference in this B5 model.
 
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Here’s my Clash. I’d have to think these unassisted from the factory would be pretty rare. The standard Clash had no thumb studs and was an assisted flipper.
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Hackenslash said:
This right here. I have a Kershaw Clash B5, made to sell at Big Five Stores. The only difference from the regular clash is the B5 version is unassisted. But this Burst is clearly marked Speedsafe. I see no difference in this B5 model.
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Well that explains it to me. It apparently was an "exclusive" for Big 5 -- ie., B5. 🤷‍♂️
 
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