Kershaw OD-1 durability?

gomipile · Apr 19, 2011

I'm considering getting a Kershaw OD-1. I'm wondering how durable the mechanism is.

If I get it, I'll be flipping it for fun quite a lot, and I want to be sure that it's sturdy enough to hold up.

CrimsonTideShooter · Apr 19, 2011

I have one and I've flipped it many thousands of times since last July. It doesn't feel like it has worn out or loosened any since day 1. You're good to go.

gomipile · Apr 19, 2011

Sounds good, thanks.

gundude73 · Apr 19, 2011

its a solid knife for a great price. :thumbup:

LG&M · Apr 22, 2011

I use mine at work. So far over a year and no problem. I think you will like it. It also just plain fun to flip.

Thejester · Apr 22, 2011

I have the OD-2. It has a similar flipper mechanism. I use the knife for whittling, so pretty hard use (not the cutting, but torquing the knife handle around). It seems to do well and I have no complaints so far.

cordawg92 · Apr 22, 2011

Mine Just arrived today and I love it

I took this pic of it in my car with my phone:

unparked · Apr 22, 2011

Got one about six months ago, flipped it plenty. It's still solid as Gibraltar, and wicked fast.

elkins45 · Apr 23, 2011

My wife gave me one for Christmas. I've played with it quite a bit and it doesn't show any sign of loosening. I haven't heard many (if any) complaints about Kershaws not holding up.

A.P.F. · Apr 23, 2011

It is a super little knife and possibly the most fun to play with there is.

yuldeli · Apr 23, 2011

I've had mine for a couple of years, took it apart to polish the blade (don't really care for the bead blasted look), and remains rock solid and wicked fast.