Looking for opinions on the kershaw knockout

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As the thread implies, I am looking for honest opinions on this knife from actual owners. Pros and cons are appreciated!
 
I own the knockout, its a great EDC, very light, deep carry clip and is a decent length and the belly of the blade is very wide...overall i like it.
 
rabbivj said:
I own the knockout, its a great EDC, very light, deep carry clip and is a decent length and the belly of the blade is very wide...overall i like it.
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I'll second this, and add that it is a seriously great slicer with its high flat grind.
 
Pros:
Blade steel
Wide blade
Size
Weight
Lock strength
Opening speed
Everything else

Cons:
Some people don't like the aluminum handle (I'm not one of those people. I like aluminum as a handle material.)
 
Another satisfied Knockout owner here. Thin and light with a great blade shape. Carries very small, cuts very big. If it were drilled for detent so I could de-assist it would probably be one of my favorites ever.
 
I love my knockout. It carries very comfortably because of its thin profile and light weight. One thing that might be seen as a con is the lack of traction. It really doesn't bother me. The large finger choil is enough to keep it planted in your hand but if you need jimping and texture so you can go do some high power stabbing, get a zt instead.
 
I own one, but haven't used it much. I took the torsion bar out and meant to drill a hole in the blade for the detent ball, but haven't got around to it.

I can tell you that it's very comfy, carries well, and is made to the same high standard as the rest of the Kershaws I've owned. I personally love aluminium handles, so that's a plus for me, and I think it's one hell of a good looking knife with that flat ground blade and nice stonewash finish.

The downside for me was that it doesn't have any handle retention if you take the torsion bar out. If you like Assisted opening, that's not a big deal, but I'm not a fan.
 
I bought one and handled it for a few minutes. It was not for me so it went back. The blade was too stubby for me. Instead I bought a Piston. Much better.
 
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